Motivation

Ok everyone, i have a few questions.

i used to own a C5 Corvete and was pleased with the performance. I have been looking into C32's because the HP and TQ are almose the exact same, but it's a nicer car in my opinion.

Which car would win (stock vs stock) in a straight line race?
What about in handling?
And how much does the C32 weigh?

thanks in advance guys.

newton22

Driver's race.

Fifth Ring

I have been a driving schools with C5 and C6 Corvettes. With equal HP and equal drivers, the Corvette is going to win; but if you run a good set of tires (I use a 245/40/17 on all four), you'll hold your own. You'll be competitive with the current M3 and S4.

amgmark

I smoked a C5 a few months ago.. but the guy was a horrible driver so I can't confirm what would have happened. I launched perfect with little to zero wheel spin and dude spun his wheels for about a half second and I was at least 5+ car lenghts ahead at 100 and he didn't seem to be pulling on me before I shut it down, but it was hard to tell..

He must have felt stupid as hell.. I was giggling the whole way.. lol

Eurocharged Rick

they are about the same car stock, but i have raced some modded ones and still beat them, but i am not stock either...i even took down a C6 with exhaust, that was i nice kill, you should have seen the look on that guys face...priceless

sales@eurocharged.com

+1 I have smoked one as well. I have also smoked a buddy in his C5.

Eurocharged Rick

nice...do me a favor and let me know if you like the fitment and construction of the carbon fiber hood when you get it...i had one on another car and did not like how flimsy it seemed...it would bounce up and down pretty violently when i was just cruising at 70mph...just curious if it is any different on our cars...

Thericker

The only thing you guys are smokin' grows in Mexico, Columbia, etc.. Seriously....... Anyone here want to race me? I have the C6 w/A4 tranny, I'd be more than happy to show you what a C6 can do.....
We can meet in LA anytime...pm me


Here's A Stock C32 spec's, you out weigh the C6 by 450lbs.. 50 less HP 70 less Torque Even moded to over come you power/weight deficiencys, and just to tie a C6 in a race you'd need to be pushing 385rwhp 385rwto.........

Mercedes-Benz of San Diego


General information provided by third-party sources.
2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Base
4 door Sedan, RWD, 3.2Liter Overview
Standard Features
Options
Technical Specs


Specifications & Dimensions
Wheelbase 106.9 inches

Overall Length 178.2 inches

Vehicle Height 55.1 inches

Vehicle Width 68.0 inches

Front Headroom 38.9 inches

Front Legroom 41.7 inches

Rear Headroom 37.3 inches

Rear Legroom 33.0 inches

Curb Weight 3540 lbs

Seating Capacity 5/5 passengers

Final Assembly Location Germany

Brakes
Antilock Brakes Standard

Front and rear ventilated disc Standard

Braking assist Standard

Braking Distance in Feet(60mph - 0mph) 118.0ft

Drive
5-speed automatic transmission Standard

Engine
3.2L Supercharged 349 hp gas Standard

Number of cylinders: 6

Number of valves: 18

Camshaft: Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Compressor: Supercharger

Horsepower: 349 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque: 332 ft-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Acceleration in Seconds (0-60mph): 5.4

Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.4

Fuel Economy (City/Hwy): 17/21

Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension Standard

Front and rear stabilizer bar Standard

Wheels
17 x 8.5 in. alloy rims Standard

Tires, P245/40ZR17 Standard

Tire type, performance Standard

17 x 7.5 in. alloy rims Standard front

Front Tires, P225/45ZR17 Standard


Now unless you care to re-post your Bogus "SMOKED A C6" Stories and say something like....The only reason I beat a C6 was due to C6 owner couldn't drive at all, C6 owner didn't know we were racing, Or it never really happened...

Thericker

At least your story sounds ligit ...these other 2 guys

Eurocharged Rick

see, this is why i am going to take the video camera next time...i get tired of the nay-sayers...but whatever, it doesn't do any good to discuss this with you, because you have your mind made up already...of course even with the video, you will probably call foul on that and say it is doctored...oh well, i am done...

itsmeek

the vette will win straight line.

itsmeek

itsmeek

he must have been giggling as well when he fooled you into thinking that you beat a car w/a better power/weight ratio and built for straightline by 5 carlengths at 100. but yeah, terrible driver

Eurocharged Rick

i am going out tomorrow night with a video camera...we will see what i find...

AcesHigh

What are the stats on paper for the two cars?

Some C5 Corvettes only have about 350hp, it's the Z06 that you really have to watch out for.

gkstar

C5 kill is quite likely.

The C6 is actually 400 hp:
Engine Type: V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 400@6000
Torque (ft-lbs @ rpm): 400@4400

Some facts from official (auto mags) road tests:

2005 Corvette C6 - from Edmunds, may not be the best road test result:

0 - 60 (sec): 4.8
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.90@109.06

2002 C32 stock - best times from AutoCar review Jun 27th 2001:

0-60 - 4.6 sec
1/4 mile - 13.0 at 107

Above 100 mph, the C6 will likely start gaining but before that, it is a dead heat, so Corvette owners should not act or look that surprised if they knew...

ddtham

Man,


Why do you have to be defensive all the time when it comes to Corvette????

Do you really think its necessary to prove your point and bash other people who's saying otherwise??

I thought the original poster was posting C32 against C5 Vette, not your goddamnyouknowwhat C6????

If you dont like what other people was saying just ignore it... no one gives a crap about your C6.

Thericker

Let me add some real world driving here, I raced and beat Falco, from this board w/my C6 v. his SLK55...go look it up nuff said... SLK55 12.70 @ 110-111...It's in the Kill section

Also those are some of the lowest perf quotes ever that you dug up on the C6..

Go to Corveteforum.com....You don't stand a chance in hell against a C6...

there are more than half a dozen timeslips of my same model C6 over there..
2005 C6 A4 trans w/3.15 gears
1/4 in 12.50 @ 112 0-60 in 4.1-4.2

The reason you get such wild swings in Vette perf, is they allways test the manual 6 speed, not the Auto, as you know the skill of manual driver is paramount...

Plenty of other mags have the C6 at 12.20 @113-114 w/good driver and 0-60 as low as 3.9-4.2..

That's what happens w/3170lb.. 50/50 weight distrbution, 400hp 400torque C6.


It's fool proof, for consistant times just like your 5 speed auto merc's...when traction is made, the new C6 A6 Auto has acchieved 12.20 @ 115..


Please enlighten us as to your Dyno rwhp & rwto levels?????

Average C6 dyno at 350-355 rwhp 350-360 rwto..

Mine Dynoed at A&A Corvette at 350rwhp 360rwto
If you want I'll scan and post it..

Your races if ligit must involve incredible neglegent driving in the C6, no other wa around it...

I'll go get more C6 1/4 records of real world action from the site I mentioned...

Thericker

Hey dummy can you read?? 2 other posters above went on and added they both smoked C6 vettes as well, Yes I'm going to set the record straight everytime I see these types of BS lies on here...Enjoy it guy!! Hatye the facts don't cha'

Thericker

Hey Mantard, this goes both ways, why don't you ignore me

Oh nobody cares about my C6 ehhh? Well for nobody caring every other thread in this forum brings up there stories about it...this is the 3rd this week alone smartass

Code3 Performance

I didnt buy my C32 to smoke C6s. Thats what I had this for...



www.cardomain.com/id/code3smith

Love to check out your C6 sometime though. I am a fellow SBer

Thericker

C32 v. C6 stock or modded C32 is going down.....

2005 C6 Corvette w/3.14 gears A4 Auto, w/forum members names & 1/4 mile times from Corvetteforum.com....Slips are there as well.

-------Showroom STOCK---------

OrangeC6--12.56--@-112

Demented-12.71--@-111

Shooter49-12.74-@109

Yell03-----12.57-@110.67

-------Simple Bolt-ons/or Drag radials listed----------

Dennis50nj--11.62--@--117.48---Headers, Tune, Converter, Drag rads,
NastyC6----11.76--@--117--Same mods-----
Cucchiara--11.87---@--113--Same Mods-----
CTvette05--12.37--@--112---Headers, Cat-back,
Poncherello--12.43--@-112.78--CAI, Tune,
Floozine-----12.50--@--115.20--Tune,
2003Anniversary-12.55-@-112--CAI, Cat-back,
FlC6--------12.55--@---112---CAI, Cat-back
Sditch------12.65--@---111.39--CAI

All were 2005 C6 A4 w/3.15 gears, the M6 C6 when driven well Can do 12.20 1/4's all day long...This car is NO joke in Stock form and a beast w/simple mods...

I'll keep posting this stuff everytime I see BS...

Thericker

Hey that's cool lets meet up....What mods do you have

Thericker

The Vette will absolutely eat the C32 among countless others in the twisties as well, It's an overall well rounded performer, but actually meant more for the Auto-X.....Than anything else...

Eurocharged Rick

well, as you can see, he just has to prove his point, relying on logic and paper examples, because real world examples are simply not good enough for him...we should just take him at his word because he drives a corvette ( heavy dose of sarcasm, if you didn't catch that...) i wonder what would happen if actually met up with someone real on the street, his whole little bitty world might be shattered...hehe