Aug 11, 2006 8:13:56 AM
- CarreraGtRacer
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200mph on the streets in the Carrera GT
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6df90e9a-fe92-44b1-9b3e-981800db5840.htm
I love it


Aug 11, 2006 8:13:56 AM
Aug 11, 2006 9:48:35 AM
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CarreraGtRacer said:
This takes some serious balls
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6df90e9a-fe92-44b1-9b3e-981800db5840.htm
I love itThe tach lit up like that man oh man
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ha said:
You are right MKSGR, however, the driver was on sixth gear the whole time.
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ha said:
You are right MKSGR, however, the driver was on sixth gear the whole time.
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MKSGR said:Quote:
ha said:
You are right MKSGR, however, the driver was on sixth gear the whole time.
Taking this into account, I have some different figures:
Tested on 997TT Manual (all values based on speedo):
200-305kph: 22.5s
200-275kph: 13.5s
275-305kph: 9s
Based on the video:
275-305kph: 10s to 11s
Thus, in the highest speed range (where there is no need to shift from 5th to 6th) the GT is not faster (maybe slower?) than the standard 997TT![]()
P.S.: Maybe it is just that the accuracy of the speedo differs substantially between Carrera GT and 997TT. However, the numbers show, how close these two cars are in terms of high-speed performance.
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ha said:
You are right MKSGR, however, the driver was on sixth gear the whole time.
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nberry said:Quote:
ha said:
You are right MKSGR, however, the driver was on sixth gear the whole time.
Exactly. I have been in the CGT and driven it when applying gearing to get up to very high speedsand I will tell you to my knowledge there isn't anything out there that will beat at those speeds except possible the Enzo. The SLR would require a greater distance to over take the CGT if at all.
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nberry said:
Exactly. I have been in the CGT and driven it when applying gearing to get up to very high speedsand I will tell you to my knowledge there isn't anything out there that will beat at those speeds except possible the Enzo. The SLR would require a greater distance to over take the CGT if at all.
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nberry said:
Here are some numbers to ponder.
997TT 480hp weight 3500pds
CGT 610hp weight 3200pds
I know gearing, suspension and tires plays a role in some of these races but at the end of the day hp and weight rules.![]()
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nberry said:
Here are some numbers to ponder.
997TT 480hp weight 3500pds
CGT 610hp weight 3200pds
I know gearing, suspension and tires plays a role in some of these races but at the end of the day hp and weight rules.![]()
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nberry said:
Here are some numbers to ponder.
997TT 480hp weight 3500pds
CGT 610hp weight 3200pds
I know gearing, suspension and tires plays a role in some of these races but at the end of the day hp and weight rules.![]()
I think we are neglecting the Coeffecient of Drag. Rumor has it that the CGT has a poor Cd, because it was more downforce/design oriented. I'd love to see the technical specifications of each cars in terms of their Cd.
I believe the scientific explanation says that for each .1 more Cd, it takes 50hp more (same weight and tyres provided) to yeild 200mph? Plus, the size of the massive rubber on the CGT as well as the unsprung weight has to be taken into account.... The CGT is a Roadster/T-Top (what have you).
There are a lot of variables here, besides weight and hp.
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Crash said:Quote:
Hurst said:Quote:
nberry said:
Here are some numbers to ponder.
997TT 480hp weight 3500pds
CGT 610hp weight 3200pds
I know gearing, suspension and tires plays a role in some of these races but at the end of the day hp and weight rules.![]()
I think we are neglecting the Coeffecient of Drag. Rumor has it that the CGT has a poor Cd, because it was more downforce/design oriented. I'd love to see the technical specifications of each cars in terms of their Cd.
I believe the scientific explanation says that for each .1 more Cd, it takes 50hp more (same weight and tyres provided) to yeild 200mph? Plus, the size of the massive rubber on the CGT as well as the unsprung weight has to be taken into account.... The CGT is a Roadster/T-Top (what have you).
There are a lot of variables here, besides weight and hp.
True. However, the Enzo doesn't have much less downforce (only several pounds or so) than the CGT, has the same beefy tires and accelerates neck-and-neck with the CGT up to 270 km/h. And then, out of nowhere, it gains around 7 seconds to 300 km/h? It makes no sense! It's like it hits a wall at 270 km/h and acceleration slows to a halt. I doubt that aerodynamics would have anything to do with such an abrupt slowdown.