Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post - 2013 GT500 laps the ring quicker then ZL1

newmoon · 10-30-2013, 08:19 AM

I'm not really sure why this is surprising to anyone. The 500 has such a huge advantage in power and weight that it's straight line speeds can make up for it's lack of grip into the corners. In regards to the Z-28, Ford's answer will be soon with the release of the next generation GT350/500 which will ride on a completely new suspension.

Watching the side by side video you can see the ZL1 is quicker in the tight S's, but the 500 pours it on in the straights.

It's going to be a sad day in here as The Ring time, was the crowned jewel of the forum.

10-30-2013, 08:19 AM	#25
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I'm not really sure why this is surprising to anyone. The 500 has such a huge advantage in power and weight that it's straight line speeds can make up for it's lack of grip into the corners. In regards to the Z-28, Ford's answer will be soon with the release of the next generation GT350/500 which will ride on a completely new suspension. Watching the side by side video you can see the ZL1 is quicker in the tight S's, but the 500 pours it on in the straights. It's going to be a sad day in here as The Ring time, was the crowned jewel of the forum. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot