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nthfinity · 03-23-2008, 10:04 PM

5vz-fe · 03-23-2008, 10:46 PM

As expected results, very similar to the R&T conclusion. <Yawn>

Thanks for the article tho nth

styla21 · 03-23-2008, 10:50 PM

What does the 5-60 time of 4.1sec mean? As denoted on the bottom left under the acceleration chart. (The last page)
Thanks Nth.

5vz-fe · 03-23-2008, 11:00 PM

^Street start. Mostly attribute to the low inertia turbo, broad torque curve, great transmission and aggressive 1st and 2nd gearing.

styla21 · 03-23-2008, 11:23 PM

Thanks 5vz-fe.

This may seem completely ignorant, but why is this time greatly slower than the 0-60?.. This doesn't make sense to me. A rolling start should make the time quicker, right?

nthfinity · 03-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by styla21

Thanks 5vz-fe.

This may seem completely ignorant, but why is this time greatly slower than the 0-60?.. This doesn't make sense to me. A rolling start should make the time quicker, right?

Your assuming that you can drop the clutch from high revs while rolling @ 5mph.... and have boost built up .... that doesn't happen, particularly with the GTR...

styla21 · 03-23-2008, 11:44 PM

Yeah Nth you're right.
I just still belong to the sceptics society in relation to the times posted..
They're astonishing!

5vz-fe · 03-24-2008, 12:22 AM

^The times should be pretty accurate. Most magazines so far are able to obtain similar numbers. The thing that some of us are pondering is how long would it take before the GT-R's weight work against it's performance numbers. (Brake fade, tire overheats, heat soak on turbos...)

yg60m · 03-24-2008, 09:43 AM

Thank you. It posted incredible numbers !! 0-100 in 7.8 s is at Ferrari 599 GTB level ...

RC45 · 03-24-2008, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by yg60m

Thank you. It posted incredible numbers !! 0-100 in 7.8 s is at Ferrari 599 GTB level ...

Yep - those are quick numbers - I would like to see what a regular person on regular roads can achieve.

ferrarif1fan89 · 03-24-2008, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

Yep - those are quick numbers - I would like to see what a regular person on regular roads can achieve.

I would'nt be surprised if theyre the same numbers, what with the launch control and dual clutch gearbox making this kind of thing easy.

RC45 · 03-24-2008, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by ferrarif1fan89

I would'nt be surprised if theyre the same numbers, what with the launch control and dual clutch gearbox making this kind of thing easy.

You wouold think so, however this would make the GT-R the first car in the history of the world to simply "match testers" numbers on any road for any driver

I mean - just pull up to a standstill on any road... and hit the gas. ANyhwo, without super-computer help and slick engineered auto-toys, few people can shift their way to 60mph in 3.5s on a regular street.

5vz-fe · 03-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

You wouold think so, however this would make the GT-R the first car in the history of the world to simply "match testers" numbers on any road for any driver

I mean - just pull up to a standstill on any road... and hit the gas. ANyhwo, without super-computer help and slick engineered auto-toys, few people can shift their way to 60mph in 3.5s on a regular street.

As involving as a SL63, maybe even less dramatic given the 4WD system.

nthfinity · 03-25-2008, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by RC45

You wouold think so, however this would make the GT-R the first car in the history of the world to simply "match testers" numbers on any road for any driver

I mean - just pull up to a standstill on any road... and hit the gas. ANyhwo, without super-computer help and slick engineered auto-toys, few people can shift their way to 60mph in 3.5s on a regular street.

until you get into silly power numbers (above 700rwhp) the Ford GT is not far from idiot proof to launch sub 4 seconds to 60 mph.... of course, it helps that it hits 63 in 1st gear

nthfinity · 03-24-2008, 10:10 AM

One should read:
This is a Engineering mule that they tested... not a production car