Has anyone raced a C5 automatic on the highway?

The reason i'm asking is that i've raced two C5's in my S and both times it been from about 100mph on the highway and the vette really dosen't go anywhere on me. So I was just curious if anyone has any numbers on an automatice C5 or has had any encounters with them.

 

Uh oh...

Cue Glen

 

I believe Wes has a video somewhere of him and Zerin running a C5. Might wanna do a search for it. It should answer any and all questions about an S2000 (a supercharged one at that) being able to keep up with a Vette. As I understand the Vette was stock except for a swapped final gear.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MattH25
[B]I believe Wes has a video somewhere of him and Zerin running a C5.

 

you can run me if you like when my car comes out of hibernation. It's an auto.

 

I really doubt an S2000 stands a chance against any C5 auto or manual @ 100 mph! Thats playing to his strength.

 

my cd is .28. It's tough to beat a C5 up top unless you have a lot more power. They're just too aerodynamic. But it would be fun

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by glen5839
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Even the final gear comes stock in the C5.

 

My brother actually raced a C5 at highway speeds (and more, up to about 125) with his Lexus GS400 and the Vette couldn't really pull on him at all. I was surprised to hear this but he also said the Vette was fairly new (no plates) so it might not have been broken-in yet.

 

No, only the manuals come with those gears standard.