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Originally Posted by MazdaMatt
As for corvette vs volvo... I see both on the race track regularly... corvettes don't turn any better than volvos do, they only go in a straight line better. It all depends on tires, too. (don't make me reference the other thread where I'm saying you shouldn't be putting 55psi in your tires!)
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Guessing solo II, with r compounds and not a day at the Ring
2008 Volvo xc70 -
Braking, 60-0 mph 121 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.8 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight 28.5 sec @ 0.58 g
2006 Z06 -
Braking, 60-0 mph 104 ft
Lateral Acceleration 1.05 g avg
MT Figure Eight 24.9 sec - 0.79 g avg
2006 Z51
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 110
600-ft slalom, mph 66.2
300-ft skidpad, avg g 0.95
My Swift is capable of over 1.0G corners, and amazing stopping distances... with R compounds at the track.
But since we are talking about factory cars, looks to me like the Corvette can stop quicker, and will transition better and hold more lateral grip than the Volvo.