C6Z vs GT2 vs ACR vs GTR
06-23-2008, 01:31 AM
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C6Z vs GT2 vs ACR vs GTR
Wow did you guys check out the new Car And Driver magazine? Check out the lap times. What really amazes me. Is that the Porsche GT2 and Viper ACR both sported the Michelin Pilot Cup tires. And the ACR was 4 seconds faster 
Viper ACR
1/4 mile 11.8@126
5-60 mph 4.0
30-50 mph 11.5 (in top gear)
50-70 mph 10.8 (in top gear)
Top Speed 180 mph
70-0 mph 149 feet (best in test)
skid pad 1.08G (best in test)
lane change 71.9 mph (best in test)
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Average time 1:55.7 Average speed 84.0 mph
Corvette Z06
1/4 mile 11.9@124 mph
5-60 mph 4.5
30-50 mph 11.7 (in top gear)
50-70 mph 10.2 (in top gear)
Top Speed 198 mph
70-0 mph 159 feet
skid pad 1.03G
lane change 62.9 mph
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Average time 2.01.7 Average speed 79.9 mph
GT-R Average time 2:01.1 Average speed 80.3 mph 1/4 mile
12.6@111 mph
GT2 Average time 1:59.7 Average speed 81.2 mph 1/4 mile
11.8@121 mph
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Viper ACR
1/4 mile 11.8@126
5-60 mph 4.0
30-50 mph 11.5 (in top gear)
50-70 mph 10.8 (in top gear)
Top Speed 180 mph
70-0 mph 149 feet (best in test)
skid pad 1.08G (best in test)
lane change 71.9 mph (best in test)
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Average time 1:55.7 Average speed 84.0 mph
Corvette Z06
1/4 mile 11.9@124 mph
5-60 mph 4.5
30-50 mph 11.7 (in top gear)
50-70 mph 10.2 (in top gear)
Top Speed 198 mph
70-0 mph 159 feet
skid pad 1.03G
lane change 62.9 mph
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Average time 2.01.7 Average speed 79.9 mph
GT-R Average time 2:01.1 Average speed 80.3 mph 1/4 mile
12.6@111 mph
GT2 Average time 1:59.7 Average speed 81.2 mph 1/4 mile
11.8@121 mph
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06-23-2008, 02:31 AM
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doesn't surprise me one bit... these are also the people that cannot break a mid 11'sec run with a stock z06. And that is the average. Still, and i know this is almost cliche now... redo the test with pilot sport cups on the z06 and you'll see a different tale being told.
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06-23-2008, 02:39 AM
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nice numbers on the ACR.
i really like the 5-60 stat, haven't seen that before. everyone should do that. it takes the skill and vagaries of the initial launch out of the equation. (and avoids the problem where mags don't actually measure from standing start.)
they really should have done a 60-100 or 5-100 as well, though.
i really like the 5-60 stat, haven't seen that before. everyone should do that. it takes the skill and vagaries of the initial launch out of the equation. (and avoids the problem where mags don't actually measure from standing start.)
they really should have done a 60-100 or 5-100 as well, though.
06-23-2008, 03:01 AM
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Tires Are Horrible. What Is New!
Guys the RUNFLATS ir RUNCRAPS are the problem. HORRIBLE TIRES!!! New Michelin Zp's are so sticky. Much different story with better tires the Viper and Porsches run.
06-23-2008, 03:20 AM
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Heres the thing though. The new Porsche GT2 is quicker than the mighty Carrera GT. And the GT2 posted a faster lap time at the Ring compared to the CGT. Porsche confirms this.
The ACR on the other hand beats the GT2 by 4 seconds. And both sporting the same tires. I cant imagine what the ACR will do at the Ring.
The ACR on the other hand beats the GT2 by 4 seconds. And both sporting the same tires. I cant imagine what the ACR will do at the Ring.
06-23-2008, 04:32 AM
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Race Director
LMAO at the much hyped GTR managing only a 12.6@111 in that same test, btw it edged out the Z06 by .6 secs.
The Viper ACR really had an impressive showing, i think it's sorta like the anti-GTR. In the way the ACR hasn't recieved nearly the same type of coverage the GTR has but it came into this test walking quietly but carrying a big stick.
Z06 folk shouldn't take this loss to the Viper badly though, the ACR is a strictly track version of the Viper, imagine if Corvette took the Z06 and made it a more lean track car (no sound proofing, no power anything, lightweight seats, no HUD, more agressive suspension, better tires, etc)
The Viper ACR really had an impressive showing, i think it's sorta like the anti-GTR. In the way the ACR hasn't recieved nearly the same type of coverage the GTR has but it came into this test walking quietly but carrying a big stick.
Z06 folk shouldn't take this loss to the Viper badly though, the ACR is a strictly track version of the Viper, imagine if Corvette took the Z06 and made it a more lean track car (no sound proofing, no power anything, lightweight seats, no HUD, more agressive suspension, better tires, etc)
06-23-2008, 04:36 AM
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doesn't surprise me one bit... these are also the people that cannot break a mid 11'sec run with a stock z06. And that is the average. Still, and i know this is almost cliche now... redo the test with pilot sport cups on the z06 and you'll see a different tale being told.
06-23-2008, 04:38 AM
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doesn't surprise me one bit... these are also the people that cannot break a mid 11'sec run with a stock z06. And that is the average. Still, and i know this is almost cliche now... redo the test with pilot sport cups on the z06 and you'll see a different tale being told.
Pilot cups or nitto invos.... how big is the difference? anyone?
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06-23-2008, 06:48 AM
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06-23-2008, 08:27 AM
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Wow. This shows how good the Z06 really is. That is some pretty awesome competition. And with equal rubber it would beat the GTR pretty soundly around the track. I am dissapointed they did not throw the regular 2008 Viper in there as well.
06-23-2008, 08:29 AM
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06-23-2008, 08:57 AM
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I still wonder why my copy of Car & Driver gets to me so long after some of you guys..... By the time I get it the test will be old news...
I think the Z06 looks like it hung well over all. It's the old man of the test. The others are brand new models purposefully built to take out the Z06 among others. The 1/4 mile time & mph proportionate to the others was strong. Only 0.1 and 1 mph slower then the ACR w/ 600hp.. and out trapped the much heralded GT2 by 3 mph... very nice!!
The GTR is a great track car I am sure... but with each test the 1/4 time and mph get slower!! I think the early cars were ringers for sure!
I think the Z06 looks like it hung well over all. It's the old man of the test. The others are brand new models purposefully built to take out the Z06 among others. The 1/4 mile time & mph proportionate to the others was strong. Only 0.1 and 1 mph slower then the ACR w/ 600hp.. and out trapped the much heralded GT2 by 3 mph... very nice!!
The GTR is a great track car I am sure... but with each test the 1/4 time and mph get slower!! I think the early cars were ringers for sure!
06-23-2008, 08:57 AM
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Melting Slicks
The acr is not a track only version of the viper, that would be the competition coupe. One can get a/c and a radio in the acr. I know cause I'm looking into one now.
06-23-2008, 09:47 AM
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06-23-2008, 09:50 AM
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Take magazine drag numbers with a grain of salt folks. 90% of magazine writers and editors can't drag race worth a damn.
06-23-2008, 09:56 AM
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06-23-2008, 09:57 AM
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