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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65
I want the ZL1 to be my roadcourse car.
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If I may - I've been thinking...
I'm thinking ZL1 could be better for road courses, where the suspension would likely outperform the Snake, but, something longer, like the 'Ring, the Snake would excel because it could take more advantage of the straights with it's power. I maintain I think ZL1 will still be more than competitive in the twisties, but if you give that Snake enough space, it's going to be tough to stay out front.
That leads me to my next question - how would they compare on an autocross? ZL1 is heavier, but could bite harder, and there's less room for a lot of powre. The Snake is lighter, and suspension may not bite as hard in the corners, but can't use all of it's power...
It's clear to me GM and Ford are taking these cars in diverging directions perhaps, the more I think about it. While less downforce in ZL1 might enable high-180s and maybe bottom 190-top speeds, Ford is taking the Snake clear to 200. While it has considerably more power, it will be interesting to see what aerodynamics it has in comparison to ZL1. I know they're improved over the last Snake, but I think GM kinda' favored more downforce instead of top speed. That seems a fair trade-off, because what tracks are you going to use 200 MPH? Not the 'Ring, where GM likes to go.
Hmm... I'm almost more curious about the Snake than ZL1, lol
You know what they say about the enemy
