The Grand Tour Season Premiere

Badgerbimmer · 01-18-2019, 08:45 PM

Just started watching it. The first "adventure" of the year is a trip to Detroit to drive a Camaro ZL1 Hennessy, a Mustang RTR and a Hellcat souped up by somebody. Of course we get stuck with James May in the Camaro. May describes the Camaro as standard....brakes, suspension etc except for 1,000hp engine. Of course the Camaro is a ZL1, hardly "standard". Very shoddy.

I used to like these guys now I know you can't believe a thing they say about any car they test. It's probably bad on me for not understanding that to begin with.

Joshinator99 · 01-18-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Badgerbimmer

Just started watching it. The first "adventure" of the year is a trip to Detroit to drive a Camaro ZL1 Hennessy, a Mustang RTR and a Hellcat souped up by somebody. Of course we get stuck with James May in the Camaro. May describes the Camaro as standard....brakes, suspension etc except for 1,000hp engine. Of course the Camaro is a ZL1, hardly "standard". Very shoddy.

I used to like these guys now I know you can't believe a thing they say about any car they test. It's probably bad on me for not understanding that to begin with.

The Demon is built by FCA, it wasn’t an aftermarket package.

There is no way that Camaro was making 1000 HP. It had trouble beating the 720 HP Mustang and got pulled by the 840 HP Demon (on the second half of the track, where the extra HP in the Camaro should have stood out).

But still a good episode. My family and I always enjoyed them in Top Gear and now in Grand Tour.

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-18-2019, 09:56 PM

It's Hennessy... you lucky if they did any more than put badge on back

Rodan · 01-18-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

It's Hennessy... you lucky if they did any more than put badge on back

It's amazing that Hennessy is still getting publicity after all the crap he's pulled.

The comparo would have been better with stock cars: GT350R, ZL1 and Hellcat Widebody, but then, the Grand Tour isn't really about automotive journalism...

~Jb · 01-19-2019, 12:12 AM

The end of the episode actually had me crying it was so funny...

Bosse'sBoss · 01-19-2019, 06:17 AM

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It's amazing that Hennessy is still getting publicity after all the crap he's pulled.

The comparo would have been better with stock cars: GT350R, ZL1 and Hellcat Widebody, but then, the Grand Tour isn't really about automotive journalism...

Yes I agree it should have been with the non aftermarket mods. Disappointed to see an RTR Mustang instead of the Shelby GT350R. Is just a comedy show without performance value.

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-22-2019, 09:45 AM

Glad they shelved the celebrity crap - that was yawn fest.

They could replace it with audience member fast lap from random drawing.

Today we'll have Mary, by day dog groomer, by weekend, well this weekend anyway, she'll be setting a fast lap. Watch out boys, she knows how to use all three pedals!

Al ZL1LE · 01-22-2019, 12:22 PM

I actually had that car after they were done shooting. The Exorcist is nasty. It was certainly making a ton of power. I rode with one of Hennessey's guys in it and it hauled the mail.

They went thru 2-3 sets of rear tires on that thing and we were pulling rubber off of it by the pound it seemed. It was rode hard and put away wet.

Either way, it was kind of cool to have the car that was a part of the show. It is just that though, a show.

The car was quite fast.

Col. Brain · 01-22-2019, 02:49 PM

I remember seeing somewhere that the Exorcist ran 9.50s from Hennessy

That is faster than the claimed "9.65" that no one has touched in a Demon to date.

I don't get how the Demon walked the 1000hp ZL1 at the end of the strip.

JonDaddy82 · 01-22-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Brain

I don't get how the Demon walked the 1000hp ZL1 at the end of the strip.

misterjaayy · 01-22-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Brain

I remember seeing somewhere that the Exorcist ran 9.50s from Hennessy

That is faster than the claimed "9.65" that no one has touched in a Demon to date.

I don't get how the Demon walked the 1000hp ZL1 at the end of the strip.

I would imagine traction at 1000hp would be an issue. The demon is made for drag racing.

Joshinator99 · 01-22-2019, 09:27 PM

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I would imagine traction at 1000hp would be an issue. The demon is made for drag racing.

Wasn’t the issue. The Camaro was ahead at the 60’ mark. The Demon pulled on the supposed “1000 HP” Camaro on the second half of the track. If the Camaro really had 1000 HP, it would have pulled on the Demon at that point. Not the other way around.

thescreensavers · 01-22-2019, 09:30 PM

The show isn't factual guys

its for entertainment. Just think about that.

fosterelli · 01-22-2019, 10:00 PM

Anyone who knows the show will certainly concede that James May is the third tier driver.

You can give 1000hp to a lot of people who can still get whooped by a more skilled driver using a 700hp package.

Too bad they didn't use the ZLE to beat the snot outta May while he was willow-footing that Hennessey Camaro.

01-18-2019, 08:45 PM	#1
Badgerbimmer Drives: ZL1 A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 306	The Grand Tour Season Premiere Just started watching it. The first "adventure" of the year is a trip to Detroit to drive a Camaro ZL1 Hennessy, a Mustang RTR and a Hellcat souped up by somebody. Of course we get stuck with James May in the Camaro. May describes the Camaro as standard....brakes, suspension etc except for 1,000hp engine. Of course the Camaro is a ZL1, hardly "standard". Very shoddy. I used to like these guys now I know you can't believe a thing they say about any car they test. It's probably bad on me for not understanding that to begin with. __________________ My rides: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 2012 Audi S4 1992 Porsche America Roadster 1990 BMW 325Ic

01-18-2019, 09:56 PM	#3
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	It's Hennessy... you lucky if they did any more than put badge on back __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-19-2019, 12:12 AM	#5
~Jb Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Des Moines Posts: 227	The end of the episode actually had me crying it was so funny... __________________ *2018 ZL1 1LE* (CARBON/PDR/NAV)**

01-22-2019, 09:45 AM	#7
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Glad they shelved the celebrity crap - that was yawn fest. They could replace it with audience member fast lap from random drawing. Today we'll have Mary, by day dog groomer, by weekend, well this weekend anyway, she'll be setting a fast lap. Watch out boys, she knows how to use all three pedals! __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-22-2019, 10:00 PM	#14
fosterelli Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 129	Anyone who knows the show will certainly concede that James May is the third tier driver. You can give 1000hp to a lot of people who can still get whooped by a more skilled driver using a 700hp package. Too bad they didn't use the ZLE to beat the snot outta May while he was willow-footing that Hennessey Camaro. Last edited by fosterelli; 01-25-2019 at 01:07 PM.

01-22-2019, 12:22 PM	#8
Al ZL1LE Drives: 18 ZL1 1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 6	I actually had that car after they were done shooting. The Exorcist is nasty. It was certainly making a ton of power. I rode with one of Hennessey's guys in it and it hauled the mail. They went thru 2-3 sets of rear tires on that thing and we were pulling rubber off of it by the pound it seemed. It was rode hard and put away wet. Either way, it was kind of cool to have the car that was a part of the show. It is just that though, a show. The car was quite fast.

01-22-2019, 02:49 PM	#9
Col. Brain Drives: 2012 Ram 1980 Malibu Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Otherside of the screen Posts: 362	I remember seeing somewhere that the Exorcist ran 9.50s from Hennessy That is faster than the claimed "9.65" that no one has touched in a Demon to date. I don't get how the Demon walked the 1000hp ZL1 at the end of the strip.

01-22-2019, 09:30 PM	#13
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	The show isn't factual guys its for entertainment. Just think about that.

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