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Old 06-10-2011, 11:42 AM
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Default 2012 ZR1 Takes Nurburgring (New Record)

http://www.streetfire.net/video/corv...ng_2266737.htm
Old 06-10-2011, 12:53 PM
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Absolutely insane. I caught myself about 4 inches away from my computer screen with my Bose speakers turned all the way up, drooling!

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Amazing video, that last straight and turns are just madness.
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I just came in my pants. that is amazing.
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Yeah, screw that last turn at 180+mph.
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I'd love to be in the passenger seat. I say that cuz I know I can't drive like that guy can.
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It's comforting to know he's the chassis engineer as well as an amazing test driver. Also I agree with the others talking about those last high speed turns. F that.
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Felt like I was right there. I agree, it took some big cajones to go 180 up to the last tight turn.
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For comparison does anyone know how fast the C6 ZO6 went around the same track?

And that was an awesome video. First time I have seen a full video of that track. I always play it on Need for Speed shift so I felt like I knew the track. Amazing track and great driving!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nürburgring_lap_times
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Wow! Some amazing driving.
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He is one hell of a driver!
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anyone notice the gauges flashing on the last straight?
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Originally Posted by 180ls1
anyone notice the gauges flashing on the last straight?
Trick of the camera, the gauges weren't flashing.
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Crazy Vid.

What did the 12 gtr run again?
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Originally Posted by lemons12
Crazy Vid.

What did the 12 gtr run again?

Here you go 7:29

http://www.streetfire.net/video/niss...ing_649716.htm
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Wow, slaughtered it.
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Originally Posted by hawiianpwr

Actually the 12 ran a 7:24 IIRC
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Originally Posted by Spoolin
Actually the 12 ran a 7:24 IIRC
Sorry, my bad I grabbed the 09 video.



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