Stock Corvette ZR1 faster on the Nürburgring than the Nissan GT-R
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Corvette ZR1 will cost over 100,000 USD. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Quarter mile time is 11.3 seconds. In addition to these numbers we have the lap time from the famous Nürburgring in Germany.
“The Ring” is considered to be the toughest and most challenging race track in the world. Most car makers take their cars there.
Being faster than the competitors is very important and gives the carmaker usually a marketing edge as well. Who would not want to drive a car that has lapped the famous ring faster than most other cars?
if you have been following our spy pictures category then you have noticed that a big portion of the new not released cars have been spotten there.
How fast is the new Corvette ZR1 on the ring then?
Stock ZR1 Laps Nürburgring in just 7:26.4! For comparison the Nissan GT-R time was 7:29.
The car was driven by GM development engineer Jim Mero.
Jim commented after the lap that conditions were good except for a strong headwind down the main straight and that the lap was solid, but he felt there were a few places he could have gone faster.
The car was bone stock with the exception of the communications and safety equipment. The tires were production Michelin Pilot Sport 2’s. These tires have been developed specifically for the ZR1 and will have impressive wet traction and wear (tread wear rating = 220), in addition to excellent dry road holding. Chassis alignment and vehicle height were set to factory specs. Likewise, the engine calibrations were absolutely stock, emissions compliant and the car ran on pump (not racing) fuel. The vehicle was exactly like the cars that will be built in Bowling Green, Kentucky and sold around the world later this summer.
Source: GMnext
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