Corvette zr1 finishes second overall, leading its class and beating most cars in the class above it. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class and ran a lap at 2. Not sure thats exactly fair, they normally have the same, quite capable, driver run at least all the same cars in a given class, multiple times in order to generate consistent, repeatable laps. This transmission is optimized for speed, said camaro chief engineer mark dickens. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye. We knew the track package added to the more mundane 3. The 2018 mercedes amg gt r took the crown, with a time of 2. If you look strictly at their finishing position, the camaros. The chevrolet corvette zr1 finished second, just under two seconds behind the porsche, while beating a long list of. Later, the track surface turns to lava and no good can come of that. The gt proceeded to blast down every straight and turner at. Car and driver 2019 chevrolet camaro zl1 1le lap time.
We thrash the incredible corvette stingray at lightning lap in pursuit of a hot lap time. Try to imagine what the performance versions of the mid engine car will be like. Weve all been waiting for this glad cd didnt punk out. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. See more ideas about camaro zl1, chevrolet camaro and chevy camaro. That said, cars like the z06 and gtr were left out because there have been no significant changes since the last time they ranz06 in. Camaronews if there was a shocking vehicle at this years car and driver lightning lap, it would be the 2017 chevrolet camaro v6 lt 1le. With identical engines, the camaro zl1 and its 1lespec sibling are within 0. Camaro zl1 1le faster than ferrari 488 around race track. Car and drivers annual lightning lap comparison boils down the performance of 20 of the hottest cars around into one simple metric vir lap time. But you also have the variable of amatuer drivers car and driver vs pro driver randy pobst, motortrend. Thats what we felt like after working the 3853pound 650hp camaro zl1 1le to a 2. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car. I believe the lightning lap is the same as motor trends best drivers car, in that only new cars or cars that have had significant changes in the model year are allowed in.
May 19, 2017 a closer look at the 2018 chevrolet camaro zl1 1le. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made. The zl1 has a 650hp supercharged v8 behind its aggressivelooking front end, and it offers drivers their choice of an engaging manual transmission or a lightningquick automatic. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that includes 263 vehicles. For this years iteration of lightning lap, the magazine opted to run a. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack. And also as you could count on, while stirred up, that results in the noise of. How much faster is a camaro zl1 1le than a standard zl1. Car and driver latest lightning lap ford mustang forums. The camaro zl1 1le crushed it at the 2017 lightning lap. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. Video car and driver lightning lap 2019 bmw faq club.
And lest we forget, with 797 horsepower, the challenger is the most powerful vehicle here by some margin. This year, car and driver featured the chevrolet camaro zl1 1le as americas. Thanks in part to its castiron engine block, it carries 57. This years lap tests at virginia international raceway saw two suvs break the threeminute barrier, a camry take on the track, and the quickest car ever. Both four and sixcylinder camaros rev to 7000 rpm, but you only use the fulltach sweep of the bigger engine. Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 2 ford focus. However, one of them is equipped as standard, and the other features the now famous 1le performance package. Camaro zl1 vs gt500 vs 1le hot lapping vir by justin fivella january 18, 20 every year car and driver magazine conducts its infamous lightning lap, an allout competition for stock street cars around the demanding virginia international raceway vir, the closest thing to the nurburgring the us can call its own. Camaro zl1 1le vs challenger hellcat redeye drag race, drifting and on track.
Instead of winding it out, you shortshift the fourcylinder at 5800 rpm, just past peak power. This year the camaro zl1 and 1le dominated their class, and took the opportunity to pick on some far more expensive competitors. When we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. However, it is so close, and represents such a huge leap forward in dynamic capability for the mustang gt500, that you really have to view this as a tie. Our 2016 motor trend best drivers car introduction continues, and were ready to reveal the next set of cars. Unlike the manualonly zl1 1le, this zl1 arrived with the optional 10speed automatic. How come this car seems to get faster in every test. Instant shifts and waferthin gaps between the gears kept the supercharged 6.
Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Man they made that tank handle, and i hate to say that. Discussion in american muscle started by jimmyb, sep 22, 2018. Basically, the zl1 1le crushed everything but the gt r a supercar at this years car and driver lightning lap. And while the funky threedoor cannot claim the lightning lap title of quickest frontdriver of all timethat distinction goes to the honda civic type rit takes a strong second. Later on, ford called back and said that it had one of their ecoboost spaceships finally ready for some track testing. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le at lightning lap 2019 youtube. That is absolutely insane, so much freaking talent to pull that off. The 20 lightning lap feature is finally available online full article. I know it has been available in the february issue but i dont buy the magazine so i havent been able to read it until today. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. New 2021 chevy camaro zl1 price, specs, horsepower 2021. Chevrolet camaro 1le package laptimes, specs, performance.
Subaru brz w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Camaro zl1 and zl1 1le both impress in 2017 lightning lap. It just goes to show that no matter how much power you have on the track and there was a lot of power on. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le has surprised us time and time again with its performance, but the recent car and driver lightning lap test really put the coupes track capabilities into. Car and driver was unable to secure a ford gt for its lightning lap event last year. Both are zl1 package cars with 650horsepower supercharged 6. Beet the porsche carrera s by a full second and the gt 500 by 3 seconds. While the stingers stock pads faded on their first hot lap, the g70 performed flawlessly, and its hot lap was 4. We get incar video of the 20 chevrolet camaro zl120 chevrolet camaro zl1s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir car and driver youtube. Camaro zl1 takes on 2020 gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye in car and driver comparo. While the car mostly stayed on the tarmac, a curb strike bent a front wheel. At our 2019 lightning lap, our fastest contender, the 2019 mclaren senna, set an alltime record with a 2. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast.
At 4529 pounds, the car is 643 pounds heavier than the camaro zl1 1le. On our goforit lap, with the zl1 huffing the dense morning air, we arrived at the climbing esses with greater speed than ever before and couldnt get it to turn into the first right. And for m4 gts, they use much better tires, bmw sent 10 cars and their own driver i believe he was only guidinginstructing the journalists for the actual lap time, but still. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le has surprised with its performance, but the 2019 car and driver lightning lap test really put its capability into. Watch the 2018 chevrolet camaro zl1 1les full fast lap of the 4. They said they think they would be a couple seconds faster with 3 days there like they do with the lightning lap every year. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver.
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