Battle of the Wings

Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 vs Porsche 911 GT2 RS

A supercar known to have big wing; An orange Corvette C7 zr1 in a random parking lot.

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

A supercar is known to have big wings. An Orange Corvette C7 Zr1 in the driveway of a mansion.

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

Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 8, 2018: A supercar known to have big wings; White Porsche 911 GT2 RS car parked on a street in Amsterdam, Holland

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?

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