Most liked posts in thread: 2012 ZR1 Rips 7 sec off best Vette lap ever.

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  1. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

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    #2 minimark, Jun 9, 2011
    WOW!!! Who says Americans can't build a fast production car.... ;)
     
  2. goaljnky

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    #3 goaljnky, Jun 9, 2011
    I remember when 7:30 was something to brag about. Now it seems everyone is doing it.
     
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    #4 jiminni, Jun 9, 2011
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    What's cool is, I hope, is that it is a completely stock, off the showroom floor ZR1. Not like Ferrari that runs modified, "stock" cars :idea: Actually they even said it's a tad heavier and slower because of the safety equipment they had to add.
     
  4. Nathan

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    #5 Nathan, Jun 9, 2011
    It's a pre-production 2012 model that according to the narrative is stock except for added safety equipment required for ring testing. They did say it adds some weight. Also according to Wikipedia it is only bested by the 911 GT2 RS for real actual production cars one can buy off a showroom floor.
     
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    #6 goaljnky, Jun 9, 2011
    I dare you to walk into a Porsche Dealer and try to get a GT2 RS.
     
  6. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

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    #7 minimark, Jun 9, 2011
    Believe it should be noted that if I heard right; it is on the OEM tires for the new ZR-1 too!
     
  7. Nathan

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    #8 Nathan, Jun 9, 2011
    Yep. But they are a sticky Michelin Pilot Sport tire.
     
  8. Justa Jim

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    #9 Justa Jim, Jun 9, 2011
    Were you bragging about when your parents let you stay up past 7:30? :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #10 Metalman, Jun 9, 2011
    Tee Hee....:D
     
  10. ScottinBend

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    #11 ScottinBend, Jun 9, 2011
    Why not.....I do most days!

    That was a nice run.
     
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    #12 rigidjunkie, Jun 9, 2011
    Having ridden in a Z06 I must say that looked brutal. It is amazing that the Vette and 911 are the fastest cars. All the "super cars" can't match them. And the 911 is pretty much a track only toy where the ZR1 is more of a straight line car.
     
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    #13 Justa Jim, Jun 10, 2011
    So that is why that vette went by me yesterday like I was standing still. Seriously, I'm not even sure what color it was. :D

    Jim
     
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    #14 Zeyk_Shade, Jun 10, 2011
    Straight Line Car? Not sure I follow you considering they just demonstrated its ability to melt faces in the twisties. Since the C5, Corvettes have only gotten better. This iteration of the ZR1 is fast approaching legendary status imo. Price:performance Ratio is off the charts. Can't believe that this car went around the Nordeschleife that fast in stock trim. Makes you wonder how many more seconds they'd shave with slicks and a proper setup.
     
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    #15 ScottinBend, Jun 10, 2011
    OK......I will be the one to ask since no one else is going to.

    WTF is a snikies?

    :biggrin5:
     
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    #17 Nathan, Jun 10, 2011
    Ahh yes. I missed the "ch". Thanks for the correction.
     
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    #18 ScottinBend, Jun 10, 2011
    :Thumbsup:
     
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    #19 minimark, Jun 10, 2011
    ....getting busted by the smelling police can be a real bich. :(

    LOL :)
     
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    #20 BThayer23, Jun 10, 2011
    The tires are Pilot Sport Cup tires. Not many production cars come off the line with R-comps - exceptions include Porsche 911 Turbo, GT3 and GT2. That's the biggest difference between last year's ZR1 and this year's ZR1 - tires.

    It's gotta be the shoes...
     
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    #21 Jan, Jun 10, 2011
    just think if he would have driven better..lol
     
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