Chevrolet camaro zl1 managing the zl1s power oversteer is a fulltime gig. Car and driver chevrolet camaro ss 1le at lightning lap 2016. Lightning mcqueen camaro car decals unique items racing. If the corvette was predictable as the ll2 champ this year, the car that put up the secondbest lap time in the category was a surprise. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye. Sep 06, 2016 camaronews it looks like we have the first video of the 2017 pdr system being used on the track by the camaro team. Jan 07, 20 20 lightning lap ll2 class car and driver.
Camaronews it looks like we have the first video of the 2017 pdr system being used on the track by the camaro team. If you havent already seen the lap time we wont ruin it for you. Car and driver lightning lap 2018 6th gen camaro vs. Its new chevrolet infotainment system adds realtime traffic information to the available navigation system, allows bluetooth capability for two active phones at once, and more. Watch the 2018 chevrolet camaro zl1 1les full fast lap of the 4. The camaro 1le camarosix is a power boss contender.
The only other vehicle from general motors in the 2018 lightning lap was the new 2019 chevrolet camaro turbo 1le, which lead the entrylevel ll1 class. Car and drivers 2009 lightning lap results camaro5 chevy. Basically, the zl1 1le crushed everything but the gt r a supercar at this years car and driver lightning lap. The camaronews caught this over the weekend and want to give you a taste of what you will be getting when you get your new zl1. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car. Zl1 and 1le post a strong showing at vir lightning lap. Dont tell the ss 1le that its not a bona fide exotic. Discussion in 458 italia488f8 started by bg23, sep 14. Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car and.
Weve all been waiting for this glad cd didnt punk out. See 2009s hottest sports cars put to the test at the grueling virginia international raceway. Antoine, who praises the audi for its surgical steering, lightning. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. From here on out, this yearly epic of rubberscorching, drivercentric nirvana. Car and driver audi r8 v10 plus at lightning lap 2016. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class and ran a lap at 2. Car and drivers lightning lap of the 11 z07 vette z06 by kevin shaw january 05, 2011 although its tough to live in the shadow of such a daunting big brother, namely the zr1, the corvette z06 is a hell of a machine in its own right. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017.
Car and drivers annual lightning lap comparison boils down the performance of 20 of the hottest cars around into one simple metric vir lap time. However, it is so close, and represents such a huge leap forward in dynamic capability for the mustang gt500, that you really have to view this as a tie. The 2014 corvette stingray ran car and drivers 2014 lightning lap at 2. However, one of them is equipped as standard, and the other features the now famous 1le performance package. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir car and driver youtube. Oct 11, 2019 car and driver lightning lap with the g70.
Sep 28, 2017 the 2018 mercedes amg gt r took the crown, with a time of 2. Mustangs and camaros have faced off in showrooms, at stoplights, and, most dramatically, on racetracks. Speaking of kind, wed like to thank our test cars owner, big red driver r. This year the camaro zl1 and 1le dominated their class, and took the opportunity to pick on some far more expensive competitors. Car and driver took the v8 camaro 1le out for a track drive and goes what car it almost comes close to. Oct 17, 2019 if the corvette was predictable as the ll2 champ this year, the car that put up the secondbest lap time in the category was a surprise. Offering drivercentric technologies that enhance the performance driving experience, the 2019 camaro makes brute force a thing of the past. Colwell, josh jacquot, tony quiroga, aaron robinson and eric tingwall. Its 650horse, v8 powered zl1 1le is a track beast, with a lap time around car and drivers lightning lap competition a full 6 seconds quicker than mustangs gt350. The camaro zl1 1le crushed it at the 2017 lightning lap. We are an industry leader in design, print, and installation, based out of ontario, california. We stated that motor trends 2009 best drivers car wouldnt necessarily be the one that put down the quickest lap time around the racetrack. If you look strictly at their finishing position, the camaros. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that.
Car and driver was surprised the camaro placed as well as it did. Only the 2009 mosler mt900s comes close, at 2 minutes, 45. Find full lap times and analysis at car and driver. If there was a shocking vehicle at this years car and driver lightning lap, it would be the 2017 chevrolet camaro v6 lt 1le. Its 650horse, v8 powered zl1 1le is a track beast, with a lap time around car and drivers lightning lap competition a full 6 seconds quicker than. We get in car video of the 20 chevrolet camaro zl120 chevrolet camaro zl1s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition.
Camaro facial aiming to jumpstart chevy detroit news. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le at lightning lap 2016 camaros of. If you ever doubted the importance of good brakes, take a look at the overonesecond advantage the g70 holds over the stinger after the first corner. Interesting how in pretty much every test the conclusion is that the camaro version has the superior chassis, but in this case with just a little tweaking it becomes a decent amount. The annual lightning lap roundup from car and driver is easily one of our favorite car magazine features of any of the past five years. I thought we agreed last year that the lightning lap times were irrelevant because of the driver skill issue. Zl1 testing on track with pdr video first look camaronews. Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 2 ford focus rs. Car and driver we told you a few weeks ago about the 2014 corvette stingrays performance in car and drivers 2014 lightning lap competition. Aug 05, 2015 speaking of kind, wed like to thank our test car s owner, big red driver r. Sep 20, 2016 camaronews looks like the word is out. Sep 19, 2018 car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Learn about 2016 best drivers car contenders right here, including the aston martin v12 vantage s, chevrolet camaro 1le, audi r8 v10 plus, and acura nsx.
David donohue, son of famous camaro driver mark donohue. Find out how quickly the beastly 1le lapped virand see video. Related items 2009 camaro 2010 camaro 2011 camaro 2011 camaro convertible 2011 camaro. Car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Jump to latest follow status not open for further replies. Both are zl1 package cars with 650horsepower supercharged 6. Jan 16, 2020 the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 vs. August, 2009 issue pj jones, son of famous mustang driver parnelli jones. Camaro5 chevy camaro forum camaro zl1, ss and v6 forums general camaro forums 5th gen camaro ss ls lt general discussions. It held the frontwheel drive record until it was surpassed by the honda civic type r. Car and driver has published the results of their annual lightning lap shootout and the zl1 and 1le camaros have turned in some impressive times. Oct 02, 2015 the corvette z06 proved that it was a force to be reckoned with when it won car and drivers lightning lap shootout, but when it came time for the folks at motor trend to put the c7 z06 through.
Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no. Jan 11, 20 20 lightning lap ll3 class car and driver. Porsche 918 spyder dominates car and driver lightning lap. The only reason it placed so well is that vir is a power track. Learn about 2016 best driver s car contenders right here, including the aston martin v12 vantage s, chevrolet camaro 1le, audi r8 v10 plus, and acura nsx. A lot of the time difference between the g70 and the stinger seem to be from the braking performance based on their comments. The camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. Car and driver porsche cayman gt4 at lightning lap 2016. How much faster is a camaro zl1 1le than a standard zl1. This was caught by nihau hussain and posted to youtube. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. It just goes to show that no matter how much power you have on the track and there was a lot of power on.
Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car. When youre driving late at night, you do want to clearly see the road ahead and want your. The corvette z06 proved that it was a force to be reckoned with when it won car and drivers lightning lap shootout, but when it came time for the folks at motor trend to put the c7 z06 through. The 2014 chevrolet camaro z28 performed beyond expectation at car and driver magazines eighth annual lightning lap. Chevrolet camaro z28 at cd lightning lap gm authority. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class. Jan 04, 2010 see 2009 s hottest sports cars put to the test at the grueling virginia international raceway. But now you can actually see a video that offers a sweet look at what its like to ride in the passenger seat of the hot new stingray. We are a full service marketing and advertising company specializing in vehicle wraps and other print formats to brand companies. The camaro z28 put its money where its mouth is and put up a blistering time in car and drivers annual lightning lap test at virginia international raceway. The 2018 mercedes amg gt r took the crown, with a time of 2.
Gottlieb, who brought his personal 2014 z28 to the track, handed the keys over, and let us beat on it. Subaru brz w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir lightning lap. How else can a 5th gen camaro z28 be within 1 sec of a viper ta. I just spent seven days living with our longterm 2010 chevy camaro ss.
Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. See 2009 s hottest sports cars put to the test at the grueling virginia international raceway. Zl1 and 1le camaros very impressive at car and driver annual. We stated that motor trends 2009 best driver s car wouldnt necessarily be the one that put down the quickest lap time around the racetrack. I could never go back to another pony car and i dislike the styling of the current mustang, but if ford didnt send a cheater car out, thats one hell of a showing. Car and driver lightning lap at vir ford focus rs forum. The 2015 porsche 918 spyder achieves a lap time of 2 minutes, 43. Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 2 ford focus. Sep 11, 2014 the camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2.
Sep 29, 2014 the camaro z28 put its money where its mouth is and put up a blistering time in car and drivers annual lightning lap test at virginia international raceway. Car and driver lightning lap with the g70 genesis forums. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and. We knew the track package added to the more mundane 3. Weve tested hundreds of cars over more than a decade at virginia. The camaro leans slightly before it takes a set, and this initial roll compliance. When we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but the.
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