Battle of the Wings

Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 vs Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Author

Javaughn Barrow

Growing up, when we thought about the future, many of us thought that it would be filled with robots and flying cars. We imagined wearing space suits with helmets and making daily travels to the moon. Fast-forward to 2021! It’s not quite the image we had in our head, but there’s been great strides towards flying cars, I mean many of them already have wings. When we talk about wings though, we’re talking about those insane spoilers that do more than just add style to your Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 or your Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Have you seen those things?

Spoilers are beyond a fashion statement. The faster the car goes, the more the rear end will try to lift off the ground. A good wing reduces that up-lift. Let’s explore the aerodynamics and maximum speeds of the Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 vs Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

What you will learn about:

Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1

Our friend George Jones described it best when he said, “she was hotter than a two-dollar pistol, she was the fastest thing around, long and lean, every young man’s dream.” Even if he wasn’t talking about this Corvette, that description will certainly do. Since this is the battle of the wings, then we’ll start there. The ZR1’s revised front and rear aerodynamics make it a track rat. The standard low rear wing delivers up to 950 pounds of downforce and is the key to its top speed. According to the manufacturers, the smaller pedestal wing creates 20 percent less drag than the optional adjustable high wing.

Specs

The C7 ZR1 comes with a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine and pushes a mean 755 horsepower to the rear wheels. This 7-speed manual transmission shifts this supercar and propels it from zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. It’s important to note that it comes in both manual and automatic transmission. However, many prefer the manual since the automatic transmission is slow to shift.  The brakes are amazingly powerful which allows it to grip the road and never let go. This beast is definitely great at handling both on and off the track.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Let’s look at the rivalling Porsche 911 GT2 RS. It’s wings time, and we don’t mean the chicken. The GT2 generates a lot of downforce which helps it to maintain high cornering speeds. At the front it has a big lip spoiler and an air extraction vent on the trunk lid. To the rear, there’s a big, manually adjustable wing. In its normal setting, the wing of the GT2 RS generates 750 lbs of downforce but when it’s set to its maximum angle of attack, that figure increases to 992 lbs.

Power Figures

The 911 GT2 RS pumps out 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque and comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It uses Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that help the powertrain rocket from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.  The nimble chassis is integral in allowing the GT2 RS stay planted in corners and yet remain livable on normal roads. The 911 GT2 RS is a contender that’s in full control of the road. Its standard carbon-ceramic Composite brakes make it great at gripping.

Hard Choice Right ?

With all that talk about wings, we know you’re probably hungry. Hungry for some speed. So which winged package do you prefer?

Javaughn Barrow

Hello! My name is Javaughn Barrow, a young car enthusiast who writes all the articles for Karcandy.com. I’ve written over 50 articles about automobiles. With each article, I deepen my understanding and expertise in writing and the automotive world. Ever since childhood, I’ve always had a strong passion for cars. All types shapes and sizes were interesting to me. I’d spend most of my time after school researching cars and the more I found out about them the more exciting it was. In my teens, I created a fan page about corvettes posting content at least ten times a day! Yes, I was crazy about it. The page ended up garnering over 40k followers! After a while, I wanted more than a fan page. I wanted to express my passion differently. I wanted to create more helpful content, higher-quality content. My first car was a 2013 VW CC Sport. Learned very quickly car ownership wasn’t as expected. I spent a lot of time replacing control arms, cam position sensors, brake rotors, brake pads, etc. Walking away with more information than I knew before. As I was growing in my automotive journey I was learning about writing. Starting by writing a detailed outline about 300 words long then I would pay a professional to write a full 1000-word article and learn from them getting familiar with the process of writing. The moment I realized I could use my writing skills to express my passion for cars and help people simultaneously, I started Karcandy.com. I realized with my unique perspective coupled with my hard work discipline and work ethic I can create a space online to help bridge the gap between the complicated and simple in the automotive world. I’m motivated by the challenges and work it will take to create such a space. My work ethic is something I choose to refine and make better each day. I think it’s important to push myself and stay committed to my evolution as a human and this website is only one of the results of that.

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