Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring laptime Video! - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Scrappy · 11th July 2008, 05:15 AM

Check this vid out guys.. Its not really GTR related but since the ZR1 has beaten it round by around 2-3 secs i thought it was worthy to include here.

Check out the straight line speeds..

This thing is quick and when you consider the BHP difference between the 2 you realise just how good the GTR truly is... Roll on the V spec..

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Lap

Scrappy · 11th July 2008, 05:25 AM

Overlay with the GTR

YouTube - ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - Garage419

Im still watching it but the GTR hardly ever looses sight of the ZR1 even after 5 mins, for instance when the GTR is exiting corner 1 the ZR1 is entering corner 2.

tokyogtr · 11th July 2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappy

Overlay with the GTR

YouTube - ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - Garage419

Im still watching it but the GTR hardly ever looses sight of the ZR1 even after 5 mins, for instance when the GTR is exiting corner 1 the ZR1 is entering corner 2.

um... yes, cos it was 2-3 secs faster....

EvolutionVI · 11th July 2008, 06:30 AM

Its all about the straight line speed

,as usual with the americans

More horses take the Corvette in front,which is not really a wonder,i mean its lighter,more power,less loss in the drivetrain,if it would not win,they had not done their homework.

but,and this is what i like in the vid: Who on here thinks he could go faster around the ring in the Vette then in a GTR??

Im sure nobody on here,would go under 8min around the ring in the vette,because it slides and drifts most of the time,the driver of the GTR looked a bit bored as he didn´t do anything appart from turning the steering a bit left and right

Godspd · 11th July 2008, 06:51 AM

The Spec V should easily beat this time

tokyogtr · 11th July 2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvolutionVI

but,and this is what i like in the vid: Who on here thinks he could go faster around the ring in the Vette then in a GTR??

Im sure nobody on here,would go under 8min around the ring in the vette,because it slides and drifts most of the time,the driver of the GTR looked a bit bored as he didn´t do anything appart from turning the steering a bit left and right

great point. also, i wonder if they'll take the ZR1 to fuji speedway and tsukuba to get some laptimes?

irshad · 11th July 2008, 09:38 AM

what is the problem if the corvette can beat the gtr around the nur?it doesnt mean this or that car is less than other!!!both cars are great.i am not a fan of zr1,but i admire that car.congratulations chevrolet,u did a great job.stop comparing hp.why we not start talking about the electronic devices that keep the gtr on the corners straight??

keep well

PJCS · 11th July 2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvolutionVI

Who on here thinks he could go faster around the ring in the Vette then in a GTR??

For me this is the key point for the GT-R against the competition. Having spoken to loads of my customers regarding their current car and being lucky enough to have driven the GT-R I am confident that if you took me and 10 high performance supercars to any track in the world I would almost certainly be fastest in the GT-R.

ps. By no stretch of the imagination could I be considered gifted behind the wheel of a car!

bazooqa · 11th July 2008, 12:31 PM

Now it's clear how legendary this GT-R is.
Imagine the GT-R in the weight of the ZR1!
waiting for tommy kaira next production car, alike the ZZII...

R35Bren · 11th July 2008, 12:49 PM

I would be surprised if the Vspec doesnt shave a few more seconds off the ZR1's time but over the space of 13 miles what is 2-3 seconds? Look at the price, power and practicality differences.

I just cant wait for the London Motorshow!

Chamber · 11th July 2008, 12:50 PM

what baffles and astounds me is the engineering that went into both was good, but the GT-R....wow.....for a car that weighs 200kg's (ish) more than the ZR1 (3465lbs/1572kg) and if the ZR1 is 620hp and the GT-R 480hp then....thats 140hp more (for those that think its more or less, lets say around 100hp)

but in anycase, a car that has LESS hp than a ZR1, weighs around 200kgs MORE was only a mere few seconds away on a 22km/13.7mile long track! and on a road where - if - anyone was to race (i don't suggest it :P) then would you really notice after a mile or 2, straight line is straight line not as much skill involved as doing the same thing WITH turns......AND how many people would be able to push it as hard as those guys did as consistently!

ZR1 - i'm sure is great fun and is obviously a great car! no doubt! but i can't help but feel a bit more engineering and it could have been so much better/faster!

GT-R - i am seriously impressed for a car of this weight and lesser hp to be able to keep up so well with what the cream of the crop from 'GM's elite' is offering!

these car showdowns can only mean better cars for us!

i'm so glad i got my order for a GT-R!

peterpeter · 23rd July 2008, 08:09 PM

RE: Motor Show: Corvette ZR1

markM3 · 23rd July 2008, 08:28 PM

I think the ZR1's time was by an engineer, not a racing driver, so it should go a few seconds quicker yet.

What I would like to know is how much fun both the ZR1 and GTR to drive as a lot of the GTR's detracters say it is not as involving as other cars.

Looked like Clarkson had fun though!!

Lith · 23rd July 2008, 09:11 PM

Yeah don't sell the ZR1s time short, that is completely awesome and its by all rights the quicker car. You could say the other way around, imagine a ZR1 with a GTRs fancy gearbox and AWD etc etc. Different way of doing it.

No doubt the VSpec will mix it up a little

ITSt · 23rd July 2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lith

imagine a ZR1 with a GTRs fancy gearbox and AWD etc etc.

Good point, and I was just thinking that ..... that lap time was done with a good old fashioned stick, and a fair amount of time with only one hand on the steering wheel.

11th July 2008, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scrappy GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 120	Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring laptime Video! Check this vid out guys.. Its not really GTR related but since the ZR1 has beaten it round by around 2-3 secs i thought it was worthy to include here. Check out the straight line speeds.. This thing is quick and when you consider the BHP difference between the 2 you realise just how good the GTR truly is... Roll on the V spec.. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Lap Last edited by Scrappy; 11th July 2008 at 05:25 AM.

11th July 2008, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scrappy GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 120	Overlay with the GTR YouTube - ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - Garage419 Im still watching it but the GTR hardly ever looses sight of the ZR1 even after 5 mins, for instance when the GTR is exiting corner 1 the ZR1 is entering corner 2. Last edited by Scrappy; 11th July 2008 at 05:38 AM.

11th July 2008, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
EvolutionVI GTR abuser Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart/Germany Posts: 1,870	Its all about the straight line speed ,as usual with the americans More horses take the Corvette in front,which is not really a wonder,i mean its lighter,more power,less loss in the drivetrain,if it would not win,they had not done their homework. but,and this is what i like in the vid: Who on here thinks he could go faster around the ring in the Vette then in a GTR?? Im sure nobody on here,would go under 8min around the ring in the vette,because it slides and drifts most of the time,the driver of the GTR looked a bit bored as he didn´t do anything appart from turning the steering a bit left and right __________________ _____________________________________________ March.06 --->R34GTR V-spec,my first GTR arrived March.07 --->R34GTR V-specII,a dream came true March.08 --->R35GTR,the order is placed March.09 --->R35GTR should arrive

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11th July 2008, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Godspd GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 132	The Spec V should easily beat this time

11th July 2008, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
irshad GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 73	what is the problem if the corvette can beat the gtr around the nur?it doesnt mean this or that car is less than other!!!both cars are great.i am not a fan of zr1,but i admire that car.congratulations chevrolet,u did a great job.stop comparing hp.why we not start talking about the electronic devices that keep the gtr on the corners straight?? keep well

11th July 2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bazooqa GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 171	Now it's clear how legendary this GT-R is. Imagine the GT-R in the weight of the ZR1! waiting for tommy kaira next production car, alike the ZZII...

11th July 2008, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
R35Bren GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83	I would be surprised if the Vspec doesnt shave a few more seconds off the ZR1's time but over the space of 13 miles what is 2-3 seconds? Look at the price, power and practicality differences. I just cant wait for the London Motorshow!

11th July 2008, 12:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chamber GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 189	what baffles and astounds me is the engineering that went into both was good, but the GT-R....wow.....for a car that weighs 200kg's (ish) more than the ZR1 (3465lbs/1572kg) and if the ZR1 is 620hp and the GT-R 480hp then....thats 140hp more (for those that think its more or less, lets say around 100hp) but in anycase, a car that has LESS hp than a ZR1, weighs around 200kgs MORE was only a mere few seconds away on a 22km/13.7mile long track! and on a road where - if - anyone was to race (i don't suggest it :P) then would you really notice after a mile or 2, straight line is straight line not as much skill involved as doing the same thing WITH turns......AND how many people would be able to push it as hard as those guys did as consistently! ZR1 - i'm sure is great fun and is obviously a great car! no doubt! but i can't help but feel a bit more engineering and it could have been so much better/faster! GT-R - i am seriously impressed for a car of this weight and lesser hp to be able to keep up so well with what the cream of the crop from 'GM's elite' is offering! these car showdowns can only mean better cars for us! i'm so glad i got my order for a GT-R!

23rd July 2008, 08:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
peterpeter GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	RE: Motor Show: Corvette ZR1

23rd July 2008, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
markM3 GTROC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 216	I think the ZR1's time was by an engineer, not a racing driver, so it should go a few seconds quicker yet. What I would like to know is how much fun both the ZR1 and GTR to drive as a lot of the GTR's detracters say it is not as involving as other cars. Looked like Clarkson had fun though!!

23rd July 2008, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lith GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palmy, NZ Posts: 855	Yeah don't sell the ZR1s time short, that is completely awesome and its by all rights the quicker car. You could say the other way around, imagine a ZR1 with a GTRs fancy gearbox and AWD etc etc. Different way of doing it. No doubt the VSpec will mix it up a little