Nissan GT-R runs around the 'ring again.....

[Quick86]

Still runs from a rolling start, and in revised form with their "top" test driver, cannot best the ZR1..

http://jalopnik.com/5311052/new-nissan-gt+r-attacks-ring-bests-previous-time?autoplay=true


7:26.7 << GT-R (Professional driver)
7:26.4 << ZR1 (Engineer)

Nissan wasn't able to best the Corvette ZR1's 7:26.4 Nurburgring lap time, but Godzilla did bring the hurt with a lap time of 7:26.7 run on April 23, 2009. Now we've now got in-car video proof.

Nissan's Chief test driver, Toshio Suzuki hopped behind the wheel of the revised 2010 GT-R in an attempt to shave an additional 3 seconds off the previous 7 minute 29 second lap time. He accomplished his goal — but in the grand scheme of things, who cares if he didn't beat the competition?

I just wish they'd make their passes from a dig...

 

[moneypit]

cant they break and are dog slow unless you void the warranty

 

[Quick86]

Also - they didn't use the same start/stop location either... hrm..

 

[VTRauder]

cant they break and are dog slow unless you void the warranty

yep :spank:

 

[moneypit]

Still runs from a rolling start, and in revised form with their "top" test driver, cannot best the ZR1..

http://jalopnik.com/5311052/new-nissan-gt+r-attacks-ring-bests-previous-time?autoplay=true


7:26.7 << GT-R (Professional driver)
2:26.4 << ZR1 (Engineer)




I just wish they'd make their passes from a dig...

Holy batshit the ZR1 was 5 minutes faster?

 

[Quick86]

Holy batshit the ZR1 was 5 minutes faster?

:roll: yes sir, yes it was!

 

[cjmatt]

its funny that nissan had to void their own warranty to provide these numbers

 

[white out]

You all realize that the first released cars were reflashed so that they launch slightly slower so the driveline doesn't have the shock of LC.

That is impressive that a $70k car is .3 seconds behind a $100k car.

Nick

 

[R/T kota]

That is impressive that a $70k car is .3 seconds behind a $100k car.

Nick

4.3 seconds behind

With driver Jan Magnussen at the helm, the Corvette ZR-1 was able to lay down a blistering 7 minute 22.4 second lap time

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr-1-improves-ring-time-by-four-seconds.html

 

[Quick86]

4.3 seconds behind



http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr-1-improves-ring-time-by-four-seconds.html

Ouch!

 

[Quick86]

You all realize that the first released cars were reflashed so that they launch slightly slower so the driveline doesn't have the shock of LC.

That is impressive that a $70k car is .3 seconds behind a $100k car.

Nick

Yes, but that $70k car cannot run as fast as that ZR1 until you decide to void the warranty While the ZR1 can still get warranty service done on it afterwords

 

[TSR]

i seen a gtr yesterday down here in charlotte......wish i had my rx7 down here with me

 

[turbo89gt]

Did the Vette also have a rollign start to achieve those numbers?......

I would prefer the Vette....thanks!

 

[boosted gt]

after the attempt paul walker jumped out of the nissan and proudly yelled DUDE I ALMOST HAD YOU!

 

[89five.o]

Did the Vette also have a rollign start to achieve those numbers?......

I would prefer the Vette....thanks!

If I'm not mistaken, they always use rolling starts at the 'Ring. Nice car but for $70k I much rather have a Z06 that I could beat on without worrying about my warranty and having to replace a $20,000 transmission. I'm waiting for a ZR1 run with cup tires similar to the GT-R's and then I'm sure that the distance between the two would widen even more.

 

[white out]

I haven't heard good news about C6's that get put through their paces & chevrolet keeping the warranty. . .

Nick

 

[ASRoff]

Next year corvette is getting launch control..........................But it wont void the warrenty if you use it.

http://jalopnik.com/5232491/2010-corvette-launch-control-system-wont-void-warranty

Sorry Nick, I'd rather have an all american Icon that will take the punishment than a techno geek that cant hold its own mud.

 

[Quick86]

i seen a gtr yesterday down here in charlotte......wish i had my rx7 down here with me

Charlotte.....Michigan?



or North Carolina???

 

[02 Silver Z]

Guys, it's a supercharged LS car, of coarse it's faster! Come on now!

LSX RULES ALL BITCHES!

 

[robvas]

Ring times are bullshit. Put 5 of each car on a road course and let them have it out.