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bigearl · 06-04-2010, 03:22 PM

Another thread got me thinking about this question, but I wanted it's own thread so it didn't get confused with the superfluous stuff.

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track2.html

This was posted and the ACR and Porsche GT2 were roughly 4 and 8 seconds up on the ZR1 in the 'ring. The ZR1 seems to be competitive weight-wise and a little up on power from the other 2.

These cars are clearly the cream of the crop and very dynamically balanced to get to this level of performance. As I look at these cars, it appears what the Corvette may lack is the downforce and aerodynamic aids that the other 2 cars employ.

So I guess my first question is: do you think I'm right? Would a rear wing, splitters, and a flat underside with a rear diffuser pick up 9-10 seconds? Do you think bumping the ZR1 to 700hp would be enough on it's own? My personal opinion is the HP alone wouldn't be enough at this level, but I'd like to hear what you think.

My second question is: would it be worth it to you? The ZR1 is very clean looking because it doesn't have big wings and splitters. Would bragging rights on a track in another country make it worth it to you for Chevy to add these things? Even if very well done, it would still be a significant change to the overall look of the car.

06-04-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	How to make a ZR1 9seconds faster at the ring and would it be acceptable to you? Another thread got me thinking about this question, but I wanted it's own thread so it didn't get confused with the superfluous stuff. http://www.fastestlaps.com/track2.html This was posted and the ACR and Porsche GT2 were roughly 4 and 8 seconds up on the ZR1 in the 'ring. The ZR1 seems to be competitive weight-wise and a little up on power from the other 2. These cars are clearly the cream of the crop and very dynamically balanced to get to this level of performance. As I look at these cars, it appears what the Corvette may lack is the downforce and aerodynamic aids that the other 2 cars employ. So I guess my first question is: do you think I'm right? Would a rear wing, splitters, and a flat underside with a rear diffuser pick up 9-10 seconds? Do you think bumping the ZR1 to 700hp would be enough on it's own? My personal opinion is the HP alone wouldn't be enough at this level, but I'd like to hear what you think. My second question is: would it be worth it to you? The ZR1 is very clean looking because it doesn't have big wings and splitters. Would bragging rights on a track in another country make it worth it to you for Chevy to add these things? Even if very well done, it would still be a significant change to the overall look of the car.