Motortrend: Z/28 vs 911 Turbo S vs GTR

Solomatrix

how does it compare to a similar priced corvette?

Sh0velMan

I'd be surprised if the Vette were faster. It certainly isn't built for the same "durability" on the track as the Z/28 is.

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Firebase99

Its all moot. As impressive as it is, and I really am, I really just dont care. Its fractions of a second quicker around a circuit than a GTR or Turbo S. On race tires, with no AC or radio. On the streets this means nothing, a Turbo or GTR will destroy it. Albeit, good job GM, its a HELL of a Track car, thats all it is but its a great one for the price.

Sh0velMan

It isn't moot... the point is that it beat those cars around the track.

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Chuck33079

It's the opposite of moot. It's directly relevant since the guy who buys a $75k track only Camaro most likely can buy a 911/GTR/ZR1/whatever. It was a test on a track, and the track car won. So, for track use, the Z/28 is better. Once you start adding in caveats like "has AC and stereo", "on street tires, not R Comps" and the like, it's very easy to work your way back to one of the others. The main takeaway is that, for a track-only car, the Z/28 is fantastic. Once you want a dual-purpose vehicle, a GTR/911TT is almost as fast around the track and much more liveable at the cost of twice the price.

Also, for the non-professional driver, the AWD cars are going to be faster. Randy Pobst is a beast, and his times are not our times.

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Firebase99

Speak for yourself NOOB, I got a 1:25.4 in my Z on the Top Gear Test track on PS3!!!

Chuck33079

GM never intended it to be anything but a dedicated toy car. The magazine caused all the drama. It's a little deceptive testing it against street cars on street tires. They tested a ratcheting screwdriver against the little philips that comes on a swiss army knife and were surprised when it did a better job as a screwdriver. But that's all it does. If we were testing the ZL1 vs that field, it would be a distant third.


I stand corrected.

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Firebase99

Ok its not moot. Its moot to me and 99% of others. IF I could afford this Id STILL rather have a Cayman S or M3,4....etc. The issue I have with it is the ONLY place it works at all is on a race track, no way that thing is pulling double duty. Again, for the money, for a COMPLETELY dedicated track toy, kudos GM.

Sh0velMan

All of those replies are correct and valid.

It's purpose built, so you get the track performance for half the price with none of the creature comforts.

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Firebase99

Anyone track a Leaf yet? lol. Some sticky tires, suspension mods, coilovers, springs, you just got yourself an inexpensive (maintenance wise) track BEAST, probably take an 86 to school too. lol.

Chuck33079

How many laps could you get off the battery?

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Firebase99

Depends on the course, 2 miles course...maybe 20 laps? Were on to something!!! Im going to Nissan with this. Wish me luck!!

Solomatrix

hope nobody tries tracking a tesla
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Sh0velMan

lol...i hope you're joking.

Smash any car to bits and there'll probably be a fire. The Tesla is no different.

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