Exotics in the Outback 2006 is on!
 

Well no need to repeat the story behind this trip I think, but for the newbies basically we are trucking out exotics to the middle of Australia (read: nowhere) where speed limits are non-existant.

Last year was an absolute ball with most cars topping 300kmh on public roads (with a max of 332kmh), and when not driving we sit around talking about cars. :P

My flights and accommodation are already booked, the trip will happen in August (won't announce exact dates).

The entry list at this stage looks like this (likely more to come):

3 x BMW E60 M5 (with speed limiters removed! :twisted: )
1 x Ferrari F430
1 x Ferrari 348
2 x Lamborghini Gallardo (04 and 06)
1 x Lamborghini Gallardo SE
1 x Porsche 997 Turbo (!!!)
1 x Porsche 996 Turbo
1 x Lotus Esprit S4s
1 x Merc AMG E55 (modified)
1 x Yamaha R1 (should be interesting)

:drool:

Yeah I'm interested to see what an M5's real top speed is, definately above 300kmh I'd say.

The F430 is actually owned by the owner of last years CS, so a direct replacement.

Sweet 8)

997Turbo :drool:
too bad there are no murcielago's :?
M5's would be interesting... lets see if they really can hit 205 MPH :lol:

Do try to get a ride in the SE :P

The owner of the Murcie from last year is getting an LP640 but it won't be here in time unfortunately, always next year I suppose.

I will get rides in all the cars I assume, just like last year. There is plenty of time to try them all out. ;)

Interesting!

I kinda don't understand the 996 GT2 owner switching for the 997TT which is much more of a GT these days and nowhere near the hardcore GT2 :bah: but if he is happy, so we are and can't wait to be flooded with pics!

Could you guys get a hold of a GPS system to monitor speed with the same system on every car? Laser gun? Would be nice to really be able to compare with some better data than speedos ;)

:drool:, the top event this year :D

nice line-up so far, some new entries.... can't wait to read your reviews!

:shock:

That seems like its going to be one hell of a day!!!

Have fun test riding all the cars.

Sorry for the confusion, but the 997TT isn't owned by the guy who had the GT2 last year. He has a 997 GT3 on order. ;)

Good idea, I'll email some of the guys and see what we can come up with.

5 days. ;)

Yeah, that GPS-speedo would be awesome!
Really get the 'real' results instead of the speedo ones, good idea TT!

I envy you dingo, make the best out of it!
Looking forward seeing your pictures.... :)

Well the test equipment is already organised, we've got a GPS and a G-Tech meter. :D

:good:

Ok, I'm jealous again! :twisted:

Has it already been a year? God Damn!

Can't wait to check out your pictures! I'm sure they'll be 10x better than last years.

Well here's a video of it doing an indicated 200mph: http://www.need4speed.ws/BMW-M5-e60-...d-320-kmh.html