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Re: 20.8 KM N�rburgring in 6 Min 55 Sec + Video




--- Larry Fry <rocco16@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 
> >  So, any of you into sport bikes at all? Divide
> those numbers by two. 
> > Think of the most bad-ass 1.3L four cyl bike out
> there, developing around 
> > 180hp...but with two of 'em mated to one
> crankshaft...with the same 
> > six-speed, shared sump, sequential transmission.
> Yeah...you got it: a V8 
> > Hyabusa! The whole engine and transmission
> assembly weighs next to 
> > nothing...literally like 150lbs or something  (i
> don't remember). Now, 
> > strap it into a car that weighs about 1100lbs, and
> you can go set track 
> > records even on street tires.
> >  Neal
> 
> 
> It all sounds impressive until you compare it to any
> run-of-the-mill F1 
> running today; same weight and 5 times the hp.
> 
> Larry 
> 

It may not be cutting edge tech or the fastest shit
out there but the dollar to performance ratio is
unbeatable.

Keeping an F1 car on the go is rather like a fat man
trying to keep Caludia Schiffer in the sack.. it's
going to take a lot of effort and ten times as much
money.

I think it's fucking brilliant, using readily
available parts to build something exemplary.

Anson


		
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