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Old 02-18-2009, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Hexnut72 View Post
Ford GT
550hp
Weight 3485

0-60 mph 3.3 seconds
1/4 mile 11.6 seconds/128 mph

Corvette ZR1
638hp
Weight 3324

0-60 mph 3.3 seconds
1/4 mile 11.5/128mph
Logic would tell you with the HP/Weight ratio heavily favoring the ZR1 that the times wouldn't be as close. Obviously the mid-engine configuration of the GT is more optimal for traction and straight line acceleration, but The Ring times indicate that the ZR1 is the better all-around performer.
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