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Post #1 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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deuginthesky
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good power/weight ratio
Founder of the TVR clan.
"In 3rd gear , the acceleration is almost frightening".Quote from Sport Auto october 2002 issue about the TVR Tuscan R.
Stop searching the fastest car in the world , it's the Dauer 962LM.
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Post #2 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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pedern
Member - 343
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This car is fittet not with a Lotus Engine, but a Coventry Climax engine! In racing they often have 135-145 bhp in these cars! And trust me, they run great. It's a real screamer!
Happy owner of:
- BMW 325i M-Tech
- Lotus Elan S1
- Lotus Europa TwinCam (Fitted with a 220bhp cosworth engine)
- Soon to be finished Lotus Elan 26r
- Volvo S-60 T
- Subaru Impreza
- Ford Escort Mk1 TwinCam Works Car!
Graham Arnold R.I.P
http://home.broadpark.no/~dhnielse/
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Post #3 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Gemballa
Supercar Messiah - 10659
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i like it
You cant run with me
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Post #4 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Wraae
Member - 91
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I LOVE it. This is how a sportscar is supposed to be: Lightweight and without any compromises. Lovly...
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Post #5 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Racer V
Member - 66
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Its a Lotus, what else has to be said. High power to weight ratio goes hand in hand with the Lotus brand.
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Post #6 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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sledehammerdude
Senior Member - 319
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I think my car would kick this cars ass. It is 0-60 in 8.0 flat. Smoke this car. My car would be faster, but it is 100% stock.
2002 Subaru WRX Silver Sport Wagon
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Post #7 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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sledehammerdude
Senior Member - 319
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Quote from deuginthesky
good power/weight ratio
Might be, but it still sisn't a fast car.
2002 Subaru WRX Silver Sport Wagon
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Post #8 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Bimmer DaVe
New Member - 46
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Well this car may not seem like anything all too special now, but back in those days it was the sh*t. I personaly am a big fan of Lotus cars, and this one is a fine example of a race bred vehicle =)
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Post #9 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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tmbggeek
Member - 340
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It is what a sports car is all about, especially a british one. Kind of like my dad's MGB, which just about any car could "smoke". But it's still in the top five cars for fun factor that I've ever ridden in. And these Elites handle brilliantly as well.
Mopar Power!
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Post #10 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Bugatti246
Member - 419
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This may be slow, but she's a beauty
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Post #11 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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VTEC Sol
Member - 82
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I think I've see one of these passing me on the high way once, nice car, one I wouldn't mind getting passed by.
If you can't fix it... use a bigger hammer.
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Post #12 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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HondasRGay
New Member - 27
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Quote from sledehammerdude
I think my car would kick this cars ass. It is 0-60 in 8.0 flat. Smoke this car. My car would be faster, but it is 100% stock.
This cars a classic. No one cares about ur slow ass car!
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Post #13 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Lotec Gtr
Member - 198
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Very nice *but i dont like this colour*
11.8 up to 60 wasnt so slow 40 years ago 
Whether u win by an inch or by mile , winnings is winning
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Post #14 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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MarkM91286
Senior Member - 324
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I bet you could throw that thing into the corners! Put a lip spoiler (I dunno if that is what it is called, but you get the picture)on the back to add some downforce, combine that with the 88.2 inch wheelbase and some slighty wider tires, and you'd have a great car with amazing handling.
Go read a book...
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Post #15 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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pedern
Member - 343
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If this car had needed a lip spoiler or anything else I think Collin Chapman had put it on! Collin Chapman the Lotus founder was a genius! No other carproducer/designer can messure themselves with him!
People that says that this is a slow car (0-60 in 11,8 sec), don't know what they talk about! Just try and face it in a race!!!
Happy owner of:
- BMW 325i M-Tech
- Lotus Elan S1
- Lotus Europa TwinCam (Fitted with a 220bhp cosworth engine)
- Soon to be finished Lotus Elan 26r
- Volvo S-60 T
- Subaru Impreza
- Ford Escort Mk1 TwinCam Works Car!
Graham Arnold R.I.P
http://home.broadpark.no/~dhnielse/
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Post #16 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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patmagandy
New Member - 1
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its little pld and was kick ass in it s day
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Post #17 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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sledehammerdude
Senior Member - 319
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Quote from HondasRGay
Quote from sledehammerdude
I think my car would kick this cars ass. It is 0-60 in 8.0 flat. Smoke this car. My car would be faster, but it is 100% stock.
This cars a classic. No one cares about ur slow ass car!
And what kind of car do you have bigshot? None? Oh yeah, thats because you are 10 and don't know shit about cars. Go back to mommy, you can't even drive you little shit, so shut up!
2002 Subaru WRX Silver Sport Wagon
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Post #18 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Mikeyouse
Member - 385
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What the hell is this. I own a 64' Jaguar e-type and a '67... and this basicly looks exactly the same, only mine have a v12 and a v8... what the hell is this lotus with a inline 4 trying to pull.. i can almost assure you it doesn't come close to touching the handling that mine have.. and it definitely can't touch mine in any race.. so basicly Lotus messed this one up.
1999 MTM Audi S4
2001 VW Passat
2000 Yukon Denali
1964 E-type Jag Roadster
1967 E-type Jag Coupe
That's right, MTM Audi S4, 400 hp at the quattro wheels... oohhhh baby.
European cars rule all. Denali and Escalade used to rule the trucks, but Cayenne, Tourag, and Pikes Peak have won that right too.
I understand why the German's are trying to unload Chrysler.
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Post #19 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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86supra
Member - 178
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Quote from Mikeyouse
What the hell is this. I own a 64' Jaguar e-type and a '67... and this basicly looks exactly the same, only mine have a v12 and a v8... what the hell is this lotus with a inline 4 trying to pull.. i can almost assure you it doesn't come close to touching the handling that mine have.. and it definitely can't touch mine in any race.. so basicly Lotus messed this one up.
3 words about your Jaguars; newer, bigger engines. So what do you expect? I'm sure yours are great cars though. Jag has alwasy been a great maker, right along side Lotus. I would bet that the handling is just as good - the 2 makers seemed pretty evenly matched by racing stats from that time period.
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Post #20 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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pedern
Member - 343
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Please remember before you post your menings! 1963!!! Remember thet 1963! It's so Fuc*** stupid to compare these cars with the cars made today! Please!! 1963!! This car kicked ass and it is a true classic and a masterpiece of engineering and art!
Happy owner of:
- BMW 325i M-Tech
- Lotus Elan S1
- Lotus Europa TwinCam (Fitted with a 220bhp cosworth engine)
- Soon to be finished Lotus Elan 26r
- Volvo S-60 T
- Subaru Impreza
- Ford Escort Mk1 TwinCam Works Car!
Graham Arnold R.I.P
http://home.broadpark.no/~dhnielse/
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Post #21 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Rallyislife
Member - 132
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I don't think anyone who actually owns two wonderful classics in the form of E-types would make such a retarted comment, I totally agree with the Lotus fan guy, Colin Chapman was a total genius, who else would have though of putting two chassis on one car like he did in F1 ?
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Post #22 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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pedern
Member - 343
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Sir! Thank you VERY much!
Happy owner of:
- BMW 325i M-Tech
- Lotus Elan S1
- Lotus Europa TwinCam (Fitted with a 220bhp cosworth engine)
- Soon to be finished Lotus Elan 26r
- Volvo S-60 T
- Subaru Impreza
- Ford Escort Mk1 TwinCam Works Car!
Graham Arnold R.I.P
http://home.broadpark.no/~dhnielse/
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Post #23 Fri, Aug 9, 11:17 PM |
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Wraae
Member - 91
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Colin Chapman was a true genius! Nobody makes cars like this anymore... Sad but true! TVR's are actualy the closest thing. And TVR rules!
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