our cars have wider tires than the almighty lambo aventador???

Sibze · 09-27-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not shown in first place is the Prius. A commanding lead was established early due to superior 0-6 mph times.

And it's tires

shadoquad · 09-27-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not shown in first place is the Prius. A commanding lead was established early due to superior 0-6 mph times.

Didn't count, though, because the prius comes on harder tires stock.

sibze beat me to the punch.

Red__Zed · 09-27-2011, 02:01 PM

Amazes me how they outhandle a 5.0 mustang.

Sibze · 09-27-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Amazes me how they outhandle a 5.0 mustang.

That doesn't really amaze me

Red__Zed · 09-27-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

That doesn't really amaze me

Fact: a Prius would leave an m3 behind anywhere up to 107mph, then the m3 only wins due to higher top speed

Sibze · 09-27-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Fact: a Prius would leave an m3 behind anywhere up to 107mph, then the m3 only wins due to higher top speed

Only because of the tires

ImportConvert · 09-28-2011, 03:43 AM

I read the times on that track and....wtf? Supposedly an RX8 is faster than a 575 Maranello and a BMW 535D beats a Noble M12 GTO?

Yeah, that standard of measure just became worthless to me.

shadoquad · 09-28-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I read the times on that track and....wtf? Supposedly an RX8 is faster than a 575 Maranello and a BMW 535D beats a Noble M12 GTO?

Yeah, that standard of measure just became worthless to me.

If people look to Top Gear as a standard for objective facts, they may end up disappointed. I watch it for the entertainment value and for the cars.

Don't take it seriously. Just enjoy the show. Hell, Clarkson's going to contradict himself on a car every third episode, but he's funny.

And these cars are taken out on different days by a racing driver. The conditions vary from wet/cold, hot/dry, etc, etc. Who knows what that driver's natural talents are and why some cars go faster in his hands? It's not set up for consistent results.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-28-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

If people look to Top Gear as a standard for objective facts, they may end up disappointed. I watch it for the entertainment value and for the cars.

Don't take it seriously. Just enjoy the show. Hell, Clarkson's going to contradict himself on a car every third episode, but he's funny.

And these cars are taken out on different days by a racing driver. The conditions vary from wet/cold, hot/dry, etc, etc. Who knows what that driver's natural talents are and why some cars go faster in his hands? It's not set up for consistent results.

What u talkin bout Shado??? Top Gear is the ultimate source of all automotive knowledge, duh!

KingZee · 12-21-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

What u talkin bout Shado??? Top Gear is the ultimate source of all automotive knowledge, duh!

Pharmacist · 09-28-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I read the times on that track and....wtf? Supposedly an RX8 is faster than a 575 Maranello and a BMW 535D beats a Noble M12 GTO?

Yeah, that standard of measure just became worthless to me.

The times for the maranello and noble were under very wet and wet conditions respectively. Top gear estimates about 4 seconds slower lap times on average due to wet conditions.

Sibze · 09-28-2011, 09:55 AM

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The times for the maranello and noble were under very wet and wet conditions respectively. Top gear estimates about 4 seconds slower lap times on average due to wet conditions.

YES! It happend, I agree with Pharmacist! haha

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	I read the times on that track and....wtf? Supposedly an RX8 is faster than a 575 Maranello and a BMW 535D beats a Noble M12 GTO? Yeah, that standard of measure just became worthless to me.