Killed a E55, SL55, and CLK55
01-25-2005, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Improviz
No, actually, the Z06 is faster around a track. The SL55 was tested at 8'12" by the German auto mag who conducts these tests, Auto Motor und Sport.
http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1_e.asp?Car=48 http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1_e.asp?Car=48
http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1_e.asp?Car=48 http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1_e.asp?Car=48
01-25-2005, 11:51 PM
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Ouch - did you see the test of the new E60 M5? They tested it as slightly slower than the SL55 around the 'ring, and 0-124-0 MPH. In fairness, it was slightly quicker around Hockenheim.
01-26-2005, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by treynor
Ouch - did you see the test of the new E60 M5? They tested it as slightly slower than the SL55 around the 'ring, and 0-124-0 MPH. In fairness, it was slightly quicker around Hockenheim.
01-26-2005, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexani
Oh! I did not think the SL55 would hold its ground against the new M5 'round the 'ring. Awesome.
01-26-2005, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Improviz
Yeah, the bimmer guys are NOT happy about that one!
01-26-2005, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexani
Indeed! Now, not to cut short anyones celebration, but-- what about the new M5s direct arch-Nemesis, the E55? How do they fare against the ring?
01-26-2005, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexani
Indeed! Now, not to cut short anyones celebration, but-- what about the new M5s direct arch-Nemesis, the E55? How do they fare against the ring?
01-26-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DancingBenzos
I think the E55 ran a 830 or something around there. Also the M5 will probably run a quicker time with a better driver. They expected a sub 8 second time, and i see that completely possible.
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01-26-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Improviz
I haven't seen any test numbers for it around the ring; track-challenge normally publishes that sort of thing when it comes out...they do list a time for the E55 at Hockenheim of 1'18", so at least there the M5 wins out.
01-26-2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexani
8:30!? Wow-- hey cut the weed down while your online, Im trying to learn something here. Maybe, 7:30? Or, I know 8:30 is way toooooooooooo long. And even if the M5 would win, it would be a very close one-- now by a 30-sec margine.
no actually not many cars ever break the 8 minute mark at the ring. Its a 14 mile track with an average of 11 turns per mile. The E55 ran an 830 somethingi think. Infact the Carrera GT i believe holds the production car record at 7:26, i dont count the radicals 718 or 716 because its not really a production street car.
02-01-2005, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DancingBenzos
no actually not many cars ever break the 8 minute mark at the ring. Its a 14 mile track with an average of 11 turns per mile. The E55 ran an 830 somethingi think. Infact the Carrera GT i believe holds the production car record at 7:26, i dont count the radicals 718 or 716 because its not really a production street car.
02-12-2005, 05:14 PM
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Son -
Let's talk apples and oranges here.
Benz or AMG - bought for the class, Quality (ehh hmm), performance w/ everything you can ask for in a package deal...
Mustang - Very-Modable drive train, good in a straight line, rattles and no comfort... essentially a drag car IMO.
Now if you want to say "Muscle to Muscle" I have a "slightly" modded 02' Z06 sitting in my garage that would certainly out class, style, handle, accelerate and over-all perform with pushrod muscle. Wanna give it a whirl? Oh yeah - The Z06 isn't a benz - harsh ride, classic plastic american interior, Lots of american muscle. My Benz My Z06 - Apples and oranges; Your Mustang Our Benz's/AMG's - Apples and oranges.
BTW - If you see a black ZO6 coming up behind you fast - find the right lane please. I'll move over if I am in my CLK for you.
Let's talk apples and oranges here.
Benz or AMG - bought for the class, Quality (ehh hmm), performance w/ everything you can ask for in a package deal...
Mustang - Very-Modable drive train, good in a straight line, rattles and no comfort... essentially a drag car IMO.
Now if you want to say "Muscle to Muscle" I have a "slightly" modded 02' Z06 sitting in my garage that would certainly out class, style, handle, accelerate and over-all perform with pushrod muscle. Wanna give it a whirl? Oh yeah - The Z06 isn't a benz - harsh ride, classic plastic american interior, Lots of american muscle. My Benz My Z06 - Apples and oranges; Your Mustang Our Benz's/AMG's - Apples and oranges.
BTW - If you see a black ZO6 coming up behind you fast - find the right lane please. I'll move over if I am in my CLK for you.
02-12-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexani
Of course, we all know, you meant the Enzo holds the production record.
still cant face the fact that a Porsche holds the record over a ferrari which cost twice as much?
02-12-2005, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DancingBenzos
still cant face the fact that a Porsche holds the record over a ferrari which cost twice as much?
I will say, though, that the odds would definitely be in the Enzo's favor. Look at the following road tests from Road & Track:
Road test data for Enzo:
Road test data for Carrera GT:
Four facts which stand out are:
1) the Enzo is faster;
2) the Enzo is 300 pounds lighter;
3) the Enzo's slalom speed is nearly 2 mph faster, and its lateral grip is slightly higher;
4) the Enzo's braking distances are *much* shorter.
300 pounds is a **lot** of weight to be giving up on a racetrack. Add the braking, acceleration, and slalom numbers to this, and frankly, I wouldn't bet on the Porsche if/when AMS tests the Ferrari.
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02-12-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by treynor
> If you see a black ZO6 coming up behind you fast - find the right lane please.
Heh. How modded is it -- trapping in the 130s?
Heh. How modded is it -- trapping in the 130s?
This is what I mean by "slightly"
*Stage I+ (upgraded fuel mgmt & adjustable boost)
*RWHP #s are in the mid-upper 500HP setting dependant
*HKS EVC Boost Controller w/ settings @ 6.5 & 8.5 lbs boost, or more...
*Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump
*Custom 3" mid-exhaust w/ high flow cats
*Borla Stinger exhaust system
*Brand new Exedy Dual Disc clutch(just installed)
*Short shifter
+ a few other little touches
02-26-2005, 12:55 AM
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2010 E350 SP / Honda Crosstour / prior vehicles - C32 modded / C300 modded / Lincoln LS modded
Get out of here with your little horsey
**** maybe I should just buy 2 cobra's, so if I crash one I still have an extra one. I owned a mustand in my early 20's. What a piece of ****. Cheap mods cheap car. The chicks in newport beach don't ride in Mustangs.
02-26-2005, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Improviz
The Ferrrari Enzo has not been tested around the 'ring or Hockenheim by Auto Motor und Sport (the magazine whose numbers are used in these comparisons) afaik. So, one really cannot say that the Porsche holds the record OVER the Ferrari, only that the Porsche holds the record, until or unless an Enzo is tested by AMS.
I will say, though, that the odds would definitely be in the Enzo's favor. Look at the following road tests from Road & Track:
Road test data for Enzo:
Road test data for Carrera GT:
Four facts which stand out are:
1) the Enzo is faster;
2) the Enzo is 300 pounds lighter;
3) the Enzo's slalom speed is nearly 2 mph faster, and its lateral grip is slightly higher;
4) the Enzo's braking distances are *much* shorter.
300 pounds is a **lot** of weight to be giving up on a racetrack. Add the braking, acceleration, and slalom numbers to this, and frankly, I wouldn't bet on the Porsche if/when AMS tests the Ferrari.
I will say, though, that the odds would definitely be in the Enzo's favor. Look at the following road tests from Road & Track:
Road test data for Enzo:
Road test data for Carrera GT:
Four facts which stand out are:
1) the Enzo is faster;
2) the Enzo is 300 pounds lighter;
3) the Enzo's slalom speed is nearly 2 mph faster, and its lateral grip is slightly higher;
4) the Enzo's braking distances are *much* shorter.
300 pounds is a **lot** of weight to be giving up on a racetrack. Add the braking, acceleration, and slalom numbers to this, and frankly, I wouldn't bet on the Porsche if/when AMS tests the Ferrari.
02-26-2005, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by krk230
id like to see ur POS race a MB when ur ride has about 50k miles on it...by that time my 190 will be takin laps around your car... :p
I drive a Ford.
I drive a Benz.
I tend to think that I get more....'pleasurable action' from the opposite sex from the car im driving too
So pretty much in the end, Im still driving a Benz and your driving a Ford, I wouldn't care if you car is faster then ours, we can always make it faster then yours.
'man with the most money always wins'
And also, when my cars odometer is rolling past 200.000miles yours would already be stripped down and parted out for any 'usefull' parts probably about 100.000miles ago.
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