Godzilla Matches the ZR1 Ring time 7:20 for 2012

[Stew]

Originally Posted by toesuf94

So, GM needs to go back to the drawing board because Nissan has just matched the ZR1 time on the 'ring? Um, no.

GM did it with a Supercharged Pushrod V8 driving the rear wheels through a 6-speed standard transmission.

Nissan had to do it with AWD, Twin turbo dual overhead cam V6 with so many nanny's involved that the car drives itself or your warranty is voided. Yeah. GM Better sweat the details on this one. Oh, and have you seen the transmission in the Nissan?

They pull the pin when you take delivery.

Hmmmm, how can you berate ZR1 performance for Z06 money? Also mentioned was a revised transmission program (at least).

[CombatVet0311]

I'm sure that the higher end gtr (v spec, etc...)costs much more than a Z06

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by toesuf94

So, GM needs to go back to the drawing board because Nissan has just matched the ZR1 time on the 'ring? Um, no.

GM did it with a Supercharged Pushrod V8 driving the rear wheels through a 6-speed standard transmission.

Nissan had to do it with AWD, Twin turbo dual overhead cam V6 with so many nanny's involved that the car drives itself or your warranty is voided. Yeah. GM Better sweat the details on this one..

Thats your argument? seriously?

The GTR is 30,000 dollars less than then ZR1 and just matched its times. How Nissan did it is irrelevant, the fact that they did is the point.

GM shouldnt be satisfied with "is even" with the GTR, it should want to destroy it. The best way for GM to stay ahead is to not fall behind, and right now..they're on the edge of falling behind.

[CombatVet0311]

I don't think GM is scared of the GTR, nobody buys them and they don't win relevant races

[Morepwr]

Thats some sweet tuck and roll interior in the nissan!

And the critics say GM interior sucks?

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

I don't think GM is scared of the GTR, nobody buys them and they don't win relevant races

[CombatVet0311]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

add something to the discussion instead of hiding behind an emoticon

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

add something to the discussion instead of hiding behind an emoticon

What relevant races do they lose?

[CombatVet0311]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

What relevant races do they lose?

what relevant races do they race? that's a better question

[syr74]

Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

I'm sure that the higher end gtr (v spec, etc...)costs much more than a Z06

Yes, but unless I missed it (and I may have) that Ring time does not specify that the Spec V was the car being driven. Until they say otherwise I have to assume that this is simply the revised, 2012 GT-R and not the GT-R Spec V.

[KKreme15]

Not to nitpick, but the zr1 msrp is 111k not 115.

[CombatVet0311]

Originally Posted by syr74

Yes, but unless I missed it (and I may have) that Ring time does not specify that the Spec V was the car being driven. Until they say otherwise I have to assume that this is simply the revised, 2012 GT-R and not the GT-R Spec V.

fair, maybe someone with more knowledge about this particular model than I will chime in

[syr74]

Originally Posted by KKreme15

Not to nitpick, but the zr1 msrp is 111k not 115.

I know, I rounded off both numbers because it's quicker than looking up exact msrp. Were still talking about a nearly 27k difference, that's significant as, like I said, nearly enough to get you into a 1SS Camaro.

[syr74]

Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

fair, maybe someone with more knowledge about this particular model than I will chime in

It could be the Spec V for all I know, maybe we'll get some clarification soon. To be blunt I don't put a lot of faith in Ring times anymore anyway, waaayyyy too much 'cheating' for my liking (what do we expect with no real governing body, heck manufacturers cheat in NASCAR and it has a governing body) And Nissan has a history of telling tall tales at the Ring anyway, though they are far from the only company to do so and, to be blunt, the only automaker who regularly touts Ring times that I tend to trust is Porsche.

If I were a Corvette guy I wouldn't let this get me torqued out of shape.