Crazy Rally speed Machines
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Jack Houpe
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Ford RS200 Evolution, 600 HP rally car. Killed a couple great pilots in the mid 80s. Still one of the most powerful cars ever made. All wheel drive with variable viscous coupling from front to rear on the fly. 0-60 2.6 seconds and can take a 18 inch curb at 100 MPH. Wish I had one.
Ford RS200 Evolution, 600 HP rally car. Killed a couple great pilots in the mid 80s. Still one of the most powerful cars ever made. All wheel drive with variable viscous coupling from front to rear on the fly. 0-60 2.6 seconds and can take a 18 inch curb at 100 MPH. Wish I had one.
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Chris Kouba
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From what I've read, these were even more bad ass-er:
For a real treat, find the Pike's Peak video of Millen in this:
Or Monster Tajima:
Google Ari Vatenen and Climb Dance. Pretty crazy, but in a controlled manner.
From what I've read, these were even more bad ass-er:
For a real treat, find the Pike's Peak video of Millen in this:
Or Monster Tajima:
Google Ari Vatenen and Climb Dance. Pretty crazy, but in a controlled manner.
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The super modifieds halve to be right up there. They used to come to our small 3/8 mile asphalt track and average well over 100 MPH, meaning straight away speeds well in excess of 120. For comparison, IIRC, our street stocks averaged about 85-90 MPH and the modifieds and sportsmen cars avaeraged just under 100 MPH. That doesn't sound very fast, but for a 3/8 mile oval track it is flat out hauling ass. Combine that with a few other cars and things get crazy REAL quick. Great show, but when they would come to town it was some of the few nights I was glad to be in the stands and not on the track. Definitely CRAZY FAST!
The super modifieds halve to be right up there. They used to come to our small 3/8 mile asphalt track and average well over 100 MPH, meaning straight away speeds well in excess of 120. For comparison, IIRC, our street stocks averaged about 85-90 MPH and the modifieds and sportsmen cars avaeraged just under 100 MPH. That doesn't sound very fast, but for a 3/8 mile oval track it is flat out hauling ass. Combine that with a few other cars and things get crazy REAL quick. Great show, but when they would come to town it was some of the few nights I was glad to be in the stands and not on the track. Definitely CRAZY FAST!
Jack Houpe
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Tim don't take this personal but those Audi's are the most butt ugly cars I have ever seen.
Don't get mad!! The RS200 is one sexy beast!
Tim don't take this personal but those Audi's are the most butt ugly cars I have ever seen.
Don't get mad!! The RS200 is one sexy beast!Re: Crazy speed machines
While all of the cars mentioned above are a good argument for the fastest and most dangerous, the following clip is a true Crazy Speed machine.
Take notes, there will be a test at the next track day.
LiveLeak.com - Chevette Fail
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While all of the cars mentioned above are a good argument for the fastest and most dangerous, the following clip is a true Crazy Speed machine.
Take notes, there will be a test at the next track day.
LiveLeak.com - Chevette Fail
IMSA
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Back in the mid to late 60's there were some truly crazy drag cars - the blown hemi Alter's (think Anglia with a blown hemi !!). Damn fast, Stupid short wheel base, & NEVER went STRAIGHT!! I drove one of those for an owner for 1 summer season then finally smartened up (I still have no idea how that happened), and went to open wheel SCCA (old formula A).
Back in the mid to late 60's there were some truly crazy drag cars - the blown hemi Alter's (think Anglia with a blown hemi !!). Damn fast, Stupid short wheel base, & NEVER went STRAIGHT!! I drove one of those for an owner for 1 summer season then finally smartened up (I still have no idea how that happened), and went to open wheel SCCA (old formula A).
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Might be wrong, but back in the 80,s..90,s didnt either Walter Rorhl or Ari Vatennen take one of the Audis for a few laps around Daytona or one of the Superspeedways & blow the then current Nascar lap record time out the back door. Seem to remember it was hushed up a bit at the time, couldnt have a lil ol 5 cyl rally car on slicks make the best from detroit look sluggish... not sure the 5cyl sound is one that I could call memorable, V12 at full song is more to my liking.
We have had Monster, Millen, Co out for the now defunct Silverstone Hillclimb, but unless your able to stand up close & watch, the sound does nothing for me.. Phfff..Pop...Phfff... Pop.... accompanied by showwers of gravel & dust. Ban the turbos....
If you wanted to see brave stuff the guys riding Hayabusa powered Quads( with Turbos ) ,cutting out a set of rear tyres by 3/4 distance & some of the homebuilt specials like a Hillman Imp with 350Chev in the back seat & transaxle out the back... dont know whether some of those guys were brave or stupid..
Might be wrong, but back in the 80,s..90,s didnt either Walter Rorhl or Ari Vatennen take one of the Audis for a few laps around Daytona or one of the Superspeedways & blow the then current Nascar lap record time out the back door. Seem to remember it was hushed up a bit at the time, couldnt have a lil ol 5 cyl rally car on slicks make the best from detroit look sluggish... not sure the 5cyl sound is one that I could call memorable, V12 at full song is more to my liking.
We have had Monster, Millen, Co out for the now defunct Silverstone Hillclimb, but unless your able to stand up close & watch, the sound does nothing for me.. Phfff..Pop...Phfff... Pop.... accompanied by showwers of gravel & dust. Ban the turbos....
If you wanted to see brave stuff the guys riding Hayabusa powered Quads( with Turbos ) ,cutting out a set of rear tyres by 3/4 distance & some of the homebuilt specials like a Hillman Imp with 350Chev in the back seat & transaxle out the back... dont know whether some of those guys were brave or stupid..
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Does the AUDI have a 5 cylinder engine? If so that's one cool exhaust sound. The first time I heard a AUDI 5 cylinder Trans Am engine I thought huh??? Then after I listened for a while I thought Wow!!!
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Does the AUDI have a 5 cylinder engine? If so that's one cool exhaust sound. The first time I heard a AUDI 5 cylinder Trans Am engine I thought huh??? Then after I listened for a while I thought Wow!!!
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Pete McCluskey.
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+1 Al
And those flat track bikes are attractive. While rally cars make for great TV clips they are the most hideous looking machines on the planet. That Audi made me throw up in my mouth with those add-on spoilers front and rear.
Speed without style is IMHO a waste of engineering.
+1 Al
And those flat track bikes are attractive. While rally cars make for great TV clips they are the most hideous looking machines on the planet. That Audi made me throw up in my mouth with those add-on spoilers front and rear.
Speed without style is IMHO a waste of engineering.
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I agree, Mike. The motto of the GT40 crowd could be "Speed With Style".
Dalton
I agree, Mike. The motto of the GT40 crowd could be "Speed With Style".
Dalton
Jack Houpe
GT40s Supporter
Re: Crazy speed machines
What do you think about the R5 Turbo 2 for looks? This car has water to air intercooler and throttle body off a GMC Typhoon, Electromotive EFI, and MSD digital ignition with individual coils. With good fuel 20+ PSI boost, its a beast and crazy in a little package.
