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Is C5 better than C6?
The C6 Corvette is arguably the more contemporary design…it’s a newer car and looks it in several key areas. However, the C5 Corvette has a low, sleek appearance along with those classic pop-up headlights, and some Corvette enthusiasts think the C5 has a ‘lighter’ appearance, looking slightly sportier.
How much HP does a C6?
The engine has a power output of 505 hp (512 PS; 377 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m) at 4,800 rpm of torque.
How much HP can C6 handle?
According to Kokonis the company uses stock input shafts for applications up to 1,000 hp. Pushing past that limit requires the CK Performance billet input shaft. Other standard modifications are stronger C6 planetary carriers.
How can I make my c6 faster?
A cold air intake upgrade will give your C6 extra horsepower by increasing the density of oxygen intake, thus creating a volatile reaction within the engine. Cold air intakes also provide improved throttle response and better engine sound, enhancing the Corvette experience.
How does the C5 Z06 compare to the C6 Z51 and GS?
The HP is nearly the same for the C5 Z06 and the older C6 Z51, and the newer C6 Z51 and GS have 25 more hp than the 02-05 Z06? I’ve never driven a Z51/GS C6, but I assume the C5 Z06 is a little beefier and can handle hard driving a little better.
What’s the difference between a C5 and a C6 Corvette?
The most obvious difference, of course, is appearance. The biggest change was right up front—the C6 was the first Corvette in more than 40 years to have exposed headlights. The C6 is also smaller overall than the C5—an inch narrower and more than five inches shorter; although, the C6 wheelbase is actually more than an inch longer than the C5’s.
How much horsepower does a Chevy C5 LS3 have?
In 2008, the LS3 engine became the standard, with displacement increased to 6.2 liters and output to a hefty 430 hp. Figure 3. The 1999 C5 LS1 engine put out 345 hp, which increased to 350 in 2001. Figure 4. The debut of the C6 also featured an all-new engine, the 400 hp LS2.
What’s the difference between a c5z and a C6Z?
The C5Z was extemely agile and race car “raw” in it’s feel. For it’s time, it was the best there was and is still pretty damned impressive. When the C6Z entered the scene, the bar was raised a long way. The tires are better, the brakes will detach your retinas and it just begins to pull above 5000 RPM and does so all the way to 7100.