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Old 01-17-2012, 09:56 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by den318 View Post
It better come out on top of the Boss302. We all know the Boss's big brother is around the corner. I have to say the ZL1 handles great in the track, but the straight line number is kinda slow. It's barely faster than the current GT500 or Boss302.
Given the type of the technology that was designed into the ZL1, I believe that it's clear that the ZL1 was developed first and foremost to be a track car, and its performance appears to confirm that. The ZL1 performs adequately in a straight line, but I don't believe that was its main intent. If straight line performance is what one cares about most, I doubt that the ZL1 is the right vehicle for that individual.

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Originally Posted by evolve View Post
OP you Sir are one of the few that realizes this. Props to you. The ZL1 can handle its ass off, but I dont know of many Tokyo Drifters around my area. The KOTS is straight line performance. There is no disputing that. Now to all those who think I am a blue oval fanboy, Id take a ZR1 over all any day
Again, given the ZL1's technology, I believe that handling is what the ZL1 primary intent is. If straight line performance is all that interests one, then I think that the ZL1 is probably not the appropriate vehicle for that individual.

What does a Tokyo Drifter or Yakuza have to do with a ZL1 discussion?
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