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Originally Posted by SuperSound
Honestly there is some (keyword) truth to what they are saying but they missed the biggest reason "Ring times" are useless...there's no governing body to sanction them. Cars run in whatever conditions are which play a huge factor on such a long course, with varying driver skill, varying risk taking, and often non-production equipment or prototype cars . Comparing Ring times is almost a pointless exercise. Using Ring for tuning and the times as a ballpark figure is fine.
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Well, while I understand what you are saying, do keep in mind that McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Lexus (to name most of the bigger manufacturers) are all using the Nurburgring to post times......those are some BIG names, and I seriously doubt that they would be putting a "green horn" behind the wheel of any of those cars to make those runs.
Now, can they be "fudged" ? Sure....but why would Chevy, specifically, want to do this? If they were to get caught "fudging", it would do way more damage to the brand than the recognition of the good.
And, again, Dodge is doing the same thing and even going a step further with the Demon......
1) You have to purchase the "package" and its shipped to you.
2) It consists of a drag package wheel set up (would you drive it like that daily or in the rain?)
3) An upgraded ECU program to run 100+ octane (really -who carries that at their local gas station)
4) ......and there's the back seat delete (rear seats optional)
All of this so that they can make a claim and start a "buz" about the brand, and it worked !
GM did build the COPO and, the 580 hp version, is estimated to be in the 8.5 rang, but I believe that GM is more focused on handling....being more important (and fun!)
