ZR1 vs GT500 - Page 3

Stew · 04-28-2012, 09:30 AM

Zr1, 2 diofferent cars with different price points and different reasons for living

I can't wait for ZR1 vs Viper, that should one hell of a battle!

1ltcap · 04-28-2012, 03:40 PM

these are two completely different cars, and the comparison is pretty much ridiculous.

MauriSSio · 04-28-2012, 04:00 PM

the ZR1 would win. It down about 30hp but has a tire advantage, weight advantage and aerodynamic advantage. no contest.

eolson · 04-28-2012, 04:30 PM

Yes the ZR1 is a lighter weight 2 seat sports car with a lower center of gravity and a better width to height ratio. It is in the performance class of other far more expensive two seat super car sports cars.

The 2013 GT500 is a sports coupe, and has been made far faster and more nimble than anyone ever expected just 5 years ago, let's face it. The 2012 ZL1 and 2013 GT500 are so far beyond what anyone thought they would be just 4 years ago, for sports coupes. Way beyond in my opinion. Erik

richtor · 04-28-2012, 09:17 PM

Why would anyone compare these two? The zr1 will have much better performance figures all the way around. New viper or zr1 is a much better question....

For the record if I am buying a vette I would take the Z06!

chevy 3 · 04-28-2012, 09:40 PM

I agree. Don't bash ford guys. If it wasn't for fords rivalry of the two is what makes us better. I hate to say being a very big Chevy fan. But we need ford just like they need us. Respect

*mlee* · 04-28-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by richtor

Why would anyone compare these two? The zr1 will have much better performance figures all the way around. New viper or zr1 is a much better question....

For the record if I am buying a vette I would take the Z06!

:troll:

Blownhotrodder · 04-28-2012, 10:59 PM

I gotta say, a few years ago you didnt really have people comparing the ZR1 with the GT500. Now you hear it quite often, shows how far it has come in 13. With 2 extra seats to boot.

shank0668 · 04-28-2012, 11:16 PM

They are compared because of hp. There is no way they will be close. They may be within a second in the quarter.

big hammer · 04-28-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

Stock tires.

that's crazy. it chirped going into 4th!

LimaCharlie · 04-29-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

I can't believe that the ZR1 and the GT500 are being compare again. Two different animals with different price tags. The ZR1 will win on the strip or the track.

My thoughts exactly..

BigHemiSrt · 04-30-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

They are compared because of hp. There is no way they will be close. They may be within a second in the quarter.

They will be much closer than a full second in the 1/4. I didnt realize the record for the current GT500 with just a slick/dr in 11.11 sec. Now think what that car will do with a extra 112hp. Im saying the 662hp version will get a hero run of 10.50 or lower. Thats pretty close to ZR1 times with a tire. What it will not match is the 135mph trap.

07fx2 · 04-30-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHemiSrt

They will be much closer than a full second in the 1/4. I didnt realize the record for the current GT500 with just a slick/dr in 11.11 sec. Now think what that car will do with a extra 112hp. Im saying the 662hp version will get a hero run of 10.50 or lower. Thats pretty close to ZR1 times with a tire. What it will not match is the 135mph trap.

We will have to wait and see really. If ford really figured out how to get the power to the ground it will be nasty. Guess a insider over at svt posted over on mustang source ford got it down so no crazy wheel spin.

His post
"believe it folks. This car is the real deal.

You will start to see more about 1/4 and other performance metrics soon enough, and you won't be disapointed (read: its not a total wheel spin fest)"

Rock36 · 04-30-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronith

Who cross shops a Corvette with a GT500 lmao.

I did, I just ended up with the Z06 instead.

The more difficult question for me would be ZR1 or new Viper?

04-28-2012, 04:30 PM	#32
eolson eolson Drives: 2006 premium Package Mustang GT cou Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 249	Yes the ZR1 is a lighter weight 2 seat sports car with a lower center of gravity and a better width to height ratio. It is in the performance class of other far more expensive two seat super car sports cars. The 2013 GT500 is a sports coupe, and has been made far faster and more nimble than anyone ever expected just 5 years ago, let's face it. The 2012 ZL1 and 2013 GT500 are so far beyond what anyone thought they would be just 4 years ago, for sports coupes. Way beyond in my opinion. Erik __________________ 2006 Prem Pkg Mustang GT coupe. Saleen SC,10psi, 454rwhp,442rwtq, Complete Steeda/H&R, suspension change out, with weight loss, Techco Watts link, Stoptech big brakes, Race clutch, Alum. flywheel, Alum 1 pc driveshaft, 9x18,10x18 chrome bullit wheels, 285/40/18,255/45/18 nitto 555 tires. 3545 lbs currently. New car scent air freshener.

04-28-2012, 09:30 AM	#29
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Zr1, 2 diofferent cars with different price points and different reasons for living I can't wait for ZR1 vs Viper, that should one hell of a battle!

04-28-2012, 03:40 PM	#30
1ltcap Banned Drives: 2012 mustanng gt, 1968 chevy camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: home Posts: 115	these are two completely different cars, and the comparison is pretty much ridiculous.

04-28-2012, 04:00 PM	#31
MauriSSio Banned Drives: 1968 Ford Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose Posts: 630	the ZR1 would win. It down about 30hp but has a tire advantage, weight advantage and aerodynamic advantage. no contest.

04-28-2012, 09:17 PM	#33
richtor Drives: JEEP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CA Posts: 42	Why would anyone compare these two? The zr1 will have much better performance figures all the way around. New viper or zr1 is a much better question.... For the record if I am buying a vette I would take the Z06!

04-28-2012, 09:40 PM	#34
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	I agree. Don't bash ford guys. If it wasn't for fords rivalry of the two is what makes us better. I hate to say being a very big Chevy fan. But we need ford just like they need us. Respect

04-28-2012, 10:59 PM	#36
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	I gotta say, a few years ago you didnt really have people comparing the ZR1 with the GT500. Now you hear it quite often, shows how far it has come in 13. With 2 extra seats to boot.

04-28-2012, 11:16 PM	#37
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	They are compared because of hp. There is no way they will be close. They may be within a second in the quarter.