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*radz28* · 03-26-2014, 09:22 AM

"On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman travels to for a head to head matchup with the brand new Chevy Camaro Z/28 and a well known heavyweight, the Nissan GT-R. But not just any GT-R, the 2014 Track Edition which packs a 545 hp twin-turbo V-6, a 6-speed dual clutch transmission, sticky Dunlop tires and AWD traction into a car without rear seats. The Z/28, by way of contrast, features a massive 7.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-8, a 6-speed manual transmission, and tail-out RWD. While it does still have rear seats, nearly every other non-essential component has been removed. Moreover, the Z28's tires might be even stickier! The front ones, enormous 305-sections, are certainly the widest tires ever bolted to a production car. Both cars are phenomenal, and both cars make rational men scream, "Gimme!" But only one can come out on top. Watch and find out!

Head 2 Head appears every fourth Wednesday on the Motor Trend channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend"

Who wins?... (wheel studs didn't break off this time...)

motorhead · 03-26-2014, 09:37 AM

That was awesome!!

Hamilton2400 · 03-26-2014, 10:09 AM

Kick ass!!!

Zfatuated · 03-26-2014, 10:10 AM

That is the video to the story I posted earlier this morning. Awesome, awesome stuff. Wonder why the Porsche was in the story and not in the video? Odd and perplexing...

Really well done, kudos to the author and presenter. Excellent work.

A Camaro beating a GT-R on track...holy hell.

PS- GT-R's have a reputation for going into limp mode during warm days on track. And also need a $1000 transmission fluid change after every track day. Devil in the details...

Mikebrinda · 03-26-2014, 10:52 AM

"I'm tempted to say . . . it doesn't cost enough."

To all who had anything to do with this Z/28, you deserve a promotion so you can install the culture that permitted this car to be built wherever it is most needed.

Zfatuated · 03-26-2014, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

"I'm tempted to say . . . it doesn't cost enough."

To all who had anything to do with this Z/28, you deserve a promotion so you can install the culture that permitted this car to be built wherever it is most needed.

Yeppers...

KMPrenger · 03-26-2014, 11:32 AM

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did anyone catch the part where Al O stated on a completely dry track they put the Z/28 right at about where the GT3 runs.....which is a 7:25????

Damn...if only we could have gotten THAT lap from the beginning. Oh wells...who cares now??

Haters bring on the hate.

christianmotox · 03-26-2014, 11:38 AM

Haha, I love it when they don't even mention the mustang on this comparisons.

Mikebrinda · 03-26-2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianmotox

Haha, I love it when they don't even mention the mustang on this comparisons.

An excellent observation. There is no need to mention them, or anybody, that has not earned their way into the conversation. At some point you are so far in the rear view mirror as to be all but invisible, making comparisons impossible even if you were in love with another brand.

Zfatuated · 03-26-2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

There is no need to mention them, or anybody, that has not earned their way into the conversation. At some point you are so far in the rear view mirror as to be all but invisible, making comparisons impossible even if you were in love with another brand.

Just a simple statement of the facts. It's a new world.

Tracking season unfolding as we speak. Let's eat!

LAWMAN · 03-26-2014, 12:13 PM

Awesome,and a full $40,000 less than the GTR,both great cars,but I would definitely take the Z/28

Behic2320 · 03-26-2014, 12:21 PM

Hahaha sooo saweeeeet

ChetSS · 03-26-2014, 12:23 PM

I am pretty sure I will die if I don't have one...

ParisTNDude · 03-26-2014, 12:36 PM

I love the way Randy's comments kept you in suspense during the drive of both cars and then in the end.......BAM! Camaro wins!

Thinking of GTR fanboys, they will say they can at least listen to stereo music while running close to the Camaro, but in the end, Sayonara GTR...back to Japan with you, USA kicked your expensive butt!

03-26-2014, 09:22 AM	#1
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,188 View My Garage	Video: Motor Trend Head 2 Head - Z/28 vs GT-R "On this episode of Head 2 Head, Jonny Lieberman travels to for a head to head matchup with the brand new Chevy Camaro Z/28 and a well known heavyweight, the Nissan GT-R. But not just any GT-R, the 2014 Track Edition which packs a 545 hp twin-turbo V-6, a 6-speed dual clutch transmission, sticky Dunlop tires and AWD traction into a car without rear seats. The Z/28, by way of contrast, features a massive 7.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-8, a 6-speed manual transmission, and tail-out RWD. While it does still have rear seats, nearly every other non-essential component has been removed. Moreover, the Z28's tires might be even stickier! The front ones, enormous 305-sections, are certainly the widest tires ever bolted to a production car. Both cars are phenomenal, and both cars make rational men scream, "Gimme!" But only one can come out on top. Watch and find out! Head 2 Head appears every fourth Wednesday on the Motor Trend channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend" Who wins?... (wheel studs didn't break off this time...) __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-26-2014, 10:10 AM	#4
Zfatuated Drives: BAC Mono Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 869	That is the video to the story I posted earlier this morning. Awesome, awesome stuff. Wonder why the Porsche was in the story and not in the video? Odd and perplexing... Really well done, kudos to the author and presenter. Excellent work. A Camaro beating a GT-R on track...holy hell. PS- GT-R's have a reputation for going into limp mode during warm days on track. And also need a $1000 transmission fluid change after every track day. Devil in the details... __________________ 2014 Z/28, White "I wasn't asked to make it cheap...I was asked to make it FAST!" Mark Stielow, the new Z/28.

03-26-2014, 11:32 AM	#7
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Did anyone catch the part where Al O stated on a completely dry track they put the Z/28 right at about where the GT3 runs.....which is a 7:25???? Damn...if only we could have gotten THAT lap from the beginning. Oh wells...who cares now?? Haters bring on the hate. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-26-2014, 11:38 AM	#8
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Haha, I love it when they don't even mention the mustang on this comparisons. __________________

03-26-2014, 12:13 PM	#11
LAWMAN Drives: 2010 cam.2ss/rs.iom,07'escalade esv Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pasc.Ms. Posts: 841	Awesome,and a full $40,000 less than the GTR,both great cars,but I would definitely take the Z/28 __________________ A9120159 1100:12/19/08 3800:06/19/09 6000:07/02/09

03-26-2014, 09:37 AM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	That was awesome!!

03-26-2014, 10:09 AM	#3
Hamilton2400 Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra/2015 GMC Acadia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 722 View My Garage	Kick ass!!!

03-26-2014, 10:52 AM	#5
Mikebrinda Drives: Ferrari F430 Spider F1 Azzurro Arge Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 858 View My Garage	"I'm tempted to say . . . it doesn't cost enough." To all who had anything to do with this Z/28, you deserve a promotion so you can install the culture that permitted this car to be built wherever it is most needed.

03-26-2014, 12:21 PM	#12
Behic2320 SoCal HT5 COTW 4/21/13 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Blown & Cammed LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 3,047	Hahaha sooo saweeeeet __________________

03-26-2014, 12:23 PM	#13
ChetSS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rockies Posts: 8	I am pretty sure I will die if I don't have one...

03-26-2014, 12:36 PM	#14
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I love the way Randy's comments kept you in suspense during the drive of both cars and then in the end.......BAM! Camaro wins! Thinking of GTR fanboys, they will say they can at least listen to stereo music while running close to the Camaro, but in the end, Sayonara GTR...back to Japan with you, USA kicked your expensive butt! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1