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Maserati MC20 Cielo and Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 in U-Drag race

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Italian car manufacturers like to say that their cars are the best, especially if they are supercars, and one way to solve the dilemma is U-Drag races. This time the Maserati MC20 Cielo took to the line with the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06.

In U-Drags, cars race on a quarter-mile drag, before they hit the brakes, do a 180, and power back to start/finish. The video was released on the Edmunds Cars YouTube channel, and the drivers were Alistair Weaver and Jonathan Elfalan.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo is powered by a 3.0-L V6 twin-turbo engine with 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (728 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. That’s enough power to push a 1,814 kg car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 670 hp (499 kW) at 8,400 rpm and 459 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear axle. The mass of the car is 1,685 kg.

In the first race, the Corvette Z06 had a better start, crossing the 1/4 mile first, and even increased the distance to the start/finish. After that, the drivers switched cars. In the second race, we again saw a better start of the Corvette Z06, better braking and a faster return to the finish line.

More horsepower and faster acceleration proved crucial in this showdown.

Source: Edmunds Cars via Youtube

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New regulations reduce the power of the Corvette 6.2-liter V8 engine

New global emission standards are forcing carmakers to reduce engine power. Such is the case with the Corvette 6.2-liter V8 engine, which, due to strict European emission rules, has less power.

Corvette C8 Stingray powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine, Chevrolet has reduced the number of horsepower for the European market. Thus, European customers will be able to count on 482 hp (355 kW) and 452 lb-ft (613 Nm) of maximum torque, instead of 495 hp (364 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque as the American model has.

When it comes to acceleration, the European model will reach 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds more than the American model. It will reach 124 mph (200 km / h) in 13.9 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This isn’t the only case, as Chevrolet had to do the same with the Mustang 5-liter V8 engine.

Chevrolet recently introduced the Z06 to the US market. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine with 680 hp (500 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque. Like the Stingray model, the Z06 uses an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h).

Source: Chevrolet

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Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06

Chevrolet recently announced the arrival of the new Corvette C8 Z06. whose presentation is scheduled for October 26. On the eve of the world premiere of the Corvette Z06, Chevrolet released a short clip from the half-hour documentary ‘Putting The World On Notice’ announcing the continuation of the story.

In the 30-second clip, one can hear the sound of a V8 engine in a car with which Chevy wants to be side by side with the best. The new design of the front and wider body are just some of the changes, compared to previous models, which give the Z06 a more aggressive look.

Inside, the Z06 should retain the look of its predecessor with heated seats, a 12-inch digital cluster and a head-up display, but also with specific decals.

The Corvette Z06 will be powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with more than 600 hp (441 kW). It will use an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to transfer power to the rear wheels. It will reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. It will be driven on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

The new Corvette Z06 is expected to hit the market in 2023, marking the 60th anniversary of its first appearance in 1963.

Source: Chevrolet