Weight vs. Performance, Adding 100lbs
Melting Slicks
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From: montreal quebec
Who claims it is a lot faster?
I dont know where you get your info from but last i saw the Zr1 has a higher top speed ,trap speed through the quarter mile than the c7 z06.In fact you can watch a half mile race between the two on you tube and see how badly the Zr1 pulls away at the top end.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
I think that member's numbers are closer than what you are saying.
My 2011 3ZR MSO shipping weight showed 3278. Mine is the "heavier" 3ZR ZR1 package. A 1ZR packaged ZR1 is lighter than my 3ZR. Thus, the lightest quoted Stage 1 Z06 coupe from what I have seen from the factory for shipping weight was 3524 (I believe). Thus, that is a 246 pound difference. I do not know how much lighter a 1ZR ZR1 is, but I would assume it could be 20 - 30 pounds, which puts it closer to 300, as he stated.
My 2011 3ZR MSO shipping weight showed 3278. Mine is the "heavier" 3ZR ZR1 package. A 1ZR packaged ZR1 is lighter than my 3ZR. Thus, the lightest quoted Stage 1 Z06 coupe from what I have seen from the factory for shipping weight was 3524 (I believe). Thus, that is a 246 pound difference. I do not know how much lighter a 1ZR ZR1 is, but I would assume it could be 20 - 30 pounds, which puts it closer to 300, as he stated.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/heavy-h...weight-leaked/
GM typically lists their lightest variants, from there, the delta could change.
GM stated the ZR1 weighed 3353#.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...2013.tab1.html
GM states the Z06 weighs 3524#.
https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...web_lo-res.pdf
3524 - 3353 = 171
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Go it -
The only thing is that is the ZR1 a 1ZR or 3ZR. My convertible, I will have to check the shipping weight but that is not a fair comparison to the ZR1. What was the shipping weight of your coupe?
The only thing is that is the ZR1 a 1ZR or 3ZR. My convertible, I will have to check the shipping weight but that is not a fair comparison to the ZR1. What was the shipping weight of your coupe?
You're comparing shipping weights with very little fuel to listed curb weights.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/heavy-h...weight-leaked/
GM typically lists their lightest variants, from there, the delta could change.
GM stated the ZR1 weighed 3353#.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...2013.tab1.html
GM states the Z06 weighs 3524#.
https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...web_lo-res.pdf
3524 - 3353 = 171
S.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/heavy-h...weight-leaked/
GM typically lists their lightest variants, from there, the delta could change.
GM stated the ZR1 weighed 3353#.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...2013.tab1.html
GM states the Z06 weighs 3524#.
https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...web_lo-res.pdf
3524 - 3353 = 171
S.
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Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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for my year (2011) you got the nav (same model as the 05), powe pass seat, heated seats, leather wrap dash and upper door panels, garage door opener incorporated into the visor.
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It really doesn't matter as far as the OP is concerned. He is basically interested in stop light gran prix's not even drag racing. He could add 200 lbs and not really notice a real difference in performance since there are too many other variables involved. One of those is driver skill level which is usually quite low among stop light gran prix participants.
Bill
Bill
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You get the Nav unit, heated seats (Not ventilated). I believe you get both seats power as well (I have to check on that though as I do not recall if the 1ZR had a power seat).
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Your toast! I know these cars!
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Horsepower to weight yes any other measure NO!
Simple Halltech intake fixes the power to weight.
I really liked my Zr1 but back to back driving for 4 months.
Convinced me the Zr1 no longer was the king!
Sold and and like my new 2015 Z06 as the better driver and all around car! No question here!
Simple Halltech intake fixes the power to weight.
I really liked my Zr1 but back to back driving for 4 months.
Convinced me the Zr1 no longer was the king!
Sold and and like my new 2015 Z06 as the better driver and all around car! No question here
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Instructor
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From: Pittsburgh
Insulation and Audio Info
complete, over the top, sound and heat insulation. It goes beyond what is found in the threads on this forum. I have to weigh the performance loss with the benefits of quietness and audio performance. I appreciate all the feedback. This weight is before any increase in audio gear by the way.
I would also be very interested in what electronics you are looking at. Head unit integration seems to be a challenge. And good product is heavy, A JL 10W7 weighs 30lbs.
Many of us would appreciate if you do a thread on these mods. Thanks in advance and best of success.
Burning Brakes
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Did this thread turn into bash the ZR1, if the great GM comes out with something better than the ZO6 will everyone bash it also. The reason the ZO6 is slower is because of OP putting a drag on the surface causing turbulence and friction in the flow of wind across the surface. I hope someone has this useless information.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Did this thread turn into bash the ZR1, if the great GM comes out with something better than the ZO6 will everyone bash it also. The reason the ZO6 is slower is because of OP putting a drag on the surface causing turbulence and friction in the flow of wind across the surface. I hope someone has this useless information.
Maybe take your trolling act elsewhere.
S.