The ZL1 isn't the only one to beat the GT500! - Page 4

72MachOne99GT · 09-26-2013, 08:59 AM

I don't think it is a dumb comparison, I do think it's kind of silly that a lot of people are gloating over the results. ..

it's a totally redesigned sports car with performance technology that far exceeds the motor with adjustable shocks on a log axle found in the GT500.

The Corvette was supposed to (and did) beat the Shelby in everything but straight lines. Why did anyone expect anything different?

sizl1 · 09-26-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Nope, not everyone gets it!

There's nothing to get. In one man's opinion, they are different classes, in another man's opinion they are the top performance models of their respective brands. Who cares, it's all a matter of opinion and both are valid points of view.

HeavyIOM · 09-26-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I don't think it is a dumb comparison, I do think it's kind of silly that a lot of people are gloating over the results. ..

it's a totally redesigned sports car with performance technology that far exceeds the motor with adjustable shocks on a log axle found in the GT500.

The Corvette was supposed to (and did) beat the Shelby in everything but straight lines. Why did anyone expect anything different?

THIS!!! the Gloating that I hear from the Vette guys and the GM nut huggers is very annoying! I mean did anyone expect the Vette to not out handle the GT500?

hockeylover86 · 09-27-2013, 11:56 AM

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Ford doesn't have a competitor for the Corvette at this time, and may not for the near future. Ford has said that the sports car market is too small to justify the expenditure at this time. 2015 Mustang may run close to the Corvette in performance, but it probably won't be cross-shopped by potential Corvette buyers. No matter how good your ponycar runs, it still looks just like the base model that was bought as a grad gift.

Comparisons are fun, but as many have said, the Corvette makes a better "Corvette" than the mustang does...

I have a 14 GT500 and its exactly what I wanted, so its a "better" car for me, than the 'Vette..

The roads where I live are straight and flat, so anyone with a new C7 that decides to "test" their new car against mine is still going to have to explain to the wife/gf why their car is slower....

SS 376 · 09-27-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I don't think it is a dumb comparison, I do think it's kind of silly that a lot of people are gloating over the results. ..

it's a totally redesigned sports car with performance technology that far exceeds the motor with adjustable shocks on a log axle found in the GT500.

The Corvette was supposed to (and did) beat the Shelby in everything but straight lines. Why did anyone expect anything different?

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Originally Posted by calebparkin3

THIS!!! the Gloating that I hear from the Vette guys and the GM nut huggers is very annoying! I mean did anyone expect the Vette to not out handle the GT500?

Yeah, you're both right: asking the GT500 to compete with ZL1 or the Vette is like asking a weightlifter to run a triathlon.

Truck Norris · 09-28-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Nice cherry picking, seen this before. Where is the VIR lightning lap? where is Nurburing?

Lightning lap times were set by hipster journalists in skinny jeans. I'll put my trust in Randy Pobst at Laguna Seca.

72MachOne99GT · 09-28-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 376

Yeah, you're both right: asking the GT500 to compete with ZL1 or the Vette is like asking a weightlifter to run a triathlon.

I guess if the weight lifter ran a sprint and an obstacle course faster than the triathlon runner...then yea...spot on.

shine2013 · 09-29-2013, 05:24 PM

That's not a fair test though. On one hand it shows respect to the power of those Mustangs, but geez.

72MachOne99GT · 09-29-2013, 06:26 PM

It wasnt meant to be fair. It was simply comparing the most capable Mustang vs the newest Corvette.

2012 Mustang GT · 09-30-2013, 03:33 AM

Nothing surprising...Can't wait to see what the new Z06 will be

72MachOne99GT · 09-30-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012 Mustang GT

Nothing surprising...Can't wait to see what the new Z06 will be

Ridiculous

Deki · 10-03-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

Damn, so I guess that would be a good comparison to the GT500 then. Oh yeah it and the ZL1 beat the GT500 at VIR.

You do realize that the GT500 was ran later in the week and was ran on a damp track right? Go look at all the other lap times that were done, the spread is not that far, and on quite a few tracks the ZL1 is slower.

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Lightning lap times were set by hipster journalists in skinny jeans. I'll put my trust in Randy Pobst at Laguna Seca.

x2.

I love the C7, but I'm waiting for the 2015 Mustang to show it's cards before I make the leap to a new car. I love my GT and it will definitely hold me over for a while, but the Coyote is getting DI and anywhere between 450 to 475hp, the new Mustang is rumored to be in the ball park of about 3,400 pounds, and if Ford get the IRS right, that will be the next car for me.

hockeylover86 · 10-04-2013, 04:05 PM

Someone also ran the C7 in the standing mile, it ran 159.5mph

For comparison, a stock 13 GT500 ran 174.7mph

FINALLYSATISFIED · 10-04-2013, 04:16 PM

Makes sense that its faster. Not in the same class, but the ZL1 actually is its direct competitor.

09-29-2013, 05:24 PM	#50
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	That's not a fair test though. On one hand it shows respect to the power of those Mustangs, but geez.

09-30-2013, 03:33 AM	#52
2012 Mustang GT Drives: 2012 Mustang GT, 1998 Cobra Join Date: May 2012 Location: VA Posts: 278	Nothing surprising...Can't wait to see what the new Z06 will be

10-04-2013, 04:05 PM	#55
hockeylover86 Drives: Buick Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 154	Someone also ran the C7 in the standing mile, it ran 159.5mph For comparison, a stock 13 GT500 ran 174.7mph

10-04-2013, 04:16 PM	#56
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	Makes sense that its faster. Not in the same class, but the ZL1 actually is its direct competitor.