Attended the TOP GUN RUN in Miami on November 14, 2009 and drove my Renntech modified CL65 and Renntech's C63. Much more organized than the MileMarker-1 event in October with more accurate speed measuring equipment.

The C63 ran 175.729, and the CL65 185.082.

Everyone at the event was surprised at how well the Mercedes ran. It was about 80 degrees with a small head wind. Going back in December for their next event. Anyone who hasn't done this, should.

I have included a list of the cars and their fastest speed for the mile. Doesn't show the mods, but most cars were modded. For example one of the 2010 Camaros listed below had a twin turbo kit, the Gallardo was a twin turbo, one of the M3s had a stroker motor, etc.



Fastest Pass for each car:

2008 Viper ACR
170.884

2010 Nissan GTR
176.394

2009 Corvette ZR1
179.626

2008 Viper SRT-10
179.204

2007 Corvette Z06
170.36

2007 Mustang GT500
168.038

2006 Viper SRT-10 Coupe
164.143

2007 Mustang Shelby GT
143.353

2010 Camaro SS
161.463

2009 Corveete ZR1
177.186

1988 Porsche 911 Coupe
178.777

2008 Corvette C6
174.098

2005 Ford GT
189.429

2007 Corvette Convertible
154.093

2009 Infinity G37S
144.032

2009 BMW M3
156.865

1999 Porsche 996
150.004

2008 Corvette Z06
170.435

2008 Lexus IS-F
159.554

2001 Viper GTS
180.541

2009 Dodge Challenger
146.293

2002 Maserati GT Coupe
152.972

2006 Chrysler 300C
166.734

2010 Camaro
163.493

2005 Ford GT
167.348

Ferrari F40
189.19

1994 Porsche 911
181.097

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
197.048

2002 Viper GTS
180.581

1997 Porsche 993 TT
181.785

2009 Viper SRT-10 Convertible
171.073

2006 MB CL65
185.082

2009 MB C63
175.729

2008 Corvette C6
170.628

1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR

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2009 Nissan GTR

183.478

2000 Ford Lightning
132.581

2008 BMW M3
167.171

2009 Porsche 911 TT
174.611

2005 Ford GT
172.12

 

Big Conrats Steve!. 65 is a monster!

 

Thanks Jody.

Renntech has made some additional mods to my airbox and TCU. Hope to get to the track next Wednesday for some quarter mile runs.

 

Steve:

Really impressive showing!!

Tom

 

Sounds great man. Please post your results. A video would be awesome as well. (sounds like I am asking for too much) LOL.

 

Very nice

 

Nice runs!

 

What modifications do you have?

 

Renntech's ECU/TCU, Airbox and just installed a limited slip diff and intercooler pump upgrade.

Still have stock cats, stock exhaust, stock turbos, stock intercoolers, etc.

 

thats impressive! i just bought a cl65, i hope mine runs like that soon

 

Amazing accomplishment Steve!!
You know I will be intently watching your numbers, good luck

 

what type of tires are you running? thats a very high speed for off the shelf rubber!

 

Michelin PS2s.

Had that same thought as the speedo was sweeping past 180.

 

Congratulations on the purchase. Your car should run just as well. This is my third 65 and they all make similar power, give or take 10-15 rwhp, when tuned.

 

Thanks Jay.

You'll be the first to know my results if am able to get to the track this Wednesday.

Hoping for cooler weather. Still in the 80s down here.

 

Congrats on the run! Way to represent the MB's.
What is the limited slip out of?

 

Thanks.

The limited slip diff. was built by Rennetch.

 

Is it a modified stock unit (springs and shims like Kleeman) or is it a different differential (like Quaife)?

 

You beat out the Z06s and Vipers? Impressive. From what I see, there's only a handful of cars that were faster then you. Nice.

 

I'm pretty sure its a new diff. Let you know after the Holidays.

 

Thanks.

I was pretty surprised as well, but not nearly as surprised as the guys in the Porsche Turbos and Ford Gts.

 

Marko,

Limited slip is a OS Giken unit.

 

This is very helpful but let me what kind of modifications did U made...?
By John,

 

Thanks! I've been looking for an LSD.

 

How long did you run at the top speed? What brand and speed rating are your tires-I hope (Y) rating.