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*radz28* · 10-17-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MY68RS

Cool.. let us know what you see, we all may need a review..
I am referring mainly to the last long back stretch that mark said was what a Mile long? Plenty of room to stretch the Zl1's legs id think...

I don't know - it's a tough call. The color is definately blue and black. However, I don't know if these indicators are throttle inputs, or acceleration the car is actually experiencing... If GM could comment about that, that could answer most questions I have. There was no green for a lot of that back straight.

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Sometimes you have to use the force.

.....

LOL!!! I don't know what Link's problem is - I'm WOT in my CAMARO down that straight for Forza...

j/k

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-17-2011, 09:14 PM

That car is very capable of more than 172....but I'm starting to wonder if they geared it for more. If sixth gear was adjusted for fuel economy to avoid the GG tax...it'll be no good for speed unless there's 2+ miles of flat straight to use it.....

But he'd have had to be going WOT to get up that hill on the back-straight...but he could have been part throttle to keep the RPMs at 6200 when going downhill after the overpass...

mike25 · 10-17-2011, 09:20 PM

aerodynamics havent really changed, so im going to say it will be limited..maybe a bit higher.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-17-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mike25

aerodynamics havent really changed, so im going to say it will be limited..maybe a bit higher.

Haven't changed....compared to what?

IcePick06 · 10-18-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

It would not make sense to limit the ZL1

especially since this is a trackday car. And the marketing is such. My guess is it does over 180 MPH like all the Corvette models

kudzu74 · 10-18-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

Mr. Link wasn't even going full throttle down the back straight in that video, so I bet if you get ZL1 on a straight, flat, smooth surface, mid-180s will be easy. After the video at the 'Ring, my initial guess might be too conservative

Sure...but the question is was he in top gear? or just 5th...hmm

OldScoolCamaro · 10-18-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Sometimes you have to use the force.

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Amen Scarrzz, use it, and use it often<LOL>...carry on....

*radz28* · 10-18-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kudzu74

Sure...but the question is was he in top gear? or just 5th...hmm

I counted 5th gear, but I don't know for sure. I think that's too short for 5th gear, 3.73s, and around a 0.63 OD (6th for the TR6060 in CTS-V) with big 28" tires. I'm definately interested in learning though

toesuf94 · 10-18-2011, 09:31 AM

You guys must be a stitch around the holidays/birthdays when there are gifts wrapped and you just HAVE to know what is in the box! I admire the enthusiasm and excitement over the ZL1 - Hell - I am as excited about this stunning car as anyone. But these detailed questions about a car that has not even been built yet are completely premature. Can GM build the actual PRODUCTION car before we need to know what size bolt holds the muffler bearing in place or how fast it will actually go? Relax folks...it is coming.

Blk-Ice · 10-18-2011, 09:43 AM

I just wanna know if they are gonna have the color Black as a color option!

*radz28* · 10-18-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

You guys must be a stitch around the holidays/birthdays when there are gifts wrapped and you just HAVE to know what is in the box! I admire the enthusiasm and excitement over the ZL1 - Hell - I am as excited about this stunning car as anyone. But these detailed questions about a car that has not even been built yet are completely premature. Can GM build the actual PRODUCTION car before we need to know what size bolt holds the muffler bearing in place or how fast it will actually go? Relax folks...it is coming.

I bet ZL1 gets titanium muffler bearings!

OldScoolCamaro · 10-20-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I bet ZL1 gets titanium muffler bearings!

LOL...and I imagine a few loose nuts may wind up behind the wheel as well...

*radz28* · 10-20-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

LOL...and I imagine a few loose nuts may wind up behind the wheel as well...

We must've met before

10-17-2011, 09:14 PM	#30
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	That car is very capable of more than 172....but I'm starting to wonder if they geared it for more. If sixth gear was adjusted for fuel economy to avoid the GG tax...it'll be no good for speed unless there's 2+ miles of flat straight to use it..... But he'd have had to be going WOT to get up that hill on the back-straight...but he could have been part throttle to keep the RPMs at 6200 when going downhill after the overpass... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-17-2011, 09:20 PM	#31
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	aerodynamics havent really changed, so im going to say it will be limited..maybe a bit higher. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

10-18-2011, 09:31 AM	#37
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	You guys must be a stitch around the holidays/birthdays when there are gifts wrapped and you just HAVE to know what is in the box! I admire the enthusiasm and excitement over the ZL1 - Hell - I am as excited about this stunning car as anyone. But these detailed questions about a car that has not even been built yet are completely premature. Can GM build the actual PRODUCTION car before we need to know what size bolt holds the muffler bearing in place or how fast it will actually go? Relax folks...it is coming. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

10-18-2011, 09:43 AM	#38
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	I just wanna know if they are gonna have the color Black as a color option! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

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