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Was a ZR-1 Ever Tested at 180mph?
Did an independent magazine test ever manage to get a ZR-1 to 180mph? I remember a bunch of tests at 175+ but don't recall seeing anyone get one up to an actual, life begins at, 180mph. Does anyone know of one?
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Re: Was a ZR-1 Ever Tested at 180mph?
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Re: Was a ZR-1 Ever Tested at 180mph?
Great question. That translates to 181 mph. Just how stock was the car?
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Re: Was a ZR-1 Ever Tested at 180mph?
Appeared to be still gaining speed had there been more road.
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Sorry, I missed the main part of independent magazine test. [emoji38] Hopefully one of the diehard old timers will chime in. Where is Hib when you need him? Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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181 mph is 291+ km/h  At what engine rpm? Which Transmission? Which Differential? I can calculate rolling rear tire diameters.
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Re: Was a ZR-1 Ever Tested at 180mph?
Id have to go pull the articles, I think Corvette Fever did it, Automobile magazine, and Hot Rod magazine. One of the articles mentioned that cars were often tested on a track that didnt allow a true top speed due to nature of banking, straightaway length and also temperatures.
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