ZR1 // 7:26.4 at the Ring

Chevrolet is proud, and they have the right to be we suppose. With benchmarks set by a field of worthy competition, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 laid down a hot lap at what has become the supercar proving ground, the Nurburgring, with a time of 7:26.4. Now for those of you who have lapped the ring yourself, or even if you have taken a simulated lap (via Gran Turismo and an HD television) you know that is a fast time, a real fast time. To put things in perspective, the ‘09 Nissan GT-R, Porsche killer and crowd favorite, laid down a 7:29 lap time. If that is not enough to prove the ‘Vettes got the good stuff, the ZR1 bested a lap time set by a car far beyond its price range, a car most will only see in magazines let alone in person, the Pagani Zonda F (7:27) All of this to say, the ZR1 is fast and GM engineers are sure to be out celebrating. But don't think that Nissan, Honda or Lexus, are taking this sitting down. With the GT-R Spec V on its way, Honda testing a new generation NSX and the much talked about Lexus LF-A, that time may not stand for long. Video of the Nurbrgring lap will be available shortly, but until then, enjoy the 205mph pass the ZR1 made // 06.27.2008