Hi there,
in the latest Road&Track magazin there`s a test of the XLR V.

Does anybody know the test-numbers? I`ll get this issue around the 20. this month here in Germany that`s why I ask.

Hans

I do love "Road and Track": http://www.roadandtrack.com/

In the current online issue I did not see the article you mentioned. When the print version issues, it will be here.

i read one about the V before and they said all good things about it but is the cadillac buyer will to pay 6 figures for it.




Adam

Harry, here is the link to the article http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=3381

Harry, here is the link to the article http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=3381
Kent, thanks a lot but I have this one, it was in April issue.(was the STS V)
I saw online on cover of the June issue they test the XLR V, so it`s in this one.

But thanks again
Harry

Hi Hans and other forum members

This is my first post as a new member, but have been following this forum for over a year. Didn't join before because had nothing to contribute.

The R&T test results follow: 0-60 4.3sec; 0-100 10.4; 1/4 mile 12.7 sec @ 111.8 mph. Braking from: 60 - 123 ft; 80 - 220 ft.

This is not a full road test, but more of a short, update type road test and most of the other info has already been covered on this site and other tests.

Sorry about that Harry. I just clicked on Road and Track and saw V and thought that was it. The must not put the current articles online for a month or so. And I was planning on coming home tonight to read it. Guess I have to wait even longer than you.

Hey big Kahuna,
I'm assuming the test was on a XLR-V? I'd love to believe this because it would support my feeling as an old drag strip nut that this car is faster than most people think. I would love to find a performance shop that would build me one of those massive intakes like you can buy for the Vette. If 4.3 is correct, we could get maybe slip into the 3's with that intake & exhaust...........It's probably bogus and I'm just wishful thinking.
Bob....................By the way welcome. See you did have something t add to the forum

Yes Bob, it is the XLR-V that is in the June issue of R&T, ...and it is 4.3 to 60! As a regular reader of R&T I do notice that there is quite a lag between the magazine release and the corrosponding info on their website. Maybe this is a ploy to sell more magazines, but I usually forget to follow-up on their site for additional photos, etc because of this.

Thanks for the welcome Kahuna (Jon in PA)

Yes Bob, it is the XLR-V that is in the June issue of R&T, ...and it is 4.3 to 60! As a regular reader of R&T I do notice that there is quite a lag between the magazine release and the corrosponding info on their website. Maybe this is a ploy to sell more magazines, but I usually forget to follow-up on their site for additional photos, etc because of this.

Thanks for the welcome Kahuna (Jon in PA)
Thanks for the info Kahuna, compared to the C&D and Motortrend they show up with the best numbers.
4.3 0-60 that`s vrooooommmmmm:thumbs

I´ll get my stock XLR from 0-100 kph (62 miles) in 5.5 well, not bad I think.

You are very welcomed from me too.

Hans

Hey big Kahuna,
I'm assuming the test was on a XLR-V? I'd love to believe this because it would support my feeling as an old drag strip nut that this car is faster than most people think. I would love to find a performance shop that would build me one of those massive intakes like you can buy for the Vette. If 4.3 is correct, we could get maybe slip into the 3's with that intake & exhaust...........It's probably bogus and I'm just wishful thinking.
Bob....................By the way welcome. See you did have something t add to the forum
Bob, you allways were right when you said the car feels a lot stronger than these test numbers of Car&Driver. I believe you:cheers

Hans

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_7_27.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS) Kahuna, Hans as you can see, is from Germany, we excuse him for his english, because most of us can't even speak German, but he is one stellar guy. We made a deal for rims last month. To show you my faith in Hans, He sent me a check with big numbers and I sent the rims the same day...........Now that's trust.
Sometimes we have to call him PVT Shcultz, but it's all in fun:seeya :seeya :seeya
Bob

Yes Bob, it is the XLR-V that is in the June issue of R&T, ...and it is 4.3 to 60! As a regular reader of R&T I do notice that there is quite a lag between the magazine release and the corrosponding info on their website. Maybe this is a ploy to sell more magazines, but I usually forget to follow-up on their site for additional photos, etc because of this.

Thanks for the welcome Kahuna (Jon in PA)





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I've whipped some pretty powerful cars lately and with ease. When someone starts playing with me, I usually show them what there up against and they back off from wanting to play. It's really effective from ground zero and once they see it take off, they lag back at the next light. I have run across some guys that don't believe.........................They do now.:cheers

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Bob, you allways were right when you said the car feels a lot stronger than these test numbers of Car&Driver. I believe you:cheers

Hans





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:lol [QUOTE=standby]I've whipped some pretty powerful cars lately and with ease. When someone starts playing with me, I usually show them what there up against and they back off from wanting to play. It's really effective from ground zero and once they see it take off, they lag back at the next light. I have run across some guys that don't believe.........................They do now.:cheers

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Bob, just a few cars are able to do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and the driver you are might can make it even a tick faster. I don`t trust this car-testers in some magazins, seems to me like if they don`t like a specific car maker they`ll give him worse numbers in their tests. But it`s the same here in Germany!

Is this a terrible english Colonel Clinic?????::lol :lol :lol

:seeya in tomorrow one month:yesnod

Hasta la Vegas

Hans (Pvt Schultz)

It''s not so bad. It's just that you get some words in the wrong order and I wanted to explain to the new guy, That's my Pvt Schultz. Don't you ever worry about it. I can't write in German without using a translator. So now whose the dummy. dah! I think it's Colonial Clinc

:lol [quote=standby]I've whipped some pretty powerful cars lately and with ease. When someone starts playing with me, I usually show them what there up against and they back off from wanting to play. It's really effective from ground zero and once they see it take off, they lag back at the next light. I have run across some guys that don't believe.........................They do now.:cheers

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Bob, just a few cars are able to do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and the driver you are might can make it even a tick faster. I don`t trust this car-testers in some magazins, seems to me like if they don`t like a specific car maker they`ll give him worse numbers in their tests. But it`s the same here in Germany!

Is this a terrible english Colonel Clinic?????::lol :lol :lol

:seeya in tomorrow one month:yesnod

Hasta la Vegas

Hans (Pvt Schultz)

It''s not so bad. It's just that you get some words in the wrong order and I wanted to explain to the new guy, That's my Pvt Schultz. Don't you ever worry about it. I can't write in German without using a translator. So now whose the dummy. dah! I think it's Colonial Clinc

[quote=harrysxlr]:lol
lol lol lol I know this Bob, but you could read everything I´ve written and that`s FANTASTIC.:glol :glol :glol

Oh I´ve got mail
see ya
Hans

OK, 0-60 numbers in order of fastest from the latest issues of R&T & MT.

Ford GT----------------3.8
Z06 Corvette-----------4.1
XLR-V------------------4.3
Hennessey Viper--------4.3
Lingenfelter Corvette----4.3 (Twin Turbo)

I''ll run in this mix anytime:rant Which one would rather drive for comfort and speed?





Bob, you allways were right when you said the car feels a lot stronger than these test numbers of Car&Driver. I believe you:cheers

Hans

OK, 0-60 numbers in order of fastest from the latest issues of R&T & MT.

Ford GT----------------3.8
Z06 Corvette-----------4.1
XLR-V------------------4.3
Hennessey Viper--------4.3
Lingenfelter Corvette----4.3 (Twin Turbo)

I''ll run in this mix anytime:rant Which one would rather drive for comfort and speed?


I haven't seen the article ...is this a stock V?

I haven't seen the article ...is this a stock V?
Hi Mike,
as Kahuna (Jon from PA) from this forum says, it`s in the june issue and I`m pretty sure it`s a stock V.

Go and get you the latest Road&Track:yesnod

Hans

I haven't seen the article ...is this a stock V?

Yup, stock as far as I know

Absolutely stock.....................Don't you think your V is this fast? I think mine is. Everyone that wants to play, doesn't want to play anymore. I'll try anyone with this machine, even the first one on the list. I just have to hope he misses a gear.:D
I haven't seen the article ...is this a stock V?

Absolutely stock.....................Don't you think your V is this fast? I think mine is. Everyone that wants to play, doesn't want to play anymore. I'll try anyone with this machine, even the first one on the list. I just have to hope he misses a gear.:D

of cours eI think it's fast, but I haven't been to the track and hot rodding around town I couldn't tell the difference between 4.3 and 5 flat. I'm impressed by the 4.3, I'm just not sure I buy it yet. Is it odd that a 4.3 0-60 can only manage a 12.7 1/4? I'll bet GM bought a ton of advertisment for June:skep

Mike,
I don't have the whole article from Motor Trend, so the tenths might be off, but the Lingenfelter Vette is putting out big numbers in the high 500's and going through the quarter mile in 122.8 MPH, but is doing it in only 11.4. They explained the high number on bad traction. There's nothing that will hold it down. sometimes you can have to much HP.

I believe there is some confusion over the cars involved on the part of the writers or someone along the line. This is not a flame, since I think the "V" has proved its merit, however there are some things that just don't add up.
There are two different versions of the Lingenfelter C6; there is the C6 buildup to about 505 horses and the Z06, twin turbo that cranks out over 900 horses. I believe the numbers posted belong to the lower-powered version.
The same for the Hennessey Viper, if they are quoting a bonifide TT version, the horsepower would be twice that of the XVR-V and even a retarded blind guy with two left feet should be able to produce 0-60 numbers better than those posted.

I was present at a track testing of a full-blown Hennessey TT Viper last year. It cranked out a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds. According to Hennessey, they have documented repeated runs at 2.9 seconds, again with a full-blown version of the car running over 900 rwhp.

Heck, my C6 with a dyno tune, a Vararam intake and Borla exhaust will run 4 second flat runs to 60 mph all day long.

All of the numbers seem off to me, but who knows? If you buy enough ads and enough drinks, dinners and other freebies you can accomplish quite a bit. Just ask your state reps and senators.

I have the June R&T in front of me
It lists the following......

XLR-V ...............4.3...12.7
Ford GT.............3.8...12.2
Z06...................3.9...12.2
vette coupe......4.5...12.8
viper srt10........4.0...12.1
srt10 coupe......4.2...12.3
cts-v.................5.0...13.4
sts-v.................4.7...13.2

I see no mention of Lingenfelter or Hennessey

Regardless...4.3 for the V is Awesome!!

Now those numbers sound much closer to reality.

Check this link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Corvette-LINGENFELTER-LINGENFELTER-427-TT-C6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6168QQitemZ463249836 5QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Now those numbers sound much closer to reality.

Check this link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Corvette-LINGENFELTER-LINGENFELTER-427-TT-C6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6168QQitemZ463249836 5QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Mswaim, I just got the road and track today and the numbers for the V are very good but...... for a Road test of this 100 K XLR V two half sides of the magazin is a shame.
BTW the first picture with the smoking tires look excellent.

Hans