Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but the. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that. Subaru sti of spencer taylor track car details, photos. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but. Maybe, then again, the new wrx appears to be a bit down on top end speed vs. Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no.
Video watch the corvette stingrays run at vir for car. Car and driver m4 and m235i lightning laps bmw car club. Its born and bred for the track, so what better place to have the 2019 camaro turbo 1le strut its stuff than at car and drivers lightning lap. Our best drivers car shootout is not about a lap time. The latest car and driver issue with the rendering of the midengine 2017 corvette zora on the cover also features the results from the magazines annual lightning lap competition where the latest stockunmodified offerings from selected manufacturers are raced against the clock at virginia international raceway for the 7th annual lightning lap, 25 cars were selected and grouped into. Weve tested hundreds of cars over more than a decade at virginia international raceway, which has proved. Car and driver is back with its annual lightning lap roundup for a sixth year, with 20 of the worlds best vehicles taking to virginia international raceway to lay down the quickest time around. Its capable, precise, and rewarding to drive on a racetrack.
Car and driver lightning lap at vir page 3 ford focus. I have screenshots of the lap results, but if you are also interested into read further info about the cars, let me know and ill make a better screenshot. Car and driver organizes the lightning lap classes by the pricing of the cars. Mustang boss 302 laguna seca at 3645 lbs slightly heavier than the mustang gt. For the fifth time, we shake down the years hottest metal at vir. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia. Subaru impreza wrx sti type ra spec c short take road test posted by car and driver february 27, 2015 02. Subaru wrx w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017.
We thought it was a great idea after we read their first article and waited for a list on their website to track the times. Vw golf r weighed with full tank of fuel at 3286 lbs. They were groundbreaking cars that are still brilliant to drive today. Car and driver lightning lap at vir ford focus rs forum. Car and driver we told you a few weeks ago about the 2014 corvette stingrays performance in car and drivers 2014 lightning lap competition. The 2014 corvette stingray ran car and drivers 2014 lightning lap at 2. Im sick of ignorant people saying every car needs momentum, every car is a momentum car, lol. The internet declared us negligent because we didnt lap the 463horse electric surrey. The ts is really up my alley, but id be more than happy to just tweak the standard car a little over time. With a torsen 2 limited slip in back, a helical limited slip up front, a 30 to 100 magnetoservo locking center differential that operates on the fly, and a nearly indestructible 6 speed. The sti is one of the most fun cars around in my opinion. Subaru wrx w performance pack hot lap at vir car and driver. The custom audio system sports a clarion receiver with front aux input, front and rear usb ports for music players.
All the sti needs now for the redesigned 2012 sti is a power boost reply 123. And while the funky threedoor cannot claim the lightning lap title of quickest frontdriver of all timethat distinction goes to the honda civic type rit takes a strong second. When we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Quickest of those behind the cobalt was the mitsubishi lancer evo mr, a car that emerged as the scalpel of the lightning lap sedan set, dissecting virs technical sections with surgical.
I owned a full ra build 2002 wrx wagon and an ivey built 2012 evo x mr. Lightning lap by patrick rall on september 12, 2016 at 4. Car and driver is trying to come with the own version of the sport auto test. But its also a brilliantly rewarding car on a racetrack. Results, historical lap times, and more feature car and driver. Rs5, cayman s, boxster, elise, evora, c63, gt, evo, wrx, sti, golf r, and gsf are going to have to waive that little focus by. What started as a handful of car and driver employees with a couple of toolboxes has grown to an army of. Subaru addressed that shortcoming this year by adding hightemperature pads to the wrx with the new performance package, which helped shave four seconds off the earlier cars lap timein a wrx thats 74 pounds heavier. I bring you the latest lighting lap comparasion with some incredible results.
Every corvette and 911 lap time from our annual lightning lap track test ranked. Each year, with their annual lightning lap, car and driver has proven that there is an abundance of sedans that are capable of holding their own on a track. Btw the golf r tested during this years lightning lap 2012 of car and driver. Thank you to all the people at car and driver for making these straight to the point, no bs videos. Its down at least 20 horsepower likely more because of how high the gti dynos and yet its several tenths faster than a golf gti with the sport package power increase, bigger brakes, elsd. Subaru wrx sti sedan laptimes, specs, performance data. Though it doesnt hold the top spot on subarus performancecar roster, the wrx is an underrated machine. While i dislike that magazine overall i really do like the lightning lap, its by far the most accurate way to compare these cars, one course, similar weather conditions and stock car on stock tires. Last year, online editor alex stoklosa made a roundtrip visit to lightning lap ix in our longterm 2015 tesla model s p85d. Within a stones throw of the invisible line that separates north carolina from virginia is a very.
In the 2011 lightning lap, the sti beat the wrx by 2. Car and driver does not include this years yet but interesting read. Subaru to display rally cars, new imprezas, restored xt at. Kicker audio will showcase a 2012 wrx sti in subarus booth. Car and driver lightning lap is back, throws two trucks. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. In the eighth installment of the car and driver lightning lap the allnew m4 and m235i took to the tarmac of virginia international raceway to see how they measure up to the competitionpast and present the competition classes in the lightning lap are set up by price range. Subaru wrx sti type ra at lightning lap 2018 youtube. Among the cars will be recordsetting pro rally wrx stis, all.
Car and driver when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Is350 f sport, mercedesbenz cla45 amg and the subaru wrx sti. Overall they give praise to the stis improved handling. Car and driver lightning laps 2016 focus rs youtube.
But now you can actually see a video that offers a sweet look at what its like to ride in. Subaru will showcase several custom cars on its display at the sema show in las vegas next week. That is absolutely insane, so much freaking talent to pull that off. Here is a list of vehicles, within the competition auto group brands, that made it onto car and drivers list of the 15 fastest cars to participate in the lightning lap to date. To make amends, we had stoklosa redo his road trip this year, with one. Btw the golf r tested during this years lightning lap 2012 of car and driver had a curbe. All the sti needs now for the redesigned 2012 sti is a power boost. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia international see how your favorite cars did. The r is fun because of its huge traction advantage over a regular gti.
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