MrFrossty

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Someone who can drive tests ZL1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FygVm...layer_embedded

Discuss.....

88blackgt

Sounds about like everyone was predicting; low 12s high 11s w/ average drivers

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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now were talking!

MrFrossty

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Yeah. I just had a "discussion" on FB with someone about the ZL1 vs Boss LS comparison. His argument was, it was stupid to compare the ZL1 against the Boss LS because the ZL1 is blown and has XXX amount more HP, even on the road course. That they should compare the '13 Shelby to the ZL1. My argument was it was a fair comparison cause 1) the ZL1 was running on a road course against the Boss LS, which is a purpose-built car for a Road Course. 2) I wouldn't think Ford would allow the Shelby to **** all over the Boss LS and outhandle it on such a course and 3) the '13 Shelby isn't even out yet so why not compare it to something.

BOBS99SS

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did it look like a dog to anyone else, runs good but was the vid in slow mo, lol

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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i thought his shifting wasnt great but apparently effective. maybe theres even more in a zl1?

ilovechevy1

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I bet with DR's on the drag strip and good driver this thing will run mid 11's no prob

LS1LT1

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You can also tell them that one cannot look only at the horsepower alone when determining whether or not the two cars should've been compared (I don't necessarily think that they should've been either) or not, but also the weight. Yes the ZL1 makes lots more power than the Boss 302 but it ALSO weighs 400+ pounds more.





There likely is, that test was done in Arizona which has some areas of seriously high elevation. It probably did show us a good all around 'average' or representation of what one can expect from the car around the country/world. Of course at an actual drag strip (especially one much closer to sea level) during the cooler months the car could certainly run quicker/faster, I still don't think that 11s and 120+mph bone stock are out of the question.
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firebird99

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Hell he went that quick on that dirty *** bumpy section of the track just think what a good driver with a prepped track could do even without tires it should be 11.80's all day not to shabby for 4000 pounds and 20 inch wheels.I think with a really good pass,tune and slicks(big and littles) it might see 10's depending on how soft the tune is from the factory and if it makes a drastic improvement lets hope so because ford is bringing their A GAME with the new GT500 and there own launch control.

TransAmWS.6

That was the best review I've seen so far on this car. I feel like it could go a good bit faster on an actual prepped 1/4 mile track though, so I'm not going to take those numbers too seriously. GT500 I'm feeling is going to be able to definitely rip it up in a straight line but, that's just me guessing, they should be a great match up, the ZL1 is definitely an impressive car.

Pipelayaz

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The ZL1 has the no lift shift capability too so when this guy was shifting he didn't have to worry about lifting off the gas. I'm sure this helps out a lot. The auto has paddle shifters too right?

gocartone

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1. The current GT500 is quicker around a tight track than the Boss LS is.

2. Do you really think Ford is going to make their more expensive car SLOWER than the cheaper one? The current GT500 is quicker around a tight track than the Boss LS is, 100 more horse power and everything else and yes, it is going to **** all over it.

3. The ZL1 isn't out yet either.

I don't see it hitting 10s ever with just tires, that is a **** load of weight to get those kind of times with only 580hp. 11.1 is the quickest the 2011/12 GT500 has gone on slicks, I doubt the ZL1 is going to beat that (or hell, even match that). The IRS is going to hurt it, and the GT500 still has the better power/weight ratio.

MasterTomos

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Oh my god! Who would have thought? High 11 second passes on a street like surface...!? I bet it will hit 11.70's maybe a tad lower on a prepped track......just like I said 6 months ago. Not sure why some people are so baffled by this...

LS1LT1

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Yes, but it's still the traditional 6L90 (stronger version of the 6L80) 6 speed automatic and typically the fastest way down the track would be letting the computer do the shifting (full auto mode).

MrFrossty

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The Shelby will outrun the Boss in the 1/4, no doubt about that but I don't see the purpose for the Boss if the Shelby smokes it on a road course other than a collector car. The Shelby will be carrying more weight also. I know more HP than the weight difference but still. And the ZL1 is being tested, the '13 Shelby is not.

Tainted

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im just happy to see the zl1 getting positive reviews. Who knows maybe for 2013 chevy will up the cts-v and zl1 power to 600+ and give the zr1 some more boost as well

UltraZLS1

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High 11's on an unprepped surface and street tires is very impressive. It also looked like he was not utilizing the no lift shift feature...which could have added another tenth or two. The current gt500 has never touched those numbers on stock tires and a prepped track. And we still havent seen what private owners can do.

I dont doubt some may get close to mid 11's bone stock and stock tires with a well prepped track and better DA.

MasterTomos

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That's because the '13 GT500 doesn't exist yet...they haven't even started production, whereas the ZL1 will be hitting dealerships within the next few weeks (production started 2 weeks ago iirc)...

Everyone keeps asking why the pitted the ZL1 vs. the Boss LS recently, well, because that's Ford's top dog road race car right now and the ZL1 is chevy's.

I know the shelby has outperformed the Boss LS on some tracks, but from what I understand, the two ('12 GT500 and Boss LS) are both very comperable performers, with victories to each car depending on the track.

88blackgt

Never touched what numbers?

UltraZLS1

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High 11's bone stock with stock tires on an unprepped surface with warm temps.