Video: Motor Trend Head 2 Head - Z/28 vs GT-R

[Mikebrinda]

Originally Posted by brt3

I think the buff mags need one more test besides fastest lap. Run 12 laps total: one warm-up, 10 hot laps, and one cool-down. Show us the data from that so we can see how the performance holds up. Maybe 10 isn't enough in absolute terms, but it's reasonable to do and would instantly separate out the pretenders...

Good idea.

[Zeus95]

That was awesome !! Way to go GM !!!

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by khell86

I'd have to agree about this review being a little bit iffy. I prefer american muscle to across the seas, but the GT-R has been 13 seconds faster on the ring compared to the Z28. Something isnt adding up... this makes the Z/28 faster than the C6 ZR1 which I find hard to believe.

The GTR makes up a lot of ground where it can use its power advantage. The Camaro out handled it on a tight track where neither car could hit their top speeds.

[ParisTNDude]

Super video and kudos to Chevrolet and the Camaro team. This was the ultimate compare and when the Z28 beat both the GTR and the turbo Porsche, it was hard to believe.

Yes, the GTR is hugely faster than the Z on the drag strip, but isn't that more because of the 4 wheel drive than pure horsepower? I wonder how badly the GTR pulls on the Z once the launch is over? I'm thinking longer straightaway tracks may not make much difference in the comparative performance.

[DanSS24]

Kudos to Chevy and the performance team. Awesome video!

[RubyCamaro]

I finally had time to watch this, Very cool. Sure makes you want to win the lottery!

[Alfieboy]

Totally AWESOME!...

[libertyforall]

That was a great video, now GM just ship a faster Z/28.


Today I just heard a GT-R dropped a transmission at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI last year from one of the strip crew out by the Christmas Tree.

Originally Posted by Zfatuated

PS- GT-R's have a reputation for going into limp mode during warm days on track. And also need a $1000 transmission fluid change after every track day. Devil in the details...

[carfansince73]

Great video! At first I thought I was watching Rutledge from Top Gear.

Originally Posted by Denis

awesome video. i however was getting kind of annoyed with him bashing the SS in the beginning of the video.

Yeah was a little harsh IMO.. Maybe he was just a crappy driver back then.

[sonnydurden]

My only gripe is that they basically had to strip the Z/28 down to nothing to achieve some of this performance. The GT-R still has its LED tails and projector HIDs, Navi, Bose system, A/C etc... I mean they even took the 4 pack gauges out!!..I wonder how much better is the Z/28 than the ZL1 on the track and head to head to see if its worth losing some of the amenities...still great win for Camaro!!!... I love win American muscle beats imports

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by sonnydurden

My only gripe is that they basically had to strip the Z/28 down to nothing to achieve some of this performance. The GT-R still has its LED tails and projector HIDs, Navi, Bose system, A/C etc... I mean they even took the 4 pack gauges out!!..I wonder how much better is the Z/28 than the ZL1 on the track and head to head to see if its worth losing some of the amenities...still great win for Camaro!!!... I love win American muscle beats imports

The tested Z/28 had AC and Stereo. The other items you list have very little additional weight. Oh the head to head was done long ago at Milford.

[sonnydurden]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

The tested Z/28 had AC and Stereo. The other items you list have very little additional weight. Oh the head to head was done long ago at Milford.

Well there it is!!!... The Z/28 murdered the rest on the track!!.. Thanks for the info.. I want more power than my SS, but something that you can take to the track every now and again and still have some of the amenities that we all like... If I had the money I would own the Z/28 just for the track!!!