I see this as a giant win for the ZR1 to get so close on track
McLaren 720S vs Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
| Category | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 765 / 755 | 720 / 710 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 969 / 715 | 770 / 568 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1651 / 3640 | 1430 / 3153 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 464 / 457 | 503 / 497 |
| Average price | €197,000 | €276,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.2 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.0 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 9.0 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 7.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 8.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 9.9 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 11.7 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 13.7 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 16.1 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 170 mph | 19.9 s | 13.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 10.6 s @ 134.0 mph | 9.9 s @ 148.2 mph |
| 1/2 mile | 17.2 s @ 156.4 mph | 15.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.8 s | 2.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.5 s | 9.3 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 5.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (413 ft) | 109 m (359 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 27 m (88 ft) | 28 m (93 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 41 m (134 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 344 kph (214 mph) | 348 kph (216 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 9.7 s | 8.8 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.0 kph (45.4 mph) | 73.6 kph (45.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.0 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.18 g (12 m/s²) | 1.10 g (11 m/s²) |
| Est. downforce @ 200 kph | 160 kg (352 lbs) | 119 kg (262 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 250 kph | 246 kg (543 lbs) | 232 kg (513 lbs) |
| Est. downforce @ 300 kph | 355 kg (783 lbs) | 268 kg (591 lbs) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette ZR1 | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 61 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
720S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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