Will the Z51 Best the Z/28 at the Ring?

2cnd chance · 10-19-2013, 02:25 PM

Will the Z51 Best the Z/28 at the Ring?

And what do you think the Z51's Ring time will be?

gthal · 10-19-2013, 02:32 PM

I think it will be very close. My prediction is 7:34 to 7:37 for the C7.

2cnd chance · 10-19-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

I think it will be very close. My prediction is 7:34 to 7:37 for the C7.

Remember GM mentioned the Z/28 pulled a 7:31 in dry conditions. Unfortunately it was not recorded per Ring rules.

gthal · 10-19-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Remember GM mentioned the Z/28 pulled a 7:31 in dry conditions. Unfortunately it was not recorded per Ring rules.

I think they said it "could" be 6 seconds faster in the dry but I don't think they had a 6 second faster run. Regardless, I don't expect to see the C7 in 7:31 territory. That is insanely fast and something the Z28 would be able to accomplish given its pure track focus and sticky, sticky r-comp tires.

asptroopa1 · 10-19-2013, 03:40 PM

Yeah but the Z is built for racing....My C7 is built for everyday and touring and racing.....just think they're a difference......kind of like a Viper esp in the early days

Gary B · 10-19-2013, 08:31 PM

Will they even run it at the Ring? A Z06 or ZR1 version maybe....not sure if they will bring a base model over there.

PYROLYSIS · 10-19-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B

Will they even run it at the Ring? A Z06 or ZR1 version maybe....not sure if they will bring a base model over there.

Yes. The Z51 has already been spotted over there.

PYROLYSIS · 10-19-2013, 08:53 PM

I don't think the Stingray will beat the Z/28 but it will post an impressive time somewhere around 7:40.

Stingray · 10-19-2013, 09:20 PM

The Z/28 is one-dimensional... perfect and dedicated for HPDE/track junkies and occassional driving (car shows, collectors, etc.). The C7 is still a great bang for the buck esp. when compared to the Z/28. I like it too but this is clearly apples to oranges... or more like bananas to watermelons.

2cnd chance · 10-20-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

I think they said it "could" be 6 seconds faster in the dry but I don't think they had a 6 second faster run. Regardless, I don't expect to see the C7 in 7:31 territory. That is insanely fast and something the Z28 would be able to accomplish given its pure track focus and sticky, sticky r-comp tires.

If I read it correctly Al O. said they did a 7:31.

I think the Z51 will be in the mid 7:30's.

2cnd chance · 10-20-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Yes. The Z51 has already been spotted over there.

Jan is that you?

OldJedi · 10-22-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Yes. The Z51 has already been spotted over there.

Given the C7's ability to literally 'fly' over the track, I am predicting a 01:58:00 ring time. Without the friction of the tires actually being on the track and scrubbing off speed plus the low cd of the bodywork, I feel confident with my estimation.

OK, so I might be off target a tiny bit. With the C7 being a few hundred pounds lighter but 50 less HP, I also agree it will be close but still behind the Z28 by a few seconds. However, the next C7 Z06 with a few hundred pounds less than the Z28 and with the same or more HP will be a totally different vehicle. Then the question will be how close will the price of the Z28 be to the price of the C7 Z06?

GQ4Life · 10-23-2013, 06:11 PM

i think Z51 will be very slightly faster unless they holding back on Z/28 power figures

10-19-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
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10-19-2013, 02:32 PM	#2
gthal Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 93	I think it will be very close. My prediction is 7:34 to 7:37 for the C7. __________________ Current: 2014 Z51 \| Torch red \| Black interior Previous: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Previous: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT

10-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#6
Gary B Drives: Subaru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 572	Will they even run it at the Ring? A Z06 or ZR1 version maybe....not sure if they will bring a base model over there. __________________ Time for a new ride soon....6th Gen or 5th Gen Z28? Hmmm....

10-19-2013, 08:53 PM	#8
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I don't think the Stingray will beat the Z/28 but it will post an impressive time somewhere around 7:40. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

10-23-2013, 06:11 PM	#13
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,197 View My Garage	i think Z51 will be very slightly faster unless they holding back on Z/28 power figures __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

10-19-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 368	Yeah but the Z is built for racing....My C7 is built for everyday and touring and racing.....just think they're a difference......kind of like a Viper esp in the early days

10-19-2013, 09:20 PM	#9
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	The Z/28 is one-dimensional... perfect and dedicated for HPDE/track junkies and occassional driving (car shows, collectors, etc.). The C7 is still a great bang for the buck esp. when compared to the Z/28. I like it too but this is clearly apples to oranges... or more like bananas to watermelons.