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View Poll Results: ZL1 or GT500, Which one would you get? | |||
ZL1 | 5 | 35.71% | |
GT500 | 9 | 64.29% | |
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05-21-2012, 12:41 PM | #1121 |
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I hope this means ZL1s will be at less than MSRP before the 4th of July
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05-21-2012, 12:42 PM | #1122 |
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Who cares, guys. Did you buy your car because you like it or because some magazine likes it?
Stock for stock, it might be slower. Who here has kept their car stock? (Bueller?.......Bueller?) |
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If I were to get the 2013 GT500, I would be happy with just the base model. It is all you need to show the tail lights to its main competitor in a straight line. And we don't know yet how the base model does in a roadcourse venue. There is a misconception that you need the SVT-PP and/or the Track Package to go straight fast. Not so. The base GT500 will do just that for less $ than the ZL1. If I were to use it for the occasional road course events, I would get the SVT package. I believe the car needs it to chase a ZL1 in roads with turns. There is a misconception that you need the SVT performance package AND the track package to roadcourse. If I were to use it for more than the occasional roadcourse runs, I would add the track package as well. I really like that Ford has done it this way. Giving the customer the options to be excellent at each venue or all, as they choose. |
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05-21-2012, 12:44 PM | #1124 |
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Evan Smith apparently was running 11.8s @ 123 mph. However, the video claims the engine was heat soaked at this point.
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05-21-2012, 12:45 PM | #1125 | |
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And you have to take into the account even though the z06 has less hp it weighs like 600 pounds less. So for the shelby too blow past everything and get to z06/z07 levels is just amazing given how the z07 is now I think 110k or so? |
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05-21-2012, 12:45 PM | #1126 |
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The ZL1 clearly out handles the Shelby (look at the lat g readings). You pay an additional 10k to get all the options on the Shelby. Spend that 10k on performance mods under the hood on the ZL1 and you win (no, i am not factoring your precious warranty into this equation). I will say that Ford was smart and included the Recaro option - Chevy needs to catch up with the seats it provides.
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05-21-2012, 12:45 PM | #1127 |
i thought it very logical you're risking a lot without at least the cooling options for the vehicle on a road course. you'll never see official times without it, which is exactly why i said what i said. so until someone drops the 54k on a base car to prove this point... i can't really be wrong can i? i felt safe in the assumption of what i was saying.
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05-21-2012, 12:46 PM | #1128 |
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Lets see what Leno thinks ...
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05-21-2012, 12:47 PM | #1129 |
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according to edmunds TMV pricing, the average person is paying $70,400 for a base model z06
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05-21-2012, 12:47 PM | #1130 |
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Isn't the new gt500 a 2013? ZL1 is a 2012. 2012 ZL1 outperforms a 2012 GT500 correct? So now your left with a 2013 GT500 outperforming a 2012 ZL1. GM still has time to add something for 2013 if they choose don't they? Either way its great for both cars. Enjoy it while it lasts....
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05-21-2012, 12:50 PM | #1133 | |
The Enemy ;)
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05-21-2012, 12:50 PM | #1134 |
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Comments from Evan Smith on his runs. A little hard to hear.
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