Mag and bench racing: ZL1

[htron50]

Originally Posted by GabeMarlin

The 5.0 in the Boss was developed in the Boss 302R program the Contenential Sports Car Challenge and is the same engine they use in the race car minus the oil pan. The engine has never had a mechanical failure in competition and was tested to do 170 something Daytona road races in a row without stopping. So it is indeed track ready.

Yes.. I think I remember that it WAS indeed derived from the 302R program! Good Point. I guess it's all about the "total package"... trans,suspension, and that ever ELUSIVE and most important thing.... APPEAL !! ZL1 Wins as the sales numbers are showing!

[GM4lyfe]

Originally Posted by GabeMarlin

I'm not trying to derail this thread, I'm just trying to remove the hearsay and lies. Like I said, "I saw it" is hardly proof. They all use spec racing engines for the class and can not just use a different engine whenever they please. Read the rulebook if you think I'm wrong. Turns out that they are now using a version of the 4.6 mod motor now. http://www.roushyates.com/EngineProg...Prototype.aspx

If I was in your shoes I would be saying the samething. I know what you are saying. And I know the rules. Yes I don't have solid proof. This thread is not about the development of the 5.0. If I'm wrong I'm wrong, but I know I saw Coyote 5.0

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by PQ

I agree. But most people want Red light to Red light. THAT's where 90% of the actual show off comes from. Right or wrong, wrong or right, that's where the obsession with the 0-60mph and drag times come from. It's why companies use it in their advertizing.

Now on an enthusiast site those numbers should be more even but it seems they are not.

You hit the nail on the head. The 2013 GT500 is probably going to be a tick faster than the ZL1 0-60 & 1/4 mile. Whereas,the ZL1 will be faster on a road course.

It all depends on what you want to hang your hat on.

[GM4lyfe]

Originally Posted by GabeMarlin

The ZL1 owned the Boss LS on the track and everywhere else and is an BA car. Not trying to detract from that.

For GM to get such a heavy car to perform so well is good on them. I would like to get my hands on a ZL1 just to compare the difference between it and the SS.

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by GabeMarlin

The problem I have with this article is that Motortrend always likes cars that have responsive and tactile steering (eg every BMW review) yet in this review they view it as a negative. In every M3 review, they talk about how hard it is to drive at the limit yet and how you can feel everything from the road in the steering wheel but it is their favorite car. Yes, the ZL1 put the hurtin on the Boss LS something fierce. Should they have used the GT500 instead? For sure. Would the ZL1 still beat the 11 PP GT500? I think so.

yep I have that car and I highly think the ZL1 will beat it convincingly around a track and very close race in a 1/4 mile