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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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world record!

http://www.sportscartesting.com/news...s/id582/pg3152

Kleemann did it again!
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Kleemann ML55K ~ $86,565
- Engine: 5,5 V8 Kompressor
- BHP: 607
- Torque: 750nm
- 0-100 km/h: 4,9 sec.
- 0-200 km/h: 18,9 sec.
- Quarter Mile - 402 Meters: 12,9 sec. - exit speed: 176 Km/h
- Tire: Toyo Proxes ST 295/40R20 114V

Cayanne Turbo ~ $88,900
- Engine: Front-mounted, 4.5 liters, twin turbocharged V8
- BHP: 331 kW (450 hp)
- Torque: 620 Nm at 2,250-4,750 rpm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec


hmmm....now my question is....how do we get perf numbers like the above in this country? Or in other words...how do you build a 55k with ~480 to the wheels?

Two follow up questions:
1. Are the current examples of 55Ks already putting this out and it's a matter of getting an accurate dyno?

2. Is the discrepancy more a function of measurement and testing standards? i.e crank dyno numbers vs. wheel dyno.

3. Are the world record cars US legal?
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