2015 Corvette Z06 with Automatic Transmission runs 10.7 @ 129 MPH Drag Racing 1/4 Mile

February 21st, 2015

chevrolet-corvette-z06-automatic-drag-racinThe first batch of all new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 cars equipped with the 8 speed automatic transmission are starting to hit the drag strips with the first one running an impressive 10.7-10.8 @ 129-131 MPH.  This Z06 was running a set of Mickey Thompson Drag Radials helping it get off the line very well with 1.6x short times.

The weather was optimal at Orlando Speed World for these runs with a DA of -1200.  For comparison, the best time we’ve seen so far for the manual transmission Z06 was 10.9 @ 127 MPH done few weeks ago on the stock Michelin Pilot Cup Sport tires at Palm Beach International Raceway.

Take a look at the timeslips and video below:

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