It's hard to compare year to year, due to differences in the track and weather. The Ecoboost for example is ~3 seconds slower than the 2011 V6. That was the same V6 that hit the 115 MPH speed limiter on the straight (due to the aluminum driveshaft). I have a hard time believing the Ecoboost would be that much slower than the 2011 V6 if they were tested in the same conditions.Incredible numbers for the Zo6! Disappointed in both Mustangs showings! I expected better from both. 4 seconds slower than a 1Le Camaro???
All good points.It's hard to compare year to year, due to differences in the track and weather. The Ecoboost for example is ~3 seconds slower than the 2011 V6. That was the same V6 that hit the 115 MPH speed limiter on the straight (due to the aluminum driveshaft). I have a hard time believing the Ecoboost would be that much slower than the 2011 V6 if they were tested in the same conditions.
So, that could mean that all the cars tested this year should actually be a bit faster, which really makes the Vette and CTS-V times pretty remarkable.
It is a little disappointing that the EB is slower than the GTI though.
-T
It rained during the 2012 Boss 302 lap and it encountered lapped traffic, the video is on YouTube. All cars are lapped with other class vehicles to save time. It's hit or miss on some laps...Agree! If any has read the sidebar Q&A... even Jim Mero stated how it's remarkably challenging to have ideal lap times. Not just year after year, but car after different car in the same event!