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[ZR1] Why do they always compare the ZR1 w/ GTR?

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Old 03-03-2009, 01:28 PM
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Default Why do they always compare the ZR1 w/ GTR?

When there is no comparison... I mean it should be with the Z06 and even then still no comparison.
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Ruh Roh, here we go.
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Why do they always compare the ZR1 w/ GTR?
Because they are idiots. Plain and simple.
Old 03-03-2009, 02:30 PM
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haha GTR, What happened to that
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Originally Posted by Rud Dog Z06
When there is no comparison... I mean it should be with the Z06 and even then still no comparison.
no way
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Seriously? What would you like them to compare it to? The GTR is $30K less and it only takes about 2 seconds more to get around the 'ring.

I've been a Corvette guy my whole life having owned one from every generation except C1. I think it's a fair comparison ...
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I would think that they would compare it more to the Z06.
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Originally Posted by Racer44
Because they are idiots. Plain and simple.
Old 03-03-2009, 06:44 PM
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Even the base C6 can take a GTR that isn't using the electronic launch control. That car is nothing special.
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They try to compare it to the ZR1 (even though there is no comparison--even a Z06 will squash a GTR) because the ZR1 is now the performance standard for other car to try to beat.

We, as Vette owners, should be PROUD that our marque is now the standard of the world for performance cars.

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Originally Posted by Nikko
Seriously? What would you like them to compare it to? The GTR is $30K less and it only takes about 2 seconds more to get around the 'ring.

I've been a Corvette guy my whole life having owned one from every generation except C1. I think it's a fair comparison ...
Manufacturer ring times are probably the worst possible way to compare two cars.

MT showed the zr1 putting 2 seconds on a GTR around a tight 2 mile road course in a same day/pro driver test. On the 13 mile ring you can bet it would extend its lead by a little more than just an extra half second.
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Originally Posted by Red Rochester
no way
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really, base C6 runs mid 11's like these GT-R's did with no launch control?


http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17635.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-16435.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17425.html


I agree the ZR1 and GT-R isn't a good comparison though.....



Originally Posted by J18369
Even the base C6 can take a GTR that isn't using the electronic launch control. That car is nothing special.
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Originally Posted by FikseGTS
really, base C6 runs mid 11's like these GT-R's did with no launch control?


http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17635.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-16435.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17425.html


I agree the ZR1 and GT-R isn't a good comparison though.....

Wow, did you see the DA on that first slip? I'd love to have that on race day
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Everything you need to see is right here..

Be sure to check out the video..
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Originally Posted by FikseGTS
really, base C6 runs mid 11's like these GT-R's did with no launch control?


http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17635.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-16435.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-GT-R...lip-17425.html


I agree the ZR1 and GT-R isn't a good comparison though.....
yes!

http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-09...Nissan-GTR.htm
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Originally Posted by Charlie M
OMG!!!!!!!!

I can't wipe the smile!

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While I'm not a huge GTR fan, I do respect it.

Statistically speaking, the GTR is a better performance car than the Z06. Period.

I'd still rather take a Z06 any day of the week, but the GTR is damn good.

Price wise the GTR should be compared to the Z06, but performance wise it should be compared to the ZR1.

Love it or hate it, that's the way it is.
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Originally Posted by SSphantom
While I'm not a huge GTR fan, I do respect it.

Statistically speaking, the GTR is a better performance car than the Z06. Period.

I'd still rather take a Z06 any day of the week, but the GTR is damn good.

Price wise the GTR should be compared to the Z06, but performance wise it should be compared to the ZR1.

Love it or hate it, that's the way it is.
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The GTR looks like its designers were attempting to create a high school senior's dream car.


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