Motor Trend Channel World's Greatest Drag Race 6!

[garagelogic]

Wrong. Because a Hellcat is definitely more than a 12.1 car.

It was a joke.

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[TTony]

One of the most fun videos I've seen yet.

And I've got to point this out:

Dodge, Ford and Chevy are in this race competing with the big dogs. Some of these big dogs have costs that are not even in the same hemisphere.

I realize a second or two is a big deal to a lot of you track guys.

But damn....it's kind of satisfying seeing this.

Agreed, I used to love the "Bang for the Buck" articles from back in the 90's. Would be interesting to apply the performance to $ ratio on the cars in this test.

 

[Hack]

Performance for $ almost always favors the cheaper cars. There's no linear relationship between cost to build and quickness.

 

[saleen367]

i always enjoy the motor trend stuff. Was that drag race shot at alameda?

Marine Corps Air Station El Toro

 

[GT 350]

Great video. Truly enjoyed it, but....did anyone else notice what was missing from the lineup? Couldn't believe the American icon of sports cars was nowhere to be found.

I guess the Z06 Corvette didn't want to play with the big boys.

 

[J_Maher_AMG]

Great video. Truly enjoyed it, but....did anyone else notice what was missing from the lineup? Couldn't believe the American icon of sports cars was nowhere to be found.

I guess the Z06 Corvette didn't want to play with the big boys.

Assuming you don't know how BDC rules work; the Z06 was part of the competition last year. If a car doesn't receive any performance updates year to year, it will not get invited back a second time. The only way it gets invited back, is if there are updates done to increase performance, or if it previously won the last BDC competition, thus earning a chance to defend its title.

 

[lemers]

One of the most fun videos I've seen yet.

And I've got to point this out:

Dodge, Ford and Chevy are in this race competing with the big dogs. Some of these big dogs have costs that are not even in the same hemisphere.

I realize a second or two is a big deal to a lot of you track guys.

But damn....it's kind of satisfying seeing this.

In a prior year's race, they had the BRZ or its Twin; so its not that satisfying knowing there are no criteria on what they bring to this race.

 

[DrumReaper]

Au contraire, mon ami... when my $65k Shelby comes in 2nd to a $200k+ McClaren, all the while beating out a few other 6-figure cars, I'll take that as a win!

The one thing I have to keep in mind is that I don't do this car testing/driving stuff for a living... and these guys do.

 

[obiwandado]

What I found impressive was the 911S, only 420hp and the car ran 11.5@121mph, it did 0-60 in 3.2 seconds...impressive.

Modern electronics are a marvel of software engineering, also, the chassis is second to none at that price point.

 

[DrumReaper]

It's 2wd. The 911 C4S is the awd version of the car they tested.

My bad... thanks for the correcto.

 

[Bossing]

Wait until the new 991.2 GTS is soon announced... that'll even be a bit faster/quicker. And we haven't touched the next GT3/GT3RS yet. ;)

 

[Caballus]

One of my favorite car quotes was in a MT review about the 911 TurboS. Saved it on a computer sticky note:

"That one will reportedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, which is quicker than it took you to read this sentence."

Timed myself, and they were right. Although I had chapped lips, so I had to read more slowly than normal...

 

[Dave2013M3]

The benefits of AWD...

Its 2WD as noted above..

And only a ~3200lb curb weight

So? It doesn't take away the fact a car only 500lbs lighter yet at a deficit of 106hp is still quicker by quite a bit of a margin. Its the total package..very impressive. The 911S is a Supercar-light that can actually be driven everyday with a back seat, not much of a backseat but it does have one.

Not hating on the GT350R, it was a .1 quicker around the track..very impressive. Its just for my money I would be taking the 991.2S when you add in the ADM you will be paying.

Dave

 

[Zitrosounds]

Did I see/hear that right? Does Lieberman actually owns that Hellcat??? @3:27.

oh, and a buddy of mine has a Challenger Hellcat. He's still trying to figure out traction. Apparently getting better/bigger/stickier tires voids the warranty??? :eyebulge: :shrug:

Not his car. It is a long term press car.

 

[Hack]

Its 2WD as noted above..



So? It doesn't take away the fact a car only 500lbs lighter yet at a deficit of 106hp is still quicker by quite a bit of a margin. Its the total package..very impressive. The 911S is a Supercar-light that can actually be driven everyday with a back seat, not much of a backseat but it does have one.

Not hating on the GT350R, it was a .1 quicker around the track..very impressive. Its just for my money I would be taking the 991.2S when you add in the ADM you will be paying.

Dave

The 911 is a great car, but BOOOOORING! The engine note that people talk about? I can't even hear the engine!

It's a lot of money for a boring car IMO. If a 911 cost $50k or less I would probably own one over a GT350. I certainly wouldn't pay more than $70k for one. If the engine sounded really good, that would make a big difference for me.

I do think the GT350 is too big and bloated, but the engine is way better than the flat 6 in the 911.

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