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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #196 on: August 04, 2019, 10:25:51 AM »
I think the fastest car produced by the Big 3 in 1975 was a Chevy Suburban, because the trucks didn't have as much pollution stuff on them.  I recall that from somewhere, it was faster than a 'Vette.

A 1977 Corvette had a 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds, the 1982 was 9.1 seconds.  

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« Reply #197 on: August 04, 2019, 11:05:56 AM »
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« Reply #198 on: August 04, 2019, 03:34:05 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on August 04, 2019, 11:05:56 AM
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a25426109/how-to-corner-on-racetrack/?src=socialflowFBRAT&fbclid=IwAR1vrk2ucGtoG7oAxSwLgCJkQ_YYUExkLeuIyIkR9_ZjIPZ9l2Qc6q8JRRU

Nice video about cornering by race car drivers.

"The corner starts as soon as you brake."

Neat quote.
Cool video.
The quote reminds me of another one, by the late, great Mark Donohue:

If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower.
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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #199 on: August 04, 2019, 03:36:06 PM »


1949 Delahaye Type S Roadster.
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« Reply #200 on: August 04, 2019, 04:07:45 PM »


Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, 1961.  Form follows function perfectly here.

Ferraris should be RED.
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« Reply #201 on: August 04, 2019, 04:11:38 PM »
How about a sports boat?

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« Reply #202 on: August 04, 2019, 04:13:56 PM »
Or this fabulous Bug-Atti?

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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #203 on: August 04, 2019, 07:50:15 PM »
not as busy as the 2020 C8 but not sleek and simple

the 2020 BMW M4




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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #204 on: August 04, 2019, 08:50:33 PM »
No, not as busy as the new Corvette.

But busy, especially with the grilles and headlights.  Not as bad as some BMWs I've seen lately, though.

I think BMW is going the wrong direction.  Maybe it's one of the Euro cars to which Utee was referring back upthread a ways.  I think Mercedes-Benz has somewhat the better of BMW in their current styling trends.  I don't like the blacked-out-window treatment aft of the doors, though, while BMW does a good job there.

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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #205 on: August 05, 2019, 05:12:08 AM »


I like the shape of these, considering you could get one brand new with the V6 engine for $30 K decked out.  Not a sports car and FWD but nice looking.

I don't think they make them now and they dropped the V6.
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« Reply #206 on: August 05, 2019, 05:23:02 AM »
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« Reply #207 on: August 05, 2019, 06:32:19 AM »
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« Reply #208 on: August 05, 2019, 01:30:49 PM »
The hybrid portion of this Ferrari isn't all that surprising, they've invested hundreds of millions of dollars into hybrid R&D over the past decade due to the current Formula 1 engine design formula and specs.

What's surprising is that they made a crossover.  I really dislike the looks of the crossover vehicles in general, this Ferrari included.  It's really, REALLY ugly. 
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Re: You are the sports car
« Reply #209 on: August 05, 2019, 01:38:59 PM »
Quote from: utee94 on August 05, 2019, 01:30:49 PM
What's surprising is that they made a hybrid.  I really dislike the looks of the crossover vehicles in general, this Ferrari included.  It's really, REALLY ugly. 
How does this even classify as a crossover?

  • A crossover is basically car chassis with SUV-styled body. Typically that retains higher ground clearance and a higher seating position.
  • A hatchback is a car body with a big trunk and a "5th door" that opens to a larger cargo area. It retains sedan or coupe ground clearance / seating position. 

This ain't a damn crossover. It's a hatchback. 

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