Has this comparison been posted yet? Subaru STI vs ZL1 on Nurburgring - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

c4maroboy · 02-21-2013, 05:54 PM

pretty cool Vid. I agree that the ZL1 just seems so at home on the ring! i wonder what kind of time they could have gotten with the right driver behind the wheel?

BlackIce1066 · 02-21-2013, 05:57 PM

FAIRNOT LZ1 · 02-21-2013, 06:08 PM

Watch the steering wheel!! ...holey crap!!

I would say .... I'll take the Z

stikSS · 02-21-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm sure that'll light a fire in some ricer panties!... I thought beating the mustang by 3 secs or so was bad.....

trademaster · 02-21-2013, 06:18 PM

Cool comparison. You can see how the all wheel drive keeps the subaru gripped even once it loses traction a bit. Looks like the wrx had faster mid-corner speeds, but got trounced in the straights. It would be a lot more interesting with one of the special edition subarus though. The version tested in that vid is closer in price to the SS.

SteelCamaro · 02-21-2013, 06:19 PM

Cool video, I enjoyed watching that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stikSS

I'm sure that'll light a fire in some ricer panties!... I thought beating the mustang by 3 secs or so was bad.....

The STi is nowhere close to being a "ricer," as it is actually a fast car that can perform extremely well. A ricer is a foreign car (mainly Asian, but not always) that is made to look and sound fast, but is not.

Gzilla · 02-21-2013, 06:53 PM

Man O Man!! The ZL1 is a str8 UP BRUTE! the way this car corners @106+ MPH then comes out of a U curve @60MPH and in less than 3 secs it's back at 135+ MPH. Amazing mix of balance, weight and power. The Hymns coming from that big block is ferocious! The Muscle is back with Chevy!

Char1ieone · 02-21-2013, 07:55 PM

I love watching these Nurburgring videos! Has Ford released any on their Boss 302 or the Laguna Seca?

2cnd chance · 02-21-2013, 07:59 PM

ZL1 Driven 9/10

STI Driven 10.5/10

Give me the ZL1!

ernie scar · 02-21-2013, 08:53 PM

I went to the Subaru Canada web site to build one of these cars for the sake of interest.

By the looks of it they don’t come cheap. I figure the price tag after taxes is around $51000.00. There are a lot nicer cars out there for that price; also I don’t think Subaru has a warranty for track use if something breaks on the car.

Here is a copy of some of the engine specs.

Engine: 2.5L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 16-valve, horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER high-performance engine with high-pressure turbocharger and high-capacity intercooler, Electronic Throttle Control and Dual Active Valve Control System
Power: 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

The curb weight for this car was about 2800 lbs

It would be interesting to see how long this engine lasts before it blows up.

ThaCamaroKid · 02-21-2013, 09:26 PM

I wouldn't say these two are directly comparable... not stock anyway's, the STI is a great car. I am not sure where the guy above me got 51k but in America a WRX STI cost like 34k before any options. Great price, great car.

I do seem to noticed a difference between drivers I think somebody touched on that subject though

ThaCamaroKid · 02-21-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie scar

I went to the Subaru Canada web site to build one of these cars for the sake of interest.

By the looks of it they don’t come cheap. I figure the price tag after taxes is around $51000.00. There are a lot nicer cars out there for that price; also I don’t think Subaru has a warranty for track use if something breaks on the car.

Here is a copy of some of the engine specs.

Engine: 2.5L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 16-valve, horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER high-performance engine with high-pressure turbocharger and high-capacity intercooler, Electronic Throttle Control and Dual Active Valve Control System
Power: 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

The curb weight for this car was about 2800 lbs

It would be interesting to see how long this engine lasts before it blows up.

Engine wont blow up any time soon, Subi's run forever. And A 2010 STI weighs about 3360 lbs, unless this car isnt stock but either way they are great cars.

oldfriend · 02-21-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie scar

I went to the Subaru Canada web site to build one of these cars for the sake of interest.

By the looks of it they don’t come cheap. I figure the price tag after taxes is around $51000.00. There are a lot nicer cars out there for that price; also I don’t think Subaru has a warranty for track use if something breaks on the car.

Here is a copy of some of the engine specs.

Engine: 2.5L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 16-valve, horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER high-performance engine with high-pressure turbocharger and high-capacity intercooler, Electronic Throttle Control and Dual Active Valve Control System
Power: 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

The curb weight for this car was about 2800 lbs

It would be interesting to see how long this engine lasts before it blows up.

Those little suckers do last a long time

LimaCharlie · 02-21-2013, 10:19 PM

The STi in the video is not stock. It was a Subaru prototype:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2002584

02-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#15
c4maroboy [HOONIGAN] Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1848[The HOONIGAN MOBILE] Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 639	pretty cool Vid. I agree that the ZL1 just seems so at home on the ring! i wonder what kind of time they could have gotten with the right driver behind the wheel? __________________ 2012 ZL1 BLack M6 ECF

02-21-2013, 05:57 PM	#16
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 898	__________________

02-21-2013, 06:08 PM	#17
FAIRNOT LZ1 It's in black & white Drives: 2012 ZL1 Summit White #1366 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vernon CT Posts: 1,855 View My Garage	Watch the steering wheel!! ...holey crap!! I would say .... I'll take the Z __________________ FAIRNOT ZL1

02-21-2013, 06:10 PM	#18
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I'm sure that'll light a fire in some ricer panties!... I thought beating the mustang by 3 secs or so was bad..... __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

02-21-2013, 06:53 PM	#21
Gzilla Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 12 View My Garage	The Big Boy is Bad! Man O Man!! The ZL1 is a str8 UP BRUTE! the way this car corners @106+ MPH then comes out of a U curve @60MPH and in less than 3 secs it's back at 135+ MPH. Amazing mix of balance, weight and power. The Hymns coming from that big block is ferocious! The Muscle is back with Chevy!

02-21-2013, 06:18 PM	#19
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	Cool comparison. You can see how the all wheel drive keeps the subaru gripped even once it loses traction a bit. Looks like the wrx had faster mid-corner speeds, but got trounced in the straights. It would be a lot more interesting with one of the special edition subarus though. The version tested in that vid is closer in price to the SS.

02-21-2013, 07:55 PM	#22
Char1ieone Fear the Red Bow Tie Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM & El Paso, TX Posts: 1,762 View My Garage	I love watching these Nurburgring videos! Has Ford released any on their Boss 302 or the Laguna Seca?

02-21-2013, 07:59 PM	#23
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	ZL1 Driven 9/10 STI Driven 10.5/10 Give me the ZL1!

02-21-2013, 08:53 PM	#24
ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	I went to the Subaru Canada web site to build one of these cars for the sake of interest. By the looks of it they don’t come cheap. I figure the price tag after taxes is around $51000.00. There are a lot nicer cars out there for that price; also I don’t think Subaru has a warranty for track use if something breaks on the car. Here is a copy of some of the engine specs. Engine: 2.5L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 16-valve, horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER high-performance engine with high-pressure turbocharger and high-capacity intercooler, Electronic Throttle Control and Dual Active Valve Control System Power: 305 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm The curb weight for this car was about 2800 lbs It would be interesting to see how long this engine lasts before it blows up.

02-21-2013, 09:26 PM	#25
ThaCamaroKid Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Royse City Tx. Posts: 597 View My Garage	I wouldn't say these two are directly comparable... not stock anyway's, the STI is a great car. I am not sure where the guy above me got 51k but in America a WRX STI cost like 34k before any options. Great price, great car. I do seem to noticed a difference between drivers I think somebody touched on that subject though __________________ 375RWHP/399RWTQ

02-21-2013, 10:19 PM	#28
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	The STi in the video is not stock. It was a Subaru prototype: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2002584 __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80