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Originally Posted by tt335ci03cobra
That and hot shoe as well. A driver that can tame the Shelby should be quicker in it but it's easier to drive a great handling car fast vs drive a bullet car fast. The Shelby handles well but the zl1 really out shines its handling. Grip is about the same in both cars but actual handling and confidence is quantum leaps better in the zl1 based on these reviews. A pro with lots of car control can tame the gt500 and run fast in it but the average driver will be much better able to go fast in the zl1; mr and IRS are huge factors for confidence
Handling trumps grip pretty much every time. Drive a '10 viper acr then drive a z06 with the zr1 suspension/tires/brake package, one has a bit more grip but the other handles so much better. Their lap times on most tracks are pretty close considering one is pretty naked with 505hp and the other is fully dressed in aero bits plus has 600hp.
Finesse and confidence go a long way in a chassis. This is why ferrari's and porsche's are so loved; the cars may not be the fastest but they are so telepathic and enjoyable that the driving experience is very very enjoyable; you could do it for hours.
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Couldnt have said it better, The Camaro & Corvette are the ultimate in handling American cars right now. The IRS & MRS is the ultimate in handling performance and Chevrolet is ahead in that area. Though it is amazing what Ford has been able to do with a live rear axle. The Mustang will take the straight line performance due to the lower weight right now. Next gen the Mustang gets the IRS and the Camaro loses all its weight everyone will be on an even playing field again its going to come down to engines and overall car design.