So you want to know what it's like to pull off a 7:26.4 lap at Nürburgring? Well then, check out this video of the new Corvette ZR-1 doing just that (Corvette ZR1 tops GT-R 'Ring lap time)!
Here's Inside Line's take: Video: 2009 Corvette ZR1 Does 7:26 Nurburgring Lap
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subytrojan says:
09:11 PM, 07/10/08
AMAZING video! :o)
It would be interesting to see what could be achieved with a standing start (not just the ZR1, but the GT-R Spec V and others, too).
The overlay with speed, RPM, and lap time was pretty cool. A gear indicator would have also been nice.
hondacura4 says:
09:22 PM, 07/10/08
I agree with Suby. Im also impressed on how well the car delivered its power to the ground so efficiently. I thought the car would have severe traction issues given its power/torque specs.
I consider myslef an above average driver as Ive has limited track time but Im no where near this drivers level. I couldnt imagine going that fast on a track with virtually no run off. Truly insane!
Id like to see the same video layout with the GT-R and that V10 Acura GT.
hondacura4 says:
09:24 PM, 07/10/08
Edmunds, bring the edit feature back please!
drwales says:
06:09 AM, 07/11/08
LOL at the cellphone (hands free!) Or was that what they were using to transmit the diagnostics back?
I was guessing the gears from how he moved his hands -- only engaged top gear on that final straight -- at 160+ mph after resting his hand on the shifter for 3-4 seconds.
Makes me want to go to a track
crowb says:
12:39 PM, 07/11/08
Those brakes shave off the speed instantaneously when its needed. Very nice video! One heck of a lap.
rick8365 says:
02:30 PM, 07/11/08
Great video! This guy has a big pair - no doubt!! I noticed several points on the lap where the car leaves the ground, a couple of times at high speed and at least once where the car gets a little "crossed up" in the air and requires correction. I also notice quite a difference between the composure of the Vette and the GT-R. No question the Vette is awesome, but it looks to be more of a handful/requires more daring and talent to post a lap like this - IMO.
smokeonit says:
03:58 PM, 07/12/08
drwales: "LOL at the cellphone (hands free!) "
that''s not a hands free, that's a walkie-talkie!!! at the end you can hear the support crew with the lap time...