08-26-2003, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin,
Posts: 3,505
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Depends what type of racing you are talking about. The GS had real problems with front end lift, despite its potent acceleration. That is the reason that Rob Walton sold his car this past year. Very unstable north of 150 mph. BTW, the GS was configured with a 377 cid SB Chev with 58 DCOE Webers on a Crossram. Roger Penske once said that it was like a dragster off the starting line and would lift the front end off the ground.
The 250 LM was set up for distance racing and would be my pick. Given the brick dynamics of the Cobra and GS, the LM would be the hands down favorite on the long tracks like Le Mans. It is really in the GT-40 category with good aeros, rear engine, and purposely built for FIA racing.
The reason, I think, that the perception is skewed toward the Cobra is that so many do show up at vintage events and, because of their huge production numbers, vis a vis the other two, their placement is quite good. Only five GS Corvettes were made and the LM is as scarce as hen's teeth in the states.
The Daytona Coupe was the perfect car and did it all--short track/long track.
Last edited by Cal Metal; 08-26-2003 at 08:07 AM..
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