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Huracan beats the 918 on the ring
But I'm thinking these aren't street tires.
He's still got ones of steel though
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Technically it says they are "road" tires but not sure how R compounds are: Pirelli Trofeo R tires.
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not really surprising that a purebreed piston engine is faster than a hybrid.
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What tires does the 918 run? Mich Pilot Sport Cup or something like that?
You would expect a lighter pure combustion vehicle to be faster, but these days, it's ofter the added torque and traction of the awd hybrids that's kicking butt on race courses.
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Wow, it all sure comes at you quickly at that pace!
The driver seemed so smooth, almost relaxed. Cool Cheers Richard |
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My car is fast, but not as fast as a Tesla. I can sprint off the line, then drive it to Chicago and back. The Tesla owner can sprint off the line, charge for a few hours, drive to Chicago (and possibly have to top off on the way), charge for a few hours when they get their, and drive back (and possibly have to top off on the way back).
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That's fast for a street car but it's still 40+ seconds slower than Stefan Bellof achieved in a 956 almost 35 years ago...
There's probably video of it somewhere. Also a video of Derek Bell in a similar car, with commentary. JR |
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"He's still got ones of steel though"
~~~ That got MY attention. Impressive.  Whew!!!. 1/4 tank of gas.
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956 story/Derek Bell video-by chance this was in my facebook feed yesterday-http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/news/a32791/nurburgring-record-stefan-belof-porsche-956/
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Was reading a thread over on Rennlist. The Trofeo R beats the Pilot Sport Cup 2 like "day and nignt" on one member's GT3.
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I just don't think because the 918 incorporates electric technology will necessarily make it slower than a purely piston driven car. Last edited by JD159; 03-03-2017 at 09:43 AM.. |
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JD whatever you're trying to post isn't there. But here's something for you regarding it's attempt to lap Nurburgring:
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