03-11-2014, 08:37 PM | #1 |
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Fun With A CTS-V Coupe This Morning
Driving into work today, some guy in his 50's (I'm 41)in a CTS-V coupe starts egging me on to race. Since we were in DC traffic, I decided not to engage, although I did give him a little exhaust in case he thought I was a regular Camaro.
My question is: What are the differences between his car and a ZL1? I'm assuming that they have a slightly upgraded interior, while we have a little more HP. I used to think the CTS-V Coupe was ugly, but it looked good in this red that looked like CRT. Are most of the internals the same in both cars?
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03-11-2014, 09:51 PM | #2 |
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I think I read there were basically two differences that upped the hp from the CTS-V to the ZL1, exhaust was one. And intake or something was the other. So I think internally they should be the same.
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03-11-2014, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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The V has a different supercharger lid too. I know the V guys are always looking for our lid.
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03-11-2014, 10:46 PM | #4 |
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Unique components to the ZL1's LSA (versus the Cadillac CTS-V's):
&bull Black intercooler housing with unique heat exchanger and plumbing to accommodate the Camaro engine compartment &bull Cast stainless steel exhaust manifolds for enhanced thermal management &bull Camaro-specific oil pan &bull Revised accessory drive with unique alternator and air conditioning compressor &bull Idler pulley in place of the conventional power steering pump pulley, because of the use of electric power steering &bull Special engine cover in red. Read more: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...#ixzz1dWZiMaOO |
03-11-2014, 11:07 PM | #5 |
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There's a YouTube video out there where a CTS-V wagon and a ZL1 race at a drag strip. The CTS wins. They try it again, and the CTS wins again. They line up a third time, and three guys jump in the V Wagon... So now there's four guys in the CTS-V wagon, and it wins again! Not sure how hard the ZL1 was trying, but it was pretty funny!
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03-11-2014, 11:30 PM | #6 | |
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03-11-2014, 11:55 PM | #7 |
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I've owned both and it's a driver's race. My CTS-V coupe just ran 11.74@121mph with CAI and drag radials. That was with a 1.77 60'. 11.60's are definitely doable for both cars with good air, good track prep, good tires and good driver. IMO
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03-12-2014, 12:17 AM | #8 | |
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03-12-2014, 12:22 AM | #9 |
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What a great world and time we live in when we discuss these two cars and it being a drivers race and both in the 11's.
Who would have believed it 20+ years ago.
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03-12-2014, 12:53 AM | #10 |
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...before we get into the mechanical differences, what's age got to do with it...just sayin....'oh here we go LOL....
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03-12-2014, 03:51 PM | #11 |
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I didn't think a 50+ guy would want to race in traffic. At 41, I'm already a curmudgeon. Haha. Seriously, I didn't think it was safe. I guess I was surprised by his lack of maturity.
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03-13-2014, 01:32 PM | #12 |
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I just picked up a v coupe, car is amazing!!
the v is about 100 lbs heavier and is rated I think 25 hp less, so I would think the zl1 should have an advantage not huge but an advantage non the less obligatory pic |
03-13-2014, 04:00 PM | #13 |
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Really nice!! I think I'd rather the CTS-V than my ZL1.
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03-13-2014, 06:26 PM | #14 |
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thanks, well my thought process was first I wanted a Camaro, then I saw for $35k you can get a really done up Camaro so I thought ill get that , then I saw that there were v's available for a bit over 40. seemed like a no brainer, I think resale value will be much better on the V but the zl1 is one bad ass car for sure!!!
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