SLR vs E55!!!!
09-23-04, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by e43Guy
Hmm, so clublexus members racing on streets are cool and most of you cheer them up in "Stories/Racing enthusiast " forum... but MB owners ( in this case 1 of the guys is mbworld member ) are "stupid idiots" or "big time idiots".
I wonder what car will be able to stop faster SLR or GS4xx?
Hmm, so clublexus members racing on streets are cool and most of you cheer them up in "Stories/Racing enthusiast " forum... but MB owners ( in this case 1 of the guys is mbworld member ) are "stupid idiots" or "big time idiots".
I wonder what car will be able to stop faster SLR or GS4xx?
09-23-04, 10:48 PM
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The SLR is supercharged? That whine sounds annoying.
I'm guessing it's supercharged, since a TT setup would be too heavy.
The engine is huge, I bet w/o the FI it still weighs twice as much as the Enzo's 6.0L V12. I wonder how Pagani managed to mid mount that thing.
The car is very fast, they trap ~130mph.
I'm guessing it's supercharged, since a TT setup would be too heavy.
The engine is huge, I bet w/o the FI it still weighs twice as much as the Enzo's 6.0L V12. I wonder how Pagani managed to mid mount that thing.
The car is very fast, they trap ~130mph.
09-23-04, 11:05 PM
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The SLR and baby SLR upcoming are produced with McLaren. McLaren basically got overridden over many decisions. Why the car is so big and weighs so much compared to other super cars. This one still had to be a "Benz". Clarkson picked it over the Porsche GT, b/c it can perfom with that car 9/10ths of the time at 9/10ths (Top Gear).
I think it looks too weird compared to the beautiful concept. There is no denying the fact it is an amazing car.
I think it looks too weird compared to the beautiful concept. There is no denying the fact it is an amazing car.
09-24-04, 06:22 PM
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Man that looks fun to drive! Those idiots are crazy though! The SLR is the hardest car in the world to acquire and their driving it like a hooked up Civic.
I love the sound the SLR makes. Sweeeet!!!
Man that looks fun to drive! Those idiots are crazy though! The SLR is the hardest car in the world to acquire and their driving it like a hooked up Civic.
I love the sound the SLR makes. Sweeeet!!!
09-25-04, 05:46 AM
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Originally posted by SexySC
Thanx for the video
I still like the much prettier SL65 much more tho.
Thanx for the video
I still like the much prettier SL65 much more tho.
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09-25-04, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
The SLR and baby SLR upcoming are produced with McLaren. McLaren basically got overridden over many decisions. Why the car is so big and weighs so much compared to other super cars. This one still had to be a "Benz". Clarkson picked it over the Porsche GT, b/c it can perfom with that car 9/10ths of the time at 9/10ths (Top Gear).
I think it looks too weird compared to the beautiful concept. There is no denying the fact it is an amazing car.
The SLR and baby SLR upcoming are produced with McLaren. McLaren basically got overridden over many decisions. Why the car is so big and weighs so much compared to other super cars. This one still had to be a "Benz". Clarkson picked it over the Porsche GT, b/c it can perfom with that car 9/10ths of the time at 9/10ths (Top Gear).
I think it looks too weird compared to the beautiful concept. There is no denying the fact it is an amazing car.
If you think about it, McLaren had nothing better to work with thanks to the provided motor.
-the engine is too big: high center of gravity and too much weight, needs extra cooling
-extra cooling: bigger heavier car
-auto needs extra cooling
-FI adds lots of weight: more cooling issues
-too much torque: bigger clutch raises center of gravity, torque upsets balance of car on roadcourses, requries heavier/larger drivetrain
-very difficult to mid-mount the motor: it is always preferable in a sports car to keep the engine and heavy components between the axles.
-FI always has poor engine dynamics compared to an equally powerful NA engine...especially when driving at the track in the upper rev range.
If you compare the Nurburing track times, the SLR will never come close or enter the same class as the Carrera GT. Anyone can easily build a GT2 to run circles around the SLR w/much more reliability. I would think a stock GT2 can beat an SLR easily.
No matter how hard a GT2 owner tries they will never be able to compete with a properly driver Carrera GT on any respectable and challenging roadcourse.
I wouldnt take the track times on TopGear's track too seriously. It isnt even a closd loop, and was simply a testing facility. I think the C6 was faster than the GT3, there is no way a stock C5 Z06 is even in the same class. The Pagani Zonda is 5+sec faster than the lambo Murcilago...even though they said the Murci handles better, and is easier to drive.
Sorry for the long @ss post....my roomate uses the bathroom all damn day.
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09-26-04, 08:45 PM
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