Encounter with C6 ZR1

[Flynbyu]

I wonder why the gt500 has so many problems then. 

Skinny ass tires.

~Brian

2 door coupe, not a sports car.  
The weight distribution alone make a makor diffrence for the vette too.  (IE transmission is attached/part of the rear axle, wheras the mustang has a normal engine, tranny, drive shaft, differential setup)

Wagon axle on the Mustang doesn't help. The Mustang is a two ton car, and heavy as f*ck.

Another review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mFRMGV-8w

See around 1:55 for the Mustang's launch. This Mustang is the GT500KR. More expensive than the standard GT500.

~Brian

[Danny T]

SWEEEEEEEEET.

I can't wait to see one myself.

638hp, and 604 lbs of torque.

~Brian

and those numbers arn't WHP right?

[who else but rk]

SWEEEEEEEEET.

I can't wait to see one myself.

638hp, and 604 lbs of torque.

~Brian

and those numbers arn't WHP right?

no not at all.

[who else but rk]

zr1= jesus

[disco]

(sniff) (sniff)  You know what I smell?  Jealousy, with hint of envy. 

[Flynbyu]

Figure a 12-15% loss from the crank.

Here's the only dyno I've found....



Blog: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/24/corvette-zr1-dynod-at-535-rwhp/2

Viper and ZR1 are worlds apart. One takes serious driving skill to keep it straight, the other uses traction control. One makes a little over 600 horsepower on ten cylinders, the other does on eight.

~Brian

[disco]

I'm not picky.  I'd "settle" for either one. 

[Flynbyu]

Oh sure.

I wouldn't complain.

I'd lean heavily toward the ZR1 though.

~Brian

[BRAD]

I'd take a Base model Vette over a Viper anyday.  I have never liked a Viper

[Colorado700R]

I'll pass on the trailer park Ferrari, and the Recycled Cobra ......


Pacer FTW 

[disco]

Gremlins 4evah!

[Flynbyu]

Viper is a great car, but for me I'm just not comfortable in them. RK will counter this because he is comfortable aboard his dad's whip. I wish Viper would have offered traction control though....that would have really helped to control the car.

~Brian

[socalrappy700]

Oh shit, you guys are talking smack about the viper...RK, is going to show up and school you.

[Flynbyu]

3....2.....1.....

~Brian

[BRAD]

poor RK.  The Viper just seems like a boat to me. The hood looks like its a mile long on that car