new skyline

[Ginger]

my assertion was that the gtr would have the advantage on a tight course... and the numbers back me up. on an open course, the lighter weight, better coefficient off drag and higher power numbers give the z06 the edge.

Actually, the data doesn't really back that up.

In a straight acceleration test, stress laid on straight [without other directions fighting for grip pie], from a standing start the new skyline would win. That's what the data supports. Traction control, ability to spool and set launch, etc. play into the outcome. But what about when you can't spool the snails?

On a "tight" course, whatever that is, what's the skyline going to do to keep it's boost on boil? Run around in first gear? Are we talking about an autocross? This also doesn't mention tractability of the power... I've personally experienced flat torque being faster pretty much everywhere than good peak numbers. We already know that the Corvette's power looks a lot like a coffee table so it'll pull really nice and easy out of just about any turn when other forces are fighting for traction pie. If you manage to keep the Skyline's power on tap it'll probably be more than you wanted or you'll have had to make other sacrifices to get it (bad gear, poor entry, diverted attention, etc).

The SCC style assumptions aren't going to work here. The car's too great of an unknown.

Oh, and right, I've driven a Z06, too.