Originally Posted by dutchmasterflex
Do you really think so? On a demanding track like the 'Ring keeping your hands on the wheel at all times and not having the extra clutch work would significantly improve your lap time.
And without the TC/Stability aids, do you guys really think this driver would be able to do the same speeds?
If you claim the GT-R is different in this aspect, then you clearly are biased. Sure this car publicly has more power, but it is also heavy like the GT-R and without computer aids, any driver would end up in the trees or without rubber if they tried to go all out.
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stability control in cadillac's aren't like the e-dif in the Ferrari, or in the Evo's, STi's, and GTR's. Applying the brakes to maintain longitudinal control is very different then applying the torque to do the same thing...
and, yes.... I really think so.
GM have officially said that this isn't their "official lap" with the car. The "official GM" lap will be with Jan Magnusen at the helm, and a 6 speed.... coming from the GM press office.
so if it isn't faster, why would they say this?
EDIT
By Ed
We just came back from Germany. As promised, here's the video of John Heinricy's sub-8 minute lap of the Nurburgring's Nordschleife.
To clarify, the car had no performance or operational modifications outside of what we intend to offer in production. We did have a couple of customary safety precautions, as the first goal of our testing is always to keep drivers like John safe. The car had a harness bar upon which a 6-way racing safety belt system was mounted. We also had a fire supression unit on board. These things add a little bit of weight to the car, certainly not helping performance any. Stock tires, too.
GM is still in the testing phase and so have not yet set their actual fast time........they would be using one of the faster C6R drivers like Jan M. So expect a better time.
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