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Old 06-23-11, 07:28 PM
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Default 2012 Chevy Corvette Z06 Laps Nürburgring at 7:22.68

2012 Corvette Z06 with the Z07 Package. 20 seconds faster than the previous C6 Z06 lap time. Quicker lap time than the 2012 GT-R.

#9 on the top production car lap times. And virtually the same time as a Viper ACR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok1WU...layer_embedded
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Old 06-24-11, 12:35 AM
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Not a fan of Chevy, the Corvette, or racing, but that was an exciting video. Unless all Ring videos are like this and I'm just a virgin.
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Only 3.05 seconds behind supercharged Corvette ZR1 (7:19.63) with 125 fewer horses and $20K cheaper... WHAT A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Those tires are just badass!
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wow, didn't want to watch it all at first, but just couldn't stop.
that's one scary drive. guess he did that right at dawn so no other cars around?
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Not a bad run at all and getting close to the 7:18 from the GT2RS. I think that is better than even the last ZR-1 time. Either way, impressive run.
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I can tip my hat to that. Com'on Ford I want a new GT!!!!!
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
Only 3.05 seconds behind supercharged Corvette ZR1 (7:19.63) with 125 fewer horses and $20K cheaper... WHAT A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
now why the heck would I consider a ZR1 now
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Wow, very impressive for the Z06! This must be keeping GT-R fans anxiously up late at night .

The value quotient for the GT-R continues to further decrease. Next time someone says or posts the silly "should've bought a GT-R" comment when talking about supercars or exotics, you can now respond with "GT-R? Waste of money, should've bought a Z06" .
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
now why the heck would I consider a ZR1 now
My point exactly... naturally aspirated vs supercharged...

Not even close...................
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GTR and Z06 + Z07 package are both ~$90k cars, the price point is moot on that. Again, give the GTR the PS Cup R compound tires and dry conditions for a truly fair comparison. The unofficial 2012 GTR time was semi wet.

Just see no reason to get an ZR1 over Z06+Z07 Package, large power advantage and only got 2 seconds faster?
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What a great car!
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Awesome Vid, 171 down the straight, lateral acceleration of 1.5G's, pretty impressive car.
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That is flying!!! What a vid.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
GTR and Z06 + Z07 package are both ~$90k cars, the price point is moot on that. Again, give the GTR the PS Cup R compound tires and dry conditions for a truly fair comparison. The unofficial 2012 GTR time was semi wet.

Just see no reason to get an ZR1 over Z06+Z07 Package, large power advantage and only got 2 seconds faster?
Blah blah blah, excuses excuses.
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