I'm not sure about the actual time, since the timer was edited into the video that won't be 100% accurate. HOWEVER, given the overlay of the video against the ZL1 run, I think it is nearly impossible to argue that the GT500 is running very similar to the ZL1.
What I do find interesting is that the GT500's brake issue didn't factor in more. Randy had brake fade starting half way into the first lap at LS and was made more evident in the second and third lap. Well time wise the 'Ring is about 3 times as long as LS. So I would think the GT500 would start to really suffer from brake fade about half way through the 'Ring.
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Originally Posted by Bhobbs
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I wouldn't be surprised if it ran a fast time. The GT500 did beat the ZL1 around a few tracks. Add in the straights were the ZL1 ran down the Z/28 and that GT500 does the same but even faster.
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Agreed, I was going to say the exact same thing.
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Originally Posted by newmoon
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.
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Originally Posted by bpmurr
Is the driver better or is the car just easier to drive? I think the ZL1 is a lot easier to drive to the limit than the GT500.
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I think that is an accurate assessment. It seems that every automotive journalist that reviews these two cars comes to the same conclusion.
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Originally Posted by NVmyZL1
Is any of this going to change anyone's mind on which car they will buy? Doubtful, so all of this is just justification for some individuals for why they bought what they did.
'ring times are nothing more than a tool for the marketing department. Ford has elected not to use them for that purpose, GM has decided they would. 99% of people buying these cars don't even know what the 'Ring is, let alone does it influence their buying decision, IMHO.
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Exactly, which is why I also find it funny that people are making a huge deal out of the Z/28 not being able to run in SCCA or other sanctioned events. Most of the market that is going to buy the Z/28 has no intention of racing it in those events.
What will happen is that auto journalists / auto magazines will get to drive the Z/28 and they will likely pit it up against some sort of Mustang (and other cars as well), and THAT is what people are going to be interested in.