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Originally Posted by hotlap
Why did the GT350R lose to the ZL1? The GT350R had
- 19-inch Carbon Fiber wheels
- Michelin Piolt Sport Cup 2 tires
- 5.2 L flat plane crank engine with 8,250 rpm red line. Application specific compare to the ZL1's "antiquated truck engine"
- 3.73 TORSEN limited-slip rear axle
- MagneRide
The ZL1 is a grand touring car on heavy 20" rims with Goodyear tires |
Not sure your serious but I’ll bite...
1) what’s the weight difference in the wheels and what does that translate to in lap times?
2) how much better are the cups vs the SC3’s? I’ve read 1LE owners claiming no discernible gain and the fact that the ZLE runs the Goodyear’s lends credence that the Cup 2’s aren’t much better.
3) huge power disparity
4) Torsen vs ELSD the Ediff must have the advantage or GM likes unnecessary complications
4) Magneride... yeah they both have it.
End of day the 350 was quicker in the turns but got run down in the straights