Australian Factory Supercar's Quarter Mile Times

**Sorted** · 13-01-2008, 02:29 PM

Who can add or correct, this was done up to 1992........

14.4 Charger VH R/T E49 (1972)
14.4 Falcon XY GTHO Phase III (1971)
14.45 Commodore VS GTS-R (1997)
14.6 Commodore VK Calais Director (1985)
14.8 Charger VH R/T E38 (1971)
14.9 Falcon XW GTHO Phase II (1970)
15.0 Falcon XW GTHO Phase I (1969)
15.1 Commodore VH SS Group Three (1984)
15.2 Falcon EB GT (1992)
15.2 Falcon EB XR6 (1992)
15.2 Falcon John Goss GT Special (1973)
15.3 Commodore HSV GTS (1992)
15.5 Charger VH E55 340 (1972)
15.5 Commodore HDT (1981)
15.6 Falcon XA GT (1972)
15.6 Monaro HT 350 GTS (1969)
15.6 Pacer VG 4BBL (1970)
15.6 Torana LX SS 5.0 (1976)
15.7 Monaro HQ 350 GTS (1971)
15.8 Falcon XB GT (1974)
15.8 Torana LJ GTR XU-1 (1972)
15.8 Torana LH SL/R 5000 (1974)
15.8 Torana A9X (1977)
15.9 Pacer VH 265 (1971)
16.0 Falcon EB XR8 (1992)
16.0 Falcon XR GT (1967)
16.0 Monaro HG 350 GTS (1970)
16.1 Charger VJ E57 360 (1974)
16.1 Falcon XE ESP (1984)
16.1 Torana LC GTR XU-1 (1970)
16.3 Falcon XT GT (1968)
16.4 Monaro HK 327 GTS (1968)
16.5 Falcon XC Cobra (1979)
16.7 Charger VJ E44 318 (1974)
17.2 Torana LC GTR (1969)
17.8 Pacer VF 225 (1969)

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 02:32 PM

16.0 for the XC Cobra.

http://www.fpv.com.au/theheritage/fa...rahardtop.aspx

http://www.fpv.com.au/theheritage/fa...9xcfalcon.aspx

15.9 for the XC Falcon 500 GS 5.8. Same engine as Cobra. Which is interesting...

15.7 for EB Falcon S-XR8

14.4 XW GTHO Phase II http://www.fpv.com.au/theheritage/fa...wfalcongt.aspx

yift · 13-01-2008, 02:35 PM

keep in mind some of those times are for autos and manuals

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 02:37 PM

By the way... do you want to add times up to today's stuff... ?

**Sorted** · 13-01-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

By the way... do you want to add times up to today's stuff... ?

Yes please as that would make it more interesting.........the actual year of the car as well so I can add to the list

Airmon · 13-01-2008, 02:42 PM

EB XR6 on par with GT and Faster then an XR8 Sprint?

Also didn't the cobra come with 2 different engines?

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Airmon

EB XR6 on par with GT and Faster then an XR8 Sprint?

Also didn't the cobra come with 2 different engines?

Cobra came with the 302C and 351C.

ED Sprint should be listed as 15.0 - faster then the EBII S-XR6.

GTS_300_Coupe · 13-01-2008, 04:07 PM

Wow, can't believe how crappy those 1/4 mile times are for all those 'supercars'.

America had all the fastest muscle cars, I remember reading somewhere there were 3 muscle cars from 1969 -1975 that ran 10 second 1/4 miles from the factory stock.

My near stock EF Futura (intake, exhaust) Manual ran a 15.7 1/4 which makes it just as fast as a Monaro HQ 350 GTS back in its prime.
Pretty embarrassing.

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-01-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS_300_Coupe

America had all the fastest muscle cars, I remember reading somewhere there were 3 muscle cars from 1969 -1975 that ran 10 second 1/4 miles from the factory stock.

Name them......

GTS_300_Coupe · 13-01-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Name them......

Corvette stingray, some hemi cuda and another one from dodge I think.
I'll try and find the link though to be sure.

SPK-250 · 13-01-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS_300_Coupe

America had all the fastest muscle cars, I remember reading somewhere there were 3 muscle cars from 1969 -1975 that ran 10 second 1/4 miles from the factory stock.

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 was the most powerful and fastest at 450hp and was capable of 13.7 on the standing 1/4 mile. If only the Monte Carlo of the Same year had the same engine it would have been a gun as they are some 200-300 lbs lighter than a Chevelle.

Actually the Plymouth Road Runner had 440ci and weighed only around 3400lbs and could do the quarter in 13.5 secs.

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 02:46 PM

FPV F6 Typhoon - 13.5 (magazine) 12.7 (real life at the strip)
FPV GT - 13.7 (magazine) 13.3 (real life at the strip)
HSV GTS 307 VE - 13.5 (magazine) 12.9 (real life at the strip)
HSV GTO VZ - 13.0
HSV SV300 - 13.2
Ford Falcon XR8 BA/F - 13.8 (magazine) 13.6 (real life at the strip)
Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo BF - 13.7
Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo BA - 13.9
Ford TE50 AUIII - 14.2 (magazine) 13.6 (real life at the strip)
Ford TE50 AUII & XR8 220kW - 14.3
Ford TE50 AU & XR8 200kW - 14.5
Ford Falcon GT EL - 14.9
Holden Commodore SS VX - 13.9
Holden Commodore SS VY - 13.8
Holden Commodore SS VZ LS1 & 6.0 - 13.7
Holden Commodore SS VE - 13.4

All I can think of for now... will post more when something pops into my head... haha

Campo81 · 13-01-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

FPV F6 Typhoon - 13.5 (magazine) 12.7 (real life at the strip)
FPV GT - 13.7 (magazine) 13.3 (real life at the strip)
HSV GTS 307 VE - 13.5 (magazine) 12.9 (real life at the strip)
HSV GTO VZ - 13.0
HSV SV300 - 13.2
Ford Falcon XR8 BA/F - 13.8 (magazine) 13.6 (real life at the strip)
Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo BF - 13.7
Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo BA - 13.9
Ford TE50 AUIII - 14.2 (magazine) 13.6 (real life at the strip)
Ford TE50 AUII & XR8 220kW - 14.3
Ford TE50 AU & XR8 200kW - 14.5
Ford Falcon GT EL - 14.9
Holden Commodore SS VX - 13.9
Holden Commodore SS VY - 13.8
Holden Commodore SS VZ LS1 & 6.0 - 13.7
Holden Commodore SS VE - 13.4

All I can think of for now... will post more when something pops into my head... haha

Did you remember them all or look em up?

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Campo81

Did you remember them all or look em up?

Remember them all.

That's just the tip of the iceberg...

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Nikked · 13-01-2008, 04:14 PM

I think the Fairlane thunderbolt did 10's as well, that was about '65

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-01-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikk O'lass

I think the Fairlane thunderbolt did 10's as well, that was about '65

Fast but a way off 10's

http://www.autohistoryclub.com/files...bolt__1964.htm

Nikked · 13-01-2008, 04:21 PM

wasn't the boss 429 MUstang one of them?

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikk O'lass

wasn't the boss 429 MUstang one of them?

Not even close. 14.0 @ 103mph.

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/F...tang_Boss_429/

Nikked · 13-01-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Not even close. 14.0 @ 103mph.

http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/F...tang_Boss_429/

wow, i never thought they were that slow...

stiddy · 13-01-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikk O'lass

wow, i never thought they were that slow...

Mate 14.0@103mph, back in the 60's and 70's would of been considered very quick. Even a 14.0 today is still nothing to sneeze at.

GTS_300_Coupe · 13-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Hey guys I found it.

Check this out:

http://www.autofacts.ca/classics/fast.htm

1968 Plymouth S/S Barracuda - 10.5
1968 Dodge S/S Hemi Dart - 10.5
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 10.6

Seems like a credible source. But I'll leave the opinions up to you.
Theres my proof.

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS_300_Coupe

Hey guys I found it.

Check this out:

http://www.autofacts.ca/classics/fast.htm

1968 Plymouth S/S Barracuda - 10.5
1968 Dodge S/S Hemi Dart - 10.5
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 10.6

Seems like a credible source. But I'll leave the opinions up to you.
Theres my proof.

Checking your own source...

http://www.autofacts.ca/classics/FAP...SBarracuda.htm

That's the 'cuda out. Race-prepped car that wasn't done by Chrysler.

Next up... Dart...

http://www.thehemi.com/notable.php?id=002

S/S (Super Stock) Dart. Not a production street car.

Finally... that Stingray...

http://www.autofacts.ca/classics/FAPC/ZL1Corvette.htm

The closest to being credible in any way, with a total production number of 2, is null and void of production car status (100+).

Like I said, no production muscle car ever did a 10.

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-01-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Checking your own source...

http://www.autofacts.ca/classics/FAP...SBarracuda.htm

That's the 'cuda out. Race-prepped car that wasn't done by Chrysler.

Some choice quotes:

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The modified intake manifold causes a rich surging condition, misfiring and unstable engine operation in cold weather, which makes ordinary street driving extremely difficult and it is not recommended for this use.

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Does not conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Tough as nails, i'd like one !

protd · 13-01-2008, 04:28 PM

i think we should remember these cars were built as circuit cars not DRAG cars, with a few minor tweaks they easily bettered those factory times..

Steffo · 13-01-2008, 04:31 PM

http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclec...s-50fast.shtml

Its a bit out of date... but a general guide. Nothing ran 10s. Ever. Stock in that era.

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-01-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclec...s-50fast.shtml

Its a bit out of date... but a general guide. Nothing ran 10s. Eve. Stock in that era.

Not much this side of a super car does tens these days either.
It is not an easy task for a factory car.

dave289 · 13-01-2008, 04:46 PM

In your list you have"falcon john goss gt special".i thought that this was never a gt and that they had only 302 engine.it has a 15.2 time which seems pretty good can any one clarrify this please.

dave289 · 13-01-2008, 06:54 PM

Just how good was the e49 r/t charger.A very underated car.To post those times back then from what i beleive is a six cylinder car is very very impresive.

MethodX · 13-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Ya it was a six. Triple webber Carbs.
On modern rubber they have recorded times in the 13's.

**Sorted** · 13-01-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dave289

Just how good was the e49 r/t charger.A very underated car.To post those times back then from what i beleive is a six cylinder car is very very impresive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MethodX

Ya it was a six. Triple webber Carbs.
On modern rubber they have recorded times in the 13's

I can vouch for that