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Corvette ZR1 engineer says GT-R won't be King of the 'Ring for long {Autoblog}
May 2nd 2008 3:50PM @LS2/LS7, Nothing other than mid-range to high-rpm power will come into play on the 'ring.
@Proud Japanese: The Carrera GT uses a lightweight V-10 engine originally intended for Le Mans racing, and a Pushrod actuated inboard suspension. Pure racing technology.
@Chapparal: That's apples to oranges. The GT-R develops signficantly more power than the 997T and has a far more sophisticated AWD system.
Corvette ZR1 engineer says GT-R won't be King of the 'Ring for long {Autoblog}
May 2nd 2008 2:29PM The Carrera GT, which, at 612bhp and 3000lbs has a slightly better power to weight ratio than the ZR1, lapped the ring in 7:28.
The Cerrara GT also has arguably superior weight distribution, and a MUCH lower center of gravity. The brakes are similar, the size of the rubber is similar.
So, a RWD car with a better power to weight ratio, similar grip, similar braking and superior balance to the ZR1 barely beats the GT-R's lap time, and is beaten the the V-Spec by 3 seconds..
I think the ZR1's time will drop into the low 7:30's. Absolutely. But beat the GT-R's lap times? It doesn't seem likely.
Spy Shots: Audi RS6 sedan to debut A4/5-style rear end? {Autoblog}
Apr 30th 2008 6:18PM Speak for yourselves...I'll take badass superwagons over sedans any day.
GT-R tuning update: Amuse breaks 600 hp, tranny woes at MCR {Autoblog}
Apr 28th 2008 7:00PM What are the dyno gains compared to a stock GT-R?
I ask this because posting crank horsepower claims on a car that is generating realistically 50 to 70 bhp more than what the manufacturer estimates is useless.
Suzuki Swift DZire takes a dip during test drive {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 7:55PM what was that about the Wings of DZire?
Corvette ZR-1 'Ring times in low 7:40s, GT-R V-Spec amused {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 3:58AM The ZR-1 is about 300lbs heavier than the Z06.
Nissan GT-R V-Spec lap times stun observers {Autoblog}
Apr 9th 2008 1:28AM Correct, 0.27 Cd to be precise.
I don't care if it's not pretty.
I saw one in person. Gunmetal Gray, with titanium wheels. In person, it looks mean, evil and purposeful. In person, it looks like it's going to swallow lesser cars whole. Simply amazing. Its presence is epic. Don't judge this car's looks until you see one in person, trust me.
Damn, do I want one.
Nissan GT-R V-Spec lap times stun observers {Autoblog}
Apr 8th 2008 9:35PM And because using a unique engine would not be taking advantage of their global architecture, it would be much more expensive.
Subaru issues "stop sale" on all models equipped with turbo'd 2.5-liter {Autoblog}
Apr 7th 2008 2:43PM While they're at it, can they give Toyota their Camry body molds back?
Maybach prices 62 Landaulet for America at $1.35 million {Autoblog}
Apr 7th 2008 1:41PM For that price I better be getting (truck) nuts and at least a couple of whistle tips.
