Point/Counterpoint: DOHC v OHV

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Guys,

The idea of the thread was to offer viewpoints re: the engine architectures. Let not take things in a personal direction.
Also, I don't think there has been any indication that a Z06 has gone anywhere near sub 7min at the Ring.

You are correct about the lap time. I had scanned the story but had not read it completely. Although there are reports of the 2015 Z06 with Z07 package having run a 7:08, a 7:06 and a 6:59, GM will not confirm these reports and on closer examination, I haven't been able to find any confirmed time for the car. Apparently, the Nurburgring has placed a temporary ban on "official" lap times for some reason, so the car is probably running these times, but GM is playing by the 'Ring rules and not sanctioning them. On a speculative basis, a 7-minute lap doesn't seem out of the question to me, since a C6 Z06 ran a 7:22.