First ZL1 1/4 Mile Numbers.... (best of 12.04)

[bhall82]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Set of DRs and that auto ZL1 will blast down the 1/4

Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

Nitto 20 inch drag radials: 12.11 @ 116.1 mph with a 1.81 60 ft. time.

This car made 467 rwhp thru the factory auto transmission on our Dynojet dyno a couple of days ago.

Is that what you call blasting down the track??

[IOMZL1]

Originally Posted by Thyshallsmite

Thats pretty disappointing, all the talk of aerodynamics and launch control and auto being a pure integration and magnetic ride and its well.....slow. Guess i'll just put my money into modding my SS rather than getting a ZL1. :( rather disappointed.

Downforce won't help this car in the 1/4 mile. MR suspension won't really help either other than perhaps a small bit on launch. Launch control can be beat by a good driver, so while it would help the masses it won't help the best of the best. As has been stated for a while, a modified SS would definitely be a more cost effective solution for the drag strip.

[tooslow]

Okay. Now let's get some of those production cars out on VIR and see if the can match or beat GM's pre-production car times! I sure hope C&D include a ZL1 in this years Lightning Lap. Even better if they also include a 2012 GT500. (Which is very likely as they may not have a 2013 available at the time they run the event.)

[ffrcobra_65]

Chevy not letting the ZL1 vs current GT500 go head to head before production just makes me wanna go Hmmmmmmm

[mpyle007]

Give it time peeps.

[Rice Killer]

Let's not forget about this video:

0-60 in 3.8 seconds
1/4 mile under 12 seconds on stock rubber

This car is capable of much more after break in and the right conditions.

[Ron66Vette&10SS]

First production 1/4 mile times are pretty unimpressive.....but I'll still with-hold judgement until I see a few more times. How much torque management is being seen between shifts?

I suspected that the QC hold was to address a drivetrain durability issue of some sort and that GM's "fix" was to program in more Torque Management to lessen the hit/shock on the drivetrain at initial take-off and between shifts. Their evasiveness as to what caused the hold added to my suspiscions and these initial times only serves to reinforce that (to me at least).

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=16

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=16


But I won't say "I told you so"....yet!

[IOMZL1]

Originally Posted by tooslow

Okay. Now let's get some of those production cars out on VIR and see if the can match or beat GM's pre-production car times! I sure hope C&D include a ZL1 in this years Lightning Lap. Even better if they also include a 2012 GT500. (Which is very likely as they may not have a 2013 available at the time they run the event.)

Production or pre-production ZL1 I'd be surprised if anyone beats GM's times at VIR unless it is a pro or very talented driver with some seat time. The comparison on the same day vs. other cars will be the most valuable piece of information gained during the LL.

[Heaven_is_inferno_orange]

The ZL1 is a spectacular car. Can't wait to see what this one does after break in period.

[bobmac427]

So, with this 12.5 number are you say'in I could buy a 2SS, stick a supercharger on it...and basically "own" the ZL1's at the drag strip???

[sasquash1984]

Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

Nitto 20 inch drag radials: 12.11 @ 116.1 mph with a 1.81 60 ft. time.

This car made 467 rwhp thru the factory auto transmission on our Dynojet dyno a couple of days ago.

So that's what I have to look forward to when I throw drag radials on my ss

[cam346]

Originally Posted by porcupinekiller

Lets go back a couple years for ya. 11.95 at 120 mph on stock tire and 11.59 on drag rubber for an "old" iron block 2010 GT500.
A 12.5 is embarrassing for the ZL1 considering all the hype. But in reality any car that runs a 12.5 is pretty darn quick!!

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...t/viewall.html

yeah it said the gt500 ran a 12.65 at 115 then a few months or weeks later ford drop off another gt500, and it ran those time at englishtown. that one of the fastest track around and i bet it had more than 200 miles on it. the car ran 12.11 with dr. what did you guys think it run 11 out the box. they also ice the gt500 down between runs. and let it sit for 45 min.

[2012ZL1]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

awww come one now. Don't sound like that now. Many of us have been saying over and over, traction is going to be an issue just like it is on the other pony car.

ooh..oww..sigh..
Well, I never planned to leave it stock anyway. Got my upgrades on my workbench, and the dyno and tuner is ready, so ...
I will say I was disapointed at these numbers. I thought they would be better.
I still plan to be obnoxious and a loudmouth though...yay ZL1 is the king!
lol

[Black5thgen]

Originally Posted by motorhead

I am eating crow right now. You know what I'm taking about.

Hopefully that changes.

I'm not going to rub anything in. I hope the car gets faster as well. When the SS first came out nineball ran on at the same Henessey track and I think posted a 13.1 or so. I expect better passes to come but this will most likely be the norm.