Raced a New Z06

[Anthony]

Originally posted by marcocsx3121


As a former (original) Cobra owner, let me point out that the perception of acceleration and reality may differ significantly. Small, loud, open cars magnify the sensations associated with speed. CSX 3121 was a low-12 second car, while my modified C5 is a low 10 second car. My recollections of the Cobra are that it felt quicker than the 'Vette.

My guess is that is has been a long time since you drove CSX3121, that would make it hard for you to remember. If you're cobra runs low 12 sec in the quarter, that is slow, considering how light the car is. There are many cobra's that run low 10 sec, normally aspirated, both BB and sb, and V-6. My cobra is definitely faster than 12 sec. I could easily tell the viper I drove was slower. i.e slower acceration.

Actually, with these high hp/low weight cars, what you really should be comparing is mph at the 1/4, and not the ET. The mph tells you the true hp/wt ratio, i.e. the true potential of the car.

BTW, the hennessy 550 viper sounded a little like a chain saw as well.