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Old 06-30-09, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
BTW i know for a fact the IS250 6MT tops out at 145

the IS350 at 144

and the auto IS250 at 143

god damn governer/restrictor
How about the IS-F (governed)?
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Old 06-30-09, 03:51 PM
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Note: 2009 Porsche GT2 top speed is 204mph, 530hp.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
How about the IS-F (governed)?
I'll try to find out

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Note: 2009 Porsche GT2 top speed is 204mph, 530hp.
Im actually reading an article on the Porsche GT2 LOL and i just read that
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The thing how much track did it take the Porsche to get to 200mph. The thing is to do it in 1 mile. The Saleen S7 makes over 700whp and it went 205MPH so to make an IS or ISF go 200mph it's going to take well over that. The Hennessey Viper went 210 at 1300 WHP

It's going to take a lot of power to make it happen.
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Originally Posted by ISSForged
The thing how much track did it take the Porsche to get to 200mph. The thing is to do it in 1 mile. The Saleen S7 makes over 700whp and it went 205MPH so to make an IS or ISF go 200mph it's going to take well over that. The Hennessey Viper went 210 at 1300 WHP

It's going to take a lot of power to make it happen.
You are right, I am wrong. I was only quoting top speed. There is no way the Porsche will hit 200 mph in 1 mile.
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Old 06-30-09, 04:15 PM
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I stated it the IS-F hits 170 governed. I do believe Blitz or Toms sells a chip to take it off....

As for the GT2 the new one is the first factory 911 to hit 200mph....200mph is no damn joke..You will need a test track and not a flat one, a flat one won't help you, you need a banked track like in Nascar...

This 680hp GT2 modded did 221mph
http://auto.techchuck.com/2009/05/18...up-to-221-mph/

You will need basically a flat underbody as well...
A diffuser takes the airflow from under the car and channels it out into the low pressure area behind the car. The shape and design of the diffuser will determine how much (if any) downforce is produced. A full flat underbody will work the best with a diffuser, like the picture of the Enzo in the first post.

On a car without a flat underbody, the bottom of the body panels and rear bumper is usually lower than the bottom of the actual chassis of the car. A diffuser will help keep the airflow smoother when flowing into the area behind the car.


I made a quick drawing.

You can see without a dffuser, air can get trapped under the rear bumper, which causes a lot of turbulence and drag. A diffuser will keep the airflow smooth and out of the area under the bumper, which will decrease drag and turbulence. With less drag on the car, it can go faster with the same amount of effort.
 
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^^^ That's interesting. Never realized they made an Etch a Sketch program for computers.

Just add some Red Bull or NOS, or even just NOS stickers and you'll get there. Might want to ditch the spare tire too.
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It's not that I am trying to prove you wrong, I didn't mean it like that and sorry if I came off the wrong way. The Porsche does break 200 mph. The thing is it needs to be done in 1 mile.

Originally Posted by IS-SV
You are right, I am wrong. I was only quoting top speed. There is no way the Porsche will hit 200 mph in 1 mile.
I was thinking it would have to get a custom carbon fiber plate to keep the air from lifting the car. Will a diffuser do it or will have to be from front to back.
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
^^^ That's interesting. Never realized they made an Etch a Sketch program for computers.

Just add some Red Bull or NOS, or even just NOS stickers and you'll get there. Might want to ditch the spare tire too.
I actually did it from my iPhone..... It was a cut/paste job...sorry would u like something where you need 3D glasses?
 
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I forgot we need a NOS sticker too... Cars can't go fast without them... LOL
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If we had to put a price tag what do you think it would cost?
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Old 06-30-09, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ISSForged
It's not that I am trying to prove you wrong, I didn't mean it like that and sorry if I came off the wrong way. The Porsche does break 200 mph. The thing is it needs to be done in 1 mile.



I was thinking it would have to get a custom carbon fiber plate to keep the air from lifting the car. Will a diffuser do it or will have to be from front to back.
No prob. No you did not come off the wrong way at all. I just didn't read your original post thoroughly enough. Don't know about diffuser effectiveness.
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Keep on topic please
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weight and gearing will make a huge difference, the S7 is carbon damn near everything.
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
Keep on topic please
What's the topic? Lifestyles of porno kings?
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