ZR1 VS AMG Black - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mr CLuTcH · 08-12-2010, 09:34 PM

I was browsing the AMG website and came across they're top of the line "SL-65 AMG-Black series",....I was wondering which supercar would be faster? Which of these is the better performance car?

The ZR1 is priced around 121k and the AMG is priced around and above 200k,....

Corvette ZR1
Engine: 6.2L
Weight: 3,333 pounds
Horsepower: 638 @ 6500rpm
Torque: 604 @ 3800 rpm
0-60mph: 3.2 seconds

Mercedes SL-65 AMG Black-Series
Engine:6.0L V12
Weight:4,629lbs
Horsepower:670hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:738 lb-ft. @ 2200 rpm (holy hell)
0-60mph: 3.9 seconds

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-12-2010, 09:36 PM

Option 'A' please...two, for the price of the AMG, actually.

FxsX24 · 08-12-2010, 10:22 PM

wow, zr1 FTW

shevyman · 08-12-2010, 10:26 PM

look it up on top gear. they do a great reveiw on the amg black edition. its a beast of a car

shevyman · 08-12-2010, 10:29 PM

sorry but i would choose the mercedes over a zr1. the zr1 is cheaply made

kbui · 08-12-2010, 10:37 PM

I think the OP's question was which one was faster or higher performance. ZR1 easily! It's been tested over and over if you believe the info in these car rags.

COPO_Chevy · 08-12-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevyman

sorry but i would choose the mercedes over a zr1. the zr1 is cheaply made

Seems like even they stated for everyday driving it would be a hassle?

Also, those seats look very uncomfortable compared to the ZR1-1 seats..IMO

Even performance wise it wasn't as fast as a Z06. The Mercedes may have quality I'll give them that and honestly its to be expected, however, for the price and performance level the ZR-1 is in (even quality isn't too bad..IMVHO though) and the price, I'd go with the ZR-1 please.

Both are bad ass cars, no getting around that!

Captain Awesome · 08-12-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevyman

sorry but i would choose the mercedes over a zr1. the zr1 is cheaply made

Two "cheaply made" cars (with a 5 year 100K mile Warranty) that perform better than one well made one (With a 4 year 50K Mile Warranty) for the same money is the obviously better choice.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 08-12-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Option 'A' please...two, for the price of the AMG, actually.

Both = Fast....(faster than needed)
Both = Sexy
Both = World Class Performance
$80,000 difference in Price = 2 Camaro's for daily driver's.....
ZR1 = Realistic Fun!!

Mr CLuTcH · 08-12-2010, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevyman

sorry but i would choose the mercedes over a zr1. the zr1 is cheaply made

Wow,...a ZR1 would embarrass that car. Looks like the ZR1 can take anything Mercedes/AMG can throw at it.

God,....if I had the cash a ZR1 would be the first car I'd buy. All I need is one!! Amazing supercar. Despite all the power this car packs.....I was disappointed. I wouldn't want to drive anything heavier than a Challenger.

shevyman · 08-13-2010, 12:26 AM

i was not paying attention to the fact that he was asking about daily driving.

yeah 0-60 i know vette is faster but i wonder next to each other on the track who would be better

2010 SSRS · 08-13-2010, 12:36 AM

ZR1

COPO_Chevy · 08-13-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevyman

i was not paying attention to the fact that he was asking about daily driving.

yeah 0-60 i know vette is faster but i wonder next to each other on the track who would be better

I would say ZR-1, if you notice the Mercedes managed a time that was slower than the Z06. So, with this in mind, I would take a guess at the ZR-1. Also, all that torque is the major problem from what I seen in the video. The back-end liked to get away from him a lot, and with over 700 ft/lb's of torque at your disposal..in low rpm ranges..I can see how that happens.

TaylorRyanSS · 08-13-2010, 12:55 AM

I would take the mercedes if I could choose out of the two, simply because to a normal person the ZR1 looks just like any corvette (which I do love the corvette, but only a car person would know the difference between the standard vette and ZR1). For performance, yeah the vette is a better choice... but if you want a mercedes that looks like an exotic and is more exclusive then you would have to go with the AMG.

08-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#1
Mr CLuTcH Always On Kill! Drives: S.I.M. SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 780	ZR1 VS AMG Black I was browsing the AMG website and came across they're top of the line "SL-65 AMG-Black series",....I was wondering which supercar would be faster? Which of these is the better performance car? The ZR1 is priced around 121k and the AMG is priced around and above 200k,.... Corvette ZR1 Engine: 6.2L Weight: 3,333 pounds Horsepower: 638 @ 6500rpm Torque: 604 @ 3800 rpm 0-60mph: 3.2 seconds Mercedes SL-65 AMG Black-Series Engine:6.0L V12 Weight:4,629lbs Horsepower:670hp @ 5400 rpm Torque:738 lb-ft. @ 2200 rpm (holy hell) 0-60mph: 3.9 seconds __________________ S.I.M. SS(L99): American Racing Headers (LT) Magnaflow cat-back competition exhaust K&N typhoon CAI Aggressive cam. Tune Result*: 465rwhp/ 447rwtq. Satisfied.

08-12-2010, 09:36 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Option 'A' please...two, for the price of the AMG, actually. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#6
kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	I think the OP's question was which one was faster or higher performance. ZR1 easily! It's been tested over and over if you believe the info in these car rags. __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

08-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	ZR1 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-13-2010, 12:55 AM	#14
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I would take the mercedes if I could choose out of the two, simply because to a normal person the ZR1 looks just like any corvette (which I do love the corvette, but only a car person would know the difference between the standard vette and ZR1). For performance, yeah the vette is a better choice... but if you want a mercedes that looks like an exotic and is more exclusive then you would have to go with the AMG. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

08-12-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
FxsX24 Drives: S10 283 V8,Jimmy 4wd 4dr bk/bk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Verona NY Posts: 307	wow, zr1 FTW

08-12-2010, 10:26 PM	#4
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	look it up on top gear. they do a great reveiw on the amg black edition. its a beast of a car

08-13-2010, 12:26 AM	#11
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	i was not paying attention to the fact that he was asking about daily driving. yeah 0-60 i know vette is faster but i wonder next to each other on the track who would be better

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