10-09-2010, 08:48 PM | #1 | |
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Camaro Z28 Official Nürburgring lap time. Your prediction?
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10-09-2010, 08:56 PM | #2 |
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Less than 12 parsecs. But that's wishful thinking.. Damn Correlian Freighters always have hyperdrive issues.
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10-09-2010, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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From what I've read, the V left some time on the table, so I'd say 7:57 is an upper bound if they can make the Z28 lighter, but with the same MR suspension as the V and ZR1. If Chevy wants to beat the new Shelby, they need to go pretty aggressive with the suspension tuning, put the ZR1's PTM system in it, and try to hit 7:49 (that's Horst Von Surma's time in a C6Z - though Magnussen hit a 7:43).
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10-09-2010, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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the cts v and z28 will probably be a 100-200 lb difference. the V is a really heavy car. a 2SS weighs just over 3800 lbs. i bet the Z will weigh ~4000.the CTSV weighs in at 4100-4200 lbs. i bet the Z can pull off 7:55
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10-09-2010, 09:31 PM | #5 |
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I'm thinking 7:57 too
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10-09-2010, 09:58 PM | #7 |
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If it is slower than the GT500, there will be massive disappointment. Imagine how much disappointment there would have been if the 5.0 did not outperform the SS? The latest release should always be the best release. That way we all benefit (and the old release owners can just mod ).
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10-09-2010, 10:33 PM | #8 | |
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the balance always has to maintain itself. if they add lightness, they'll raise the price; if they raise the horsepower; the gas millage will suffer. something always has to give and there's little to be done about facts such as 200lbs of weight. |
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10-09-2010, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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Does the '11 GT500 even have a nurburgring time?
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10-10-2010, 12:34 AM | #12 |
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I'd really like to see MR at least as an option... the ZR1 has a smoother ride than any performance car I've driven when it's in touring, but crank it over and it's a completely different animal. Having tested the system on a limited basis first-hand, I'm a big fan. I'd say somewhere around 7:55 as well, though I'd really love to see something a bit faster. We'll see...
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first gear is around 4.11 or so, that's a shit ton higher then the 3.53 in my shelby. like i said before, the balance gets destroyed and you end up with 12mpg city driving with the coupe V... and thus a heavy gas guzzler... i'm hoping that the engineering department has a few things they can tidy up on the current camaro platform... for one thing, the steering on my shelby is lightyears better then the steering was on my 2SS... it would help a bit, and give them the power to increase some mpg... maybe enough to get it out of the gas guzzler. one way or another, it's exciting stuff... personally i can't wait to have the muscle car wars continue cause in the end; we all win. |
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10-10-2010, 02:05 AM | #14 |
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The Z28 is a statement car from GM. This car will more than "just beat out" a GT500. It’s been a long time since the Z28 has been out. I would say that his car will be under 7:50. Expect less weight, (from somewhere I don’t know, but somewhere) because everyone has complained about that since the ss came out. Again, Sub 7:50, don’t sleep on Chevy!
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