GT-R aficionados be mad.

" V8 Rustler" (handschaltgetriebe6)
03/22/2015 at 23:34 • Filed to: None

Lighter, cheaper, and faster. V8, RWD, and Manuel. Lower, wider, and better looking. Yes, the Corvette C7 Z06 is the best attainable Super Car.

edit: Added a retest where the Corvette beats the GT-R NISMO.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coup…

DISCUSSION (24)

djmt1 > V8 Rustler
03/22/2015 at 23:44

Not a GTR fan but I'm calling bullshit until I get a source on that 1.25 lap. What happened that allowed the Vette to gain 2+ seconds from the original lap time with the same driver.

 V8 Rustler > djmt1
03/22/2015 at 23:46

They did a retest:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coup…

Cherry_man1 > djmt1
03/22/2015 at 23:49

They just made a statement a few days ago about this, the Vette had the wrong rear camber. Thus they fixed it and ran those times. I am still a proponent of the GT-R's power and handling. IMO the GT-R even in stock form is the better car.

wiffleballtony > V8 Rustler
03/22/2015 at 23:51

Not surprised.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > V8 Rustler
03/22/2015 at 23:59

I'm not being a GT-R apologist.. but the Motortrend article said the Z06 with Randy Pobst behind the wheel did a 1:27.10 around willow springs and can't find any confirmation that he did a 1:25.00 other than the willow springs website itself? typo? retest with different aero?

anyone got a link?

edit: nevermind

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coup…

nafsucof > djmt1
03/22/2015 at 23:59

apparently they had the rear alignment off on the vette.

Burrito de EJ25 > V8 Rustler
03/23/2015 at 00:11

I mean, the GTR is ancient, so...congrats?

CRider > Cherry_man1
03/23/2015 at 00:31

The Z06 has better power and handling, and costs less and you say the GTR is the better car because of the power and handling? The Z06 costs less and you say the GTR is the better car? The R35's days are coming to an end. They can keep cramming in more power (and raising the price further into Ferrari territory) but the car is reaching it's limits.

TopSirloin > Burrito de EJ25
03/23/2015 at 01:12

They've added 65 HP since 09'. It's not the same car. What was lightyears ahead technologically in 2009 is still lightyears ahead— +65 HP and about $45,000.

TopSirloin > Cherry_man1
03/23/2015 at 01:15

Caster was off. Not camber. That would have been so amateur .

The GTR im stock form is cramped and uncomfortable and not meant to be DD'ed. I don't know from personal experience unfortunately, but it sounds like you missed the offshoot of Tavarish's "4- reasons not to buy a GTR right now" that covered why it's a terrible all-around car. Narrow seats, rough suspension, choppy transmission.. There were quite a few.

Street Surgeon > wiffleballtony
03/23/2015 at 01:15

They're both great cars, but the GTR chassis is almost ten now sooooooo yeah it's not surprising to see the newer Vette perform better, especially when they're just following the leader and trying repeatedly until they win :)

wiffleballtony > Street Surgeon
03/23/2015 at 01:51

Those were my thoughts as well.

Chech > V8 Rustler
03/23/2015 at 02:01

C7 Is still modern Ferrari ugly. Looks like an over styled turd.

Funny thing is, in person, in photos, the GTR isn't a looker, but it still looks better than the C7. Shame they went from pretty much perfect looks with the C6 to whatever kind of acid Chevy designers were on when penning the C7.

samssun > V8 Rustler
03/23/2015 at 02:39

Forget the virtual tie at Willow Springs. 8 seconds at VIR?

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > V8 Rustler
03/23/2015 at 03:25

Congrats, you proved to have the dumbest e-peen war. Your point?

spanfucker retire bitch > V8 Rustler
03/23/2015 at 08:29

It's not at all stock, but I'm personally curious what the NISMO would be capable of with a set of Carbon Ceramics and the same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires as the Z06. Higher grip, better braking and lower unsprung weight.

Cherry_man1 > TopSirloin
03/23/2015 at 09:09

my cousin DD a GT-R and all those reasons didn't exist. Don't know where he got that info from. The GT-R was a Great ride

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Cherry_man1
03/23/2015 at 09:30

"Better" means something different for everyone.

Cherry_man1 > TopSirloin
03/23/2015 at 09:42

Also thank you for the correction, I got those two mixed up.

TopSirloin > Cherry_man1
03/23/2015 at 11:06

I think most of those with gripes were of the older, larger variety.. Narrower seat bolsters meant they didn't fit the seats well, and a stiff suspension exacerbated their discomfort. I'd DD the shit out of it even if it had a wooden bench for seats.

Burrito de EJ25 > TopSirloin
03/23/2015 at 16:33

It's still an ancient chassis/platform.

 V8 Rustler > Burrito de EJ25
03/24/2015 at 23:29

That's Nissan's problem, not GM's.

 V8 Rustler > spanfucker retire bitch
03/24/2015 at 23:30

It would be a mean track machine.

 V8 Rustler > Chech
03/24/2015 at 23:31

GT-R is way to bloated and big. The C7 looks like a true sports car, low and wide.