ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - side by side compare - Page 2

kitganzon · 07-12-2008, 08:58 AM

The GTR should be compared to the Z06 and the GTR V-SPEC should be compared to the ZR1. Its still shows the different approach american cars take vs. euro/japanese cars. The Vette uses brute strength but the GTR uses suspension/braking/power/technology. I am still amazed on how the GTR could create such fast lap times with it being so heavy. The ZR1 is a great car but I would take the GTR.

USNSTI · 07-12-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by elirentz

Well it should be faster with over 100 hp, 2.4 liters, $30k, and 2 cyl. more. Other than 'ring times I don't see how you could even compare the two.

They are both street legal cars that you can (theoretically) buy at your local dealer for less money than a 911 turbo. That is how you can compare them. Oh, don't forget the 'Vette has two less drive wheels and and one less power adder than the GT-R. And the price of the V-spec hasn't been announced yet, but I'm sure it will be a good bit more than the regular GT-R.

USNSTI · 07-12-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 08aspenSTI

Vette is meh to me, anyone else think the the plastic cover that shows yet another cover is kinda...um...ricey on the ZR1?

Agreed, I hate that cover.

RUGBY · 07-13-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kitganzon

I am still amazed on how the GTR could create such fast lap times with it being so heavy. The ZR1 is a great car but I would take the GTR.

Agree on both counts. Take a look at the power to weight ratio of the top Ring finishers. That GT-R must be under rated.

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Maverick31 · 07-13-2008, 07:30 AM

The GTR is under rated. Someone told me that it dyno's close to as much power as it's suppose to be rated at the flywheel.

07-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#16
kitganzon Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 06 WRX/STI Location: SoCal Posts: 84 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - side by side compare The GTR should be compared to the Z06 and the GTR V-SPEC should be compared to the ZR1. Its still shows the different approach american cars take vs. euro/japanese cars. The Vette uses brute strength but the GTR uses suspension/braking/power/technology. I am still amazed on how the GTR could create such fast lap times with it being so heavy. The ZR1 is a great car but I would take the GTR. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Maverick31 Grassroots STI Racer Car: Blue 2006 WRX STi Fav Mod: Protuned Stage 2 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 523 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ZR1 vs GTR at the 'Ring - side by side compare The GTR is under rated. Someone told me that it dyno's close to as much power as it's suppose to be rated at the flywheel. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.