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tarheel91 on 09 November 2009
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Avinash_Tyagi said:
tarheel91 said:
Avinash_Tyagi said:
tarheel91 said:
Brett wants an R34 Skyline? I figured he'd prefer the McLaren F1 posted by Kantor.

Didn't the skyline get replaced by the much superior GT-R

Define superior.  In terms of track times, yes.  However, a lot of that comes from the incredibly sticky tires (practically R-compounds) that come stock on the GTR.  The car in the first post was an R34, though.  That's why I asked.  Also, neither the R34 nor the GTR would touch the McLaren F1.

A 90K car versus a 900K car, yeah saying that the GT-R can't beat an F1 ignores that for its price, the GT-R is amazing

To it's credit, the McLaren F1 is a 900k car that came out 17 years ago (production began in 92).  I only brought it up because someone posted a picture of a (poorly made) cake in the shape of a McLaren F1.  What's really remarkable about the car is that it still remains competitive with today's supercars despite its age.  Plus, it remains as gorgeous as ever.

 

@Wii_Master:  Hahahaha, I needed a good laugh.  Let's look at the specs, shall we?

McLaren F1:

Power/Torque: 627 hp (468 kW; 636 PS) at 7400 rpm and 480 ft·lb (651 N·m) at 5600 rpm

Curb Weight: 2,513 lbs (1,140 kg)

0–100 mph (160 km/h): 6.3 s

Bedford Autodrome West Circuit Lap Time: 1:21.20 (.1 seconds faster than a Ferrari Enzo ;))

 

Ferrari F430:

Power/Torque: 490 PS (360 kW; 483 hp) at 8500 rpm and 465 N·m (343 lb·ft) of torque at 5250 rpm

Curb Weight: 3,197 lbs (1,450lbs)

0-100 mph (160 km/h): 9.2 s.

Bedford Autodrome West Circuit Lap Time: 1:24.20

 

Three seconds on a track that isn't even 90 seconds long?  That's an eternity.  I rest my case.

 

OT: Brett, what car do YOU want for your birthday?