930's with F1 engines

[QueWhy]

1.3MM I still think it's pretty cool, gimmick or not. I need something to park next to the F50 in the "road cars with F1 engines" wing of my garage.

[pmax]

No bling , just muscle.

That's my kind of $1M+ p-car.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

For $1.3M, I'll push up my retirement another decade.

Some people are grasshoppers, others are ants.

[Macroni]

snore...…...

[Rick Brooklyn]

For 1.3m you can get a period-correct formula 1 chassis from that time - not McLaren maybe but something like Osella or Dallara or Minardi - and a ton of spares, and mount the F1 engine on a real F1 car and do some real man's driving at the track, if you find a track that will let you run open wheel cars on a member track day.

[JMS935]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

For $1.3M give me a 993 GT2 Evo please.

For me it'd be either a 959 or 918 for that kind of money.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Rick Brooklyn

For 1.3m you can get a period-correct formula 1 chassis from that time - not McLaren maybe but something like Osella or Dallara or Minardi - and a ton of spares, and mount the F1 engine on a real F1 car and do some real man's driving at the track, if you find a track that will let you run open wheel cars on a member track day.

You can also spend $1M+ on a dead fish if you want.

[JMS935]

Originally Posted by pmax

You can also spend $1M+ on a dead fish if you want.

Or a piece of art that self destructs upon purchase.

[Flynt]

A cool gimmick, but a gimmick. They do anything to the chassis, brakes, interior?

In my opinion, the only one in this realm that's not a "more dollars than sense" poser-mobile is the carbon-tubbed Ruf. I dig em all (Singer, TAG thing, etc) but if I'm dropping 7 figures on a car it better be really special.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by pmax

You can also spend $1M+ on a dead fish if you want.

How does a dead fish relate to the most awesomest type of race car?

[Mehoff]

someone explain engine cooling to me?

I thought these things self-destructed at anything under 100mph on a car that was basically built as a giant intake.

Too rational for this insane build? Probably, but it's sticky and I can't shake it.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Rick Brooklyn

How does a dead fish relate to the most awesomest type of race car?

That's the point. Each object must stand on its own merits or lack thereof.

Buying a used F1 chassis with an F1 engine is just a matter of money, there's nothing to it given enough $$$.
Now, transplanting the Porsche F1 drivetrain into a classic 930 chassis, that's insane and hence interesting ! Hope they succeed technically.

Similarly, the bling and carbon fiber panels etc on the Singer ... meh, no big deal.

[1979-930]

I would buy the fish for $1M before the car $1.3M
The fish properly prepared would probably sell for $1.7M.
Marketplace side track in process...

[Jeff NJ]

I saw the car up close at Rennsport. Its cool in a proof of concept kind of way, but to me, it seemed they just dropped that motor in and didn't hook anything up. I didn't see gas lines, oil lines, or electrical harnesses connected, so I don't think it is in running condition at the moment. I don't know what it does that a built 930 motor cant. I bet the maintenance costs are through the roof, since almost nobody can work on an F! motor with any type of expertise.

So other than bragging rights, which I guess some are willing to write a check for, I don't see it...

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Right. Mclaren intercoolers are cooler than a complete engine from Williams? Ricer...

You meant this ?

https://youtu.be/aLlEgTyGpg0

Looks slow around the twisty parts

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by pmax

You meant this ?

https://youtu.be/aLlEgTyGpg0

Looks slow around the twisty parts

You realize they weren't even wearing helmets, right? It was an exhibition run, not a proper run at the course for time.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

You realize they weren't even wearing helmets, right? It was an exhibition run, not a proper run at the course for time.

Of course.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by pmax

Of course.

Then what's your point? Looks slow because they we're driving it slowly.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Then what's your point? Looks slow because they we're driving it slowly.

2:20

Enjoy

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by pmax

2:20

Enjoy

Yeah, there's multiple runs patched together. So? That's not a twisty bit. You've offered zero evidence that the car can't handle. Talking to you is like having a conversation with Don Quixote.