Dec 24, 2004 12:28:36 PM
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Carlos from Spain
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If you thought the Radical SR3 Turbo was fast...
As some of you may know, the Radical SR8 is the new Radical with the new V8 engine thats currently being finished off developing (with the new 6-speed sequential for it). It will produce more power than the SR3Turbo, close to 400HP, and with a better powerband and torque than the SR3 Turbo, and reports say that its much faster than the SR3 Turbo on the track. And now they are also improving its incredible aerodicamics. So if the SR3Turbo did a 7:19 in nurburgring in just one and only lap, then I can't wait to see this one! 
... if I had the money (probably about the price of a 997S or cheaper but maintenance and repairs won't be cheap I'm guessing), this would be my weekend track car.
Piston Heads:
... if I had the money (probably about the price of a 997S or cheaper but maintenance and repairs won't be cheap I'm guessing), this would be my weekend track car.
Piston Heads:
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RADICAL SR8 CAN NOW FLY ON THE CEILING
Monday 20th December
Latest tests show more downforce than weight
In its latest tests last Friday, Radical's new SR8 trackday/race car generates more downforce than its weight.
Its new aerodynamic package, penned by Radical's chief designer Nick Walford, was put to the test and passed with what the company called "flying colours". At the SR8's maximum speed of 170mph, the sports prototype produced more downforce than the car's weight, complete with a full tank of fuel and driver.
Seen here in Radical's 2005 works livery, the SR8 has two and a half times as much downforce as its SR3 predecessor.
Radical co-founder Phil Abbott who was at the test said, "We're very pleased with the outcome of the test. Not only does the SR8 have the downforce to match the car's performance, but the car is superbly balanced. Our next test will be to get our best driver, Michael Vergers to drive the car upside down in a tunnel!"
After the all-new car's first outing last week, Vergers said, "The car is awesome. It is the SR3 Turbo and then some. The power delivery is so smooth. This is a truly great car."
Abbott was equally chuffed: "An all-new engine, all-new transaxle and all-new bodywork and the car ran beautifully. The SR8 reaches 150mph before you even know it. It's the fastest car I've ever driven by a mile. We've a little bit more work to do. Fine tuning the engine mapping and a minor gearbox oil leak, were the only issues. We will be in the MIRA wind tunnel on Friday to setup the aero package and back on the circuit next Monday."
apples to oranges IMO...
but I personally don't know if I could bear the embarrassment of driving such a car on the streets though, thats were a helmet with a dark vidor would come in handy 
