New GTD Ring Time - Your Move GM

[WItoTX]

The GTD, with relatively minor upgrades, has just posted a 6.41 ring time. I never in my life would have expected this pig to be closing in on a sub 6.40 time.

Nice work Ford, now let's see the ZR1X with a professional driver!

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[robvas]

Why is this impressive?

You can clearly see those two cars are not on stock tires, they're on some sort of slicks. What else has been done to them?

GTD isn't beating the Corvette on tracks here in the states...

 

[MAGS1]

Why is this impressive?

You can clearly see those two cars are not on stock tires, they're on some sort of slicks. What else has been done to them?

GTD isn't beating the Corvette on tracks here in the states...

You can see a faint checkered flag on the tire, the mark of Michelin. Might be Cup2R’s. It very much appears they did their best to remove any hint of tire manufacturer, size, etc

 

[robvas]

You can see a faint checkered flag on the tire, the mark of Michelin. Might be Cup2R’s. It very much appears they did their best to remove any hint of tire manufacturer, size, etc

Could be a Pilot Sport GT or something as well. I don't see any tread on them. And what's with those aerodynamic wheel covers?

I'm just saying, this isn't a stock car, so there's no real point in flaunting the times.

 

[Dragster]

I'm just saying, this isn't a stock car, so there's no real point in flaunting the times.

I think the bigger issue is that people are spreading non-official times as if they’re actually official times. Does nobody remember the supposed ZR1X times that were within spitting distance of the AMG One?

 

[WItoTX]

Could be a Pilot Sport GT or something as well. I don't see any tread on them. And what's with those aerodynamic wheel covers?

I'm just saying, this isn't a stock car, so there's no real point in flaunting the times.

Ford rented the track. Two GTDs showed up. Are you saying Ford rented the track for someone else to use in a highly modified GTD? Who has the pockets to do that, then get Ford to pay for track time? Let's be realistic here. The video speculates this is an EVO version of the GTD, whatever that means.

GIve it some time. Folks will grab screenshots of the aero tweaks. The SC is definitely new based on the whine.

AND, a 6.41 is impressive in any car. So like I said, GM, if it comes out the Ford is running slicks, then throw some slicks on the ZR1X, let's see it!

 

[robvas]

Ford rented the track. Two GTDs showed up. Are you saying Ford rented the track for someone else to use in a highly modified GTD? Who has the pockets to do that, then get Ford to pay for track time? Let's be realistic here. The video speculates this is an EVO version of the GTD, whatever that means.

GIve it some time. Folks will grab screenshots of the aero tweaks. The SC is definitely new based on the whine.

I'm just saying, the cars aren't stock. So comparing the times to stock Corvette times are pointless. If they do it with a production car (assuming they release a new model), then we can talk.

Nurburging times are stupid, anyway. They're for the Grand Turismo and keyboard racer crowd. It's funny how the ZR1 is 1.5 or 2 seconds faster at the ~ 7 minute lap of the Nurburging but it's 3 seconds faster around tracks when independently tested here that are only 1:30 laps (Sonoma, VIR)

And I would like to hear what all happened. Some people are saying it's a 1000hp Whipple car. Who knows.

 

[Strokerswild]

Nurburging times are stupid, anyway. They're for the Grand Turismo and keyboard racer crowd.

I've always thought the same. That Ring time is really going to affect my commute when I drive the exotic to work.

 

[MAGS1]

I'm just saying, the cars aren't stock. So comparing the times to stock Corvette times are pointless. If they do it with a production car (assuming they release a new model), then we can talk.

Nurburging times are stupid, anyway. They're for the Grand Turismo and keyboard racer crowd. It's funny how the ZR1 is 1.5 or 2 seconds faster at the ~ 7 minute lap of the Nurburging but it's 3 seconds faster around tracks when independently tested here that are only 1:30 laps (Sonoma, VIR)

And I would like to hear what all happened. Some people are saying it's a 1000hp Whipple car. Who knows.

It may very well be stock (save for the tires). There’s been mentions in other threads that Ford was moving to a Whipple for the GTD going forward. And that conversation has been going on for a few months now. The additional aero will likely be offered on a track trim level also, if it isn’t already. So yeah, I guess you could say the car is modified from the original runs, but if it’s offered to customers going forward, it’s technically stock.

I’ll give Ford credit, they’re not settling. They’re trying to improve the car. Will give GM the same props if they do the same.

 

[robvas]

I guess we will see when we get something other than a vague video

 

[MAGS1]

I guess we will see when we get something other than a vague video

100%. That video means nothing really until Ford releases official times and specs.

 

[ihasnostang]

too soon?

 

[WItoTX]

too soon?

Just wait until the EVO X rolls out LOLOLOL

 

[broncoboy22]

Just wait until the EVO X rolls out LOLOLOL

GTD EVO X SC

 

[9secondko]

No need to to run this unless Ford is offering yet another package for the GTD - one that pertains to tires. That Way they can claim it's a stock run. But then everyone else will do it and we are back to square one. Here's hoping they gave the thing some more power.

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