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We drove the car that Ferrari is counting on for its future
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| Matthew DeBord
Posted on 04/10/2016 2:36:04 PM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: Vendome
No doubt; ironically, those same subsidized folks would be among the first to come after him.
To: MtnClimber
But where can you drive such cars at speed anymore? You have to find a track. As long as the acceleration is helpful, useable, on the actual road, for passing and the like, then I’m interested. Otherwise, everything sucks compared to racing track cars.
Mercedes all look like modified bank vaults to me - heavy, thick. Works for the biggest cars, but as they get smaller, the thickness becomes more noticeable.
For ridiculously fast, you could get the R8.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:08:16 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
To: MtnClimber
IMHO, the GT4 is the ultimate car for under $125k........my dealer just had one come in that was ordered and it was stunning - Agate Grey, close to my Meteor Grey.......of course I didn’t drive it.......
I’m so happy with my S I just can’t justify a new GT4......
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:10:36 PM PDT
by
Arlis
To: Talisker
There are several local road courses where sports car clubs can rent track days. The highest speed track nearby is Pikes Peak Intl Raceway south of Colorado Springs. I am only looking for a weekend driver. The acceleration can be used on mountain roads (like where I live) with sharp turns without breaking the speed limit. Also, when using an entrance ramp to a highway you never have to brake into an opening in traffic. The cars I was looking at are in the 0-60 mph range of 2.7 to 3 seconds.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:19:28 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
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To: Arlis
I saw a GT4 pulled off to the side of the mountain road near my house not long ago. It was white and looked really great. I live off Colorado Hwy 72 about 10 miles into the mountains west of the Denver/Golden area. This road seems to be famous with car clubs. I have seen large groups of cars such as Porsche 911, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ford GT40, Lotus, Corvette and many-many Mazda Miatas.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:31:45 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
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To: Talisker
Still look good chasing chicks....
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:39:23 PM PDT
by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
To: Arlis
I used to have a 1986 911 Turbo. That was an insane car to control especially in rain or, heaven forbid a dusting of snow.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:40:16 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
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To: newfreep
Very nice lines...but those headlights are U-G-L-Y.Looks a lot like an early 1970s Ferrari GTC. I always thought the GTC was one of the most attractive Ferrari ever - very classic lines without over-the-top extremes.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:41:36 PM PDT
by
CommerceComet
(Ignore the GOP-e. Cruz to victory in 2016.)
To: Talisker
The DB is one GEORGOUS automobile. You’re right that the assend is way too short.Corvette same problem. DB wins in the looks department walking away.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:49:08 PM PDT
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HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: Hot Tabasco
I was thinking of trading in my 2013 Ford Focus for this Bugatti Chiron but after getting an inch of snow today, I've decided to hold off.....I don't think it's very good in snow and ice. No worries, the Bugatti has all-wheel-drive with umpteen traction and stability control gadgets on board to keep you between the ditches. A new set of tires would probably rival the cost of that Focus, though.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:52:11 PM PDT
by
Charles Martel
(Endeavor to persevere...)
To: Talisker
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:53:28 PM PDT
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HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: CommerceComet
Many of the new headlights on higher-end cars are very complex. On my 2013 Audi S6 I got the LED headlight option. It has a daytime white running light s.et of lights, an amber set of turn signal lights in the same shape as the daytime running lights. The hedlamps are a set of (I think) 13 LEDs per side, each with its own lens and pointing. The headlamps are amazing, not two circles, but a rectangular pattern. And if you are turning at low speed a light will point to the side so you can see the curve
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posted on
04/10/2016 5:07:35 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
(For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
To: Tijeras_Slim
point well made, I am a Honda fan through and through. 78 Civic, 87 CRX, 90 Accord, 97 CRV, 2000 Odyssey, 2002 Shadow ACE, 2006 Ridgeline, 2010 Fury, 2012 CRV and 2012 Odyssey - well over 2mm miles total
2 regrets with Honda - never got a S2000 and traded in my Ridgeline
favorite one
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posted on
04/10/2016 5:27:25 PM PDT
by
Cyclone59
(Where are we going, and what's with the handbasket?)
To: Cyclone59
They do know how to build them.
To: wally_bert
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posted on
04/10/2016 6:48:01 PM PDT
by
Axenolith
(Government blows, and that which governs least, blows least...)
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