Anyone Run A 2012 Shelby Yet? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RonParsons · 05-01-2012, 08:24 AM

This is shocking. After years of hearing how this car was designed to beat a 2012 Shelby, NOBODY has even lined the two up. Does anyone here have a friend who has one? No need to even **** with the clutch. Just take them on the highway, go 30, honk the horn three times and see how they pull side-by-side.

I'm really disappointed the Automotive press didn't do this, once. I want to see how well Chevy delivered on its promise. The 2013 Shelby is a forgone conclusion, but right now, someone call up their Ford buddy and do this!

Brian52682 · 05-01-2012, 08:41 AM

Pretty sure it's safe to say that the ZL1 wins vs a 2012 GT500 since a 2011 SS with CAI, Headers, Exhaust, and tune can beat a 2012 GT500 in a quarter mile. A 2011 Camaro with the above mods can run a sub 12 quarter while a GT500 is around 12.3 quarter mile. Bring in the ZL1 and it's goodnight for the GT500.

GoldenBear · 05-01-2012, 08:43 AM

What do you mean by "the 2013 Shelby is a forgone conclusion?"

Do you mean the that 2013 GT500 will beat the ZL1 in the quarter mile, or that the ZL1 will beat the 2013 GT500 on most tracks?

The 2013 GT500 may well beat a stock ZL1 in the quarter mile, but so what? Remember that it's not the 1960's anymore and today's high performance vehicles are judged by much more than simply straight line performance.

If quarter mile drag racing is really one's thing, one can build a vehicle that will out perform the 2013 GT500 in the quarter mile for much less that than the cost of a 2013 GT500, but it will be difficult to build a vehicle that has the overall performance and everyday drivability and warranty that the ZL1 has for considerably less than the cost of the ZL1.

Drake Heminger · 05-01-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

What do you mean by "the 2013 Shelby is a forgone conclusion?"

Do you mean the that 2013 GT500 will beat the ZL1 in the quarter mile, or that the ZL1 will beat the 2013 GT500 on most tracks?

The 2013 GT500 may well beat a stock ZL1 in the quarter mile, but so what? Remember that it's not the 1960's anymore and today's high performance vehicles are judged by much more than simply straight line performance.

If quarter mile drag racing is really one's thing, one can build a vehicle that will out perform the 2013 GT500 in the quarter mile for much less that than the cost of a 2013 GT500, but it will be difficult to build a vehicle that has the overall performance and everyday drivability and warranty that the ZL1 has for considerably less than the cost of the ZL1.

This is what I have been saying all along! Thank you though for putting it in better text!

Brian52682 · 05-01-2012, 08:58 AM

At the drag strips I know a SS can take a GT500 with minimal mods so keep thinking a GT500 can hang with a ZL1, you will be disappointed. Straight line, road course, etc. the ZL1 would take a 2011-2012 GT500.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-01-2012, 09:03 AM

This should be entertaining!

newmoon · 05-01-2012, 09:05 AM

On stock rubber they are both 12:20-12:40 second cars average. Drivers race.

bpmurr · 05-01-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

On stock rubber they are both 12:20-12:40 second cars average. Drivers race.

Exactly!

Black GT · 05-01-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian52682

Pretty sure it's safe to say that the ZL1 wins vs a 2012 GT500 since a 2011 SS with CAI, Headers, Exhaust, and tune can beat a 2012 GT500 in a quarter mile. A 2011 Camaro with the above mods can run a sub 12 quarter while a GT500 is around 12.3 quarter mile. Bring in the ZL1 and it's goodnight for the GT500.

I highly doubt a SS with the mods listed will run sub 12 times.

Hero run on list with mods is 12.24

07fx2 · 05-01-2012, 09:08 AM

Pope Designs · 05-01-2012, 09:10 AM

From a dead start advantage ZL1. From a roll GT500 will show you the ass end!
My 2¢

almach · 05-01-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian52682

At the drag strips I know a SS can take a GT500 with minimal mods so keep thinking a GT500 can hang with a ZL1, you will be disappointed. Straight line, road course, etc. the ZL1 would take a 2011-2012 GT500.

Have you seen these run in Huntsville? I haven't been on the drag strip yet with this one but plan on going a few times this year. Do you run at Huntsville?

newmoon · 05-01-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

Exactly!

How do you like the 13 Boss? I didn't think they had been shipped yet,

GoldenBear · 05-01-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by besz28

you talk like the 2013 GT 500 is gonna handle like crap,

Please explain how asking if one is implying that the ZL1 will beat the GT500 on most tracks is equivalent to stating that 2013 GT500 is "gonna handle like crap."

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Originally Posted by besz28

Enjoy the ZL1 it is an awesome car, but don't kid yourself Ford knows how to build muscle cars

Did anyone on this thread claim that Ford doesn't know how to build muscle cars?

05-01-2012, 08:24 AM	#1
RonParsons Banned Drives: Nyc subway Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nyc Posts: 31	Anyone Run A 2012 Shelby Yet? This is shocking. After years of hearing how this car was designed to beat a 2012 Shelby, NOBODY has even lined the two up. Does anyone here have a friend who has one? No need to even **** with the clutch. Just take them on the highway, go 30, honk the horn three times and see how they pull side-by-side. I'm really disappointed the Automotive press didn't do this, once. I want to see how well Chevy delivered on its promise. The 2013 Shelby is a forgone conclusion, but right now, someone call up their Ford buddy and do this!

05-01-2012, 08:43 AM	#3
GoldenBear Bear Backer Drives: 69 Camaro Z/28, 69 Corvette Conv Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,490	What do you mean by "the 2013 Shelby is a forgone conclusion?" Do you mean the that 2013 GT500 will beat the ZL1 in the quarter mile, or that the ZL1 will beat the 2013 GT500 on most tracks? The 2013 GT500 may well beat a stock ZL1 in the quarter mile, but so what? Remember that it's not the 1960's anymore and today's high performance vehicles are judged by much more than simply straight line performance. If quarter mile drag racing is really one's thing, one can build a vehicle that will out perform the 2013 GT500 in the quarter mile for much less that than the cost of a 2013 GT500, but it will be difficult to build a vehicle that has the overall performance and everyday drivability and warranty that the ZL1 has for considerably less than the cost of the ZL1. __________________ Current Chevrolets: 1969 Camaro Z/28 -- 1969 427/390 Corvette Convertible -- 1970 350/300 Corvette Convertible -- 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible -- CRT / Exposed CF Weave Hood Insert / Suede Package / Polished Wheels / MN6

05-01-2012, 09:03 AM	#6
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	This should be entertaining! __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

05-01-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	On stock rubber they are both 12:20-12:40 second cars average. Drivers race. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

05-01-2012, 09:08 AM	#10
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05-01-2012, 08:41 AM	#2
Brian52682 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 223	Pretty sure it's safe to say that the ZL1 wins vs a 2012 GT500 since a 2011 SS with CAI, Headers, Exhaust, and tune can beat a 2012 GT500 in a quarter mile. A 2011 Camaro with the above mods can run a sub 12 quarter while a GT500 is around 12.3 quarter mile. Bring in the ZL1 and it's goodnight for the GT500.

05-01-2012, 08:58 AM	#5
Brian52682 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 223	At the drag strips I know a SS can take a GT500 with minimal mods so keep thinking a GT500 can hang with a ZL1, you will be disappointed. Straight line, road course, etc. the ZL1 would take a 2011-2012 GT500.

05-01-2012, 09:10 AM	#11
Pope Designs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knightdale, NC Posts: 347	From a dead start advantage ZL1. From a roll GT500 will show you the ass end! My 2¢