vetteheadracer

The log awaited ZR1 around the Top Gear test lap happened tonight here in the UK when they did a feature on the ZR1 vs the Audi R8 V10

Clarkson said that given the choice you should buy the ZR1 as it is a much more fun car to drive and you get a lot more as standard like ceramic brakes on the Corvette. The Audi back end was stepping out a lot coming out of the corners whereas even on the damp track where the Audis four wheel drive system should have given it an advantage, the ZR1 was flat out of the corners. I think if the track had been dry the ZR1 would easily have been in the 1.19's
(pd) by the way means partly damp!

Top Gear Power Lap times

1.Gumpert Apollo 1.17.1
2.Ascari A10 1.17.3
3.Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear spoiler) 1.17.6
4.Pagani Zonda F Roadster 1.17.8
5.Caterham R500 1.17.9
6.Bugatti Veyron 1.18.3
7.Pagani Zonda F 1.18.4
8.Maserati MC12 1.18.9
9.Ferrari Enzo 1.19.0
10.Porsche 911 GT2 (997) 1.19.5 (pd)
11.Lamborghini LP560 1.19.5 (pd)
12.Porsche 911 GT2 1.19.5 (pd)
13.Ariel Atom 1.19.5
14.Nissan GT-R 1.19.7
15.Ferrari Scuderia 1.19.7
16.Porsche Carerra GT 1.19.8
17.Lamborghini LP640 1.19.8
18.Koenigsegg CCX 1.20.4
18.Corvette ZR1 1.20.4 (pd)
20.Ascari KZ1 1.20.7
21.Mercedes McLaren SLR 1.20.9
22.Ferrari 599GTB 1.21.2
23.Audi R8 V10 1.21.6 (pd)
24.Ford GT 1.21.9

zeshawn

I dont beleive top gear BS, but to each his own.

Its a fun show to watch, but dont take everything they say seriously.

Different drivers, different weather conditions are definitely not the correct way to measure a vehicles speed on a track. Also terms such as partly damp are VERY subjective.

COVERT GUY

Thanks for providing the info. Hopefully someone will have video of the episode soon.

COVERT GUY

Just finished watching the episode, fun stuff. The ZR1 really put it to the Audi. Beating the R8 by 1.2 seconds was pretty amazing, especially when you consider it was a damp track.

REMIX

"Inbred lunatic". LOL.

RMX

Latch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b43ZWH1e8w

"You'd have to be bonkers to buy the Corvette... which is why you should."

gt500SuprSnke

Thought it would be faster then the Lp640. Didnt get to see the show, was the Stig able to get the power down.

ALVetteFan

Thanks for posting.

racerns

It was wet in spots for the ZR1 lap. I am sure that hindered being able to get all power down. I would not compare it to dry lap.

Perdition

What was up with the ZR1 seatbelt coming apart? And the ZR1 Clarkson tested in California falling apart?

gt500SuprSnke

Ok, i wont compare it to a dry lap. The 540-4 was pd and it was faster then the Zr1. All i am saying is i thought it would be alittle faster.

racerns

That is the problem with tying to compare these lap times. We have no idea how wet the track was on each of these days. I would also think that the Lambo's awd would be a big advantage on a wet track.

vettenut5

Much better if the track is dry.

Here's a full episode :
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...htm#commentTop

BFoster

I love the show.... until they start to review American built cars. Clarkson always seems to find something wrong with them. It gets old Jeremy!

That being said... I hate to say this guys, but if I had my choice between the two with price not being an issue, I'd be all over the R8 V10...

I LOVED the electric car build they did as well... haha, couldn't have been any better!

REMIX

All in good fun IMO. The Brits are a little more concerned about behaving "properly" than we are. Just some cultural differences. Sometimes I think there may be some jealousy under the surface for whatever reason. It's just British acting, well, British.

But all the power of the ZR1 obviously takes a talented driver like the Stig to get the best times. I just love the tailpipe shot when the ZR1 is accelerating. That scene stuck with me all day.

RMX

Latch

So would I...

Onerareviper

Touch call, as both cars have their strengths. That being said, you're looking at another $50,000 for the Audi. At least in the United States. And $50,000 g's isn't exactly peanuts.

redknight

Clarkson called the vette more fun. Isn't that what its all about?

GTB/ZR-1

So disappointed the surface wasn't dry to get a real #...
Very interesting that the ZR was quicker on a damp track, as the R8 platform is infinitely stable @ the limit (at least the V8 R8 is...).

It takes a lot more talent (and attachments) to drive the ZR @ the limit, I'm certain. It sure was that way between a C6Z & a V8 R8 from personal experience.

I'd say the ZR is capable of a 1:19.2 on a dry track, IMHO.

RichieRich

Cause they both had the same crude and chubby Brit driving them.

Loved the episode. Love the way it's shot, the jokes about the German being executed for installing the non-working part in the Audi...it's just very entertaining. Although I of course love the Vette, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I lust after that R8 V10 just as much.

As for the second here or there - let's be honest, the performance of these cars is some pretty rarified air. I think it's a matter of picking the one you like to drive and look at most cause they're all so dang fast.