Originally Posted by
Lord Humongous
Seriously?
The GT500 is coming in about 30K less than the Z06 and 60K less than the ZR1 for way more power and I suppose the ZR1 would have the same power issues since it is SC'd
Plus even in the article, they're doubting people are going to track them.
Also I'm trying to figure out where you got your numbers on the weight of the ZR1/Z06. Just read the R&T where they run all the Corvettes togetehr and they said the ZR1 was only about 90lbs heavier than the Z06
Valid - but even in the test they complain about brake fade after a couple of laps. I think the Z06 or the ZR1 could be flogged on all day w/o losing brakes.
However, even if you compared all the specs, Corvettes shouldn't be compared to the mustang, they're two different class of cars. The mustang never started at or was never intended as a sports car they way the corvette is; expecting it to be ZR1 weight then to remain a mass produced four seater is just stupid. This mustang should be compared to the camaro - which it absolutely decimates. I am curious about the reliability of this motor. Pumping that much air into that motor is moving a lot of heat.