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Video: Camaro ZL1 Runs VIR in 2:52:38. Faster than Z06, GT-R, GT3 RS!

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Some lap times from Car & Driver's "Lightning Lap" (http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2012-feature-sortable-times-complete-lightning-lap-times-2006-to-2012-page-8):

1 2:45.9 MOSLER MT900S LL3 11/08
2 2:48.6 DODGE VIPER SRT10 ACR LL3 11/08
3 2:49.8 MOSLER PHOTON LL5 2/11
4 2:50.7 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires) LL3 2/12
5 2:51.8 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 (Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires) LL3 2/10
6 2:51.8 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP570-4 SUPERLEGGERA LL5 2/11
7 2:52.3 KTM X-BOW LLU 2/10
[2:52.38 2012 Camaro ZL1]
8 2:53.2 NISSAN GT-R LL3 2/12
9 2:53.5 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 (Z07) LL3 2/11
10 2:53.9 LAMBORGHINI MURCIÉLAGO LP670-4 SV LL5 2/10
11 2:54.6 FERRARI 430 SCUDERIA LL5 11/08
12 2:55.6 NISSAN GT-R LL3 11/08
13 2:55.9 PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS LL4 2/11
14 2:57.4 DODGE VIPER SRT10 LL3 10/07
15 2:57.5 PORSCHE 911 TURBO S LL4 2/11
16 2:57.6 ARIEL ATOM 3 LLU 2/10
17 2:58.0 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG LL4 2/11
18 2:58.2 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 LL3 8/07
19 2:58.5 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT LL2 2/10
20 2:59.0 NISSAN GT-R (all-season tires) LL3 11/08
21 2:59.5 AUDI R8 5.2 FSI LL4 2/10
22 3:00.7 FORD GT LL4 11/06
23 3:00.7 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S LL4 2/12
24 3:01.1 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 LL3 11/06
25 3:01.2 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (Z51) LL2 11/08
26 3:01.6 DODGE VIPER SRT10 LL3 11/06
27 3:01.8 PORSCHE 911 GT3 LL3 8/07
28 3:02.8 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 LAGUNA SECA LL2 2/12
29 3:03.6 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (Z51) LL2 8/07
30 3:03.8 PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER LL3 2/11
31 3:03.9 PORSCHE CAYMAN R LL3 2/12
32 3:04.0 CADILLAC CTS-V SEDAN LL2 11/08
33 3:04.0 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500 LL2 2/11

Some lap times fastlaps.com (http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/virginia_international_raceway.html):

Lap times (111)
Pos Make / Model Time Year Power (hp) / Weight (kg) Driven by
1. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2:45.63 '08 647 / 1530 -
2. Mosler MT 900S 2:45.90 0 441 / 1100
3. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 2:48.60 '08 600 / 1536
4. Mosler MT900S Photon 2:49.80 '02 441 / 973
5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2:50.70 '08 647 / 1530
6. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2:51.80 '08 647 / 1530 Mark Gillies
7. Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera 2:51.80 '10 570 / 1430
8. KTM X-Bow 2:52.30 '08 241 / 871
[2:52.38 2012 Camaro ZL1]
9. Nissan GT-R 2:53.20 '11 530 / 1736
10. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 2:53.50 '11 512 / 1394
11. Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce 2:53.90 '09 670 / 1664 Mark Gillies
12. Ferrari 430 Scuderia 2:54.60 '07 510 / 1402
13. Nissan GT-R 2:55.60 '08 479 / 1740
14. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2:55.90 '10 450 / 1400
15. Dodge Viper SRT-10 2:57.40 '08 612 / 1567
16. Porsche 911 Turbo S 2:57.50 '10 530 / 1585
17. Ariel Atom 3 2:57.60 '08 300 / 456 Mark Gillies
18. Mercedes SLS AMG 2:58.00 '10 571 / 1620
19. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2:58.00 0 659 / 1750
The RED one looks interesting...

Currently private :popcorn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5heLDdlJfbE

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Originally Posted by TLSTWIN (Post 4548642)

Ok, keep an eye out for a video coming out of the ZL1 at VIR. I got email with a snapshot of the video from chevy, but can't open the video yet. It will be one like the Nurburgring video:chevy:

I am eager to see this video.:popcorn:

:popcorn:..........:needpics:

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro2lt (Post 4549056)

whats vir? jw

I believe that would be VIRGINIA INTERNATIONL RACEWAY :chevy:

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro2lt (Post 4549056)

whats vir? jw

Virginia Int raceway is a great Road course and it is important since the 2012 gt500 posted a lap time here with an independent driver last year. I am eager to see what the ZL1 posted

What I love about the road course is that you can literally see almost a 1/4 to 1/2 mile ahead of you for most turns. It is awesome! Can't wait to see this vid. I wonder who was driving??

Quote:

Originally Posted by John@Torq (Post 4549085)

Virginia Int raceway is a great Road course and it is important since the 2012 gt500 posted a lap time here with an independent driver last year. I am eager to see what the ZL1 posted

That is a good sign.......... Something to really compare......

the other thing is the GTR has posted times there from lightning lap as well

2012 ZR1 ran 2:50.7
2012 GTR ran 2:53.2
2011 gt500 ran 2:58.48
the Boss 302 ran a 3:02.8

Quote:

Originally Posted by John@Torq (Post 4549373)

the other thing is the GTR has posted times there from lightning lap as well

2012 ZR1 ran 2:50.7
2012 GTR ran 2:53.2
2011 gt500 ran 2:58.48
the Boss 302 ran a 3:02.8

Well, based on the above, I would GUESS the ZL1 in the "right" hands will run the VIR ring in a 2:53.1; I think the straightaways give back the cornering disadvantages.

I wonder what temps were for this run? Hopefully there weren't traction issues due to cold weather that prohibited an optimal time.

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Originally Posted by Shurenuff (Post 4550007)

I wonder what temps were for this run? Hopefully there weren't traction issues due to cold weather that prohibited an optimal time.

Agreed.....with Max Performance summer tires,I don't see them getting a good time this time of year in Va. I run PS2's on my Z06 year round & it's a totally different car when the temps are below ~60 degrees.