Had and impromptu race with a new corvette from 25 mph to about 95, sorry guys I lost but only by one car length and I had three 200 lbs plusadults in my Daytona and Vette guy was alone. I think he was shocked he couldn't get far enough by me to safely pull in front. I have a superchip and kn cold air kit, otherwise it's stock.
Brian

 

Did he have his e-brake on or did he just not expect the race and you got a huge start? I would be really surprised if it would be anywhere near that close if it was an even start.

 

He got played

 

Actually he got the jump on me came from behind and I didn't see him coming until he already had a run on me. From a dead stop, I agree he would have killed me, but these chargers pull hard when you get them going. My Dad has a SRT-10 and I don't think it has any more stuff from 50mph on up than my Daytona. IMHO.

 

What year vette was it? The new Vettes are 1300 lbs lighter than a Daytona and have a few more ponies. I would say you were lucky, or you just out drove him. It looks like it was your day! I will have to admit it feels good to outrun a worthy competitor.

 

It was the newest body style, and I did lose, just not by as much as I thought I would, I know they are lighter and more hp. Like I said if it was from a dead stop he would have ate my lunch big time. Maybe he had a brick under his go pedal.

 

Well I will be able to tell you definitely who would win. Hubby just traded in his 06 Daytona (TorRed) for an 07 corvette (red, of course). I drove the vette and I own an 06 Daytona myself (Top Banana) and without a doubt the vette would eat my lunch. However, we are comparing apples with oranges - these are two totally different vehicles - one is a muscle car with a lot of weight and the other is a sports car with much less weight, not to mention how low it sits to the ground.

In my world, both cars are equally impressive!

 

Chances are you were racing an auto Corvette, or you were racing someone who didnt know how to drive.....

Either way, nice try at the very least......

 

How would an srt-8 perform with a vette?

 

I had a go with a new Accord V-6 on the way home last week. He came screaming up beside me - I was doing 80. Suddenly, he hit it, so I hit it. I had my air on, he probably did too. I gotta say - those new Accord V-6s run pretty darned good! At about 100 I finally started reeling him in, but it was a hard pull for the 'ol Charger. He jumped me, and when I hit it, I pulled even as far as speed, but it took a bit for the Charger to start pulling hard and close the gap.

dave