What will NHRA tracks do if you run sub 11.5s with your ZL1?

[1st Gen Forever]

With GM working so hard on tuning the new ZL1 for the track, running the quarter around 11.5 in stock trim might actually be possible. Anyone have experience with how NHRA views factory cars this quick? I know any modified cars need a rollbar once they break 11.5.

I can't see the ZL1 coming with a rollbar option from the dealer as it would negatively affect crash safety for passengers in the rear seat.

[2012ZL1]

I don't think any e.t's have been posted for the ZL1 although I'm sure the folks at GM have some numbers. Would be great to have some e.t numbers leaked...hint hint nudge nudge...

[69NMYSS]

I dont think your going to get sub 11.5 as much as I'd would love to be wrong.

[actireman]

Simple, you'll need a bar.

[Scarrzz]

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I believe the power-to-pavement is going to be awesome, but by all accounts the weight will be over 4k by at least a bit.

I don't think there's enough torque to push that buggy 1320 ft. in less than 11.8.

I would love to be wrong, but anything under 12.0 is great and under 11.9 is completely jaw-dropping for a factory setup.


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[SSOOCH]

The ZL1will never hit sub 11.5 in stock form.

[djsnoflake]

As others have said, I don't think it's possible to break 11.5 stock.

The Corvette ZR-1 does the 1/4 in like 11.2, and it has about 80 more horsepower and weighs at least 700 pounds less.

But a good question to ask would be, "What do they do to ZR-1's that break 11.5?" seeing as they can and do.

[radz28]

+many - ZL1 isn't going to pull a mid-11 stock. I could see a 11.8, with absolutely astute drivers, but I wouldn't expect too much more.

I DO hope for more though

If it were to run that fast, it'll be time for a cage and other goodies. That would suck... lol.

[archtaan]

If its an organized event then you will probably be asked to not run again if you break the 11.5 barrier. If its a private thing then usually there is no tech and you will be good to go. It really depends on the track and its officials. I typically only see the tech guys get twitchy if you are pushing the 9 second barrier with more scrutiny on the low 10 second cars. Again every track is different and I hope the ZL1 can hit that number, it will be awesome.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

With GM working so hard on tuning the new ZL1 for the track, running the quarter around 11.5 in stock trim might actually be possible. Anyone have experience with how NHRA views factory cars this quick? I know any modified cars need a rollbar once they break 11.5.

I can't see the ZL1 coming with a rollbar option from the dealer as it would negatively affect crash safety for passengers in the rear seat.

They're tuning it for a road course,not the strip. Great for turn-in....not so great for weight transfer when launching. So I doubt it'll ever be a problem with a stock ZL1.

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by Wondering

They're tuning it for a road course,not the strip.

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1/#image2

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Wondering

They're tuning it for a road course,not the strip. Great for turn-in....not so great for weight transfer when launching. So I doubt it'll ever be a problem with a stock ZL1.

Not completely correct. Refer to the link below in case you missed it last week.

HOWEVER, I do conceed this is not a strip car. This is a multi-tool pony car. To say that it's not tuned for the strip is incorrect though, if you want to be black and white about it.

Originally Posted by slick rick

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1/#image2

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by radz28

Not completely correct. Refer to the link below in case you missed it last week.

HOWEVER, I do conceed this is not a strip car. This is a multi-tool pony car. To say that it's not tuned for the strip is incorrect though, if you want to be black and white about it.

That's a cool video....I'm sure they made sure the track was as prepped as it was ever going to get. I've been around racing long enough to know in real life it's a crapshoot. And if the ZL1's launch control is ANYTHING like the one in the Corvette it's complete garbage.

I've engaged the LC on my 2010 GS on two occasions & all it did was spin for ~100 feet before gaining traction. I would have quit after the first try,but I replaced the GY's with PS2's and wanted to see if that helped. It didn't.

Both times were on nice,smooth asphalt with ambient temps in the 80's.

Hopefully the LC on the ZL1 is much improved.

[IROCanSS]

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