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Old 10-23-2006, 07:18 AM   #56
nthfinity
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Originally Posted by yg60m
I want to believe but when/where was it tested at 242 mph ? Is there a magazine report or something ?
I believe I posted a Road and Track article which mentioned it. Also, I know w/out any doubt that in 1980, the W2 prototype was tested to 237 mph with "only" 600 hp in Car + Driver... whereas the W8's def. had wayyyy more power, better aero, and the same gearing. do the math, it all makes sence
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