Camaro Z28 Official Nürburgring lap time. Your prediction?
 

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What do you guys guess think the official Nürburgring lap time will be for the Z28? Im going to guess 7:57, two seconds faster than the cts-v. Whats your estimate?

Less than 12 parsecs. But that's wishful thinking.. Damn Correlian Freighters always have hyperdrive issues.

On topic: 8 flat. CTSV and Camaro are about equal in mass and with the latter having it's tweaks based on the former...

From what I've read, the V left some time on the table, so I'd say 7:57 is an upper bound if they can make the Z28 lighter, but with the same MR suspension as the V and ZR1. If Chevy wants to beat the new Shelby, they need to go pretty aggressive with the suspension tuning, put the ZR1's PTM system in it, and try to hit 7:49 (that's Horst Von Surma's time in a C6Z - though Magnussen hit a 7:43).

the cts v and z28 will probably be a 100-200 lb difference. the V is a really heavy car. a 2SS weighs just over 3800 lbs. i bet the Z will weigh ~4000.the CTSV weighs in at 4100-4200 lbs. i bet the Z can pull off 7:55

I'm thinking 7:57 too :thumbup:

slower then the gt-500...


:yikes:


seriously though, a hair faster than the cts-v sounds about right.

If it is slower than the GT500, there will be massive disappointment. Imagine how much disappointment there would have been if the 5.0 did not outperform the SS? The latest release should always be the best release. That way we all benefit (and the old release owners can just mod :D).

i'll put 5 bucks down that it'll be slower.



the balance always has to maintain itself. if they add lightness, they'll raise the price; if they raise the horsepower; the gas millage will suffer.


something always has to give and there's little to be done about facts such as 200lbs of weight.

Does the '11 GT500 even have a nurburgring time?

No, so we might be stuck with other track times. Although, I swear I heard/read somewhere Ford was taking it to Germany.

That's all I'll put on it as well. Though a part of me thinks they'll simply use aggressive coilovers, sway bars, and either poly bushings or spherical bearings with the GS2 tires and that will be good enough. In that case, the Z28 loses in the comfort category (unless they are adjustable...). The CTS-V coupe is faster than the Shelby in a straight line, so I expect the Z28 to win there (although I'm personally not a straight line racer). What I'm saying is that weight can be compensated for in handling with the right suspension.

I'd really like to see MR at least as an option... the ZR1 has a smoother ride than any performance car I've driven when it's in touring, but crank it over and it's a completely different animal. Having tested the system on a limited basis first-hand, I'm a big fan. I'd say somewhere around 7:55 as well, though I'd really love to see something a bit faster. We'll see...

agreed, there's wiggle room but the biggest reason why the ctsv coupe is faster is cause of the gearing. and only the auto is faster as far as i know aswell.

first gear is around 4.11 or so, that's a shit ton higher then the 3.53 in my shelby.


like i said before, the balance gets destroyed and you end up with 12mpg city driving with the coupe V... and thus a heavy gas guzzler...


i'm hoping that the engineering department has a few things they can tidy up on the current camaro platform...

for one thing, the steering on my shelby is lightyears better then the steering was on my 2SS... it would help a bit, and give them the power to increase some mpg... maybe enough to get it out of the gas guzzler.


one way or another, it's exciting stuff... personally i can't wait to have the muscle car wars continue cause in the end; we all win.

I'm thinking around 7:50, too :D

The faster the better, though :)

I tend to agree with this. GM has never been one to incrementally increase performance and engage in the annual tit for tat. They like to take the shock and awe approach and leave everyones jaws on the floor. The GT-500 will lose it's crown, this much I can assure you.

Let's see, the CTS-V has magnetic select ride control, and I'm guessing that the Z28 does not. On the ring, that will make a difference. Even with a weight advantage, the Z is going to have a hard time beating the V. This is assuming the same HP, which is a big assumption at this point. Talk about a stab in the dark!

Thats getting close to z06, porche 911, and lamborgini times. I dont think it will be 7:50 or less.

not sure what it will run but i know gm wont let us down.
the zr1 shocked the world around the ring. fastest production car.
the cts-v shocked the world around the ring. fastest 4 door.
the cobalt ss/tc shocked the world around the ring. fasted 4cyl FWD.
and now its time for the z28 to set the record for fastest muscle car around the ring.

I don't see how it can't be somewhat faster than the CTS-V. A lighter car, with a better suspension setup, and (presumably) the same engine and brakes. The gap is going to be more than 'a hair'
7:50 sounds about right to me.

As for the comparison to the Z06, that day they ran the 7:42 it wasn't ideal conditions. I remember hearing that it was fairly hot and humid that day. So they could have ran quicker than they did, and if they went back again with the little tweaks they've made I wouldn't be surprised if they took another second or two off on top of that. So thinking about the Z06 running a 7:38 isn't unreasonable. And that makes for a decent gap to a ~7:50 time for the Z28. i

8:03.24 :D

I'm afraid you guys are underestimating the cts-v 'ring car, and overestimating how much difference in handling there will between the Z/28 and the SS.

7 minute lap times put you in with some pretty exotic machinery... Don't psyche yourself up too much so you won't be let down when the time is published.

I will be seriously impressed with 8:05... that's aston martin territory!!!

aston martins are over priced and under performers for their price.

if the Z28 has anything close to the handling characteristics as the V it will be in the 7:50's. and watching this video compared to the other it wouldn't surprise me if it's below your 8:05 estimate.

but we will see what it is once they release it.

doesn't that defeat the purpose of a muscle car? muscle cars can't handle. obviously the camaro can. . .so it's not a muscle car anymore fellas.

7:55

My guess is 8:03.

8:05

There are a whole lot of variables to take into consideration just for the course. A tad bit of temperature/humidity change on the course can make or break the time. It should be a foregone conclusion that it will blow the SS times in the weeds just by adding the blower, throw in the suspension mods and tire composition is bonus and will drop the time. Sure wouldn't rule out the CTS-V but I think the Z28 will be similar to its '69 predecessor and will set the bar a bit higher. Everyone loves a winner. :) 7:50+

7:56

Well I know its not going to pull a Z06 time because of weight but I really like it to be alot better then CTS-V its a caddy. Im sure Z28 can have a tighter suspension. have michilan make pilot sport cup 305s & put all around. Lighten car a little. Raise power to 600HP (still way slower then zr1 prob same speed as Z06 but wont handle as good.
Then maybe this thing can run a 7:50

7:55

Right between the Z06 and the Caddy

If it pulls a better time than the V without Mag. ride it will be one stiff SOB to roll around town in. With Mag option how much over $50K? Neverthless, my guess is 7:58.

7:56 Book it!

I would say 7:51

First of all, there's a video on YouTube of a completely stock ZR1 turning a 7:26.4. Second of all, everything I've read puts the CTS-V in the 4300-4400 lb range. If the Z28 has the CTS-V drivetrain, it should turn at least a 7:50.

7:59

7:41

I bet is about 7:55.

I fat fingered. correction 7:51