Car Porn.......beauty meets speed (SFW)

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

Cheers, thanks for the invite. Snapped one of that black Turbo.

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Originally Posted by basinbeater

Dude was saying that thing is making 500+ at the wheels. Beast.

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I bet that thing is terrifying to drive.

Awesome.

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

I bet that thing is terrifying to drive.

Awesome.

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520s at the rear wheels, 2700lb curb weight = <5lbs per hp. With 11" wide slicks in back. The guy said he's working on keeping it below 160 on the track to prevent messing up his speedometer, but it's hard because it only needs half the straightaway in Toeele to reach top speed.

The exterior is mostly stock it seems, just big wheels and a modest front fascia.

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

520s at the rear wheels, 2700lb curb weight = <5lbs per hp. With 11" wide slicks in back. The guy said he's working on keeping it below 160 on the track to prevent messing up his speedometer, but it's hard because it only needs half the straightaway in Toeele to reach top speed.

The exterior is mostly stock it seems, just big wheels and a modest front fascia.

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Wow...

Speaking of There is no Substitute , Porsche announced yesterday that they have completed their 918th 918, and that the model is done.

Great, now how am I going to find one in my price range? :D

Want.....

http://img2.autoweek.com/styles/gen-...?itok=nrMd0yX4

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Yeah pretty badass.

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Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Want.....

http://img2.autoweek.com/styles/gen-...?itok=nrMd0yX4

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

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I hear it's nothing more than a Fiat Panda underneath. :fmicon:

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Originally Posted by Bromontana

520s at the rear wheels, 2700lb curb weight = <5lbs per hp. With 11" wide slicks in back. The guy said he's working on keeping it below 160 on the track to prevent messing up his speedometer, but it's hard because it only needs half the straightaway in Toeele to reach top speed.

The exterior is mostly stock it seems, just big wheels and a modest front fascia.

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If you think <5lbs/hp is impressive, then you should be blown away by;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koenig...enigsegg_One:1

"The name One:1 comes from the power (1360 PS) to weight (1360 kg) ratio giving the car 1 PS per 1 kg weight. The 1360 PS power output is the equivalent of one megawatt, which Koenigsegg is claiming makes the One:1 the ‘world’s first megacar’."

http://gfwilliams.net/v2013/wp-conte..._5459jalop.jpg

There is a stock looking S6 wagon for sale in my buddy's neighborhood here in Seattle if anyone is interested. As we were discussing somewhere, very hard to find.

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Originally Posted by huckbucket

If you think <5lbs/hp is impressive, then you should be blown away by;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koenig...enigsegg_One:1

"The name One:1 comes from the power (1360 PS) to weight (1360 kg) ratio giving the car 1 PS per 1 kg weight. The 1360 PS power output is the equivalent of one megawatt, which Koenigsegg is claiming makes the One:1 the ‘world’s first megacar’."

http://gfwilliams.net/v2013/wp-conte..._5459jalop.jpg

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Hopefully it can beat a Bugatti in a straight line so there is no longer anything inherently special about that POS.

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Originally Posted by east or bust

Hopefully it can beat a Bugatti in a straight line so there is no longer anything inherently special about that POS.

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I take it you weren't happy with your Bugatti?

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Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Want.....

http://img2.autoweek.com/styles/gen-...?itok=nrMd0yX4

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

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From the link: "The sedan is the first model in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ 5 billion euro relaunch plan for Alfa..."

Fiat Chrysler? Yikes.

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Originally Posted by iceman

Fiat Chrysler? Yikes.

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Been under a rock or something? That happened in Jan 2014.

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Originally Posted by iceman

Fiat Chrysler?

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Have you been living in a cave?

Under a rock in a cave apparently.

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Originally Posted by iceman

From the link: "The sedan is the first model in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ 5 billion euro relaunch plan for Alfa..."

Fiat Chrysler? Yikes.

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Hence,

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

I hear it's nothing more than a Fiat Panda underneath. :fmicon:

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If you need to explain your jokes...

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Originally Posted by iceman

If you need to explain your jokes...

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Well apparently we need to explain Fiat-Chrysler to you. :fmicon:

To be honest though, it's not my joke. Clarkson's I think. Everything from Italy that's not made in Maranello is apparently just a Fiat Panda or 500.

Daily triples and 7500rpms reliably with a smooth and steady pull above 4500. It certainly has its limits and is a yeoman's car, but damn is it fun! Love the drivetrain, with stock power the chassis is more than adequate.

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Part 1 of 2 that needs replacing. Planning to start doing N/A mods to push towards 300whp+ (from estimated 260 now) while keeping it a comfy daily. If it's preferred I can start a new thread to not dilute this one.

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Seen several X3s around this week and really like the styling. Good looking ride for the class, I'd expect it handles relatively well too with a low center of mass and good footprint.

That Alfa will be garbage. Most likely sharing the Ghibli platform. They are doing a good job of ruining Maserati.

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Originally Posted by east or bust

Hopefully it can beat a Bugatti in a straight line so there is no longer anything inherently special about that POS.

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Yeah... Veyron is weak....

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don't you need another one? how much?

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Originally Posted by commonlaw

There is a stock looking S6 wagon for sale in my buddy's neighborhood here in Seattle if anyone is interested. As we were discussing somewhere, very hard to find.

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Originally Posted by PNWbrit

I take it you weren't happy with your Bugatti?

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Originally Posted by Beer Drinker

That Alfa will be garbage. Most likely sharing the Ghibli platform. They are doing a good job of ruining Maserati.



Yeah... Veyron is weak....

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What's so special about a two ton, $1.5M turd that has two V8s strapped to it with 4 turbos that still only makes 1000hp. Moreover where the own producers of said turd recognize this to the point that will not give up the rights to Top Gear to have them run it around their track. Not to mention "special editions" warrant just a different color of paint. Yuck

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Originally Posted by east or bust

What's so special about a two ton, $1.5M turd that has two V8s strapped to it with 4 turbos that still only makes 1000hp. Moreover where the own producers of said turd recognize this to the point that will not give up the rights to Top Gear to have them run it around their track. Not to mention "special editions" warrant just a different color of paint. Yuck

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Two words ... Corinthian Leather bitch.

(I guess that's three words)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/...11f0a1.jpg?v=0

The Super Sport ran a 1:16.8 on the Top Gear track. The 7th fastest car around that track.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ower_Lap_Times

I am not a huge fan, but the car can move out.

Ferrari won't let Top Gear run the LaFerrari.

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Originally Posted by oftpiste

don't you need another one? how much?

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Not sure, but I think you need to get a playmate for the Saab so I'll find out.