GM LS1\LS2 in a Porsche 911
Why?
Why?
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| LS2 Chevrolet Corvette -vs- Porsche 911 Carrera "S" |
Road & Track Article
Porsche 911 Carrera S
By Mike Monticello
By Mike Monticello
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=1652
The Porsche posts 0-60-mph times a tenth quicker than the Corvette, and holds
that tenth through the quarter mile as well. Thanks to the Carrera's rear weight
bias, it gets a great launch, but that's really the only reason it's quicker. Out on the
street, the LS2 definitely has a leg up on the flat-6 power-wise. In an impromptu
roll-on in 3rd gear, the Corvette easily gapped the 911.
that tenth through the quarter mile as well. Thanks to the Carrera's rear weight
bias, it gets a great launch, but that's really the only reason it's quicker. Out on the
street, the LS2 definitely has a leg up on the flat-6 power-wise. In an impromptu
roll-on in 3rd gear, the Corvette easily gapped the 911.
Of course, the Carrera S's boxer-6 still sounds vaguely like a Volkswagen Beetle at
idle and low revs, but once the tachometer needle starts scrambling upward, the
growl is pure 911 magic, all the way up to the 7200-rpm redline. But can it hang
with a Corvette that boasts 400 bhp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque? It helps that the
911 weighs 70 lb. less than the Vette, but more important in its 4.4-second run to
60 mph (0.1 sec. quicker than the Vette) is the superior initial traction it gets on
launch. The power of the Corvette is more telling in the quarter mile, though,
because despite the fact the 911 again eclipses it in time (12.8 sec. for the 911 vs.
12.9 for the Corvette), the Corvette is ripping along at 112.3 mph while the
Porsche manages 110.2. In real-world driving meaning roll-on acceleration
the Corvette is faster.
idle and low revs, but once the tachometer needle starts scrambling upward, the
growl is pure 911 magic, all the way up to the 7200-rpm redline. But can it hang
with a Corvette that boasts 400 bhp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque? It helps that the
911 weighs 70 lb. less than the Vette, but more important in its 4.4-second run to
60 mph (0.1 sec. quicker than the Vette) is the superior initial traction it gets on
launch. The power of the Corvette is more telling in the quarter mile, though,
because despite the fact the 911 again eclipses it in time (12.8 sec. for the 911 vs.
12.9 for the Corvette), the Corvette is ripping along at 112.3 mph while the
Porsche manages 110.2. In real-world driving meaning roll-on acceleration
the Corvette is faster.
Vettes.com
Beyond the lean new dimensions, the 2005 Corvette features significant
upgrades in every area of the car. The new 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine takes the
standard Corvette Coupe and Convertible across the 400 hp (298 kw) threshold,
delivering a dramatic increase in acceleration with excellent efficiency. With
base curb weight starting at 3,179 pounds/1,442 kg (Coupe) and 3,199
pounds/1,451 kg (Convertible) the new Corvette is significantly lighter than its
predecessor - despite improved structure, larger wheels and tires and greatly
increased interior features.
upgrades in every area of the car. The new 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine takes the
standard Corvette Coupe and Convertible across the 400 hp (298 kw) threshold,
delivering a dramatic increase in acceleration with excellent efficiency. With
base curb weight starting at 3,179 pounds/1,442 kg (Coupe) and 3,199
pounds/1,451 kg (Convertible) the new Corvette is significantly lighter than its
predecessor - despite improved structure, larger wheels and tires and greatly
increased interior features.
Toy-Jet Conversions
And my point is.....the above article stated the test Porsche only weighed 70
pounds less than the LS2 Corvette and both cars literally performed
identically. The article also stated "The power of the Corvette is more telling in
the quarter mile, though, because despite the fact the 911 again eclipses it in
time (12.8 sec. for the 911 vs. 12.9), the Corvette is ripping along at 112.3 mph
while the Porsche manages 110.2. In real-world driving ? meaning roll-on
acceleration ? the Corvette is faster".
pounds less than the LS2 Corvette and both cars literally performed
identically. The article also stated "The power of the Corvette is more telling in
the quarter mile, though, because despite the fact the 911 again eclipses it in
time (12.8 sec. for the 911 vs. 12.9), the Corvette is ripping along at 112.3 mph
while the Porsche manages 110.2. In real-world driving ? meaning roll-on
acceleration ? the Corvette is faster".
Facts to Consider
The Toy-Jet weighs 2,720 pounds with an average weighted passenger on
board. Most any early model LS1\LS2 converted Porsche will be at least 459
pounds lighter than the lightest LS2 Corvette (3,179lb - 2,720lb = 459lb).
The above article boasted about the test Porsche being only 70 pounds less
than the LS2 test Corvette, which enable it to out perform and out accelerate the
LS2 Corvette through the quarter mile.
board. Most any early model LS1\LS2 converted Porsche will be at least 459
pounds lighter than the lightest LS2 Corvette (3,179lb - 2,720lb = 459lb).
The above article boasted about the test Porsche being only 70 pounds less
than the LS2 test Corvette, which enable it to out perform and out accelerate the
LS2 Corvette through the quarter mile.
Now with that said.....how about drawing your own conclusions concerning
an LS1 or LS2 Corvette engine in an early model, light weight, Porsche 911.
If the Corvette's performance is equal to that of a Porsche Carrera "S"
which has 355 horse power and weighs 70 pounds less than the LS2
Corvette, What do you think about an early model Porsche 911 that has
500+ horse power and weighs 459 pounds less than the average LS2
Corvette?
Answer; "TOY-JET"
an LS1 or LS2 Corvette engine in an early model, light weight, Porsche 911.
If the Corvette's performance is equal to that of a Porsche Carrera "S"
which has 355 horse power and weighs 70 pounds less than the LS2
Corvette, What do you think about an early model Porsche 911 that has
500+ horse power and weighs 459 pounds less than the average LS2
Corvette?
Answer; "TOY-JET"
To those who ask, why? I SAY WHY NOT!!!