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*DGthe3* · 10-28-2008, 01:03 PM

4 seconds off its time from earlier

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Since the new ZR-1 beast is out , the Nurburgring track is the place were the Americans can prove their cars are the best . For instance , Cadillac's CTS-V went round in 7:59 , which is the fastest 4-door sedan to go their. And the ZR-1 did it before in 7:26.4 when it was in Jim Mero's hands , which is pretty amazing.

Now though , it was Driven by Jan Magnussen. Which he was able to take the monster in 7:22.4 round the 13 mile feary track . That's a whole 4 seconds faster than before. Which makes it now faster than a Ferrari Enzo , Pagani Zonda F Clubsport and a Maserati MC12 ! However , it still didn't take Dodge's Viper ACR off the lead (which did it in 7:22.1). Its just awesome seeing the Americans beating the Europeans on there own land .

Here's the ZR-1's NEW lap time profile :

Lap time ID: 49063045e0652
Car: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (476 kw)
Track: Nordschleife
Lap time: 7.22.4
Driven by: Jan Magnussen Submitter
IP: 24.208.168.135
Date & time of submission: 27/10/08, 23:19:01

Link

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-28-2008, 01:05 PM

Sick, Just freakin sick lap times.

Now, where's my ZL1

headpunter · 10-28-2008, 01:05 PM

lol all chevy really needs to do is make a racing slick option available so people can use a "stock" car to go faster

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-28-2008, 01:05 PM

........

the ZR1

kevin2323 · 10-28-2008, 01:09 PM

omg I almost pooped my pants...thank god the viper didnt get beat..but I would rather it get beat by the ZR1 than any euro car...

and yes

the zr1

franknbeans · 10-28-2008, 01:18 PM

that's F-ing amazing. . . wow.

Congoman775 · 10-28-2008, 01:27 PM

im sure the GTR-V will do it in 5 minutes guys...

headpunter · 10-28-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

im sure the GTR-V will do it in 5 minutes guys...

what is really sad is even with a LMP1 car in forza i cant do it in under 7 minutes..

Congoman775 · 10-28-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

what is really sad is even with a LMP1 car in forza i cant do it in under 7 minutes..

its all about cornering

*The_Blur* · 10-28-2008, 02:01 PM

*GTAHVIT* · 10-28-2008, 04:43 PM

mmmmmmm

LS9

TFord · 10-29-2008, 01:45 AM

Back at the Nürburgring, the hot Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 has just ripped four seconds off its claimed 7:26 lap. The new time, with Jan Magnussen at the wheel, is a claimed 7:22.4 for the full 12.93-mile loop. While the number is pretty bloody fast, it is still .3 seconds off the time earned by the Dodge Viper ACR (ouch, those three tenths really have to hurt!). We take these lap times with a grain of salt, as we've yet to see everyone on the 73-turn course under the same conditions, and with officially certified timing equipment. Again, so you don't have to Google the competition's best-claimed Ring times yourself, here they are: Porsche GT2 - 7:32, Nissan GT-R - 7:29, Corvette ZR1 - 7:22.4 and the Dodge Viper ACR - 7:22.1.

camaro5 · 10-29-2008, 01:54 AM

Yep, that is one bad mutha!

TFord · 10-29-2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Yep, that is one bad mutha!

shut yo mouth...sorry I had to!

*DGthe3* · 10-29-2008, 08:50 AM

merged

*radz28* · 10-29-2008, 09:23 AM

UGH! They must've been pulling their hair out over that 0.3! Still, very impressive. I hope they go back though

*DGthe3* · 10-29-2008, 09:28 AM

If they do, Dodge says they should be able to get under 7:20.

kevin2323 · 10-29-2008, 09:30 AM

and it is pretty obvious they could from the video...

Sizzox · 10-29-2008, 09:47 AM

One thing about the viper is its not a peoples car it had nothing in it. It has no customer conforts just for racing unlike the zr1. From here http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...justments.html
"Except for a Racetech seat with a six-point harness, each ACR is factory stock and fitted with the Hard Core package, a no-cost option that cuts 40 pounds off the curb weight. About 10 percent of ACR customers order the HCP, which deletes the audio system, trunk carpet, rear cabin sound insulation, tire inflator kit, hood insulator, and steel battery cover."

Dont get me wrong both are crazy but this wasnt a "heads up race" Take all the comforts out of the corvette and change the zr1 so its not in stock form like the dodge engineers did to the viper and it will be its time.

From that same site

"To address Coronel's complaints that the ACR is displaying light understeer in medium- to high-speed turns and its steering feels a little light, engineers stiffen the front dampers for both compression and rebound (up three clicks to position 11, out of 14 total) and the rear dampers for compression (again, up three clicks to 11). The adjustable rear wing, which offers seven hole positions with the seventh offering the most down force, remains in position three, while the front splitter stays at its initial setting (0) as does the ride height (0.5 inch lower than stock)."

kdbolt70 · 10-29-2008, 10:37 AM

My favorite part of this whole thing is the euro enthusiasts always with the argument "yeah, it may go fast in a straight line, but American muscle can't turn!" can now insert their foots in their mouths. They have nothing, NOTHING that can handle a road course better than the American Corvette ZR1.

Not to mention, any euro vehicle that comes close is at least twice as much MSRP as the ZR1.

MCPOAJ · 10-29-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

If they do, Dodge says they should be able to get under 7:20.

yea well we just knocked 2 seconds off with a diffrent driver mod i bet it could go under 20 w/ Fast and the furious playing on the dvd player

AirGoya · 10-29-2008, 04:30 PM

FUNKY BUTTLOVIN'!!!!!!

headpunter · 10-29-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MCPOAJ

yea well we just knocked 2 seconds off with a diffrent driver mod i bet it could go under 20 w/ Fast and the furious playing on the dvd player

only if 2Fast 2Furious is playing.....

*KILLER74Z28* · 10-30-2008, 03:28 AM

Great news... Can not wait to see what TOP GEAR has to say about it...

10-28-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
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10-28-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
kevin2323 Drives: challenger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: miami Posts: 2,339	omg I almost pooped my pants...thank god the viper didnt get beat..but I would rather it get beat by the ZR1 than any euro car... and yesthe zr1

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10-29-2008, 01:45 AM	#12
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,810 View My Garage	ZR1 cuts 4 seconds off Ring lap Back at the Nürburgring, the hot Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 has just ripped four seconds off its claimed 7:26 lap. The new time, with Jan Magnussen at the wheel, is a claimed 7:22.4 for the full 12.93-mile loop. While the number is pretty bloody fast, it is still .3 seconds off the time earned by the Dodge Viper ACR (ouch, those three tenths really have to hurt!). We take these lap times with a grain of salt, as we've yet to see everyone on the 73-turn course under the same conditions, and with officially certified timing equipment. Again, so you don't have to Google the competition's best-claimed Ring times yourself, here they are: Porsche GT2 - 7:32, Nissan GT-R - 7:29, Corvette ZR1 - 7:22.4 and the Dodge Viper ACR - 7:22.1. Attached Images __________________

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