Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Someone I know is trying to put togeather an article for a TV show comparing a Veyron, an Ultima 720GTR & a Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer. It got me thinking- is there a car on these forums that could match the performance of either of these three cars -in tesco trim- at a venue such as a test track like Ehra-Lessien for example???? Also, is there any other tuner specials you think may have a chance? I thought about the Konig Evolution as being a contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Automotive wet dreams right there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 The Vette is good for over 250mph, I'm sure there are plenty of Vipers knocking around the US that could easily compete. Dunno about Supras on this forum in a trim to match those.. however that dude in Poland got his to 225mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Someone I know is trying to put togeather an article for a TV show comparing a Veyron, an Ultima 720GTR & a Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer. It got me thinking- is there a car on these forums that could match the performance of either of these three cars -in tesco trim- at a venue such as a test track like Ehra-Lessien for example???? Also, is there any other tuner specials you think may have a chance? I thought about the Konig Evolution as being a contender. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 The Vette is good for over 250mph, I'm sure there are plenty of Vipers knocking around the US that could easily compete. Dunno about Supras on this forum in a trim to match those.. however that dude in Poland got his to 225mph! The Vette hit 254mph at an Ohio test track in 1988! The fastest Viper in this country ran 215mph, has any of the Hennersy (sp?) Venom's ever actually been verified by an independent body? That 9ff 996 Supersport has to be in with a shout with 248mph at Nardo, which is quite impressive considering the tyre scrub generated at the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have an issue of Road and Track where one of their cars (Hennesey Viper TT ) hit 210mph in standing mile... with its top off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have an issue of Road and Track where one of their cars (Hennesey Viper TT ) hit 210mph in standing mile... with its top off! My god! R&T did a shoot-out about 8 years ago that had modded Vipers, Vettes, 550M, HKS Supra, RUF 911 and a Macca F1. Iirc the yank cars failed the smog law afterwards so were disqualified. Macca won hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 What else would you expect from a million $ car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 don't suppose anyone has any footage of it? that would be sweet viewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 What else would you expect from a million $ car! I was kinda hoping it was going to get a good shoeing! The TVR Speed 12 is supposed to be good for 240mph, but to the best of my knowledge it has never been 'figured' or even run at WOT. I do know it has some serious traction issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Do a search for SVS Viper on google, they're even quicker almost hitting 220mph in a standing mile! Yeah the Speed 12 was supposed to be a beast, funny you mention the traction issues, as I remember from GT4 thats what put me off it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 What about that sup that revs up to 10k? that must be well into the 200mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Do a search for SVS Viper on google, they're even quicker almost hitting 220mph in a standing mile! Yeah the Speed 12 was supposed to be a beast, funny you mention the traction issues, as I remember from GT4 thats what put me off it Some people tried to persuade the owner to let Autocar or EVO figure the car, but he said "why-I have nothing to prove!". I should think the 6.0TT Cerbera being built at Austec Racing will be pretty quick, but seeing as the engine is still in a million pieces we have a long wait to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 The Jun supe is quick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 The Jun supe is quick? Very, but it wouldn't have passed an MOT when it ran it's 247mph run at Bonnieville . Did it ever run on proper tyres and proper motion lotion at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Probably had racing rubber of some description, it also ran a lot faster than 249, I think it nearly hit 270 on one run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 What about that sup that revs up to 10k? that must be well into the 200mph. yeh that supe of that italian dude Atomicfabios from the supraforums putting ot something like 1100rwhp...insane!! surely that would be a match? Heres the Video: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=72133&highlight=supra+flyby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Probably had racing rubber of some description, it also ran a lot faster than 249, I think it nearly hit 270 on one run. It had solid alloy discs for wheels and no tyres. It also had to be towed to 50mph as 1st was too tall to pull away cleanly (metal has shit traction on salt I guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Sounds like that Thrust Jet machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Sounds like that Thrust Jet machine LOL yeh except this thing can go around corners scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Nothing faster than me in a Go-kart I have good news about the next meeting.. I can hopefully attend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 LOL yeh except this thing can go around corners scary! Can it? It'd handle like a shopping trolley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 im sure a well tuned stroked drag supra could manage the 250mph if setup correctly, the Jun supra was knocking on the door of 250mph This one http://www.neosyntheticoil.com/Newimages/junsupra1.jpg JUN / Akira Bonneville Supra top speed 249.292mph (401.20km/h). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It had solid alloy discs for wheels and no tyres. It also had to be towed to 50mph as 1st was too tall to pull away cleanly (metal has shit traction on salt I guess). The picture above seems to differ from your account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 The picture above seems to differ from your account It's what I read from the Jun website & a magazine that featured the run. I've also seen pics of it with the discs on. Maybe that pic is a promo shot???? It's a shame this TV program is limited to production cars- the TRD3000GT would qualify though! It would have to be as it left Toyota Technocraft though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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