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Old 09-13-11, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by T0ked
As trap speeds indicate, it was all about the launch. With AWD and that much power, the GTR will always have the advantage, driver skill being taken out of the equation. The GTR finishes with a lower trap speed than the next 4-5 cars. Starting with the Ferrari, the trap speeds decrease predictably with each successive car. Impressive, but the GTR would not be a contender if the race were a 1/2 or 1 mile race.

Does anyone really look at 1/4 mile times anymore? I personally think 0-100-0 times are the most important of we're talking about straight line performance. But still fun to watch!
you kidding me? you get on youtube and most "racers" care only about 0-60
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Old 09-13-11, 01:49 PM
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Does anyone really look at 1/4 mile times anymore?
It's the only thing that matters when merging onto the highway
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Old 09-13-11, 02:06 PM
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M3 and zr1 should be on the list. anywaz, New GTR, watch the time lap chart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuFkz...layer_embedded
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so what do you guys think the standing would be in a 1/2 mile?
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Old 09-13-11, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by <VENOM>
It's the only thing that matters when merging onto the highway
i wish we have 1/4 mile here in cali to merge on fwy
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Old 09-13-11, 03:39 PM
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I would have loved to see cars like the ZR1, GT2 RS, and SL65 in there.
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Old 09-13-11, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MelF1fan
True, 1/4 mile times aren't everything but the 458 you mention came a very close second.
The 458 was probably prepared by a team of Ferrari engineers for optimum suspension setting and tire pressure just for this drag race.
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Old 09-13-11, 07:33 PM
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heres the rest of the comparo

http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...t_drivers_car/
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Beyond the actual cars, the production on this was incredible. Forget Top Gear USA, if Motor Trend did a show with this quality consistently, I'd watch.
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That was pretty cool

Looks like GTR started a little slower than the R8 (2:16), and the rest of the drag race was history
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Old 09-14-11, 09:41 AM
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alright so the GTR probably used launch control
which means the warranty is now void???
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alright so the GTR probably used launch control
which means the warranty is now void???
Come on. That is so 3 years ago.
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Godzilla !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by T0ked
As trap speeds indicate, it was all about the launch. With AWD and that much power, the GTR will always have the advantage, driver skill being taken out of the equation. The GTR finishes with a lower trap speed than the next 4-5 cars. Starting with the Ferrari, the trap speeds decrease predictably with each successive car. Impressive, but the GTR would not be a contender if the race were a 1/2 or 1 mile race.

Does anyone really look at 1/4 mile times anymore? I personally think 0-100-0 times are the most important of we're talking about straight line performance. But still fun to watch!
Well said. Not taking anything away from the GT-R, but it's truly it's monster launch that sets it apart from the rest. Aside from that, it's not going to out accelerate cars like the Z06/458/R8GT/LFA/etc unless it's a 1/4 mile or less drag race.
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Old 09-15-11, 12:27 AM
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So epic!! Awsome race.
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