LS9 Corvette ZR1 Beats Nissan GTR Around Nurburgring!

[NIK516]

well im not sure if the GT-R should be put up against the zr1 because the GT-R is the stock version of the car the new v-spec will be the hypo version, maybe a better comparison?

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by mcnews

Come on guys. 30k more for a proper big thumping V8 supercar that looks horn than a playstation mock up ricer boy technocrat. The decision is simple :-) :

[snappy]

ford does need a new hero car. the ford gt might not be the fastest car on the Nurburgring or the top gear track but it is clarkson car of choice . The one he parks in his garage thats got to say something

[Ives]

Originally Posted by NIK516

well im not sure if the GT-R should be put up against the zr1 because the GT-R is the stock version of the car the new v-spec will be the hypo version, maybe a better comparison?

Well that's not accurate... because http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hypo-

[burnz]

Originally Posted by snappy84

ford does need a new hero car. the ford gt might not be the fastest car on the Nurburgring or the top gear track but it is clarkson car of choice . The one he parks in his garage thats got to say something

where's the ford 787B
the original not the GT40

edit: just done a search and came up mazda

[CAT600]

Don't bring the GT into this, It is the KING.

Seriously, Did anyone expect the ZR1 to NOT be awesome?

Daniel

[DJM83]

That ZR1 vid is awesome, give you a real feel for the track

[Ives]

I knew the ZR-1 was going to be VERY quick. But I gotta admit, it's faster than I thought it'd be.

BTW here's the video of the 7min 29sec run on the GT-R http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBZ5i15yVU8

[nugget378]

They are close,but dont that corvette sound horn...Cant even hear the skyline over that 7 litre symphony..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OZ-CNFpPCnk&feature=user

We can compare these two to the GT when they win Lemans...

[Tles]

Originally Posted by Ives

Here's the GT-R part in the latest Top Gear Episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxt8rZd2vAM

thankyou..........thankyou!

[Tles]

Originally Posted by Ives

I knew the ZR-1 was going to be VERY quick. But I gotta admit, it's faster than I thought it'd be.

BTW here's the video of the 7min 29sec run on the GT-R http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBZ5i15yVU8

Now if they can release a new Stingray like the one that's popped up on the Transformers2 set - and wowzer.

[Ives]

Originally Posted by TTonka

thankyou..........thankyou!

no probs. They've done it much better than Fifth Gear, imo.

Originally Posted by nugget378

They are close,but dont that corvette sound horn...Cant even hear the skyline over that 7 litre symphony..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OZ-CNFpPCnk&feature=user

Brilliant video. Thanks for the link.

[DayTE]

Originally Posted by snappy84

ford does need a new hero car. the ford gt might not be the fastest car on the Nurburgring or the top gear track but it is clarkson car of choice . The one he parks in his garage thats got to say something

Was, hasn't he got rid of it quite a while ago. Didn't he get a Lambo Gallardo or Murcie' spyder or what ever the roofless version is???

[Ives]

Yeh Jeremy sold his Ford GT... and got himself a Gallardo Spyder.

[XR06T]

on the gtr clip, why doesn't the timing start and stop at the same point?

[Martyvan]

Originally Posted by Ives

Yeh Jeremy sold his Ford GT... and got himself a Gallardo Spyder.

Yes, thats because his Ford GT kept breaking down on the way to 'work' every day.... It wasnt the most reliable vehicle.... Well, not in Jeremy's hands anyway!

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by XR06T

on the gtr clip, why doesn't the timing start and stop at the same point?

The video from the source explains it.

http://www.garage419.com/episode/419_20080710

[XR Martin]

Apparently on the ZR1's run there was quite a considerable headwind on the main straight. I think theres more time in it, probably another 10seconds.

[Ives]

There are too many variables when comparing cars tested on different dates.

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by Martyvan

Yes, thats because his Ford GT kept breaking down on the way to 'work' every day.... It wasnt the most reliable vehicle.... Well, not in Jeremy's hands anyway!

It didn't break down as such. It was immobilised.

I know it's semantics, but the aftermarket alarm and immobiliser fitted to the Ford GT in the UK was the problem.

If not for that (why didn't he just have it removed) then Jeremy would still have that car. He LOVED it.

Also consider the car has 540 odd hp as standard and can be easily, reliably & cheaply modded for another 200hp.

The Ford GT is a legend in performance and design.

[sblythman]

Nissan are already bringing out a V-spec version of the GT-R and it betters that time again. They had a thing on it in wheels. it has more power and les weight. i think power was up 15-20 kw or something dont qoute me on that but.

[Ives]

This is from wikipedia.orgy


It has been confirmed that Nissan is planning to introduce a lighter and more powerful GT-R called the GT-R V-Spec,[11] or possibly Spec V.[12] Nissan has said that this model will be available in the United States in 2010[13][14] and will have 550 bhp (410 kW) (an increase of 77 bhp (57 kW)). It will also be 330 pounds (150 kg) lighter and come with carbon ceramic brakes. With these performance figures Nissan hopes to break the Nürburgring lap record for a stock vehicle.[15] A prototype has allegedly been observed by spectators running laps in the 7 minute 25 seconds range

[XR8putts]

Both are stunning cars, but I was gobsmacked a few weeks ago when I read that the American car had trumped the GT-R.

The V-Spec will see the GT-R regain it's position as topdog. But that shouldn't take anything away from Corvette's impresive result.

The Nurburg Ring is a very long track, stick both the cars at say Winton or Queensland and they'd be neck and neck.

Personally, I'd take the PlayStation over the massive SledgeHammer and Mullet.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by phillyc

It didn't break down as such. It was immobilised.

I know it's semantics, but the aftermarket alarm and immobiliser fitted to the Ford GT in the UK was the problem.

If not for that (why didn't he just have it removed) then Jeremy would still have that car. He LOVED it.

He couldnt have it removed, it was an insurance requirement

[MethodX]

Forza the Vette.
Beat the rice lol.

[ltd]

Originally Posted by phillyc

It didn't break down as such. It was immobilised.

I know it's semantics, but the aftermarket alarm and immobiliser fitted to the Ford GT in the UK was the problem.

If not for that (why didn't he just have it removed) then Jeremy would still have that car. He LOVED it.

Also consider the car has 540 odd hp as standard and can be easily, reliably & cheaply modded for another 200hp.

The Ford GT is a legend in performance and design.

You're absolutely right.
Further to that, Jeremy got a full refund on his GT when he sold, William Clay Ford wasn't prepared to have Jeremy Clarkson upset with the Ford motor company. About a month later, Jeremy saw the car still there at the dealership and decided he couldn't live without it and bought it back again.
Later, he traded it on a Gallardo Spider.

[AEF_Silver94]

I would still want the GTR though.

[TOASTED]

yeehaa how good is that