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

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Fry" <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>
To: <nocones77-vw@yahoo.com>; "Dan Bubb" <dan.bubb@gmail.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: 20.8 KM N?rburgring in 6 Min 55 Sec + Video


>
> >  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

How much does the car in question cost?  And any fella can buy it, 'slong as
they have the cash?  Compared to how much does an F1 cost?  Can I buy one?

I know you know the answers to all of the above, L...  Just a bit of
perspective...

David