[ZL1 1LE]

Originally Posted by Bobkd

I thought the same, but i'm looking at my 2018 brochure now and that's what it says. Regular ZL1 is 198.

OK, thanks!

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

According to the brochure it's 175.

Odd, as I saw it listed as 186 in multiple places recently. At least four or five of the first drives in magazines said 186, and I read a post on Al O's Facebook page that said 186 too. Meh, 175, 186, either way that's damn fast for what these things cost!

[mjk3888]

I had no idea you guys were so concerned about the cars top speed

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by Bobkd

yep 175 for 1LE, 180 for SS, ZL1 1LE is 191

Makes no sense why the SS 1LE would be 5 less than a regular SS. Same power, same gearing, etc, etc...I can't believe that the aero changes (splitter/spoiler) would make that much difference. Heck, the regular SS wing you would think would cause more drag. Only thing I can think of is the wider tires. Either way, the trade off is worth it.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

I had no idea you guys were so concerned about the cars top speed

Most cars guy are...

[FNxR3DNECK]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Most cars guy are...

Mine will probably never see over 160mph so I could care less if it's 175 or 186 haha

[mjk3888]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Most cars guy are...

True but we got to the point that handling is paramount now and cars are designed to have the best aero for handling not necessarily top speed. I could care less if the car can do 200 if I can't make it stick in a turn. The monster Viper ACR's top speed is only 177 because of it's aero.

[WhyUMad1LE]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Odd, as I saw it listed as 186 in multiple places recently. At least four or five of the first drives in magazines said 186, and I read a post on Al O's Facebook page that said 186 too. Meh, 175, 186, either way that's damn fast for what these things cost!

Maybe 186 is with the tires overinflated.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

True but we got to the point that handling is paramount now and cars are designed to have the best aero for handling not necessarily top speed. I could care less if the car can do 200 if I can't make it stick in a turn. The monster Viper ACR's top speed is only 177 because of it's aero.

Oh I agree, but I am still curious.

[nate.the.great]

very cool, it's incredible how Randy keeps it so consistently on the edge of traction around a turn.

[hms2488485]

Originally Posted by nate.the.great

very cool, it's incredible how Randy keeps it so consistently on the edge of traction around a turn.

You're telling me haha

[Sleeks]

Originally Posted by GrimReaperSS

Heres a link for someone posting their HPDE event at Road America to Youtube. Tickled 140 on the front stretch....
https://youtu.be/oZoSlkrFpa8

I have posted road america videos here and on youtube a few times (although this isn't me) I hit 144.7mph according to the PDR data.

[Uncle Sam]

So, no 150 MPH at Road America, surprised. Daytona or Talledega maybe?

I can see the front aero taking off 5 mph from an SS and there is the tire width (and fender width) as mentioned by SS 1LE.

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by Uncle Sam

So, no 150 MPH at Road America, surprised. Daytona or Talledega maybe?

I can see the front aero taking off 5 mph from an SS and there is the tire width (and fender width) as mentioned by SS 1LE.

Fenders are no different. Only the ZL1's have slightly wider front fenders...