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To: federal

No, my point is that GM could build a "0-60 in 3 sec." Vette anytime they wanted. Marketability, though, as you point out.


27 posted on 02/26/2005 5:20:24 AM PST by ovrtaxt (McClellan: Do away with daily press briefings! Come straight to the New Media!)
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To: ovrtaxt

Yup, the C5R and the C6R. They have won GTS for the last 4 years.


32 posted on 02/26/2005 5:25:30 AM PST by BillM
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No, my point is that GM could build a "0-60 in 3 sec

Well the 0 to 60 times are impressive but as you point out Corvette's and even Dodge demons can be made to do a fast 0 to 60.

The design of a Saleen or McLaren isn't to accomplish a fast 0 to 60 time. That is a byproduct of having a light, balanced (see mid-engined) car that can accelerate, turn and stop.

So while many cars can be modified to do a fast 0 to 60 time, very few can every offer the full spectrum of performance that a light mid-engined sports car can offer.

36 posted on 02/26/2005 5:30:43 AM PST by federal
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