Camaro ZL1 BS thread
09-10-2011, 04:15 PM
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I doubt the ZL1 is going to weigh 4200 lbs. That would be more than a CTS-V.
09-10-2011, 04:39 PM
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We can pretty much chalk it up as a fact that the ZL1 will be lightet than the CTS-V and we already know it has more power. Should be a close 1/4 mile with the advantage going to the ZL1 over the GT500.
09-10-2011, 05:35 PM
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I bet the ZL1 is still 4000lbs though
09-11-2011, 08:35 AM
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The CTS-V Coupe has been tested and weighed and came in at 4237lbs in one test and 4204lbs in another test. I doubt they'll be taking 400lbs out of the ZL1 to bring the weight down to 3800lbs. Also, the V has been tested to run around 117-120mph so figure the ZL1 to atleast put a 122mph run on the board if not better. My best guess for the ZL1 is a curb weight of around 4050lbs. That would put its power to weight ratio right at 6.92lbs per hp. Still less than the GT500 making it a race of driver/traction/gearing. All assuming they don't up the power on the GT500 for 2013. These cars are all ready traction limited from the factory.
09-11-2011, 09:38 AM
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you are forgetting the AT LEAST 500lb weight difference. and i am curious how the gearing will play into the equation, as well.
i can see these automagic cars doing well with very light mods and a stall converter. the m6 cars will be just like all the others and trap a second faster than they et.
i can see these automagic cars doing well with very light mods and a stall converter. the m6 cars will be just like all the others and trap a second faster than they et.
09-11-2011, 10:22 AM
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09-11-2011, 12:13 PM
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Edit: The one you posted has almost zero actual information. Look for the other two threads and post up the info from those.
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09-11-2011, 01:03 PM
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they dont want this car to represent anything about a 4th gen.... this car is more for someone who is looking to do alot of road racing. even the engineers talk about all of the upgrades which would help it shave time around corners.
09-11-2011, 01:17 PM
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you are forgetting the AT LEAST 500lb weight difference. and i am curious how the gearing will play into the equation, as well.
i can see these automagic cars doing well with very light mods and a stall converter. the m6 cars will be just like all the others and trap a second faster than they et.
i can see these automagic cars doing well with very light mods and a stall converter. the m6 cars will be just like all the others and trap a second faster than they et.
09-11-2011, 01:55 PM
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The CTS-V Coupe has been tested and weighed and came in at 4237lbs in one test and 4204lbs in another test. I doubt they'll be taking 400lbs out of the ZL1 to bring the weight down to 3800lbs. Also, the V has been tested to run around 117-120mph so figure the ZL1 to atleast put a 122mph run on the board if not better. My best guess for the ZL1 is a curb weight of around 4050lbs. That would put its power to weight ratio right at 6.92lbs per hp. Still less than the GT500 making it a race of driver/traction/gearing. All assuming they don't up the power on the GT500 for 2013. These cars are all ready traction limited from the factory.
09-11-2011, 10:43 PM
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still going to slower tho even with the more power, its just like gt500s the hp isnt their problem its putting it down and weight. What size and brand tires are they putting on the ZL1?