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Jmar · 11-06-2013, 09:46 PM

They ran a Zl1 against some dedicated electric race cars at Milan. I think they must have taken the slowest time (12.7) to compare to the electrics - all had slicks except for the Zl1.

Then they ran the new Tesla against a Zl1 with the same result. I usually like the show for a good laugh but for this one I have to call BS. I'm aware of max torque at 0 RPM for the electrics, but they didn't launch the Camaro well at all.

45thAnniversary2SS · 11-06-2013, 09:49 PM

Yea I saw that. Bogus comparison. That ZL1 spun for the first 60 ft. Big shocker from the guys at Top Gear.

Now the dragster was in a league of it's own. Pretty damn fast.

Vroom_vroom · 11-06-2013, 09:54 PM

yup, lets burn up the tires doing donuts for a half hour then try and race it. and when you do dont launch it, **** it just flogg it!

LSXaddict · 11-06-2013, 10:00 PM

That is just as bad as when they compared the 2010 SS to a C63 AMG

Wilsonation · 11-06-2013, 10:27 PM

I haven't seen it yet, was it Top Gear USA ?

rebelyell22 · 11-06-2013, 10:31 PM

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I haven't seen it yet, was it Top Gear USA ?

yes. electric 944, S10, and rail

Wilsonation · 11-06-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

yes. electric 944, S10, and rail

blah. they can't do anything right anyway. Top Gear UK is much better. Although, they don't like American cars...

Kleeeb · 11-06-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonation

blah. they can't do anything right anyway. Top Gear UK is much better. Although, they don't like American cars...

Richard does.

Lil' Nasty · 11-06-2013, 10:39 PM

not so good time but did sound nice

Wilsonation · 11-06-2013, 10:44 PM

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Richard does.

Touchè! And to be fair, Clarkson does own a Ford... I know, I know, Ford... But still American.

Egon · 11-06-2013, 11:44 PM

I have watched the UK Top Gear for years and love it. I only watched the US version one time and they just don't have the chemistry so I never really watched it again. At some point in the next series they will have to test the C7 and I hope the Z/28 is made available for them as well. I really want to see what time is can put up on their test track when the Stig takes it for a spin.

Also, Jeremy Clarkson punched Piers Morgan in the face he can like whatever he wants. Man should be Knighted for it.

2012-1822 · 11-07-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonation

I haven't seen it yet, was it Top Gear USA ?

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

yes. electric 944, S10, and rail

I tried watching the USA version once. Was just a bad rip off of the original. Haven't been back. But, the UK guys don't go nice on American cars either. Going up and pushing on the back of a Vette and complaining that it's made out of plastic. Whatever? At least the original is actually funny.

SS PANTHER · 11-07-2013, 12:34 AM

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Also, Jeremy Clarkson punched Piers Morgan in the face he can like whatever he wants. Man should be Knighted for it.

Vroom_vroom · 11-07-2013, 12:58 AM

YES!!!

11-06-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
Jmar Drives: 2012 LS3 CRM, V8 Healey, Mini Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MI Posts: 103	Anybody Watch Top Gear? They ran a Zl1 against some dedicated electric race cars at Milan. I think they must have taken the slowest time (12.7) to compare to the electrics - all had slicks except for the Zl1. Then they ran the new Tesla against a Zl1 with the same result. I usually like the show for a good laugh but for this one I have to call BS. I'm aware of max torque at 0 RPM for the electrics, but they didn't launch the Camaro well at all.

11-06-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Yea I saw that. Bogus comparison. That ZL1 spun for the first 60 ft. Big shocker from the guys at Top Gear. Now the dragster was in a league of it's own. Pretty damn fast. __________________

11-06-2013, 09:54 PM	#3
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	yup, lets burn up the tires doing donuts for a half hour then try and race it. and when you do dont launch it, ** it just flogg it! __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6**;, draining my wallet.

11-06-2013, 10:00 PM	#4
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11-06-2013, 10:27 PM	#5
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11-06-2013, 10:39 PM	#9
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11-06-2013, 11:44 PM	#11
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	I have watched the UK Top Gear for years and love it. I only watched the US version one time and they just don't have the chemistry so I never really watched it again. At some point in the next series they will have to test the C7 and I hope the Z/28 is made available for them as well. I really want to see what time is can put up on their test track when the Stig takes it for a spin. Also, Jeremy Clarkson punched Piers Morgan in the face he can like whatever he wants. Man should be Knighted for it.

11-07-2013, 12:58 AM	#14
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	YES!!! __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.