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Old 06-28-2008, 06:17 PM
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Corvette ZR1 Beats GTR time at Nurburgring Already!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080627....ng-in-7-min-26

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I like this bit....

So do Vette fanatics finally have something to boast about when comparing size with Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Nissan and Honda fans?

You mean who has the biggest woody!
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Whoa !!!!!

think you meant GTR in title ......
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I want to see the vids.
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nice! glad to see its this fast already. the ZR1 is more of a competitor for the GT-R spec V though, which already timed 7:25 during testing. I think its going to be hard to tell which car will get the faster lap time when alls said and done
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meh, it's plenty fast enough XD...
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Car nerds and computer nerds aren't that much different. This is like 3DMark on wheels.
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A Corvette that not only smacks competition around with power, but also out-handles the best of them?
No need to pose a question. The way I read that article, it's telling the world "all the critics of the ZR1 can now shut the hell up."
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
No need to pose a question. The way I read that article, it's telling the world "all the critics of the ZR1 can now shut the hell up."
Well they kind of CAN, that's the thing. The precision engineered, exact GT-R made in the most advanced country in the world matched by what's supposed to be a clunky, clumsy muscle car and wait...

oh no...

It's American. Awww shyyyyt. That means it has to have a 10L, 100hp engine, a live rear axle, and a private tanker that comes free with purchase.

So yes, they can shut the hell up now.

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Does anyone know if the Bugatti Veyron went around Nurburgring, and if so what time did it do....
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Yes, the Bugatti went around Nurburgring... not sure the exact time, but it wasn't as good as many would've thought it would be.
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An amazing car, but with an interior that GM just can't get right.

I swear that the Malibu interior looks better.

If Bob Lutz, an admirer of VW interiors, can't see the problem here, who will?
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Im confused what's supposed to be impressive about this...a $30000 more expensive car that is just 3 seconds faster (and there's a thread about dealer price gouging sending the ZR1 cost up to $413000). $10000 a second isn't worth it...
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i dont see why people underestimated it. it was a beast from the start
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If I remember correctly, the GT-R's time was set on a wet track.
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Originally Posted by T.T.
If I remember correctly, the GT-R's time was set on a wet track.
that was the old 7:38s, the new record of 7:29 was on good conditions
the ZR-1 is still roughly 1 second behind the GT-R spec V
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordschleife_lap_times
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Originally Posted by BMonkey
Im confused what's supposed to be impressive about this...a $30000 more expensive car that is just 3 seconds faster (and there's a thread about dealer price gouging sending the ZR1 cost up to $413000). $10000 a second isn't worth it...
It is more than worth $30,000 to 1. Dive a car that doesn't look like a total POS and 2. Drive a car that gives a higher sense of involvement than a Playstation game...
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Originally Posted by playdoh43
that was the old 7:38s, the new record of 7:29 was on good conditions
the ZR-1 is still roughly 1 second behind the GT-R spec V
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordschleife_lap_times
Ah. The article says that the GT-R spec V run was "Unofficial time measured by bystanders at the track"

The ZR-1's description was "Strong headwind on main straight. electronically timed and confirmed with two hand-held stopwatches." I bet there's at least a few more tenths to be shaved off the 7:26.4 time in better conditions.

The fact is that the "standard" GT-R got it's *** kicked by 2.63 seconds, and the Spec V time is unofficial.
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Vette = Self indulgent wiener

Ferrari, GTR, Porsche, Maserati, Aston, = Connoisseur

I wouldn't drive a Vette if it was free. Every time I see one I think douchebag.
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i sense a little bias...

and btw did anyone see the LF-A unofficial lap time?

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Originally Posted by SHOWOFF
Vette = Self indulgent wiener

Ferrari, GTR, Porsche, Maserati, Aston, = Connoisseur

I wouldn't drive a Vette if it was free. Every time I see one I think douchebag.
I'd drive the vette before the GT-R.

Cars I drive have to at least look better than a Aztek.
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Originally Posted by Gish
It is more than worth $30,000 to 1. Dive a car that doesn't look like a total POS and 2. Drive a car that gives a higher sense of involvement than a Playstation game...
amen. no dissing the Japanese-esque styling of the GTR, but to me and me others its damn ugly! At least the corvette looks sweet, oh and wait ITS AMERICAN! Finally, a car worth praising about. We invented motor sports and its about time. Although, i doubt as a daily driver the corvette is nice. I am sure it makes a horrible noise while driving on the highway like its predecessors. And can it turn?....in corners?....AWD?...NO. Forgive me, GTR still wins.
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The Vette must have taken a short cut...
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ahahahaha. short in the front, party in the back.
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Originally Posted by kvndoom
Car nerds and computer nerds aren't that much different. This is like 3DMark on wheels.
well said,

I got 11,213... you? lol


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