why no C8 Zo6 nurburgring time?

birdmanf16 · 06-11-2022, 09:40 AM

I am searching for the c8 zo6 nurburgring time....I can not find an official time? That could only mean one thing....it is not as fast as they hoped. The C8 z51 did a 7:29. My guess is the zo6 did not break 7 (probably did a 7:10 or so) and they are keeping it quiet. Considering the Zl1 1le did a 7:16 and according to Al O....could easily get around a 7 flat with some tweaks, perhaps they are a bit embarrassed with the results? Anyone have any info on that? I like to give my Corvette buddies grief at the track...by beating them in person and by beating them on paper!

hawk02 · 06-11-2022, 09:54 AM

If I remember, there was no official Nurburgring time for the C7 Z06. Some third parties published times but there was nothing official from the Corvette team.

There was a lot of discussion on the Corvette forums about the lack of an official ring time. I suspect the Corvette team doesn't have a whole lot of incentive to publish a time. What other two seat sports cars compete with the Corvette at that price point? The Camaro, on the other hand, has the Mustang and Challenger in it's class. This gives it a lot more reason to want to chest thump.

JSH · 06-11-2022, 11:04 AM

Ah, because it can't beat the ZL1?

hawk02 · 06-11-2022, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

Ah, because it can't beat the ZL1?

That could be true too.

5.M0NSTER · 06-11-2022, 05:53 PM

Someone will do it sooner or later. No need to fly a car there, pay for track time, and pay for all that 98+ petrol. Auto Motor Sport will do it for you sooner or later.

USAFS197 · 06-11-2022, 06:21 PM

They haven't even released pricing, let alone metrics for specific tracks. I think we are still a bit of a ways out before that happens and if anything, it may only happen in the hands of the aftermarket. Sort of like how Jim Mero knocked out a 7:10 in the C7 Z06.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ero-interview/

Although he believes that the C8 Z06 can possibly have a sub-7 minute time.

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2021...burgring-time/

Speculation withstanding, of course. But you're also talking about Jim Mero, here.

hawk02 · 06-11-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

Someone will do it sooner or later. No need to fly a car there, pay for track time, and pay for all that 98+ petrol. Auto Motor Sport will do it for you sooner or later.

Here's the Corvette garage at the Nurumburgring. I don't think cost is an issue. Whatever the Corvette teams wants, the Corvette team gets.

Chippy · 06-11-2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Here's the Corvette garage at the Nurumburgring. I don't think cost is an issue. Whatever the Corvette teams wants, the Corvette team gets.

Exactly!

DaveC113 · 06-11-2022, 08:36 PM

C8Z will easily be under 7 min, no Camaro is going to come close imo...

Edward Paul · 06-11-2022, 08:43 PM

Did anybody ever compare the ZL1 1LE auto vs manual?
I'm curious how that one turns out.

06-11-2022, 09:40 AM	#1
birdmanf16 Drives: 2022 Zl1 1lE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 220	why no C8 Zo6 nurburgring time? I am searching for the c8 zo6 nurburgring time....I can not find an official time? That could only mean one thing....it is not as fast as they hoped. The C8 z51 did a 7:29. My guess is the zo6 did not break 7 (probably did a 7:10 or so) and they are keeping it quiet. Considering the Zl1 1le did a 7:16 and according to Al O....could easily get around a 7 flat with some tweaks, perhaps they are a bit embarrassed with the results? Anyone have any info on that? I like to give my Corvette buddies grief at the track...by beating them in person and by beating them on paper! __________________ 2022 Camaro Zl1 1LE, e85, Roto Fab and tune 2020 Colorado ZR2 Dusk edition 2021 Mustang Mach e

06-11-2022, 09:54 AM	#2
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,279 View My Garage	If I remember, there was no official Nurburgring time for the C7 Z06. Some third parties published times but there was nothing official from the Corvette team. There was a lot of discussion on the Corvette forums about the lack of an official ring time. I suspect the Corvette team doesn't have a whole lot of incentive to publish a time. What other two seat sports cars compete with the Corvette at that price point? The Camaro, on the other hand, has the Mustang and Challenger in it's class. This gives it a lot more reason to want to chest thump. __________________

06-11-2022, 11:04 AM	#3
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,554	Ah, because it can't beat the ZL1? __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

06-11-2022, 06:21 PM	#6
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	They haven't even released pricing, let alone metrics for specific tracks. I think we are still a bit of a ways out before that happens and if anything, it may only happen in the hands of the aftermarket. Sort of like how Jim Mero knocked out a 7:10 in the C7 Z06. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ero-interview/ Although he believes that the C8 Z06 can possibly have a sub-7 minute time. https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2021...burgring-time/ Speculation withstanding, of course. But you're also talking about Jim Mero, here. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

06-11-2022, 08:36 PM	#9
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,859	C8Z will easily be under 7 min, no Camaro is going to come close imo... __________________

06-11-2022, 05:53 PM	#5
5.M0NSTER Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 434	Someone will do it sooner or later. No need to fly a car there, pay for track time, and pay for all that 98+ petrol. Auto Motor Sport will do it for you sooner or later.

06-11-2022, 08:43 PM	#10
Edward Paul Drives: LT1 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Fl. Posts: 82	Did anybody ever compare the ZL1 1LE auto vs manual? I'm curious how that one turns out.

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