And a dodge, they forgot that it was a dodge and subject to dodge manufacturing processes, or lack thereof. If there was a shocking vehicle at this years car and driver lightning lap, it would be the 2017 chevrolet camaro v6 lt 1le. You are deliberately ignoring the fact everyone knows this. Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car. Chevrolet camaro 1le package laptimes, specs, performance. In the eighth installment of the car and driver lightning lap the allnew m4 and m235i took to the tarmac of virginia international raceway to see how they measure up to the competitionpast and present the competition classes in the lightning lap are set up by price range. Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap.
The most interesting to me is the camaro ss with goodyear eagle. For those unfamiliar, lightning lap takes cars, as delivered, and sees what they can do at virginia raceway. 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. Michelin pilot challenge road america 120 crazy last lap. In the 2011 lightning lap, the sti beat the wrx by 2. 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. While the car mostly stayed on the tarmac, a curb strike bent a front wheel. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. Subaru brz w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Theres nothing apparently exotic about a chevy camaro ss 1le. Car and driver lightning lap at vir ford focus rs forum. The camaro 1le camarosix is a power boss contender. The mustang gt pp2 is the newcomer, fords answer to the stunning salvo that was the camaro ss 1le just a few short years ago.
Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car and. Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 2 ford focus rs. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but the. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast 2015. The camaro v6 1le does not merely claim the fastest ll1 time in the 10year existence of lightning lap, it blasts the old record with eight sticks of dynamite. Camaro6 view single post camaro 1le results from 2016. The reborn camaro begins its second year with the 2011 model, and its turning more heads than ever because the striking styling.
Oct 25, 2017 the camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack, the zl1 1le is the weapon weve been waiting. They are lapping faster than a whole bunch of more expensive machines. A ford mustang v6 matched the nissans time in 2011, but its the chevy pony car that finally dethrones them both. 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. Which says a lot for fords savvy chassis tuners, among them a wee scot named j. Camaro6 view single post camaro 1le results from 2016 car. Although the performance pack 1 car already offered a slew of upgrades over the standard gt, it wasnt nearly as well received as the chevrolet effort and as such didnt get the same level of traction among the track.
Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye. Sep 20, 2016 camaronews looks like the word is out. 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. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. If you look at the lightning lap times that car and driver does every year, the camaro and to some degree mustang have always been very good performers, especially considering their cost. Car and driver m4 and m235i lightning laps bmw car club. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. 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. Heres the link to all of the car and driver lightning lap times. Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 2 ford focus. Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no. If you look strictly at their finishing position, the camaros.
Jan 14, 2019 the mustang gt pp2 is the newcomer, fords answer to the stunning salvo that was the camaro ss 1le just a few short years ago. General automotive topics non 6th gen mustang replies. But given the z28s 60hp advantage, we were surprised it prevailed by a measly 1. Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap test at vir september 18, 2016 grrrowl car news leave a comment camaronews the lap times from the 2016 car and driver annual lightning lap test from virginia international raceway vir are in, and heres how the new 1le both v8 and v6 compared. We knew the track package added to the more mundane 3. Car and drivers lightning lap is that magazines test of a cars skill, and this year, the full 2011 ford mustang lineup was entered in the. In more favorable conditions, were confident that the camaro zl1 had a 2. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver. Related items 2009 camaro 2010 camaro 2011 camaro 2011 camaro convertible 2011 camaro. It lacks carbonceramic brakes and a dualclutch transmission. Runner up 2018 subaru wrx performance package at 3. Lightning lap 2019 posted by car and driver october 11, 2019 11. The latest print issue has interesting data for the rs3 and ttrs from their lightning lap testing.
The secrets of car and drivers lightning lap revealed driven. By the time we changed it and got back in the zl1, the track was about as cool as kenny g. Sep 19, 2018 car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. 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. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made. I believe the lightning lap is the same as motor trends best drivers car, in that only new cars or cars that have had significant changes in the model year are allowed in. Car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3.
Dec 31, 2010 car and driver s lightning lap is that magazines test of a car s skill, and this year, the full 2011 ford mustang lineup was entered in the challenge. Dec 29, 2010 2020 mustang shelby gt500 vs camaro zl1. Oct 29, 2014 car and driver on youtube photo credit. That said, cars like the z06 and gtr were left out because there have been no significant changes since the last time they ranz06 in 2011, gtr in 2012. A new camaro convertible joins the 2011 chevrolet camaro lineup. This cover is designed with an advanced kimberlyclark film barrier that provides an excellent combination of lower. 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. 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. Sep, 2016 a ford mustang v6 matched the nissans time in 2011, but its the chevy pony car that finally dethrones them both.
The camaro convertible is equipped like the coupes, and its available with either the smooth 3. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that. Its time to retire those old and tired halogen bulbs and see the light. Imo, lightning lap data would be more meaningful if everyone ran the same rubber.
Sep 05, 2017 car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best drivers car powered by mothers. Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack, the zl1 1le is the weapon weve been waiting. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017.
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