Cerbera / Griff 500?
Discussion
Afternoon all,
I've got to that time in life when it's time for a toy car.
I've been thinking about various cars and thought that a Griffith 500 was what I wanted. I drove a 500 a couple of weeks ago and wasn't that impressed with the performance.
I'm assuming it was running correctly as it's owned by a well known Pistonheader.
Maybe I've been spoilt by my 430hp 2.7T RS4!
How would those who have driven both a V8 Cerbera and a Griffith 500 say the performance compares?
How does the "Occasion" compare between the two?
I've got to that time in life when it's time for a toy car.
I've been thinking about various cars and thought that a Griffith 500 was what I wanted. I drove a 500 a couple of weeks ago and wasn't that impressed with the performance.
I'm assuming it was running correctly as it's owned by a well known Pistonheader.
Maybe I've been spoilt by my 430hp 2.7T RS4!
How would those who have driven both a V8 Cerbera and a Griffith 500 say the performance compares?
How does the "Occasion" compare between the two?
No comparison, I used to own a griff 500 and I loved it but it's got nothing on a healthy Cerb. Occasion is the right term, it is an assault on your senses. You need to drive one, mine still amazes me when I get in it after my more regular 500bhp v10 M5, it's much more of an event and much quicker.
The way the Cerbera delivers the power, there is no other way to describe it other than brutal, which is exactly how a mate described it after getting out of his V10 M5, his words were the M5 is fast but this is just Brutal.
Griff much more even natured, quick but not as Dependant on being on cam in order to deliver.
Griff much more even natured, quick but not as Dependant on being on cam in order to deliver.
gruffalo said:
The way the Cerbera delivers the power, there is no other way to describe it other than brutal, which is exactly how a mate described it after getting out of his V10 M5, his words were the M5 is fast but this is just Brutal.
Griff much more even natured, quick but not as Dependant on being on cam in order to deliver.
The RS4 engine was pretty flexible but the way it pulled from 3500 - 7000 could also be described as "brutal". Griff much more even natured, quick but not as Dependant on being on cam in order to deliver.
I'm talking myself into a Cerbera I think!
Both cars are great, but very different engine characteristics. RV8 cars are all about low down torque, running out of steam over 5000rpm, whereas AJP and S6 cars are just coming into their own then. If you like the RS4, I suspect the Cerb (any variant) will be the right car for you.
Suggest you try other S6 cars too before you buy.
Suggest you try other S6 cars too before you buy.
Edited by Englishman on Wednesday 29th June 09:15
You may get a slightly biased opinion in the Cerb forum.
I know of a supercharged Griff that just sold around the £20k mark, but Griff prices are definately on the rise.
Cerb is too claustrophobic for me and love the open air motoring of the Griff but you need to drive a few of each to decide.
FFG
I know of a supercharged Griff that just sold around the £20k mark, but Griff prices are definately on the rise.
Cerb is too claustrophobic for me and love the open air motoring of the Griff but you need to drive a few of each to decide.
FFG
FlipFlopGriff said:
You may get a slightly biased opinion in the Cerb forum.
I know of a supercharged Griff that just sold around the £20k mark, but Griff prices are definately on the rise.
Cerb is too claustrophobic for me and love the open air motoring of the Griff but you need to drive a few of each to decide.
FFG
Need to sit in and drive a Cerbera and see how I feel.I know of a supercharged Griff that just sold around the £20k mark, but Griff prices are definately on the rise.
Cerb is too claustrophobic for me and love the open air motoring of the Griff but you need to drive a few of each to decide.
FFG
Mags said:
I'd suggest Fernhurst TVR are near you but they mostly have chimps for sale, no cerbs. If you fancy a trip to gatwick I'm happy to give you a pass ride although I expect others are nearer you.
Hi Maggs,That's a great offer - I'm in Gatwick now!
Sadly just getting on a plane.
I may take you up on the offer at some time.
Fernhurst had a yellow one a few weeks ago but I didn't manage to take a look.
Gassing Station | Cerbera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff