Someone race 11' 12' gt500 vs zl1 (at strip)

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Speaking of mass, there will also be a convertible version of the GT500, as before. And though, theoretically, any 2013 Shelby should have the muscle to hit 200 mph, Ford will govern the top speed of the convertible to 155 mph or so, the current Shelby’s speed limit. The heavier convertible has a softer suspension and no rollover hoop. It’s also likely that the Shelby coupe without the Performance and Track packages may be governed, due to cooling issues—the Track package adds engine-, transmission-, and differential-lubricant coolers. After all, SVT says the Shelby coupe weighs 3850 pounds, and its powertrain generates a lot of  heat.

Not to step on anyones toes, but they also predicted the car would start base at 59,000+ dollars.

Hamedi, as someone else has already said, has stated himself, in person, that the coupes will NOT be limited in any way, shape, or form.

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Believe what you want ,but facts are the facts and the coupe is not limited regardless of svt group or track pack til 200MPH.

Don't you ever read, I already stated I didn't know either way, I just read an article that made a statement. Have you personally driven or tested one to prove your point, or are you just repeating what Ford is spoon feeding the car magazines ?

[Betiwin]

THE MAN SAID ALL 13 COUPES GO 200MPH. Move
On and get over it!

[Fenderaddict2]

Originally Posted by Vette TPI

...Guarantee the GT500 is only dominating in the straight line!

And on the street perhaps? Look, even the Ford Engineers I've talked to are impressed with the way the Magno-neato suspension allows the ZL1 to take the corners and make full use of the track, inclusive of the curbing. But the right track for whichever side, with the right combination of straights and curves will favour one car over another. At the strip, weather and track conditions will do the same. It's a drivers race, so stop the bench racing and get out there and put in some ZL1 track time. Oh, and post videos while you're at it.

[Fenderaddict2]

Originally Posted by Paco

You realize that there is a night/day difference between this SS and the 13' GT500 right? Almost every DT system including launch control, TC and suspension has been upgraded to put the power down. This video is an example of why FORD did not put 662 hp in the new 500 and call it a day..

Enjoy believing that this 1/4 time is a reflection of what the 13' GT500 will run

true dat. Especially considering this blown V6 run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=d_GaCQa1PfQ

[Fenderaddict2]

Originally Posted by dekan513

from what i have heard the 13 500 is having heating problems

I'd think it was cooling problems. Or maybe overheating?

[35thanniversaryphil]

There is a rumous floating around that GM did not want any magazine to compare the ZL1 to a GT500. Now I havn't heard any official word on it which makes total sense because why would GM want everyone to know that.

Seriously! Why is there no 2012 ZL1 VS a 2012 GT500 comparison ANYWHERE??? Its the greatest match up of all time!

Why is everyone comparing the 2012 ZL1 to a 2013 GT500?

Something strange is going on.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by 35thanniversaryphil

There is a rumous floating around that GM did not want any magazine to compare the ZL1 to a GT500. Now I havn't heard any official word on it which makes total sense because why would GM want everyone to know that.

Seriously! Why is there no 2012 ZL1 VS a 2012 GT500 comparison ANYWHERE??? Its the greatest match up of all time!

Why is everyone comparing the 2012 ZL1 to a 2013 GT500?

Something strange is going on.

Say what? (regarding comparisons).

[tooslow]

Say what? What?

[Heaven_is_inferno_orange]

This thread gave me a headache. O.o'
In reality we are all gonna be loyal to our car and the point is to just be happy driving it and to have a good time at the track with it. Niether car is gonna win all the time and no two drivers are ever gonna be exactly the same. The crying and excuses are pointless.
Take your car and go have some fun and share the vids & pics with the rest of us ZL1 dreaming enthusiasts. Especially the IOM ones...

[htron50]

Originally Posted by Heaven_is_inferno_orange

This thread gave me a headache. O.o'
In reality we are all gonna be loyal to our car and the point is to just be happy driving it and to have a good time at the track with it. Niether car is gonna win all the time and no two drivers are ever gonna be exactly the same. The crying and excuses are pointless.
Take your car and go have some fun and share the vids & pics with the rest of us ZL1 dreaming enthusiasts. Especially the IOM ones...

I agree!! The ZL1's will only win 9 out of 10.

[hightower]

Wow, every single ZL1 vs GT500 thread ends up like this. The OP makes a request such as "someone post a drag race video or timeslip comparing the two" and people continue to argue which is better.

All I wanted was to see a timeslip, I read this entire thread, and wasted my time.



I really need to stop reading threads like this in hopes for valid evidence....

[Ben Herman]

Originally Posted by blackSSRS

Was reading other thread and still wondering if these 2 have been put side by side at a strip legally. Would be nice to know who's faster of the 2 that are out as of now.

WE RAN THEM BOTH YESTERDAY AT ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY ALL DAY 2011 GT500 12.87 AND ZL1 WITH A 588 RWHP MOD DONE RAN 11.68

[SVT Murrocket]

Originally Posted by Ben Herman

WE RAN THEM BOTH YESTERDAY AT ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY ALL DAY 2011 GT500 12.87 AND ZL1 WITH A 588 RWHP MOD DONE RAN 11.68

The tread called for a stock '11- '12 Gt 500 to run a stock '12 ZL1 at the track.