Porsche Turbo 997.2, stock turbos 9.83@135
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The trap speed is really low for a 9.8 quarter mile time. Is this an 1/8th mile run? I see mid to high 10's with traps at 135. In the second vid that P car had a trap over 170, which is in line with a the 9 second runs I have seen. Maybe it's just me or am I missing something?
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you and me both! wanted a 997 turbo badly but the budget wouldnt allow it. picked up a 996 turbo with the cash and dont regret it. cars are absolute monsters and the mod list has no end to it!
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heres eddie bello returning fire with a 174 mph run and a second 9.1 et!! somebody check the daylight under the wheels!!
Eddie Bello wheelies 1st and 2nd... - YouTube
Eddie Bello wheelies 1st and 2nd... - YouTube
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if you think he was fast check this out! fastest porsche in the world for 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile. check those trap speeds out! 1400+ hp!
KH Fastest Porsche In The World 1/4 Mile And 1/2 Mile - YouTube
KH Fastest Porsche In The World 1/4 Mile And 1/2 Mile - YouTube
Not impressed when there are cars out there that can hit higher speeds in the quarter mile than what that car hit in the 1/2.....
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Not impressed when there are cars out there that can hit higher speeds in the quarter mile than what that car hit in the 1/2.....
Pro Line Mustang Tom Kasper 6.35@228mph Final Outlaw 10.5 - YouTube
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FWIW, that's not a "top fuel dragster". It's a 10.5" outlaw class car. I believe the rules for that class is that the cars have to be streetable.
Regardless, at my local track, I've seen cars that have been driven to and from the track that run sub 7s at 210ish.
And I bet, the total cost for those cars is less than that Porsche costs.
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I thought I was comparing performance. I don't find it impressive when a car can go faster in half the distance.
FWIW, that's not a "top fuel dragster". It's a 10.5" outlaw class car. I believe the rules for that class is that the cars have to be streetable.
Regardless, at my local track, I've seen cars that have been driven to and from the track that run sub 7s at 210ish.
And I bet, the total cost for those cars is less than that Porsche costs.
FWIW, that's not a "top fuel dragster". It's a 10.5" outlaw class car. I believe the rules for that class is that the cars have to be streetable.
Regardless, at my local track, I've seen cars that have been driven to and from the track that run sub 7s at 210ish.
And I bet, the total cost for those cars is less than that Porsche costs.
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I thought I was comparing performance. I don't find it impressive when a car can go faster in half the distance.
FWIW, that's not a "top fuel dragster". It's a 10.5" outlaw class car. I believe the rules for that class is that the cars have to be streetable.
Regardless, at my local track, I've seen cars that have been driven to and from the track that run sub 7s at 210ish.
And I bet, the total cost for those cars is less than that Porsche costs.
FWIW, that's not a "top fuel dragster". It's a 10.5" outlaw class car. I believe the rules for that class is that the cars have to be streetable.
Regardless, at my local track, I've seen cars that have been driven to and from the track that run sub 7s at 210ish.
And I bet, the total cost for those cars is less than that Porsche costs.
what track do you run at? not many 200 mph 1/4 mile street cars .
and just so you learn a bit 10.5 outlaw isnt a street class its a 10.5" slick class
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I'm from Michigan, you know, we have "The Motor City" over here and such. So yeah, there are a lot of fast cars here. Not to mention, most companies R&D departments are here. Chryslers proving grounds are here, and lots of automotive related things are here. So that means lots of engineers and gearheads.
you were comparing performance so did i. a top fuel dragster makes that 10.5 outlaw car look like a prius. again its not apples to apples.
what track do you run at? not many 200 mph 1/4 mile street cars .
and just so you learn a bit 10.5 outlaw isnt a street class its a 10.5" slick class
what track do you run at? not many 200 mph 1/4 mile street cars .
and just so you learn a bit 10.5 outlaw isnt a street class its a 10.5" slick class
And I don't know about making them look like a Prius. They're only about 1.5s faster than the outlaw class. Granted getting those 1.5s at that speed takes a lot of know how and money.
I'm not sure how you can say it's not apples to apples. They're both performance cars, both twin turbo, both race prepped, just one is a helluva lot faster than the other.
I think they should make a competition. Give a couple teams $80k and have them build a fast car. No stupid arbitrary rules, no limits. Whatever you do with that 80k to make your car fast, do it. Then, may the best team and car win.
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Do I consider that one streetable, no, but it's not up to me. Their definition of "streetable", I'm sure, can be interpreted many different ways.
I'm from Michigan, you know, we have "The Motor City" over here and such. So yeah, there are a lot of fast cars here. Not to mention, most companies R&D departments are here. Chryslers proving grounds are here, and lots of automotive related things are here. So that means lots of engineers and gearheads.
I don't run at a track. I go there to observe sometimes, once in a blue moon. Drag cars don't impress me. But for what it's worth, I usually go to Milan dragway.
And I don't know about making them look like a Prius. They're only about 1.5s faster than the outlaw class. Granted getting those 1.5s at that speed takes a lot of know how and money.
I'm not sure how you can say it's not apples to apples. They're both performance cars, both twin turbo, both race prepped, just one is a helluva lot faster than the other.
I think they should make a competition. Give a couple teams $80k and have them build a fast car. No stupid arbitrary rules, no limits. Whatever you do with that 80k to make your car fast, do it. Then, may the best team and car win.
I'm from Michigan, you know, we have "The Motor City" over here and such. So yeah, there are a lot of fast cars here. Not to mention, most companies R&D departments are here. Chryslers proving grounds are here, and lots of automotive related things are here. So that means lots of engineers and gearheads.
I don't run at a track. I go there to observe sometimes, once in a blue moon. Drag cars don't impress me. But for what it's worth, I usually go to Milan dragway.
And I don't know about making them look like a Prius. They're only about 1.5s faster than the outlaw class. Granted getting those 1.5s at that speed takes a lot of know how and money.
I'm not sure how you can say it's not apples to apples. They're both performance cars, both twin turbo, both race prepped, just one is a helluva lot faster than the other.
I think they should make a competition. Give a couple teams $80k and have them build a fast car. No stupid arbitrary rules, no limits. Whatever you do with that 80k to make your car fast, do it. Then, may the best team and car win.
as for the outlaw being 1.5 sec slower than top fuel dragster better look again. top fuel runs in the 4's and at those times gaining a 1 full sec is a monumental task. you claimed the 10.5 was streetable the definaiton of streetable is licensed, insured and driven on the street. 10.5 outlaw doesnt meet that critieria
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How can you even logically consider that a comparison? A full interior "streetable" German car versus a full blown drag car. The only thing those cars have in common is that they have four wheels.
Get with it.....
Get with it.....
