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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

So it was a racecar. This just proves that GM did wonders with the ZL1.

I wouldn't say it's a race car. Almost all of the cars run roll cages and harnesses for safety. This seems to be some type of prototype for a new special edition subaru. They have had some wild special models in the past which is why I was surprised they didn't run one of those, but it seems they did (sort of). Maybe this is a toned down replacement for the Spec-C RA-R.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/3628.html

Interestingly enough, if this translates to a production car it will be the fasest 'ring time for any production sedan ever, faster than the CTS-V and Porsche Panamera.

None the less, this shows how much power matters on tracks with big sweepers and long straights like the 'ring.

Originally Posted by Mikamaro

http://fastestlaps.com/cars/subaru_i...x_sti_25l.html

http://fastestlaps.com/cars/chevrole...o_ss_2010.html

4 out of 5 tracks where both cars have been tested, the STI is behind. These are no dirt track.

2007 is the old chassis, the current car is completely different other than the engine and transmission. The SS will still probably beat the current sti around many tracks, but that can be attributed to power. He didn't say the sti is faster around any track, he said it handles better. In the handling department an SS doesn't compare. The subaru is lighter, has all wheel drive, is very stiff and has an extremely low center of gravity because of that boxer.