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Old 06-01-2012, 08:11 PM   #2354
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Originally Posted by tt335ci03cobra View Post
Ya the 13 gt500 will trump the boss handily. That same gearing and tcs/lcs that makes the gt500 a rwd allstar at the drag strip will do amazing things on a road course. The 11 gt500 had trouble hooking up in 1st, 2nd and 3rd when randy did the comparo test with it and the z06/gtr. It kept spinning 1 tire on corner exit.

The Torsten, double adjustable shocks, and aforementioned gearing, tcs, and lc will easily get the gt500 around a track much faster than a boss.

Now also factor the '13 has huge braking upgrades, and no less than 112 more hp... Plus a carbon driveshaft that helps tremendously with accel/decel physics and static acceleration. The car has plenty of go fast updates.

It also has more downforce and better lift control. In short I could go on for another 500 words but the 2013 has more than enough go fast parts to surpass a boss and likely close that ~2 second gap between the zl1/boss.

Now how easy the common driver can exploit these beasts? The zl1 wins but that's to be expected. Pro vs pro, I think the savage gt500 does have the tools to have an edge but it's a matter of having the guts to manhandle a 662hp solid axel car right to its limits without mrc to ease the burden of undulations and unforgiving surfaces.
On a tight technical track I'd take the Boss. Anything with a long straight, I'd take the GT500. Depending on the track the Horsepower or balance can shine.
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