The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 12:59 PM

FWIW GT500 is set to take on the ZL1, not the ZR1.

It was confirmed a bit ago that the Camaro ZL1 weighs 4,120 lbs. So not only does the GT500 have a 70 hp advantage, it is also 270 lbs lighter.

GT500 - 5.92 lb/hp
ZL1 - 7.1 lb/hp

Big difference.

Sibze · 11-15-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

FWIW GT500 is set to take on the ZL1, not the ZR1.

It was confirmed a bit ago that the Camaro ZL1 weighs 4,120 lbs. So not only does the GT500 have a 70 hp advantage, it is also 270 lbs lighter.

GT500 - 5.92 lb/hp
ZL1 - 7.1 lb/hp

Big difference.

Stock:
ZR1 – 3350 lbs, 620 hp
Power to Weight Ratio = 5.40

Z06 – 3130 lbs, 505 hp
Power to Weight Ratio = 6.19

The power is close to the ZR1 but I just don't think the GT500 will be able to put in on the ground like the ZR1 can

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Stock:
ZR1 – 3350 lbs, 620 hp
Power to Weight Ratio = 5.40

Z06 – 3130 lbs, 505 hp
Power to Weight Ratio = 6.19

The power is close to the ZR1 but I just don't think the GT500 will be able to put in on the ground like the ZR1 can

I am not even comparing it to the ZR1/Z06.

It's in that space where it will probably trail them, or at least the ZR1, while it whoops up on its real target, the ZL1.

Sibze · 11-15-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I am not even comparing it to the ZR1/Z06.

It's in that space where it will probably trail them, or at least the ZR1, while it whoops up on its real target, the ZL1.

I know your not Steve, just saying

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

I know your not Steve, just saying

I just think people should be careful not to compare those cars. I think the GT500 will be in the low 7:30s or high 7:20s at the Ring if the rumors prove true, which is a good bit faster than the ZL1 but still off of the GT-R/ZR1 which is to be expected.

Red__Zed · 11-15-2011, 01:02 PM

Still not in my acceptable hp/lbs range

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Still not in my acceptable hp/lbs range

1lb/hp or bust.

Red__Zed · 11-15-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

1lb/hp or bust.

Hp/lb >1 plox

Lemers · 11-15-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

1lb/hp or bust.

With or without the driver?

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

With or without the driver?

Dan is talking about R/C cars, so without.

Ron · 11-15-2011, 01:12 PM

oh damn it... I like it..

Lemers · 11-15-2011, 01:19 PM

And the "also showed" SRT 8

m4a1mustang · 11-15-2011, 01:20 PM

SRT8 Challenger doesn't even deserve an honorable mention.

Lemers · 11-15-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

SRT8 Challenger doesn't even deserve an honorable mention.

It competitors are the top level of each "pony/muscle car". The dodge challenger SRT 8 is a competitor even though it can't compete in performance. Mopar fans will cross shop it but find some reason to hate it and still buy a slower, heavier, underpowered car.

Sibze · 11-15-2011, 01:23 PM

Ya, someone else did and that's why I posted that. I agree 100% with you. The ZR1 is at a different level. As well as price lol

11-15-2011, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	FWIW GT500 is set to take on the ZL1, not the ZR1. It was confirmed a bit ago that the Camaro ZL1 weighs 4,120 lbs. So not only does the GT500 have a 70 hp advantage, it is also 270 lbs lighter. GT500 - 5.92 lb/hp ZL1 - 7.1 lb/hp Big difference. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	SRT8 Challenger doesn't even deserve an honorable mention. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 65	Ya, someone else did and that's why I posted that. I agree 100% with you. The ZR1 is at a different level. As well as price lol