Quickest point to point car
Discussion
oilspill said:
No you didn't, Im still tying to decide if 'real world 'point to point' means, every day use under all 'British' conditions
For the purpose of this thread point to point refers to sweeping back roads, minimal/no traffic, tight roads, winding with dodgey camber.Edited by duudiz on Tuesday 27th September 22:47
Japveesix said:
Suzuki Ignis Sport. I'd be surprised if it's possible to go faster on UK roads than you can in one of those beasts.
Problem is that you have to spend a couple of hours before each drive psyching yourself up to prepare yourself to challenge the beast that is the Ignis...By the time you've been out in the Thrust SSC for an hour or two to acclimatise your brain to the speed and acceleration the Ignis can generate you're already running late
plenty said:
Problem with Caterham as a pure point to point proposition even in dry conditions is low driving position...unless you are on perfectly flat ground you can be on the power much earlier in cars with better visibility of the road ahead.
Nah, visibility has never been a problem.DoubleD said:
Is that because a Caterham feels faster? But is it really?
Good question - it feels faster by a long long way, is it actually faster? Yes but by the margin suggested, possibly not.Edited by justleanitupabit on Tuesday 27th September 22:51
Atmospheric said:
Que VAG clone hatch brigade in 3...2...1...
Haha, in my experience its normally the Subaru rally rep fanboys who crawl out the woodwork and shout everybody down in these threads. Im actually suprised its already 2 pages in with only 1 mention.Also being from the north of scotland id have to say something like a RR SVR or Bowler defender. Gives you the height to see over other cars and hedges making b-road driving much quicker if you account for traffic. Also arguably better than the rally reps when heavy snow comes into the equation.
Personally I cant wait for properly hot crossovers to come on to the market, I think these will dominate for real world (yeah I know) b-road hoons.
Edit: or if the weather is good: obligatory mention of literally any superbike.
caelite said:
Haha, in my experience its normally the Subaru rally rep fanboys who crawl out the woodwork and shout everybody down in these threads. Im actually suprised its already 2 pages in with only 1 mention.
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the title is misleading. this thread is a survey with strict criteria, no further questioning or arguing necessary .
numtumfutunch said:
Astra van
But seriously after spending the last 7 1/2y in a RR Sport a high vantage point is worth a lot of bhp when it comes to planning and executing overtaking safely
A bit big for the average B road though. Also a lot of metal to stop and not the best in corners.But seriously after spending the last 7 1/2y in a RR Sport a high vantage point is worth a lot of bhp when it comes to planning and executing overtaking safely
I'd agree with the earlier poster who said 911 Turbo S. Smaller than an RS6,GTR. Great brakes, bags of power and ridiculous traction. Year round on s
tty british roads and in changeable conditions I'm not sure anything could best it still?Atmospheric said:
aspirated said:
The latest RS3, they are under-quoted and it's not unusual for them to do 0-62 in around 3.6 - 3.8 seconds
Oh Cool. How does that translate to minimal understeer and agility on this task?
Edited by Atmospheric on Tuesday 27th September 23:16
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