Television: Top Gear (UK) News and Discussion Thread
Burning Brakes
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'Old' NSX kills C6 (Top Gear Video)
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/To...orvette_lo.wmv
The race is about halfway through an 8 minute, 20 mb video.
Probably a fluke, but a win is a win . . .
Top Gear didn't have much positive to say about the Vette, although it did post a very quick, if dirty, time around the road course.
YMMV.
The race is about halfway through an 8 minute, 20 mb video.
Probably a fluke, but a win is a win . . .
Top Gear didn't have much positive to say about the Vette, although it did post a very quick, if dirty, time around the road course.
YMMV.
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TOP GEAR DRAG RACE: C6 vette 6mt vs '03 NSX 6mt(SHOCKING RESULT inside!)
:padlock: Ib4tehmovetocartalk...
C'mon torquie, you should know the rules by now 
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Top Gear Video of production Ford GT
I am downloading it now ... but I can only IMAGINE how bad a$$ this is going to be 
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/TopGear_FordGT_lo.wmv
Just a reminder of what this puppy is all about:
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/TopGear_FordGT_lo.wmv
Just a reminder of what this puppy is all about:
2005 FORD GT WILL DELIVER 550 HORSEPOWER IN PRODUCTION TRIM
The Ford GT's official horsepower rating has been set at 550 horsepower - more than 100 hp per liter.
Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration time at 3.3 seconds, and it reached a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph.
DEARBORN, Mich. March 1, 2004 - Final certification testing of the 2005 Ford GT's powertrain shows that the car's 5.4-liter DOHC supercharged V-8 is producing an average of 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque - 50 more horsepower than preliminary estimates.
"With more than 100 horsepower per liter, the performance potential of the Ford GT is incredible," said John Coletti, Director, Ford SVT programs.
For its January 2004 cover story, "Judgment Day!" Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration at 3.3 seconds, and it crossed a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph. In the same test, Ferrari's $193,000 Challenge Stradale took four seconds to reach 60 mph, and was 0.8 seconds and 13 mph slower through the quarter-mile.
"The Ford GT is a showcase for Ford's design and engineering capability - and pure passion for building great cars," Coletti added.
The Ford GT's chassis is as sophisticated as its engine is powerful. The car is built around an exceptionally stiff but lightweight aluminum space frame and the suspension is a double-wishbone design with coil-over monotube dampers.
Aluminum is also used for the body panels. Other lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and magnesium, are used throughout the vehicle. The brakes are equally sophisticated, featuring four-piston Brembo calipers that grip massive 14-inch front and 13.2-inch rear cross-drilled and vented rotors. The gearbox is a rear-mounted Ricardo six-speed manual transaxle.
Ford recently announced that the winning golfer's prize package at the Ford Championship at Doral will now include the all-new Ford GT. Valued at more than $140,000, the Ford GT supercar will be the most valuable automobile prize in the history of the PGA Tour. And now, with 550hp, it's the most powerful.
The 2005 Ford GT's 5.4-liter V-8 will be built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Mich. The vehicle will be assembled at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Mich. Production will begin this summer with deliveries to dealerships beginning shortly after that.
The Ford GT's MSRP of $139,995 excludes optional equipment, destination and delivery charges, applicable taxes, and title, license and registration fees. Transaction prices are determined by authorized Ford dealers.
The Ford GT's official horsepower rating has been set at 550 horsepower - more than 100 hp per liter.
Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration time at 3.3 seconds, and it reached a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph.
DEARBORN, Mich. March 1, 2004 - Final certification testing of the 2005 Ford GT's powertrain shows that the car's 5.4-liter DOHC supercharged V-8 is producing an average of 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque - 50 more horsepower than preliminary estimates.
"With more than 100 horsepower per liter, the performance potential of the Ford GT is incredible," said John Coletti, Director, Ford SVT programs.
For its January 2004 cover story, "Judgment Day!" Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration at 3.3 seconds, and it crossed a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph. In the same test, Ferrari's $193,000 Challenge Stradale took four seconds to reach 60 mph, and was 0.8 seconds and 13 mph slower through the quarter-mile.
"The Ford GT is a showcase for Ford's design and engineering capability - and pure passion for building great cars," Coletti added.
The Ford GT's chassis is as sophisticated as its engine is powerful. The car is built around an exceptionally stiff but lightweight aluminum space frame and the suspension is a double-wishbone design with coil-over monotube dampers.
Aluminum is also used for the body panels. Other lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and magnesium, are used throughout the vehicle. The brakes are equally sophisticated, featuring four-piston Brembo calipers that grip massive 14-inch front and 13.2-inch rear cross-drilled and vented rotors. The gearbox is a rear-mounted Ricardo six-speed manual transaxle.
Ford recently announced that the winning golfer's prize package at the Ford Championship at Doral will now include the all-new Ford GT. Valued at more than $140,000, the Ford GT supercar will be the most valuable automobile prize in the history of the PGA Tour. And now, with 550hp, it's the most powerful.
The 2005 Ford GT's 5.4-liter V-8 will be built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Mich. The vehicle will be assembled at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Mich. Production will begin this summer with deliveries to dealerships beginning shortly after that.
The Ford GT's MSRP of $139,995 excludes optional equipment, destination and delivery charges, applicable taxes, and title, license and registration fees. Transaction prices are determined by authorized Ford dealers.
Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by cls6sp03
I can believe it. I've always thought vettes were overrated anyway. 
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that is absolutely impossible. the driver of the corvette simply was not trying. there is absolutely no possible way an NSX will beat that vette in a straight line. the nsx is simply far to underpowered by comparision. i have lost all respect for top gear. the NSX has absolutely no advantage whatsoever over the vette and even being mid-engine isnt going to help when you are well over 100 hp and 100 ft lbs of torque shy of the competitor...
in a word...
BULLSHIT
in a word...
BULLSHIT
Moderator Alumnus
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by bbbradley
Hmmm, no delays on the server side here...
The video is awesome ... it has a place permantly on my hard drive along with a 911 vs. Ferrari one that was recently posted
That video is fucking awesome. I love how they were making fun of Jeremy towards the end. Him trying to climb into the car with the Prius parked next to it was damn hilarious. 
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
That video is fucking awesome. I love how they were making fun of Jeremy towards the end. Him trying to climb into the car with the Prius parked next to it was damn hilarious.
Ya, that was the best part
You guys should check out the Carrera GT and McLaren Mercedes SLR videos. Their lap times are 1st and 2nd respectively on the power lap times chart. I dont think anyone will be beating the Carrera time (1:19.x) anytime soon, unless maybe they get their hands on an Enzo.
Originally Posted by fdl
Ya, that was the best part
You guys should check out the Carrera GT and McLaren Mercedes SLR videos. Their lap times are 1st and 2nd respectively on the power lap times chart. I dont think anyone will be beating the Carrera time (1:19.x) anytime soon, unless maybe they get their hands on an Enzo.
You guys should check out the Carrera GT and McLaren Mercedes SLR videos. Their lap times are 1st and 2nd respectively on the power lap times chart. I dont think anyone will be beating the Carrera time (1:19.x) anytime soon, unless maybe they get their hands on an Enzo.
Photography Nerd
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From: Toronto
What's the deal with The Stig? I saw a "stig's last drive" video on sleepy fish's website. Is he still with the show or did he go somewhere else? It's great being able to compare lap times between the cars they review especially since they had the same driver.
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Holy shit...yeah, I totally cannot believe how amazing the Carrera was. Watching Jeremy throw that thing around was just awe inspiring. I wonder how I can get his job?
Originally Posted by fdl
That car is a handful. Even the stig could barely keep it under control.
