new 2009 zr1
01-20-2008, 05:14 AM
#3
Our ZR1s are still the fastest production car for 24 hours.
Anybody can do 1/4 mile, try 5000 miles at 175 MPH.
It's all we've got left, but seriously, I'd like to see the new ZR1 take back the unlimited 24 hour record.
Anybody can do 1/4 mile, try 5000 miles at 175 MPH.
It's all we've got left, but seriously, I'd like to see the new ZR1 take back the unlimited 24 hour record.
01-20-2008, 09:24 AM
#5
The LS9 isn't an aftermarket kit engine. GM has put it through at least 200 continuous hours (and possibly 400 hours) at full throttle on a dyno cycling between peak torque RPM and peak HP RPM every 5 minutes in a sawtooth pattern. I don't think 24 hours will be a problem for the engine/heat soak...I'd be more worried about the transmission, differential, and wheel bearings but only because I don't have any info as to how much they can tolerate.
01-20-2008, 11:11 AM
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Drifting
If the LS9 did the 400 hour test then it reached the LT5 standard.
01-20-2008, 12:57 PM
#7
Drifting
No...we hae the Bughatti Veyron ahead of the vette still...what is it though? Just a 1.6M dollar 16Cylinder Quadruple Turbocharged 250+ MPH straight line beast. The ZR1 will smoke on a road course, which is hopefully where it will shine. I'm satisfied if we can just stay on top of the Viper.
01-20-2008, 01:34 PM
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No, Shelby Supercars is. This was run in my backyard.
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).
01-20-2008, 02:29 PM
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No, Shelby Supercars is. This was run in my backyard.
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).
01-20-2008, 04:30 PM
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Safety Car
01-21-2008, 11:13 PM
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01-22-2008, 12:11 AM
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Tech Contributor
Wow. Damn impressive numbers.
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01-23-2008, 01:10 PM
#13
Race Director
sometimes its not all about being the fastest sometimes its about having style.
Plenty of cars out there are faster than corvettes.
The only time speed is a factor is when it saves your *** in combat other than that its only for fun.
Plenty of cars out there are faster than corvettes.
The only time speed is a factor is when it saves your *** in combat other than that its only for fun.
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01-23-2008, 01:35 PM
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