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2003 SL55 AMG, 1989 348 Challenge, 1987 Testarossa, 1992 F40, 1989 Mondial t cab, 2001 X5 4.4 Sport
McLaren 570S v Dodge Hellcat
It's been a while since I've had any challengers, but today I had an interesting encounter that I didn't think would would go my way..... I was wrong!
I was heading back from coffee with the guys. There's a brief freeway stint on my way home. I was feeling like letting it loose a bit on the on ramp. Any on ramp in this car can see 130 mph before merging into traffic. This on ramp was no different. I did my sprint and backed down to the 75 mph freeway pace. About an 1/8th of a mile ahead of me was a Charger. I thought nothing of it. Apparently, he thought different as he downshifted and accelerated hard. No big deal..... but he got off at my exit.
The exit is a 2 lane affair that has a stop light at the bottom of the ramp. There was a line of cars in the left lane and none in the right. The Dodge and I went right. I noticed the Hellcat badge on the back and he was revving his engine. I'm pretty sure those things are quick. This thing was making quite the racket. All the traffic turns left at this light. The light changes and he starts to take off, but I think he was in fear of doing anything other than in a straight line.... but as soon as he could straighten the wheels, he hit it. It sure made a lot of noise, and his pace was OK...... but as hard as he tried, his mirrors were filled with lots of orange. As soon as the lanes open up there is 1/2 mile straight that leads to a right-left medium speed series of corners.
As the lanes open, I hear him downshifting in a futile attempt to find some pace as the Macca just slingshotted past and when the corners hit, he was humiliated and done. I tried to wait for him, but he made a quick turn off and scurried away. I doubt he'll pick on another McLaren. Another one bites the dust!
2003 SL55 AMG, 1989 348 Challenge, 1987 Testarossa, 1992 F40, 1989 Mondial t cab, 2001 X5 4.4 Sport
I don't know about 'pro', but I've been an instructor for a long time. The SL55 is actually a decent track car. Back when my SL was new, I was out with another instructor in a Z06 and our lap times were very close..... until the Merc's brakes gave up the ghost!
Maclaren's are nasty for sure, is yours moded? What would the 570S do in the 1/4mile?
I just sold my Hellcat which was modified but never got to tangle with a Macca in my two years of ownership.
I did however get to play with one on my Hayabusa a bit, they are such sexy cars.
2003 SL55 AMG, 1989 348 Challenge, 1987 Testarossa, 1992 F40, 1989 Mondial t cab, 2001 X5 4.4 Sport
Originally Posted by chawkins2001
Maclaren's are nasty for sure, is yours moded? What would the 570S do in the 1/4mile?
I just sold my Hellcat which was modified but never got to tangle with a Macca in my two years of ownership.
I did however get to play with one on my Hayabusa a bit, they are such sexy cars.
The 570 is bone stock. The are low 10's to high 9 cars.
That's a great looking bike!
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