ZR1 at Motor Trends Best Drivers Car Test today at Laguna Seca
07-10-2018, 04:52 PM
#21
That's too bad! The 7 speed would have given a big leg up for the ZR1 at Best Driver's Car, the option for 3 pedals sets it a apart from all the Europeans in the test. I understand that the A8 might be faster at LS and is a better representation of what the majority of customers are opting for but BDC is about the whole experience and our auto doesn't stack up that well against PDK and the other dual clutch transmissions.
07-10-2018, 05:13 PM
#22
Instructor
Yes, Randy needs more of what he did at Road Atlanta and less of what happened at Big Willow, the ZR is completely capable of setting a new record at Laguna Seca, even with the stiff competition, and I hope it can come through!
07-10-2018, 07:12 PM
#23
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Too bad Ford GT couldn't make it to the test. They were invited but couldn't show for some odd reason. Hmmmm. Maybe the ZR1 being there was part of it! Or the fact that there were 4 cars there that had 700 or more Horsepower.
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07-10-2018, 08:41 PM
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Le Mans Master
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/amp15884757/ford-gt-lap-record-vir-viper-acr/
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07-10-2018, 08:43 PM
#26
I was hoping it would be in the test too. I thought it might be the fact that it’s a 16 car vs these 18-19 cars?
07-10-2018, 09:15 PM
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07-10-2018, 09:21 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
This one is going to be awesome .
07-10-2018, 10:39 PM
#29
Instructor
A few people saying that there are 4 cars with 700 horses. I only count 3, the huracan performante only has 630 but is crazy fast because of lambo's trick new aero system which will make the Aventador SVJ a very formidable car when it comes out.
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07-11-2018, 01:11 AM
#31
Instructor
07-11-2018, 02:17 AM
#32
Technically speaking, the 720S is rated at 720HP but makes around 690whp. The GT2RS is rated at 700HP, but it makes around 680whp. The ZR1 even though rated at 755HP puts down 650-660whp after certain milage. So its outgunned by the two and they both are much lighter than the ZR1. If the 720S has R compound tire on it, i think it will be the fastest car followed by the GT2RS and then the ZR1.
07-11-2018, 02:38 AM
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07-11-2018, 06:40 AM
#34
Instructor
Technically speaking, the 720S is rated at 720HP but makes around 690whp. The GT2RS is rated at 700HP, but it makes around 680whp. The ZR1 even though rated at 755HP puts down 650-660whp after certain milage. So its outgunned by the two and they both are much lighter than the ZR1. If the 720S has R compound tire on it, i think it will be the fastest car followed by the GT2RS and then the ZR1.
Charts I've seen put the 720S at 690ish whp, the GT2 RS at about 685 whp, and the ZR at 670 whp. So considering engine placement, crank hp should be pretty close. Hope Chevy gave that car the intake! Should be interesting!
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07-11-2018, 06:41 AM
#35
Le Mans Master
And! :0
The ZR1 doesn't handle better than the ZO6. And the ZR1 and GM's GT3 RS matchup at the Nurburgring by a magazine driver is precarious at The C7 best!
The Willow ranking still holds. The 720s doesn't have enough DF, and the GT2 RS has that too.
The Willow ranking still holds. The 720s doesn't have enough DF, and the GT2 RS has that too.
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07-11-2018, 08:44 AM
#36
When do these get published? August?
07-11-2018, 08:53 AM
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07-11-2018, 11:39 AM
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Your posts make NO sense. Ever.
07-11-2018, 11:41 AM
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