New Boss Tests and Reviews - Post 'em here
3/7/11, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MJockey
• 1st: 2010 Dodge Viper ACR - 1:33.92
• 2008 Dodge Viper ACR - 1:35.12
• 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - 1:35.83
• 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 - 1:39.57
• 2009 Nissan GT-R - 1:40.45
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - 1:40.74
• 2009 Audi R8 - 1:40.75
• 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1:40.92
• 2009 Audi R8 R Tronic - 1:40.92
• 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo - 1:42.51
• 2009 Porsche Cayman S PDK - 1:42.95
• 2008 BMW M3 - 1:42.96
• 2009 Cadillac CTS-V - 1:43.85
• 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 - 1:44.32
• 2008 Shelby GT500KR - 1:44.72
• 2009 Jaguar XFR - 1:45.37
• 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - 1:45.72
• 2007 Lotus Exige S - 1:45.82
• 2009 BMW 135i - 1:46.01
• 2010 Nissan NISMO 370Z - 1:46.53
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/features/laguna_lap/112_0902_laguna_lap_introduction/index.html
Looks like the Boss would be 5th fastest.
And the best bang for the buck by a long shot.Now if we can only get Ford to start shipping already.
+1 on the start shipping!!
3/7/11, 06:33 PM
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3/7/11, 06:55 PM
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Wow the GT3 was wearing Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Those have to be good for a second or two a lap. From the Porsche GT3 article:
"The clear winner of our 2007 Best Handling comparison is the Michelin-Porsche 911 GT3. We're augmenting the nomenclature here to acknowledge the immense contribution the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires make to the tail-heavy Porsche icon's handling. They're the closest thing to a full-on racing tire that is DOT-legal for street use. They're fair game because GT3s come from the factory with these tires, and we doubt that fitting conventional summer rubber would lower the GT3's performance to a second-place finish here. Conversely, a set of Cup tires probably wouldn't have enabled any of the competitors to outperform the GT3."
"The clear winner of our 2007 Best Handling comparison is the Michelin-Porsche 911 GT3. We're augmenting the nomenclature here to acknowledge the immense contribution the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires make to the tail-heavy Porsche icon's handling. They're the closest thing to a full-on racing tire that is DOT-legal for street use. They're fair game because GT3s come from the factory with these tires, and we doubt that fitting conventional summer rubber would lower the GT3's performance to a second-place finish here. Conversely, a set of Cup tires probably wouldn't have enabled any of the competitors to outperform the GT3."
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3/7/11, 08:52 PM
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What's the chance that someone could edit the very first post in this thread to contain links to all the articles, and then to update the first post every time someone posts a link to a new article?
3/7/11, 09:02 PM
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3/7/11, 10:57 PM
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3/13/11, 06:28 PM
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I will be getting a 2012 Black edition GTR in June .
I will hopefully have my 2012 302 LS b4 than .
I test em both just for giggles!!
Cars are like women.They are all special and different in there own way!
I will hopefully have my 2012 302 LS b4 than .
I test em both just for giggles!!
Cars are like women.They are all special and different in there own way!
3/19/11, 10:01 AM
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Road and Track's review is finally online. The LS is reviewed.
Article here:
Video here:
Article here:
Video here:
“We were adamant about testing the car’s durability. The Boss 302 is a track car, and we wanted to make sure it could handle the rigors of extended on-the-limit driving. In testing, we actually ran it at or near the limit for 12 straight hours, so today was a piece of cake for this car,” Tom Barnes, vehicle engineering manager said.
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3/19/11, 10:06 AM
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Road and Track's review is finally online. The LS is reviewed.
Article http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...2-laguna-seca:
Video here:
Article http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/ca...2-laguna-seca:
Video here:
3/19/11, 10:12 AM
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3/19/11, 12:00 PM
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From R&T:
Where did they get that information?
And the best thing about the base car? Its production isn't limited, so you’ll have plenty of time to consider buying one.
3/19/11, 12:23 PM
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of most surprise / delight...
is the commentary on brakes...in that they didn't say anything about fade. they only said that pedal feel was lighter than they'd want. that's contrary to what a number of folks said from the press event. hmmm...