ZL1 beats new GT500

MightyBobo · 06-19-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chris410

First, YES...the ZL-1 beat the GT500 in this test however, consider the track layout. If you know anything about racing you'll quickly realize that there are "tight" and "open" tracks so the ZL-1 beating the GT500 on a tight track does not surprise me in the least. With the ZL-1 having the independent suspension I would expect it to beat out the GT500 in handling (tight or open track). Keep in mind, while the GT500 can handle and handle well, let's be honest, the car was designed for 1/4 and higher speed tracks. I would not take a GT500 and try to run tight tracks and given the ZL-1's suspension again...it would not surprise me to see it beat out the GT500 on a more open track however, I would expect the result to be pretty close.

Of course, from a roll, 0-60, 1/4, 1/8, or any other straight line race the GT500 will easily walk a ZL-1. Both are great cars so as a GT500 owner the competition is welcome. Keep in mind that the driver plays a major role as well. A lot of people see what some experienced drivers can do and reality hits when they go to a trackday and end up in the grass or run the 1/4 mile and find themselves slower than expected.

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Anything with less corners and the GT500 would win, I have no doubt. Moar corners, the ZL1 should emerge triumphant.
Gobs of power can be hard to argue against.

Like I said.

They are both great cars. I just find it impressive none the less that the Camaro even was able to pull it out - 80HP and 300 lbs is significant, regardless. GM did their handling homework, you have to give it to them.

chris410 · 06-19-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Like I said.

They are both great cars. I just find it impressive none the less that the Camaro even was able to pull it out - 80HP and 300 lbs is significant, regardless. GM did their handling homework, you have to give it to them.

I fully agree with you but the ZL-1 being superior when it comes to handling does not surprise me, road course equalizes HP, same thing happened when I raced motorcycles...I was on a bone stock 05 R6 yet, I was easily beating guys on newer bikes with plenty of upgrades because when the road curves...skill becomes a bigger factor. Same goes with cars but not as much as a bike since rider counts for far more on a bike than in a car. Well, that and it takes bigger balls to go fast on a bike because if you make a mistake...the consequences are far greater (trust me I know lol) Even so, a person in a fast car who doesn't know the lines on a course or cannot figure out brake points and fast apex points will lose out to the guy in a slower car who can drive.

Unless they are in a GTR

While the ZL-1 has the edge on a road course even with 80HP less, put a good driver in a GT500 and I'm sure the GT500 will end up ahead. Again, I would expect the ZL-1 to out handle a GT500, afterall it is no slouch by any means and what I said about a road course is true for a 1/4 mile...put a crappy driver in the GT500 and they'll lose against someone who can run through gears and knows how to launch a ZL-1.

IMO...between the ZL-1 and the GT500 I view them as being nearly identical unless you are racing from a roll where skill is far less required when it comes to going fast. Both great cars so I'd say buy the one you like because you really can't go wrong with either one.

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