A New 545/550 Trick
06-06-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='293356' date='Jun 6 2006, 11:06 AM
Actually, I prefer the reverse:
Would love to have one of those sub-5 listed Jeeps, Cadillacs, or anything else in our weight class try this exercise with me....
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Seeing truck suspensions rearing up ugly in the rearview mirror can be quite amusing.
Would love to have one of those sub-5 listed Jeeps, Cadillacs, or anything else in our weight class try this exercise with me....
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Seeing truck suspensions rearing up ugly in the rearview mirror can be quite amusing.
Here is my discussion list. I may have missed a few cars that I obviously should not have listed. Hurrying. Have fun all.From the Cars Listed Before:
Merc AMG CLS55 CD 1/06 4.2 12.6 114.0
Merc AMG CLS55 MT1/06 4.3 12.5 114.5
Merc AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.4 12.8 112.4
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.5 13.2 112.0
Mercedes AMG CLK55 CD 5/04 4.5 13.1
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.6 13.2 107.0
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3 105.5
Mercedes AMG C55 CD 11/04 4.7 13.3
Chrysler SRT-8 CD 6/07 4.7 13.2 109.0
Merc AMG G55 MT 4/05 4.7 13.2 103.2
Cadillac CTS-V MT 2/05 4.7 13.1 109.8
Aston Martin Vantage RT 11/05 4.7 13.1 107.9
Jaguar XJR CD 6/04 4.8 13.4
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3 107.0
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.8 13.3 105.7
Maserati Coupe Cambio. CD 5/04 4.8 13.3
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.8 13.2 110.0 13.4
Chrysler SRT-8 RT 3/05 4.9 13.3 108.2
Chrysler SRT-8 MT 2/05 4.9 13.2 108.1
Mercedes AMG C55 MT 11/04 4.9 13.2 107.3
Maserati Quattroporte CD 8/03 4.9 13.2
Ford Mustang GT Conv CD 6/05 5.0 13.7 103.0
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5 107.1
Mercedes AMG C55 RT 11/04 5.0 13.5 106.6
Dodge Charger SRT8 MT 7/06 5.0 13.5 106.3
Saleen Mustang MT 4/05 5.0 13.5 103.9
Maserati Coupe Cambio. RT 11/02 5.0 13.4 109.6
From a Different Set of Cars:
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren RT 7/05 3.50 11.50 126.10
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren MT 1/05 3.60 11.60 127.20
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren CD 1/05 3.60 11.60 125.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG CD 1/05 3.80 11.90 123.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG RT 1/05 4.00 12.00 122.80
BMW M6 CD 7/06 4.10 12.40 121.00
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 10/05 4.20 12.50 115.00
Mercedes S600 CD 6/6 4.20 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 1/06 4.20 12.60 114.00
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 1/06 4.30 12.50 114.50
Cadillac XLR-V RT 6/06 4.30 12.70 111.80
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes CLS55 AMG RT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.40 12.80 112.40
Bently Continental GT RT 9/04 4.40 12.90 110.20
Mercedes CL600 CD 8/04 4.50 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 3/06 4.50 12.70 113.60
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.50 12.90 112.00
Ford Shelby GT500 CD 7/06 4.50 12.90 112.00
Mercedes SLK55 AMG RT 5/05 4.50 12.90 109.80
Bently Continental GT MT 10/04 4.50 12.90 109.70
Cadillac XLR-V MT 3/06 4.50 13.00 109.20
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.60 13.20 107.00
Ford Shelby GT500 MT 7/06 4.70 12.70 116.00
Cadillac XLR-V CD 3/06 4.70 13.00 110.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage RT 11/05 4.70 13.10 107.90
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.80 13.20 110.00
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.80 13.30 105.70
Bently Continental GT CD 8/04 4.90 13.40 106.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage CD 3/06 5.10 13.60 105.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage MT 4/06 5.20 13.60 105.80
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='293356' date='Jun 6 2006, 11:06 AM
Actually, I prefer the reverse: My exit to work off the Interstate is two lanes and has two rather sharp curves over it's nearly half-mile length. I enjoy having someone (often a kid as it is the Univeristy exit also) or even better, some guy is truck/SUV try to muscle me along the main road. At the Exit, I hold off and let them grab the advantage as we get onto the 2 lane off ramp. Then, I downshift to 3 or 2, and position myself to come on strong, right in the first left curve. I accelerate hard through it and then set up for the next one (less sharp) right, and then get ready to jump into the more open of the two lanes and through the traffic light, onto the city street at the end of the exit.
In other words, I like to play with the tires and suspension as well as the throttle. Only problem is you don't get to see the look on their faces as I power away in that curve, but it's almost as amusing to see them struggle to keep it on the road. Some actually nod at the stoplight, but most never recover before I'm long gone onto the next piece of fourlane.
Would love to have one of those sub-5 listed Jeeps, Cadillacs, or anything else in our weight class try this exercise with me....
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Seeing truck suspensions rearing up ugly in the rearview mirror can be quite amusing.
In other words, I like to play with the tires and suspension as well as the throttle. Only problem is you don't get to see the look on their faces as I power away in that curve, but it's almost as amusing to see them struggle to keep it on the road. Some actually nod at the stoplight, but most never recover before I'm long gone onto the next piece of fourlane.
Would love to have one of those sub-5 listed Jeeps, Cadillacs, or anything else in our weight class try this exercise with me....
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Seeing truck suspensions rearing up ugly in the rearview mirror can be quite amusing.
I've got another. There is a long (1/4 mile) two lane highway exit that splits into a semi sharp left going up hillup and a softer right going downhill. (290 Westbound merging to 294 and Roosevelt for you Chicago guys) Right before the road splits into separate lanes it dips under a large overhead highway that resembles a tunnel with lights. At the bottom and in this tunnel, the road (still two lanes) is slightly banked and bending tightly to the left. The road divides after tunnel. The cornering forces are fairly high and you feel the suspension compressing. If cars are in both lanes ahead of me, I'll rocket by and snake between them just before approaching the tunnel. Since I'm traveling 15 to 20 mph faster, the cars will see a silver grey blur before and through the tunnel. They'll also see my back end veering off to either the left exit or right exit, dependent on the one that looks less congested or just catches my eye. I can get home either route. The cool thing is most drivers are uneasy at the speed of the exit ramp, the oncoming tunnel, and the number of cars grouped together. Then they see a flying bimmer snaking and flashing by. Cool.
On one occasion, I hit the bottom in the tunnel with good speed after snaking thru three cars. The back end twitched and kicked out alittle at the bottom as it hit some pavement imperfections or possibly a road seem. Just as this was happening I was hitting the throttle. To my great pleasure, the E60 quickly found better grip and complete composure. We hit the left ramp with some serious momentum. Wow. It really hit me then how truly great the e60's suspension is.
Of course I'm careful about leaving room between cars and will NOT pass if conditions aren't good. However, other motorists may think the E60 driver a tad nuts.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='293391' date='Jun 6 2006, 01:14 PM
Good trick Ray. It sounds like much fun, safe (at least for you), and allows a mixture of acceleration and handling. I was thinking about what cars might be good competitiors (i.e., sub 5 and in your weight class) for your "race." I'll suggest some cars without fully knowing their twisty capabilities and weights. It should give us all something to discuss maturely. Here is my discussion list. I may have missed a few cars that I obviously should not have listed. Hurrying. Have fun all.
From the Cars Listed Before:
Merc AMG CLS55 CD 1/06 4.2 12.6 114.0
Merc AMG CLS55 MT1/06 4.3 12.5 114.5
Merc AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.4 12.8 112.4
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.5 13.2 112.0
Mercedes AMG CLK55 CD 5/04 4.5 13.1
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.6 13.2 107.0
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3 105.5
Mercedes AMG C55 CD 11/04 4.7 13.3
Chrysler SRT-8 CD 6/07 4.7 13.2 109.0
Merc AMG G55 MT 4/05 4.7 13.2 103.2
Cadillac CTS-V MT 2/05 4.7 13.1 109.8
Aston Martin Vantage RT 11/05 4.7 13.1 107.9
Jaguar XJR CD 6/04 4.8 13.4
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3 107.0
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.8 13.3 105.7
Maserati Coupe Cambio. CD 5/04 4.8 13.3
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.8 13.2 110.0 13.4
Chrysler SRT-8 RT 3/05 4.9 13.3 108.2
Chrysler SRT-8 MT 2/05 4.9 13.2 108.1
Mercedes AMG C55 MT 11/04 4.9 13.2 107.3
Maserati Quattroporte CD 8/03 4.9 13.2
Ford Mustang GT Conv CD 6/05 5.0 13.7 103.0
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5 107.1
Mercedes AMG C55 RT 11/04 5.0 13.5 106.6
Dodge Charger SRT8 MT 7/06 5.0 13.5 106.3
Saleen Mustang MT 4/05 5.0 13.5 103.9
Maserati Coupe Cambio. RT 11/02 5.0 13.4 109.6
From a Different Set of Cars:
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren RT 7/05 3.50 11.50 126.10
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren MT 1/05 3.60 11.60 127.20
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren CD 1/05 3.60 11.60 125.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG CD 1/05 3.80 11.90 123.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG RT 1/05 4.00 12.00 122.80
BMW M6 CD 7/06 4.10 12.40 121.00
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 10/05 4.20 12.50 115.00
Mercedes S600 CD 6/6 4.20 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 1/06 4.20 12.60 114.00
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 1/06 4.30 12.50 114.50
Cadillac XLR-V RT 6/06 4.30 12.70 111.80
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes CLS55 AMG RT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.40 12.80 112.40
Bently Continental GT RT 9/04 4.40 12.90 110.20
Mercedes CL600 CD 8/04 4.50 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 3/06 4.50 12.70 113.60
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.50 12.90 112.00
Ford Shelby GT500 CD 7/06 4.50 12.90 112.00
Mercedes SLK55 AMG RT 5/05 4.50 12.90 109.80
Bently Continental GT MT 10/04 4.50 12.90 109.70
Cadillac XLR-V MT 3/06 4.50 13.00 109.20
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.60 13.20 107.00
Ford Shelby GT500 MT 7/06 4.70 12.70 116.00
Cadillac XLR-V CD 3/06 4.70 13.00 110.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage RT 11/05 4.70 13.10 107.90
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.80 13.20 110.00
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.80 13.30 105.70
Bently Continental GT CD 8/04 4.90 13.40 106.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage CD 3/06 5.10 13.60 105.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage MT 4/06 5.20 13.60 105.80
Here is my discussion list. I may have missed a few cars that I obviously should not have listed. Hurrying. Have fun all.From the Cars Listed Before:
Merc AMG CLS55 CD 1/06 4.2 12.6 114.0
Merc AMG CLS55 MT1/06 4.3 12.5 114.5
Merc AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.4 12.8 112.4
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.5 13.2 112.0
Mercedes AMG CLK55 CD 5/04 4.5 13.1
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.6 13.2 107.0
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3 105.5
Mercedes AMG C55 CD 11/04 4.7 13.3
Chrysler SRT-8 CD 6/07 4.7 13.2 109.0
Merc AMG G55 MT 4/05 4.7 13.2 103.2
Cadillac CTS-V MT 2/05 4.7 13.1 109.8
Aston Martin Vantage RT 11/05 4.7 13.1 107.9
Jaguar XJR CD 6/04 4.8 13.4
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3 107.0
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.8 13.3 105.7
Maserati Coupe Cambio. CD 5/04 4.8 13.3
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.8 13.2 110.0 13.4
Chrysler SRT-8 RT 3/05 4.9 13.3 108.2
Chrysler SRT-8 MT 2/05 4.9 13.2 108.1
Mercedes AMG C55 MT 11/04 4.9 13.2 107.3
Maserati Quattroporte CD 8/03 4.9 13.2
Ford Mustang GT Conv CD 6/05 5.0 13.7 103.0
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5 107.1
Mercedes AMG C55 RT 11/04 5.0 13.5 106.6
Dodge Charger SRT8 MT 7/06 5.0 13.5 106.3
Saleen Mustang MT 4/05 5.0 13.5 103.9
Maserati Coupe Cambio. RT 11/02 5.0 13.4 109.6
From a Different Set of Cars:
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren RT 7/05 3.50 11.50 126.10
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren MT 1/05 3.60 11.60 127.20
Mercedes SLR5 McLaren CD 1/05 3.60 11.60 125.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG CD 1/05 3.80 11.90 123.00
Mercedes SL65 AMG RT 1/05 4.00 12.00 122.80
BMW M6 CD 7/06 4.10 12.40 121.00
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 10/05 4.20 12.50 115.00
Mercedes S600 CD 6/6 4.20 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG CD 1/06 4.20 12.60 114.00
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 1/06 4.30 12.50 114.50
Cadillac XLR-V RT 6/06 4.30 12.70 111.80
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes CLS55 AMG RT 7/05 4.40 12.60 114.40
Mercedes AMG E55 Wagon RT 11/05 4.40 12.80 112.40
Bently Continental GT RT 9/04 4.40 12.90 110.20
Mercedes CL600 CD 8/04 4.50 12.60 115.00
Mercedes CLS55 AMG MT 3/06 4.50 12.70 113.60
Aston Martin D89 CD 8/04 4.50 12.90 112.00
Ford Shelby GT500 CD 7/06 4.50 12.90 112.00
Mercedes SLK55 AMG RT 5/05 4.50 12.90 109.80
Bently Continental GT MT 10/04 4.50 12.90 109.70
Cadillac XLR-V MT 3/06 4.50 13.00 109.20
Cadillac STS-V CD 1/06 4.60 13.20 107.00
Ford Shelby GT500 MT 7/06 4.70 12.70 116.00
Cadillac XLR-V CD 3/06 4.70 13.00 110.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage RT 11/05 4.70 13.10 107.90
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
Aston Martin D89 RT 1/05 4.80 13.20 110.00
Cadillac STS-V MT 1/06 4.80 13.30 105.70
Bently Continental GT CD 8/04 4.90 13.40 106.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage CD 3/06 5.10 13.60 105.00
Aston Martin V8 Vantage MT 4/06 5.20 13.60 105.80
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 2/05 5.0 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3
Counterpoints?
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Do it all the time. However, twice in the last 3 days had similar fun with a Cayenne TT and an S (at separate times and different states). It appears Pepper owners have a real bug up their butts when it comes to the 550.
The turbo guy (debadged) passed me after being on my tail for a while (both doing about 65). I just let him go, but a mile later while he was probably about 1/8th of a mile ahead of me I punched my car on a stretch of the road I always like to have fun on. As I was about to pass him (he was in the right lane) he pulled up into my lane. He was doing about 90 while I was doing 120+ and I had to slam on the brakes. I moved into the right lane next to him and saw him laughing and gesturing as if he had done something funny. At that point he punched his and I punched mine and i was surprised how quickly I left him behind, especially considering the fact that we were going at a pretty quick pace and his turbo did not need a lot of additional revs to pick up boost. I would then let him catch up and then pull away just to humiliate him in front of the blonde that (I imagine) he was trying to impress. I did this several times over the next 8 miles or so until he finally gave up and got behind me flashing his headlights. I wish there was some way for me to tell him to put a light to that piece of junk and get a real car!
BTW, my wife did not think it was funny (when he pulled up in front of me).
The turbo guy (debadged) passed me after being on my tail for a while (both doing about 65). I just let him go, but a mile later while he was probably about 1/8th of a mile ahead of me I punched my car on a stretch of the road I always like to have fun on. As I was about to pass him (he was in the right lane) he pulled up into my lane. He was doing about 90 while I was doing 120+ and I had to slam on the brakes. I moved into the right lane next to him and saw him laughing and gesturing as if he had done something funny. At that point he punched his and I punched mine and i was surprised how quickly I left him behind, especially considering the fact that we were going at a pretty quick pace and his turbo did not need a lot of additional revs to pick up boost. I would then let him catch up and then pull away just to humiliate him in front of the blonde that (I imagine) he was trying to impress. I did this several times over the next 8 miles or so until he finally gave up and got behind me flashing his headlights. I wish there was some way for me to tell him to put a light to that piece of junk and get a real car!
BTW, my wife did not think it was funny (when he pulled up in front of me).
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='292768' date='Jun 5 2006, 10:41 AM
I'm sure everyone is enjoying their big V8s with the nice warm weather lately. Here is a new trick of mine. Just don't try it at home.
Assume your ready to right turn onto a fairly busy four lane road (two lanes in each direction). Look for the approach of a nice performance ride in the outer lane. Make sure its going about 40 to 50 mph. As it approaches, make a slow and lazy entry in the nearest lane before the car passes you. The driver should be thinking he'll blow by given his speed advantage. As the E60 straightens out (with sport selected), nail your throttle all the way down and wait until the E60 attains the same or slightly greater speed. He'll be suprised as it happens in a blink of an eye. For extra impact, make a semi-dramatic but safe lane change in front of the other car. Nothing reckless just real sporty.
This method is a nice way to display the E60's acceleration and gives you a thrill as well. Did this to a relatively new A8 yesterday. Not racerboy stuff, just semi aggressive fun. I was probably under the speed limit too.
Even my wife thought this was fun.
CVT Benhogan
Assume your ready to right turn onto a fairly busy four lane road (two lanes in each direction). Look for the approach of a nice performance ride in the outer lane. Make sure its going about 40 to 50 mph. As it approaches, make a slow and lazy entry in the nearest lane before the car passes you. The driver should be thinking he'll blow by given his speed advantage. As the E60 straightens out (with sport selected), nail your throttle all the way down and wait until the E60 attains the same or slightly greater speed. He'll be suprised as it happens in a blink of an eye. For extra impact, make a semi-dramatic but safe lane change in front of the other car. Nothing reckless just real sporty.
This method is a nice way to display the E60's acceleration and gives you a thrill as well. Did this to a relatively new A8 yesterday. Not racerboy stuff, just semi aggressive fun. I was probably under the speed limit too.
Even my wife thought this was fun.
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='292817' date='Jun 5 2006, 11:21 AM
Excellent. And to think that they laughed at me when I wrote a similar post on the Ford Pinto chatboard.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='293562' date='Jun 6 2006, 06:36 PM
I found the curb weight of the GTO--3787 lbs. (also, 400 hp, 400 tq, and base price $32,685). So, I suggest the GTO as a worthy contender for Ray's crown.
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 2/05 5.0 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3
Counterpoints?
Pontiac GTO RT 7/05 5.0 13.5
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 2/05 5.0 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3
Counterpoints?
I believe the '04s have a little less hp.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='293615' date='Jun 6 2006, 10:29 PM
I ran a 05 GTO before from a 5-10 mph roll and was about even to 100mph. I got a lot of tire spin going into 2nd which is where he jumped ahead about 1/4-1/2 car length. I don't remember him pulling in 2nd or 3rd gear however.
I believe the '04s have a little less hp.
I believe the '04s have a little less hp.
.............Slalom.........Figure Eight
545i:....66.0 mph.....26.6 sec @ .66g
GTO:....62.4 mph.....26.8 sec @ .66g
So, I think the GTO would give Ray a run for his money under his criteria.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='294000' date='Jun 7 2006, 01:33 PM
I checked out handling as well as I could--both reports from Motor Trend:
.............Slalom.........Figure Eight
545i:....66.0 mph.....26.6 sec @ .66g
GTO:....62.4 mph.....26.8 sec @ .66g
So, I think the GTO would give Ray a run for his money under his criteria.
.............Slalom.........Figure Eight
545i:....66.0 mph.....26.6 sec @ .66g
GTO:....62.4 mph.....26.8 sec @ .66g
So, I think the GTO would give Ray a run for his money under his criteria.
at half the price...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='294131' date='Jun 7 2006, 07:24 PM
at half the price...
Pontiac GTO CD 1/05 4.8 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 2/05 5.0 13.3
Pontiac GTO MT 7/06 4.7 13.3
And, here's another interesting contender. It just might have a chance.
Ford Shelby GT500 CD 7/06 4.50 12.90 112.00
Ford Shelby GT500 MT 7/06 4.70 12.70 116.00
Figure 8: 24.5 sec @ 77g
Slalom: 69.7 mph
Base price $41,950
500 HP
3944 lb
Here are the prior handling data on the 545i and the GTO.
............Slalom.........Figure Eight
545i:....66.0 mph.....26.6 sec @ .66g
GTO:....62.4 mph.....26.8 sec @ .66g
And, just think; Fords are rated higher than BMWs by J. D. Power.
The Shelby even is reasonably competittive with the M5 for about half its price.
06-08-2006, 06:17 PM
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I think the GTO looks pretty good in some pictures, but if you take it for a drive, I think you'd change your mind about the car. I didn't get to drive it that much, just a quick loop around an autocross setup, but after I was done, I really didn't want to drive it anymore.
The Shelby GT500 looks to be a great bargain for $40K, but some of the acceleration numbers I've seen are not that spectacular for 500hp.
The Shelby GT500 looks to be a great bargain for $40K, but some of the acceleration numbers I've seen are not that spectacular for 500hp.