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11-09-2004, 02:26 PM
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ill take a vanquish over a 575 anyday of the week. Also the 575 replacement is suppose to be called the 600 or something. But displacement is bumped to 6.0 liters i believe.
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11-09-2004, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thenumber1
Originally Posted by mk2 fan
Its so obvious that the Vanquish S is gonna win it beats the ferrari in every way its amazing  
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Not sure what "everything" encompasses, but i like the 575M interior more, and it's lower weight should help 
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Yeah I think it will be a close battle. Isnt the 575 faster? The Ferrari has historically been given high praise for its handling.
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11-10-2004, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TT
Usually a season is 10 episodes.. it was 9 only once because apparently there was not enough money.. and it takes a break.. there are two seasons every year: Spring and Autumn..
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o cool, sound really good, we have top gear for a long time, great
thanks a lot TT for the info
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11-13-2004, 02:32 AM
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On Top Gear sunday :
Sunday, BBC2 at 8pm
The TV show is looking for cars with an interesting history, which need restoring. Find out more...
Meanwhile, the fourth episode in the new series will be airing on Sunday November 14, and as usual there'll be thrills and spills galore, including:
-A Pagani Zonda goes head to head with a 16,800hp motoryacht
-The uprated Aston Vanquish S meets Ferrari's 575M GTC
-We play conkers with caravans
-There's the fourth instalment of Top Gear Restoration
-Richard Hammond and James May spend 24 hours in a Smart ForFour
-Jimmy Carr is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car
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Zonda, 575, Vanquish ... I wonder how they will do better in future series
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11-13-2004, 02:40 AM
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That looks very enticing....can't wait for the Zonda and AM v Ferrari features.
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11-13-2004, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by yg60m
On Top Gear sunday :
Sunday, BBC2 at 8pm
The TV show is looking for cars with an interesting history, which need restoring. Find out more...
Meanwhile, the fourth episode in the new series will be airing on Sunday November 14, and as usual there'll be thrills and spills galore, including:
-A Pagani Zonda goes head to head with a 16,800hp motoryacht
-The uprated Aston Vanquish S meets Ferrari's 575M GTC
-We play conkers with caravans
-There's the fourth instalment of Top Gear Restoration
-Richard Hammond and James May spend 24 hours in a Smart ForFour
-Jimmy Carr is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car
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Zonda, 575, Vanquish ... I wonder how they will do better in future series 
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HEll yeah...I've waiting for this test for 4 weeks now    The preview shown in episode 3 made me even more anxious
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11-13-2004, 11:48 AM
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cant wait for the zonda  Vanquish vs 575 should be interesting although the ferrari should be technically better and faster but i reckon jeremy will choose the Vanquish..... as is the case in this months magazine.
Lets hope they spend more than 2 minutes on each supercar like they did last week
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11-13-2004, 01:55 PM
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HAHAHHAHA Jimmy Carr in star in a resonably priced car.... how many lianas will they go through  if you remember him from the stars in fast cars special then you know his driving is apalling
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11-13-2004, 05:26 PM
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hah yep..this week of top gear is going to be great! cant wait to see it!
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11-13-2004, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AL123
HAHAHHAHA Jimmy Carr in star in a resonably priced car.... how many lianas will they go through  if you remember him from the stars in fast cars special then you know his driving is apalling 
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Too damn right... jimmy is hilarious,, i can't wait for this episode. He should be the most entertaining guest since.... err.... Jordan
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11-13-2004, 06:36 PM
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who is jimmy carr, I dont know him,
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11-13-2004, 06:41 PM
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You have to be english to know them all, the only "stars" I knew were G.Halliwell, L.Ritchie and Jordan ^^
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11-14-2004, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkel
You have to be english to know them all, the only "stars" I knew were G.Halliwell, L.Ritchie and Jordan ^^
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and Jay Kay
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11-14-2004, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jamberl
Originally Posted by thenumber1
Originally Posted by mk2 fan
Its so obvious that the Vanquish S is gonna win it beats the ferrari in every way its amazing  
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Not sure what "everything" encompasses, but i like the 575M interior more, and it's lower weight should help 
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Yeah I think it will be a close battle. Isnt the 575 faster? The Ferrari has historically been given high praise for its handling.
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Well...that's only partially true. The 550 was given extremely high praise for its handling, including the Autocar magazine Driver's car of the Year status. However, the 575 without the GTC pack has not had the same ratings. The reviews I've seen reckon that the rear end is too soft and wallowy. However, the GTC pack is supposed to really transform the car and make it into the driver's car it was originally intended to be. The Sports Dynamic pack on the Vanquish has a similar effect. Anyway, should be an interesting comparison, can't wait
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11-14-2004, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Vansquish
Originally Posted by jamberl
Originally Posted by thenumber1
Originally Posted by mk2 fan
Its so obvious that the Vanquish S is gonna win it beats the ferrari in every way its amazing  
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Not sure what "everything" encompasses, but i like the 575M interior more, and it's lower weight should help 
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Yeah I think it will be a close battle. Isnt the 575 faster? The Ferrari has historically been given high praise for its handling.
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Well...that's only partially true. The 550 was given extremely high praise for its handling, including the Autocar magazine Driver's car of the Year status. However, the 575 without the GTC pack has not had the same ratings. The reviews I've seen reckon that the rear end is too soft and wallowy. However, the GTC pack is supposed to really transform the car and make it into the driver's car it was originally intended to be. The Sports Dynamic pack on the Vanquish has a similar effect. Anyway, should be an interesting comparison, can't wait 
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Yeah, i did mean the 575 with the GTC pack. I remember reading in evo how the standard 575 was off the mark.
If i remember correctly, the 550 came first in evo's car of the decade (or something like that) comparison test, beating the 911 GT3. So, if the 575M GTC isn't similarly good, i would be surprised.
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