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The 10 fastest American cars...
Here is a link to Forbes list of the 10 fastest American cars... The SSC Ultimate Aero looks awesome!
http://www.forbes.com/2005/11/23/cx_dl_1128featslide.html?thisSpeed=35000&partner=yahoo
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Yes but can they go around a corner fast as well? Could care less about going fast in a straight line...
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So, what are the other 9? Where does the Z-06 fit into the scale?
The Ford GT?
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I now have "aumotive wood"
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Now, I did click on the link and my comment is... Yes but can they go around a corner fast as well? Could care less about going fast in a straight line... Now you get to answer my question! The Caddy STS, Dodge 300c and other crap American cars do drive very nicely in a straight line. The Viper is ok but nothing but muscle with a bit of finesse and the Corvette not much better. When will the Americans figure that adding more cubes is not a cure for building a plastic car that goes fast on the drag strip? Joe A
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Joe,
I used to agree w/ you but the way the AZ roads are, if you commute in the Valley, there's a lot to be said for going fast in a straight line!
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The GT40 and Saleen S7R are a good match for the Carrera GT. Unlike the Carrera GT, though, the S7R actually dishes it out on the tracks of Europe and US.
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And all I have to say is that at least the Vette and Viper guys actually try and race their car with factory support....Et tu, Porsche? Ferrari? Last edited by yellowline; 12-04-2005 at 08:57 AM.. |
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Its sad that so many are out there racing Porsches at a grassroots level and they get no support from the factory.
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Anyone else think the SSC Ultimate Aero looks like a total lambo rip off?
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