ZR1 vs Ford GT
#5
Race Director
i agree. the Ford GT is an actual race car converted. if it did or didn't ? i don't think it would matter to either group in the end lol..
#6
On paper the Ford should be much faster. 800lbs less and only down 100hp. The power to weight ratio is better on the ford, it has lower drag, more weight over the rear, active aero , DCT. I’m not sure how the ZR1 would keep up.
#7
Drifting
Who has ever even seen a GT on the track?
They are sitting in collectors' warehouses/garages.
This thread is irrelevant.
They are sitting in collectors' warehouses/garages.
This thread is irrelevant.
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desmophile (11-20-2017)
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And frankly, my point is that the Ford, with all it's "racecar for the road" claims, just hasn't proven to be all that spectacular. So, it would make me quite happy if the ZR1 crushes it at 1/4 the price.
#9
Le Mans Master
#10
It better be the Ford given all it's street use limitations.
#11
I imagine it would be pretty close. The ZR1's sheer power and aero/mech grip will make up for a lot of what it doesn't have in purpose built chassis design.
The GT is a work of art though. I'd buy one regardless of track times and I'm sure the owners feel the same way.
The GT is a work of art though. I'd buy one regardless of track times and I'm sure the owners feel the same way.
#13
Should be close. What'll be more interesting is what direction GM goes with their ME. Hopefully they won't put it out of the middle class reach like the Ford GT is, but I hope it's still as stunning and exotic as that car and not just a C7 or C8 look a like with a stretched rear and shortened front end.
#14
The aero will likely be the deciding factor.
The GT was designed to win Le Mans; the ZR1 is a track version of the designed-for-the-street Z06.
BTW, these 2 cars have raced against each other for a couple of years now (see IMSA series).
Both have been restricted to 500hp.
#15
Le Mans Master
The GT is NOT 800 lbs less. That's a nice fantasy. Dry curb weight is 3054, so with fluids it's probably only slightly over 400 lbs lighter.
And frankly, my point is that the Ford, with all it's "racecar for the road" claims, just hasn't proven to be all that spectacular. So, it would make me quite happy if the ZR1 crushes it at 1/4 the price.
And frankly, my point is that the Ford, with all it's "racecar for the road" claims, just hasn't proven to be all that spectacular. So, it would make me quite happy if the ZR1 crushes it at 1/4 the price.
#17
Le Mans Master
#18
Team Owner
This is two diiferent leagues!
The GT is what GM should have with the ZR1 a ground up new purpose built super car not a super improved C7.
But I do love my Z06 for the value Thankful we can buy 1. Would not feel right shelling a 1/2 mill on any car. I'm a chevy guy!
Where Ford has it offers that's it the GT that's it no other sports cars! I won't own any other of there other stuff!
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; 11-19-2017 at 02:59 PM.
#19
THIS.
I don't know why there even is a comparison between the 2.
Very different cars, aimed at very different markets.
FIXED.
Well, this is the season to be "Thankful"...now, how giving are you?
BTW, yesterday I drove by Lulay's car lot on Mission St. and they had a white Z06 out front for sale.
Do you know whose it was?
I don't know why there even is a comparison between the 2.
Very different cars, aimed at very different markets.
But I do love my Z06 for the value Thankful we can buy 1. Would not feel right shelling a 1/2 mill on any car. I'm a chevy guy!
BTW, yesterday I drove by Lulay's car lot on Mission St. and they had a white Z06 out front for sale.
Do you know whose it was?
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alexweav79 (11-23-2017)
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Team Owner
[QUOTE
BTW, yesterday I drove by Lulay's car lot on Mission St. and they had a white Z06 out front for sale.
Do you know whose it was?[/QUOTE]
No I only know 1 other Z06 owner other than the guys I know around here
that are from the forum C7x2 etc with Corvette's never see your car out?
I'm in south SALEM. Then since I sold out of the Portland area.
(Smart move)
I'm finally using the new house at Toledo 1/2 the time.
BTW, yesterday I drove by Lulay's car lot on Mission St. and they had a white Z06 out front for sale.
Do you know whose it was?[/QUOTE]
No I only know 1 other Z06 owner other than the guys I know around here
that are from the forum C7x2 etc with Corvette's never see your car out?
I'm in south SALEM. Then since I sold out of the Portland area.
(Smart move)
I'm finally using the new house at Toledo 1/2 the time.