2009 ZR1 Record Run on the 'Ring
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From: N. Andover, MA
2009 ZR1 Record Run on the 'Ring GM has released the in-car video footage from the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's 7 minute 26.4 second lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife with development engineer Jim Mero behind the wheel -- yep, the same lap which beat Nissan's best time with its GT-R. The video shows the car's speed, engine RPM, and position on the famous 12.9 mile track.
http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...2ce92984e04fb4
http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...2ce92984e04fb4
I must say that although the ZR1 was a beast.... the driver really left a lot on the table.
I wouldn't want to risk my life for a time, but I saw plenty of areas that weren't fully taken advantage of.
I wouldn't want to risk my life for a time, but I saw plenty of areas that weren't fully taken advantage of.
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Now off to hit the lottery!! 
Did not know that, so how is that fair unless every car starts the line going the same mph. Reason I asked is b/c people were attributing the fact that the GT-R beat the Z06 on the ring b/c of the rolling start combined with higher boost. I would be very impressed if the GT-R was actually quicker than the Z around the track considering how much heavier it is but I just don't believe it.
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There was a massive head wind during that run. Nothing he could do. It did cost him time
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/v...t-r-ring-laps/
Here is a split video of the two cars on the ring, You can clearly see that the zr1 is faster on the straight but the gtr dose better on the corners due to the advantages.
Here is a split video of the two cars on the ring, You can clearly see that the zr1 is faster on the straight but the gtr dose better on the corners due to the advantages.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/v...t-r-ring-laps/
Here is a split video of the two cars on the ring, You can clearly see that the zr1 is faster on the straight but the gtr dose better on the corners due to the advantages.
Here is a split video of the two cars on the ring, You can clearly see that the zr1 is faster on the straight but the gtr dose better on the corners due to the advantages.
More FUD. Put some slicks and a professional race car driver in the ZR1 equation. Or put a bone stock, factory spec GT-R out there with an engineer driving it.
