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Wilsonation · 11-13-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Anybody watch last night and what do you think of their criticism on America not having a Supercar? Seriously, the ZR1 vette not a Supercar?

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Corvette ZR1. SRT Viper. Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero. The Tesla has near supercar performance...
There's also a kit that you can order that uses corvette bits and it's fast, can't remember what it's called though.

Normagene · 11-13-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonation

Corvette ZR1. SRT Viper. Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero. The Tesla has near supercar performance...
There's also a kit that you can order that uses corvette bits and it's fast, can't remember what it's called though.

On the show they said the last Supercar built by the big three was the Ford F1. Period, they don't believe we currently have a Supercar. They must be catching some serious criticism for that episode. Putting that crappy driver in the ZL1 last week was bad enough, but now they just go straight out and insult the cars you mentioned. I know its just their opinion. I always thought Tanner was one hell of a driver, but the Stig is just an insane driver, crazy skills!

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jessrayo · 11-13-2013, 12:39 PM

I'm going to throw this out again but my opinion of a supercar is a car that is designed and built for no purpose other than to test the limitations of speed in an automobile. The ZL1 is speed based version of a Camaro. The Corvette is a sports car but the design has never started with unlimited speed in mind, once again the ZR1 is an upgraded speed focused corvette. GM has done very well making "fast" models of existing cars but never has started with a clean slate and said if we throw out the stops lets see what we can make, Bugatti has done this, Ferrari does this every time they design a new car. McLaren does this. That's why they are supercars and GM has never made a supercar, they have only made fast upgrades to existing models. I wonder what GM could do if they really let their hair down and built a no BS supercar.

45thAnniversary2SS · 11-13-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Anybody watch last night and what do you think of their criticism on America not having a Supercar? Seriously, the ZR1 vette not a Supercar?

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I tweeted them that very thing. ZR1 is definitely America's supercar. A damn car show should know that.

And that display of speed in the Saleen was pathetic. Can we get some hosts that are giant pu#@##s?

Tanner can stay, but the other 2 need to go.

Normagene · 11-13-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

I tweeted them that very thing. ZR1 is definitely America's supercar. A damn car show should know that.

And that display of speed in the Saleen was pathetic. Can we get some hosts that are giant pu#@##s?

Tanner can stay, but the other 2 need to go.

Love Tanner and always thought he was one Bad-Ass Driver, but the Stig is in a whole different category. Would of loved to see the Stig take those European cars around the track! Yeah for sure Tanner is the superstar of the show. Loved the way he drove that Stingray around the streets of Detroit.

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white ZL1 · 11-13-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jessrayo

I'm going to throw this out again but my opinion of a supercar is a car that is designed and built for no purpose other than to test the limitations of speed in an automobile. The ZL1 is speed based version of a Camaro. The Corvette is a sports car but the design has never started with unlimited speed in mind, once again the ZR1 is an upgraded speed focused corvette. GM has done very well making "fast" models of existing cars but never has started with a clean slate and said if we throw out the stops lets see what we can make, Bugatti has done this, Ferrari does this every time they design a new car. McLaren does this. That's why they are supercars and GM has never made a supercar, they have only made fast upgrades to existing models. I wonder what GM could do if they really let their hair down and built a no BS supercar.

I think that's pretty well said.
Seems others tend to get their feelings hurt.

Normagene · 11-13-2013, 02:01 PM

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I think that's pretty well said.
Seems others tend to get their feelings hurt.

So you agree with Top Gear that of the big three only Ford with the F1 has attempted to build a Supercar. I have to agree that jessrayo stated it very well and only Ford gave it a shot. Love to see GM attempt a Supercar which means there wouldn't be any lower end versions. Haven't seen a V-8 Veyron.

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The Stig · 11-13-2013, 02:05 PM

What's Top Gear? Is this like a car show or something?

45thAnniversary2SS · 11-13-2013, 02:11 PM

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What's Top Gear? Is this like a car show or something?

Ha! I'm sure "The Stig" knows nothing of Top Gear.

45thAnniversary2SS · 11-13-2013, 02:13 PM

One of my favs:

AZCamaroFan · 11-13-2013, 02:14 PM

two of those cars I've never heard of before. if they're going to bring in a Saleen from years ago why not a Ford GT? why not the ZR1 or Viper?
it sure goes to show how much difference a real driver can make though that the Stig beat them in those cars. that goof Ferrara was about half a mile behind in the 458 Italia

Stock Boy · 11-13-2013, 02:15 PM

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I can't watch the USA Top Gear.. the UK is a great show

I second this. The US version keeps doing these challenges with crap used cars. Can't stand it.

Normagene · 11-13-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

One of my favs:

Why did they do away with this segment? The Stig should settle all the debates every week. I want to see a pro driver putting the cars full out and posting the times. Love the Stig!

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Devilfish · 11-13-2013, 02:39 PM

Like the others stated, the ZR1 is fast but not technically a super car. Viper is kind of a super car but it doesn't handle that well and the power is so beastly that the car isn't good for much of anything but getting poon. I think they made some pretty good choices considering the US doesn't really have any supercars from the big 3. I have heard of the Rossion and S7 but not the other. It was pretty cool though. The big 3 really can't compete with the Euros unless they all make something like the ford GT.

11-13-2013, 12:39 PM	#31
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	I'm going to throw this out again but my opinion of a supercar is a car that is designed and built for no purpose other than to test the limitations of speed in an automobile. The ZL1 is speed based version of a Camaro. The Corvette is a sports car but the design has never started with unlimited speed in mind, once again the ZR1 is an upgraded speed focused corvette. GM has done very well making "fast" models of existing cars but never has started with a clean slate and said if we throw out the stops lets see what we can make, Bugatti has done this, Ferrari does this every time they design a new car. McLaren does this. That's why they are supercars and GM has never made a supercar, they have only made fast upgrades to existing models. I wonder what GM could do if they really let their hair down and built a no BS supercar. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

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The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	What's Top Gear? Is this like a car show or something? __________________

11-13-2013, 02:14 PM	#39
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	two of those cars I've never heard of before. if they're going to bring in a Saleen from years ago why not a Ford GT? why not the ZR1 or Viper? it sure goes to show how much difference a real driver can make though that the Stig beat them in those cars. that goof Ferrara was about half a mile behind in the 458 Italia

11-13-2013, 02:39 PM	#42
Devilfish US Navy Chief Drives: Camaro Sold Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rotten Groton, CT Posts: 354	Like the others stated, the ZR1 is fast but not technically a super car. Viper is kind of a super car but it doesn't handle that well and the power is so beastly that the car isn't good for much of anything but getting poon. I think they made some pretty good choices considering the US doesn't really have any supercars from the big 3. I have heard of the Rossion and S7 but not the other. It was pretty cool though. The big 3 really can't compete with the Euros unless they all make something like the ford GT.