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^^^ The thing launched and accelerated so hard at the drag strip it triggered the OnStar crash detection due to the g-force shock of acceleration.... Must be crazy fast!

 

(Deep and hot lady's voice).......... "FastTrader, we are detecting a sudden acceleration event.....should we call 911 for you?"

 

(FastTrader)......... "Shut up BIT@#, I am running from the 911 right now!!!"

 

 

:rofl:

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Found the video!

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8As1zshWxn0&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 700+ HP Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V: 11.07 @ 128 MPH - OnStar Emergency?[/ame]

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Ok heres a Q for you guys, i know its a slight diversion of the thread but.....

 

What cars are going to appreciate going forwards and are desirable, I should say excluding already stupid priced exotics such as Ferrari 250 GTO and so on.

 

I have a few ideas of my own but interested as to others thoughts.

 

 

First car I posted on page one. 1970 to 1974 Cuda.

 

There is no end in the appreciation of these cars now. They originally sold for $5,000.00

 

Now they are going for as much as $3M to $5,000,000.00

 

Yes that's right up to 5 million !!

 

This car in image auctioned in past few years for 4 million

 

 

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The 2011 Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the latest bull from Lamborghini.

 

Highlights for this new AWD puppy include 150+lbs weight loss coming from a diet of many carbon fiber parts, optional ceramic brakes, 10hp increase over last year to a new 562 hp and a carbon fiber laced interior.

 

This thing is absolutely gorgeous IMO ;)

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y-zxAT8Yzg&feature=sub]YouTube - First Drive: 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera[/ame]

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The 458 Italia by Ferrari.

 

This is the upgrade over the 360 and the 430 Ferraris, and will be competition for the above Lambo, as they are both have virtually the same hp rating. This thing is powered by a Direct Injected 4.5 Liter V8 rated at 562 hp. It is RWD unlike the Lambo above.

 

IMO the lines on this car are absolutely beautiful and worth drooling over. Take a look at the front headlight area and rear hind quarters. The interior is fabulous as well. Look at the steering wheel along with the instrument cluster. The nav is even mindfully placed where the driver gets the most use from it, not necessarily appeasement to the passenger like most cars.

 

My only gripe would be the 7speed auto xmsn will not be replaceable with a 6speed manual of some sort :(

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWgiAxJy_4A]YouTube - Ferrari 458 Italia driven by autocar.co.uk[/ame]

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The new 911 Turbo is faster than a ZR1...

 

 

 

 

 

Good article. The 911 is now a beast, the list of improvements they've made is vast. It is obviously waaaay more refined than the Brute (ZR-1), but that's almost any car these days. Build quality of the vette sucks too.

In the end, we say the Porsche is the better all-around car, showing the results of 34 years of uninterrupted honing and refinement, whereas the Corvette has finally begun to catch up after some years of neglect.

 

 

 

The 911 has a crazy hole shot now, and nothing looks to compare in the 60ft as it smoked the ZR1 badly, a full half second in the quarter. This is evident in the progressiveness of the jump off. The ZR1 just can't match the get-off of the 911's AWD. But you see the ZR1 starting to gain ground as it goes through quarter as the lead dies off. It's still a straight line dust up of the Zr1 though, but the Brute's additional 140hp does begin to catch up.

The Turbo whistled from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and from 0 to 100 in 6.8, 0.5 second and 0.8 second faster than the ZR1, respectively. At the finish of a quarter-mile, the ZR1’s 128-mph trap speed was as good, but the Porsche got there 0.5 second quicker

 

 

 

But.....

 

It appears to say it's downright faster than the ZR-1 is a bit unfair... based on that article. Here are some highlights from the article.

The Corvette was looking good. It was faster around Laguna Seca. It won the battle for grip on the skidpad (although the roadholding performance of both cars suffered due to unfavorable track conditions). It stopped more dramatically. It’s cheaper than the German. But it’s not as quick in a straight line—and that was a shock.

 

At Mazda Raceway, the 911 Turbo wasn’t as fast as the Vette, but it was much easier to drive hard.

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I bought this last weekend, great fun but it is expensive to insure.

 

 

Actually I saw this last Saturday and I think it is the Reventon, not sure because it did not say. But like a dork I had to take a picture because not many cars go for that much.

 

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I think it is the Reventon, not sure because it did not say.

 

Sometimes it's difficult to tell between the Reventon and a plain Murci.

 

One thing I notice, though...it appears to have glossy paint...the Reventons don't.

 

I'm sure you guys would know better than I would, though.

 

:2c:

 

-Cory

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It is hard to see because I took the photo with my blackberry but the tires were about 12inches wide. I thought it might have been the Reventon because there was a man standing near watching it very intently, he was close to Shaq in size

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R8 V10 is awesome but I think given the choice I would still go for the LP-560.

 

Normal R8 is still badass but a bit underpowered. Gallardo SL is a fantastic car and I would opt for this over the V8 R8 as well.

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Just planned out a 717 mile trip my friend and I will drive this summer through the mountains of Colorado. If you want a clue, just google Route 550 in Colorado - unbelievable scenery.

 

In fact, throughout this summer I plan to drive some of the best roads in Colorado and post pics, video, and reviews on a website I will design. Should be fun.

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Just planned out a 717 mile trip my friend and I will drive this summer through the mountains of Colorado. If you want a clue, just google Route 550 in Colorado - unbelievable scenery.

 

In fact, throughout this summer I plan to drive some of the best roads in Colorado and post pics, video, and reviews on a website I will design. Should be fun.

 

Spend alot of time in Durango & Silverton - 550 is an amazing drive. We once stopped at Orvis Hot Springs on the way back from Telluride - and had the kids ready for a nice dip in the springs - when we walked out and saw the humanity - sans speedo's. The clerk had failed to mention that Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing optional area. Lol...asked for our money back and went on our way.

 

We just did some high alpine sledding with the kids a few weeks ago on Molas Pass on the 550 - sure beats the crappy hill I used to sled on as a kid in Minnesota!

 

Another great highway (that Charles Kuralt once called the most beautiful stretch of road he ever saw) - is the Beartooth Highway in Montana/Wyoming. I believe it still is the "highest" highway in North America at over 10,500 feet. Insane views. Worth the drive.

 

Enjoy the drive and the scenery. Stop at Handlebars in Silverton for a beer and an elk burger.

 

MCM

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Just planned out a 717 mile trip my friend and I will drive this summer through the mountains of Colorado. If you want a clue, just google Route 550 in Colorado - unbelievable scenery.

 

In fact, throughout this summer I plan to drive some of the best roads in Colorado and post pics, video, and reviews on a website I will design. Should be fun.

 

Gotta love living in CO!

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At some point I have to do a proper roadtrip across the US to check those roads out but until proven wrong I reckon the Stelvio pass in Italy is as good as it gets!

 

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Ive also heard that the Transfagarasan in Romania is pretty good, and by looking at the pics it looks quite amasing!

 

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I found car of my dreams many years ago. and I drive nothing else since that. And will never be tempted by slick design of sports car etc.. the car of your dream guys is not what you think it is looking at nice pictures from last car exhibitions. the car of your dream is the one you sit in you drive and then it like eureka - here!

 

for me it was and is Merc E class. I drive it since E124 and never seen better car for me....

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The Henk.. sounds like you've been watching some Top Gear?

 

Jon - that Aston Martin is beautiful. I'd love to have a collection of old Mercedes one day.

 

And Maxima, couldn't agree more. The E class is a solid car and great reputation. I see a W124 everyday at work and it almost looks brand new. They are built like a tank too.

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The Henk.. sounds like you've been watching some Top Gear?

 

Jon - that Aston Martin is beautiful. I'd love to have a collection of old Mercedes one day.

 

And Maxima, couldn't agree more. The E class is a solid car and great reputation. I see a W124 everyday at work and it almost looks brand new. They are built like a tank too.

 

A friend of mine took his 996 Turbo through Romania a few years ago and said it was an amasing experience if you are not too afraid to put some mileage and damage on your car (roads are apparently quite s**te.)

Yeah ive seen the episode where Jeremy and Co drive through romania, great show Top Gear!

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