Re: 20.8 KM Nürburgring in 6 Min 55 Sec + Video

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (Larry Fry)]

>  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