Hypothetical: IS350 vs. Boxster S?
07-26-07, 09:13 AM
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Hypothetical: IS350 vs. Boxster S?
So, an MD in my group and I have proposed a bet: his '07 Boxster S vs. my '07 IS350, best of 5 runs in the 1/4 mile. There's a *substantial* amount of money riding on it. Anyone have any thoughts? Should I take it?
07-26-07, 09:23 AM
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Probably not a good bet. The boxter S will probably take you if he knows what he's doing, but not by a huge margin.
07-26-07, 09:33 AM
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I wouldnt. But I have nothing to base that on, just dont think a lexus compares to a real sports car.
07-26-07, 09:35 AM
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IMHO I think you should be able to take him.
07-26-07, 09:41 AM
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Probably not a good bet. The boxter S will probably take you if he knows what he's doing, but not by a huge margin.
I agree, and I own one! If the Boxster is a manual, it's all about the driver.
07-26-07, 09:44 AM
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boxster s =
295hp 251tq
0-60 in 5.1
1/4mile in very low 13s
i wouldnt bet a lot of money
07-26-07, 09:47 AM
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Sorry but you cant always judge just from the power of the vehicle. The tranny has a lot to do with it and the driver, so does traction and so on.
07-26-07, 09:49 AM
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if the driver of the boxster knows his shifts then dont bet money :]
07-26-07, 09:50 AM
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A 500 lb lighter manual car with similar hp? I wouldn't take that bet...
07-26-07, 09:55 AM
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boxter s won't be "very low 13s" more like late 13's trapping slightly above 100. Given equal-ish drivers, boxter should win by thin margin.
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boxster s =
295hp 251tq
0-60 in 5.1
1/4mile in very low 13s
i wouldnt bet a lot of money
07-26-07, 10:03 AM
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07-26-07, 10:07 AM
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Take out all the stuff in the trunk, run with about a 1/4 tank of gas, go a day or 2 before to get some practice runs in and figure out the best way to launch.
07-26-07, 10:07 AM
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Weight Redux!
07-26-07, 10:14 AM
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Take out all the stuff in the trunk, run with about a 1/4 tank of gas, go a day or 2 before to get some practice runs in and figure out the best way to launch.
If you can get multiple runs in the mid 13's or close... i think you'd have a good chance.
07-26-07, 09:13 AM
Hypothetical: IS350 vs. Boxster S?
