OT - Z/28 at the 'Ring: 7:37 wet lap
10-16-2013, 09:28 AM
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The estimated base price is $65K. The lap time is not as impressive as it seems since the car comes standard with DOT R Compound tires - Trofeo R.
"Milfords Nürburgring-like high-speed esses pass beneath us with nary a wiggle or twitch from the chassis. (Check out the Z/28s 7-minute and 37-second run on the real Nürburgring here.) Much of the credit goes to the 305/30-ZR 19-inch Pirelli Trofeo R tires that reside at each corner. Wheel size is staggered slightly19 x 11-inch front, 19 x 11.5-inch rearto improve rear tire handling at the limit. Chevrolet tells us going with the 19-inch tire-and-wheel package saves 48 pounds over a 20-inch setup, and lowers the center of gravity by 1.29 inches".
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...st-ride-review
"Milfords Nürburgring-like high-speed esses pass beneath us with nary a wiggle or twitch from the chassis. (Check out the Z/28s 7-minute and 37-second run on the real Nürburgring here.) Much of the credit goes to the 305/30-ZR 19-inch Pirelli Trofeo R tires that reside at each corner. Wheel size is staggered slightly19 x 11-inch front, 19 x 11.5-inch rearto improve rear tire handling at the limit. Chevrolet tells us going with the 19-inch tire-and-wheel package saves 48 pounds over a 20-inch setup, and lowers the center of gravity by 1.29 inches".
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...st-ride-review
10-16-2013, 01:18 PM
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Chevy specifically extends the warranty to cover track use, unlike Porsche. But like the GT3, they have added Pankl Ti conrods and true dry sump:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/16/2...-review-video/
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/16/2...-review-video/
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10-16-2013, 01:30 PM
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Chevy specifically extends the warranty to cover track use, unlike Posche. But like the GT3, they have added Pankl Ti conrods and true dry sump:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/16/2...-review-video/
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/16/2...-review-video/
...Chevy is extending the factory warranty on the Z/28 to include track use the company stands behind the full performance capabilities of this car.
No weasel lawyer speak here - man up or put your tail between your legs and go home.
10-16-2013, 08:12 PM
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If they could just shrink it down to 7/8 size and weight, it would be fantastic...
10-16-2013, 08:38 PM
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What is the 991 2S time on DOT R Compound tires - Trofeo R? This is a long track, so I bet the tires would cut at least a few seconds of the stock time. How much?
10-16-2013, 10:30 PM
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Smellings like horse and cow **** to me. Which I smell plenty on in the morning out here in the Sticks of Bakersfield!
10-17-2013, 12:00 PM
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Hey, it is what it is. They don't quote if they don't have proof for everyone. I think they lost a lot of time on the back quarter of the track with the inclement conditions. They said they were going to retry later for a better time.
10-17-2013, 04:30 PM
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10-17-2013, 06:10 PM
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01-06-2014, 03:34 PM
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Holy Crap! Z/28 has an MSRP of $75k. That is a bad joke...
This is almost 50% more than a base C7 Vette and $21,500 more than a track-capable one with Z51 package. I originally expected something around $50k. I have zero interest in any current Camaro at this price point.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...f-a-camaro-z28
This is almost 50% more than a base C7 Vette and $21,500 more than a track-capable one with Z51 package. I originally expected something around $50k. I have zero interest in any current Camaro at this price point.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...f-a-camaro-z28
01-06-2014, 04:37 PM
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75k is steep. I don't see how they can sell it against the new Z06 unless the Z is 85-90k. I like the car, but not that much. 7:31 is FAST for a pony though.
Yeah, but didn't you hear 20's are the new 18's and offer a performance advantage.
