[ZR1] Just received Car and Driver.. Disappointed with ZR1
11-04-2008, 09:51 AM
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Z51 0-100mph in 9.0 sec. Z06 0-100mph in 8.3sec. I guess the Z06 isn't that much faster than the Z51.....come on guys. Don't use the same logic with the Z06 vs. the ZR1. We all know traction is the issue here, not horsepower. Someone prove me wrong with the same tests done with drg radials.
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11-04-2008, 12:35 PM
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Z51 0-100mph in 9.0 sec. Z06 0-100mph in 8.3sec. I guess the Z06 isn't that much faster than the Z51.....come on guys. Don't use the same logic with the Z06 vs. the ZR1. We all know traction is the issue here, not horsepower. Someone prove me wrong with the same tests done with drg radials.
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11-04-2008, 12:44 PM
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In the real world the ZR1 should be without a doubt quicker that the Z06. However, if you place an experienced track driver (drag or road coarse) in the Z06 verses a less experienced driver in the ZR1 I think the driver can make up the differences in times and the capabilities in the cars. Magazines love to stir up crap on comparisons because that sells magazines. When you look at the price difference in these to cars the magazines and the general public are looking for huge differences. Perform a 20 lap or multiple pass drag test side by side and the ZR1 I fully believe will show it's muscles verses the Z06. The brakes alone should allow for better track times on the road coarse. The two measures in question for me is that the ZR1 has a weight disadvantage and possible performance loss due to supercharger heat soak. I don't see the supercharger heat soak being an issue on a daily driver but on the track I will tell you after owning a supercharged car in the past that once things begin to heat up, speeds and overall performance will go down. I have said it before and I will say it again. With my two kids to place through school, my Z06 is all I can afford. If I could place a ZR1 in my driveway, I would, just because it's the top of the line Corvette.
11-04-2008, 05:23 PM
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11-04-2008, 05:28 PM
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11-04-2008, 05:55 PM
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That's the stupiest thing I have ever heard. It was the 430 Scuderia that's faster than the Enzo, not the F430. Have you ever even seen a Scuderia in person? I have seen both cars in person several times and will tell you the Enzo is beginning to look outdated compared to the Scuderia. The Scuderia is a techinical marvel and it shows on the street with it's design.
11-04-2008, 06:10 PM
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If a ZR1 can do that from a standstill then a roll-on race against it won't feel like a steel cage match it's going to feel like being beaten with the cage. By my calculations a Z06 will need a minimum of 611 hp just to match the ZR1 and roughly 672 hp to defeat one. Not sure if a mere tune will achieve that but I sincerely doubt it.
Why would a Z06 with 200 LESS pounds need more 40 more HP to pull a ZR1, and 20 less HP to stay equal with a ZR1?
11-04-2008, 10:05 PM
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11-07-2008, 11:43 PM
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Weight plays no bearing when the cars are moving. Gearing, aerodynamics, and tire size will play a much greater roll than the 150-200lb weight difference between the two cars when they are moving.
