R and the zr1 video edmunds compares 2011 corvette z06 carbon vs 2010 grand sport and 2002 z06. Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no. Ford gt destroys lightning lap record detroit news. Car and driver ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016. The 09 jcw was included in the test and ran a lap of 3. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car. The lightning lap should be for production big dogsnot beckys jetta with the hello kitty sticker in the back window please arthur fonzarelli, dont jump that damn shark. Earlier in the thread someone linked the car and driver lightning lap that compared the two in similar conditions.
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. Car and driver m4 and m235i lightning laps bmw car club. They said they think they would be a couple seconds faster with 3 days there like they do with the lightning lap every year. 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. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia. Among the hundreds of vehicles car and driver has hotlapped at virginia international raceway, these are the quickest with four doors. Lightning lap 2011 we shake down the years hottest performance cars at virginia international raceway. For the fifth time, we shake down the years hottest metal at vir. Car and driver holds its lightning lap late in the year over a threeday period, but in 2017 the rare ford gt was unavailable for testing. Track times of some of the newest, hottest vehicles extant. Car and driver magazine october 2018 lightning lap 12 on.
So really the ctr is i think the fastest under 40k. The latest car and driver issue with the rendering of the midengine 2017 corvette zora on the cover also features the results from the magazines annual lightning lap competition where the latest stockunmodified offerings from selected manufacturers are raced against the clock at virginia international raceway. A ford gt1 in the fia gt1 world championship silverstone, 2011. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The chevrolet corvette has added to its status as the worlds most affordable supercar as it emerged the king of the 2015 car and driver lightning lap competition at.
In terms of fun, the takeaway is that this car is bonkers fun. Get the lap times, driving impressions, and photos of the. Car and driver s lightning lap 2017 19 new performance cars attack vir 0905. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia international see how your favorite cars did.
Car and driver magazine, for example, though praising the gt500 for its ample. In terms of speed vs price, i think its the fastest car ever tested at lightning lap under 37. Man they made that tank handle, and i hate to say that. A closer look at lightning lap 11s fastest car flipbook. We thought of nothing but escape, but cooler heads prevented us. Beet the porsche carrera s by a full second and the gt 500 by 3 seconds.
I just finished reading the lightning lap issue oct. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. There was no hellcat present so i wrote the editor to ask why.
Car and driver just released the videos and article for 2017 lightning lap. It starts flattering its driver in the cabin, which is. View detailed pictures that accompany our car and driver s 2011 lightning lap article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Car and driver s 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.
Car and driver magazine october 2018 lightning lap 12. Car and driver we told you a few weeks ago about the 2014 corvette stingrays performance in car and driver s 2014 lightning lap competition. We studied seven noteworthy 2020 lightning for cars over the latter 3 years. The 911 gt3 rs might not have been the fastest car in this particular lightning lap event, but it was the sweetest to drive. Car and driver s lightning lap 2017 19 new performance cars attack vir. The annual lightning lap roundup from car and driver is easily one of our favorite car magazine features of any of the past five. The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american. I also wanted to know how the mustang ecoboost with performance package would fair. Car and driver latest lightning lap ford mustang forums. Check out more from car and driver s lightning lap compeititon including a list of track times for all classes as well as videos from the other classes source. Video car and driver lightning lap features new 2011 z07. Car and driver porsche cayman gt4 at lightning lap 2016.
Heres the link to all of the car and driver lightning lap times. 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. Marc urbano, michael simari, the manufacturer chevrolet camaro z28 ll3, 2. How come this car seems to get faster in every test. On november 2, 2011, ford unveiled the 20 model year mustang.
Weve been lapping cars there for more than a decade. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that. Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 0 60 mph 97. Car and driver s lightning lap of the 11 z07 vette z06. Car and drivers 2011 lightning lap photo gallery autoblog. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Car and driver we told you a few weeks ago about the 2014 corvette stingrays performance in car and driver s 2014 lightning lap. Of all the dynamic secrets lightning lap reveals, this. Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience and understand how you use our site. The january issue published my letter and gave the following answer.