VIDEO: The Corvette ZR1 was chasing a Lambo LP670-4 SV around Millbrook
Corvette ZR1 chasing a Lamborghini Muricelago LP670-4 SV - Click above to watch video after the jump
On Monday we shared a very nifty video of the lads at Autocar and a fire-breathing Blue Devil corvette chasing something around the hill route at Millbrook. Obviously, speculation was rampant about what sort of car had the camera strapped to it. Some folks went ahead and checked out Autocar since it was their video, others simply guessed. Results: Some of you were right! Others, very wrong. But, like the good parents that we are, Autoblog loves all of you equally. Moving on.
I'm going to go a little inside baseball for a moment, so
This really is an unbelievable video. First of all, you got two of the hottest cars in the world. Second, the Lambo should be a bit quicker than the ZR1, right? It has around 30 more horsepower, weighs about 60 pounds less and has AWD, allowing it to exit corners more quickly. Plus, the Lamborghini has a factory driver at the helm while the Corvette is being piloted by (gulp) an auto journalist. Only thing is, well... watch for yourself, after the jump. One more thing – not counting the "joke's on you, rich people!" Reventon, the LP670-4 SV is Lambo's most expensive vehicle and the ZR1 is (obviously) Chevy's. Can you image a race between the two brands' cheapest vehicles? Aveo vs. Gallardo LP560-4 strikes us as very funny.
[Source: YouTube via Autocar]
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notabum.com 4:04PM (8/13/2009)
Which would you really have!
Both!! haha
Awesome
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jinsei888 4:03PM (8/13/2009)
Who's to say the Lambo factory driver was even pushing the car to it's true potential? If they are planning on making a video clip, the idea would be for the lead car to keep pace so that the car being filmed stays on the camera. There is no mention of this being a race at all.
Seriously flawed logic, people.
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tclancy 4:33PM (8/13/2009)
Nope, no mention of a race, just a mention of a "challenge" to see if he can keep up with the lead car. So, y'know, basically a race.
Lemon 5:36PM (8/13/2009)
haha, excatly, tclancy. Why would a Lambo driver want to make it look like a Corvette could keep up?? If he gave two s** about his brand he'd be trying his best to leave the Vette in the dust.
skine 5:33PM (8/13/2009)
works both ways ..if he was only trying to "keep up" who says the ZR1 wasnt holding back ...not trying to pass or anything just "keeping up" ...especially while talkin ..rowing through gears..and keeping the tail straight ..the Lambo drive just clicks the gears away
nick 7:38PM (8/13/2009)
dude... the lambo drivers is lamborghinis own test driver... his ONLY interest is in making the Lambo look as fast as possible... specially on video, c'mon.
Clay Garland 9:40AM (8/14/2009)
The guy in the vette seemed like he wasn't the best driver. Had a pro been behind the wheel of the vette, this video would have been more interesting.
sonic the plumber 2:34PM (8/14/2009)
The guy in the ZR-1 is Steve Sutcliffe and has raced professionally.
The Lambo being 4WD will likely have higher transmission losses, so its extra horsepower will be eaten up by the transmission before it gets to the wheels.
John P. 4:05PM (8/13/2009)
I'm thinking the Corvette's probably a faster car than the Lambo.
Doesn't matter though, I'd take either in a heartbeat.
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risk 4:08PM (8/13/2009)
and how are you basing that as a fact? Not to say the ZR1 isn't fast but, even the guy himself says he doesn't know if "Max" is pushing the LP or not.
John P. 4:21PM (8/13/2009)
not a fact, just a hunch.
Carlos 4:05PM (8/13/2009)
A theory for why the Corvette was keeping up better gearing, torque across engine speeds, easier to drive? Just guessing
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catchmyshadow 4:05PM (8/13/2009)
exactly, how can u know how much each driver put into it?
get both on a proper track with proper drivers!
The SV looks and sounds so evil, hehe
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2004m3driver 11:03PM (8/13/2009)
Thats what you pay for. Worth it to those who can afford it. Kind of like if you had a girl who was a really good lay, you would get to finish just as fast as with a super model. Given the choice though and the means to support/obtain/woo a super model you would go with the supermodel. For us regular guys though there is always the girl next door or the ZR1/GTR.
Information Central 4:02PM (8/16/2009)
Good thing you saved two characters, not typing out the esoteric "you".
Are you on dial-up? Or maybe a tin can?
garlinski 4:06PM (8/13/2009)
awesome
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madtuscan 4:08PM (8/13/2009)
"you got two of the hottest cars in the world"
ZR1, hottest car in the world??
You mean Disney World??????
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Epyx 4:12PM (8/13/2009)
no... Earth
Yaroukh 4:16PM (8/13/2009)
ZR-1 is hell of a car... but the looks is one of its weaker aspects
Ari 4:18PM (8/13/2009)
And what do you drive, sir?