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my two cents
Why it took so much more hp to go 200..
The increase in drag is exponential. The 1000hp Veyron requires only 250hp to achieve 150mph but needs the remaining 750 to go only 100mph more! The force of the air acting on a car at this speed can not be overstated.
Why the GT500 may only need 650hp to achieve 200…
When trying to go this fast you have to ask yourself how safe do I want to be. The ZL1 has a lot of downforce and air management that allows for a very stable car even in 25mph crosswinds. the downside to downforce is more drag. The GT500 maybe going 200mph but also may have its front wheels barely touching the ground! Does anyone know how many times you would rollover before coming to a rest after loosing control at that speed?
GT500 VS. ZL1..
Both these cars are amazing and I can't wait for a side-by-side comparison! The GT500 is lighter and has more horsepower, but the ZL1 has a better chassis, suspension, and aerodynamics. I think if you want to go drag racing in stock form than get a Shelby, if you want to go road racing in stock form than get a Z! Oh, and one more thing, you would run out of tires and competitors before anything would break on your base factory stock ZL1
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