My dream car would be an MG TF body and chassis with, an alloy V8 engine, 5 speed manual gear box and independent rear suspension.

>My dream car would be an MG TF body and chassis with, an alloy V8 engine, 5 speed manual gear box and independent rear suspension.

….MG TF body

53-55 model presume

a company vehicle would be great…… (anyone offer Bugatti Veyrons as a job perk???)

A nice old Alvis would probably do me

transition said:

>My dream car would be an MG TF body and chassis with, an alloy V8 engine, 5 speed manual gear box and independent rear suspension.

….MG TF body

53-55 model presume

Yeah thereabouts

I haven’t rushed into this, I’ve sat down and thought long and hard and tossed things, tossed things up and down and I’ve come to the conclusion that a Triton GLX-R dual cabin auto diesel ( white ) is my dream car.

A 2003 Toyota Camry. White.

2001 toyota camry csx, blue.

:-)

dv said:

A 2003 Toyota Camry. White.

Mines a 1995 white manual.

JudgeMental said:

2001 toyota camry csx, blue.

:-)

Sure, that’s good too.

Has to be said, I’ve never really been a car person.

Peak Warming Man said:

I haven’t rushed into this, I’ve sat down and thought long and hard and tossed things, tossed things up and down and I’ve come to the conclusion that a Triton GLX-R dual cabin auto diesel ( white ) is my dream car.

Subaru Blitzen 3 litre flat six twin exhaust Italian leather 6 speed close ratio manual satnav Macintosh Audio 13 speaker alloy high profile fire engine red is my dream car.

My Father had a 1939 Wolseley 14/60 Black

I really liked it

I wonder if any of those original Benz three-wheel jobbies are still in use…

dv said:

Has to be said, I’ve never really been a car person.

Never been keen enough to learn how to drive one, myself. And thinking about it, I haven’t travelled in a car since 2012.

Bubblecar said:

dv said:

Has to be said, I’ve never really been a car person.

Never been keen enough to learn how to drive one, myself. And thinking about it, I haven’t travelled in a car since 2012.

And yet you’re an excellent ride-on driver.

Only car I’ve owned that I wish I still had. R model Valiant.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/BBE0205EJ28C9JJ2/

>And yet you’re an excellent ride-on driver.

I’m probably good enough to ride-on competitively, but I rarely go above speed 3 and don’t believe in high-risk sports.

Bubblecar said:

>And yet you’re an excellent ride-on driver.

I’m probably good enough to ride-on competitively, but I rarely go above speed 3 and don’t believe in high-risk sports.

How many speeds are there?

My Blitzen has 6!

Skeptic Pete said:

Only car I’ve owned that I wish I still had. R model Valiant.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/BBE0205EJ28C9JJ2/

The US version looked much the same:

Skeptic Pete said:

How many speeds are there?

My Blitzen has 6!

Can’t remember, but a lot more than 3.

Bubblecar said:

Skeptic Pete said:

Only car I’ve owned that I wish I still had. R model Valiant.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/BBE0205EJ28C9JJ2/

The US version looked much the same:

Well that didn’t really work.

Bubblecar said:

Skeptic Pete said:

Only car I’ve owned that I wish I still had. R model Valiant.

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/BBE0205EJ28C9JJ2/

The US version looked much the same:

“Please visit allpar to view this image”

Try this:

Bubblecar said:

Try this:

What a beauty.

Mine had mag wheels and was lowered at the front.

The Plymouth Valiant is an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. It was created to give the company an entry in the compact car market emerging in the late 1950s. The Valiant was built and marketed worldwide in countries including Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, as well as other countries in South America and Western Europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Valiant

McLaren F1 LM
An early 90’s supercar but still one of the best. I don’t have a spare 2- 3 million to get one though.

Skeptic Pete said:

Bubblecar said:

Try this:

!http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/1962_Chrysler_Valiant_photo-1.JPG/799px-1962_Chrysler_Valiant_photo-1.JPG

What a beauty.

Mine had mag wheels and was lowered at the front.

Did Oz one have the same front grille, doesn’t ring any bells. I remember the body shape but.

Sie sehen mich rollen.
Sie werden hassen.

An awesome beard AND the first car. Can you even imagine how much ‘tang that guy got? He must have put ceramic tile on his dick to prevent frictive ablation.

dv said:

Sie sehen mich rollen.
Sie werden hassen.

It’s got no glove box.

Peak Warming Man said:

dv said:

Sie sehen mich rollen.
Sie werden hassen.

It’s got no glove box.

Or air conditioner

That dude in the background who is still rocking the penny-farthing is spewin’. “Ich bien ze ghleymenfuhrer.”

I really like art deco cars, they have way more character

1925 Jonckheere Rolls-Royce Aerodynamic Coupe

1925 Jonckheere Rolls-Royce Aerodynamic Coupe Front

1925 Jonckheere Rolls-Royce Aerodynamic Coupe Back

1938 Figoni & Falaschi’s Talbot-Lago T150 SS

1938 Figoni & Falaschi’s Talbot-Lago T150 SS Front

1938 Figoni & Falaschi’s Talbot-Lago T150 SS Side

If you notice the teardrop shape then modernize it somewhat you kind of get this look

Wiesmann GT MF5. Front

Wiesmann GT MF5. Back

I wouldn’t make many changes to that, the all black leather dashboard I like however I would have to add some more air vents but keep them stealthy

Top 10 Fastest Cars in The World 2014

I would have anyone of those

and anyone of these,

Most Expensive Cars of 2014

but I would make the Bentley and the Rolls Phantom more curvy

the Rolls is way to boxy shape, needs way more curves, the Bentley have a few more curves just needs more refining of curves

I would make just minor cosmetic changes to the other cars like with the Mercedes-Benz I would take out the silver bar in the grill, leave the symbol as is but make the black mesh more visible

dv said:

Sie sehen mich rollen.
Sie werden hassen.

Sitzung zwei auf dem neuesten Stand in der vorderen Sitzbank, und sie lehnen aus dem Fenster und sagen echt coole Sachen zu Sheilas auf dem Fußweg, wie, “Ahhh, Guten Tag”

Next bit of translation please:

“Don’t you ever let a chance go by, oh, lord, don’t you ever let a chance go by.”

You could do the whole song, if you like….

http://www.releaselyrics.com/2d3c/bob-hudson-the-newcastle-song/

My “realistic” dream car is a Porsche 365A… if I open up the category to include cars I expect I’ll never have enough money to own I’d be happy with one of the following

McLaren P1
BMW i8
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Mercedes SLS AMG (Black Series)
Aston Martin Vanquish
Bugatti Veyron
Lamborghini Aventado
Hennessey Venom GT
Pagani Huayra
Noble M600

One of these:

Chrysler turbine car.

A goddamn jet engine. Runs on just about any combustible liquid: diesel, unleaded petrol, kerosene, JP-4 jet fuel, vegetable oil. :

buffy said:

Next bit of translation please:

“Don’t you ever let a chance go by, oh, lord, don’t you ever let a chance go by.”

Ne faites pas vous permettez jamais à une chance de passer, oh, un seigneur, ne faites pas vous permettez jamais à une chance de passer.

and it really works for tailgators.

JudgeMental said:

and it really works for tailgators.

Exhaust gas temp was only about 500 deg F.

Not much of a problem for tailgaters on the expressway – could blister.burn their paintwork if they were too close to you at a red light.

what about with the afterburner going?

JudgeMental said:

what about with the afterburner going?

Well, what youd really need is the F-111’s fuel-dump into the exhaust….

My favourite fun thing with tailgaters is to wait until they’re passing me (which they do at the first chance, no matter how risky), and i hold up to the window a sign which says ‘RADAR’.

Of course, i have no idea as to whether there’s a radar anywhere in the area – but, it’s fun to watch the passenger start haranguing the driver, and to then see how ‘wel-behaved’ their driving becomes.

I don’t know if I have one. Certainly not anything classic or any sports supercar.

party_pants said:

I don’t know if I have one. Certainly not anything classic or any sports supercar.

C’mon – if i was to offer you this:

Jesen 541S

…you ‘wouldn’t know’?

It’s really a Jensen 541S

Koenigsegg One:1

Power output: 1 MW at 7500 rpm – rpm limiter @ 8250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 3000 to 8000 rpm
Max torque: 1371 Nm at 6000 rpm
0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec
400 – 0 km/h approx. 10 sec
Braking distance: 28 m (100-0 km/h)
Max lateral g-force: 2.0 g
Emission levels: Euro VI

WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
Koenigsegg is creating six uniquely developed and designed production cars – the One:1 program.
This is one of the most exclusive production car program ever envisaged.
The hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
These are the reason for naming the car One:1.

The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track perfomance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.

Examples of features; unique track optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active undertrim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power. 8250 RPM rev limit, complimented with Custom made Michelin Cup Tires, upgrade rear triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shockabsorbers and ride hight, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.

Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, Racefuel or normal Petrol.

In order to give the One:1 maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program. This technology gives improved response and more low end torque than otherwise possible. As an example the One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/one1/

Yes please :)

captain_spalding said:

party_pants said:

I don’t know if I have one. Certainly not anything classic or any sports supercar.

C’mon – if i was to offer you this:

Jesen 541S

…you ‘wouldn’t know’?

It’s nice. But say I got qa payout or won lotto or something and decided it was time to get a nice car, I wouldn’t go out with the intention of buying any specific thing. If I saw one of those for sale at the right price, I’d consider it, but I wouldn’t go out for it specifically.

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

Power output: 1 MW at 7500 rpm – rpm limiter @ 8250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 3000 to 8000 rpm
Max torque: 1371 Nm at 6000 rpm
0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec
400 – 0 km/h approx. 10 sec
Braking distance: 28 m (100-0 km/h)
Max lateral g-force: 2.0 g
Emission levels: Euro VI

WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
Koenigsegg is creating six uniquely developed and designed production cars – the One:1 program.
This is one of the most exclusive production car program ever envisaged.
The hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
These are the reason for naming the car One:1.

The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track perfomance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.

Examples of features; unique track optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active undertrim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power. 8250 RPM rev limit, complimented with Custom made Michelin Cup Tires, upgrade rear triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shockabsorbers and ride hight, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.

Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, Racefuel or normal Petrol.

In order to give the One:1 maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program. This technology gives improved response and more low end torque than otherwise possible. As an example the One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/one1/

Yes please :)

Not much good if you want to go camping.

party_pants said:

It’s nice. But say I got qa payout or won lotto or something and decided it was time to get a nice car, I wouldn’t go out with the intention of buying any specific thing. If I saw one of those for sale at the right price, I’d consider it, but I wouldn’t go out for it specifically.

Awww…and i was gonna give you one.

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

PermeateFree said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

Power output: 1 MW at 7500 rpm – rpm limiter @ 8250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 3000 to 8000 rpm
Max torque: 1371 Nm at 6000 rpm
0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec
400 – 0 km/h approx. 10 sec
Braking distance: 28 m (100-0 km/h)
Max lateral g-force: 2.0 g
Emission levels: Euro VI

WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
Koenigsegg is creating six uniquely developed and designed production cars – the One:1 program.
This is one of the most exclusive production car program ever envisaged.
The hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
These are the reason for naming the car One:1.

The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track perfomance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.

Examples of features; unique track optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active undertrim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power. 8250 RPM rev limit, complimented with Custom made Michelin Cup Tires, upgrade rear triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shockabsorbers and ride hight, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.

Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, Racefuel or normal Petrol.

In order to give the One:1 maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program. This technology gives improved response and more low end torque than otherwise possible. As an example the One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/one1/

Yes please :)

Not much good if you want to go camping.

Nah, it’s ok. It fits two people, a folded sheet, and a sandwich, …and you could camp on the side of the autobahn under the rear wing.

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

Call me when you get it road registered.

Kingy said:

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

Call me when you get it road registered.

Road registered? Road registered?

With two 20mm cannon and 9,900 lbs. of rockets, bombs, and missiles?

We don’ need no steenking road registration!

Kingy said:

PermeateFree said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

Power output: 1 MW at 7500 rpm – rpm limiter @ 8250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 3000 to 8000 rpm
Max torque: 1371 Nm at 6000 rpm
0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec
400 – 0 km/h approx. 10 sec
Braking distance: 28 m (100-0 km/h)
Max lateral g-force: 2.0 g
Emission levels: Euro VI

http://www.koenigsegg.com/wp-content/uploads/one_1_featured.jpg!

WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
Koenigsegg is creating six uniquely developed and designed production cars – the One:1 program.
This is one of the most exclusive production car program ever envisaged.
The hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
These are the reason for naming the car One:1.

The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track perfomance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.

Examples of features; unique track optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active undertrim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power. 8250 RPM rev limit, complimented with Custom made Michelin Cup Tires, upgrade rear triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shockabsorbers and ride hight, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.

Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, Racefuel or normal Petrol.

In order to give the One:1 maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program. This technology gives improved response and more low end torque than otherwise possible. As an example the One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/one1/

Yes please :)

Not much good if you want to go camping.

Nah, it’s ok. It fits two people, a folded sheet, and a sandwich, …and you could camp on the side of the autobahn under the rear wing.

Kreest, it doesn’t even have a cup holder.

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

captain_spalding said:

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

Call me when you get it road registered.

Road registered? Road registered?

With two 20mm cannon and 9,900 lbs. of rockets, bombs, and missiles?

We don’ need no steenking road registration!

You’ll be on the receiving end of a sternly worded letter from Vicroads!

Kingy said:

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

Call me when you get it road registered.

Road registered? Road registered?

With two 20mm cannon and 9,900 lbs. of rockets, bombs, and missiles?

We don’ need no steenking road registration!

You’ll be on the receiving end of a sternly worded letter from Vicroads!

That vibration which you detect is attributable to me trembling in my boots.

Kingy said:

PermeateFree said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

Power output: 1 MW at 7500 rpm – rpm limiter @ 8250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 3000 to 8000 rpm
Max torque: 1371 Nm at 6000 rpm
0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec
400 – 0 km/h approx. 10 sec
Braking distance: 28 m (100-0 km/h)
Max lateral g-force: 2.0 g
Emission levels: Euro VI

WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
Koenigsegg is creating six uniquely developed and designed production cars – the One:1 program.
This is one of the most exclusive production car program ever envisaged.
The hp to kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation previously thought impossible. On top of this the One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
These are the reason for naming the car One:1.

The 2014 One:1 truly raises the bar of performance. The One:1 features new and unique solutions to enhance track perfomance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.

Examples of features; unique track optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active undertrim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power. 8250 RPM rev limit, complimented with Custom made Michelin Cup Tires, upgrade rear triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shockabsorbers and ride hight, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.

Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, Racefuel or normal Petrol.

In order to give the One:1 maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program. This technology gives improved response and more low end torque than otherwise possible. As an example the One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/one1/

Yes please :)

Not much good if you want to go camping.

Nah, it’s ok. It fits two people, a folded sheet, and a sandwich, …and you could camp on the side of the autobahn under the rear wing.

Mr S and I took his Lotus Elise camping. In the little boot we fit the same amount of stuff as we would have carried if we had been overnight hiking.

little wheeled buggy, the dog up front, be good exercise, he’s about 1/3 size of a husky, but I reckon with some steriods, couple dozen eggs a day….

Speedy said:

Kingy said:

PermeateFree said:

Not much good if you want to go camping.

Nah, it’s ok. It fits two people, a folded sheet, and a sandwich, …and you could camp on the side of the autobahn under the rear wing.

Mr S and I took his Lotus Elise camping. In the little boot we fit the same amount of stuff as we would have carried if we had been overnight hiking.

So you would park that car alongside a little two-man tent along the highway?

Dream cars:
For appearance – Ferrari 512S Modulo from 1970.

For innovation – Firebird III from 1958.

“There were so many technical innovations that there i9s only space to list a selection: joystick control, accessible from both seats, which controlled steering, acceleration and braking; first cruise control; remote door opening; air conditioning; automatic illumination of lamps; 25% better fuel economy with higher power than previous engines; electroluminescent instrument display; anti-skid braking. It also incorporated many innovations from the previous Firebird II from 1954 which had exhaust heat recovery, titanium body parts, hydropneumatic suspension, two TV screens one replacing the rear view mirror and the other displaying GPS-style maps, retractable headlamps.

mollwollfumble said:

Dream cars:
For appearance – Ferrari 512S Modulo from 1970.

For innovation – Firebird III from 1958.

“There were so many technical innovations that there i9s only space to list a selection: joystick control, accessible from both seats, which controlled steering, acceleration and braking; first cruise control; remote door opening; air conditioning; automatic illumination of lamps; 25% better fuel economy with higher power than previous engines; electroluminescent instrument display; anti-skid braking. It also incorporated many innovations from the previous Firebird II from 1954 which had exhaust heat recovery, titanium body parts, hydropneumatic suspension, two TV screens one replacing the rear view mirror and the other displaying GPS-style maps, retractable headlamps.

That bottom one is wrong in so many ways.

PermeateFree said:

Speedy said:

Kingy said:

Nah, it’s ok. It fits two people, a folded sheet, and a sandwich, …and you could camp on the side of the autobahn under the rear wing.

Mr S and I took his Lotus Elise camping. In the little boot we fit the same amount of stuff as we would have carried if we had been overnight hiking.

So you would park that car alongside a little two-man tent along the highway?

A red one – they go fastest. Everyone knows that.

mollwollfumble said:

Dream cars:

For innovation – Firebird III from 1958.

“There were so many technical innovations that there i9s only space to list a selection: joystick control, accessible from both seats, which controlled steering, acceleration and braking; first cruise control; remote door opening; air conditioning; automatic illumination of lamps; 25% better fuel economy with higher power than previous engines; electroluminescent instrument display; anti-skid braking. It also incorporated many innovations from the previous Firebird II from 1954 which had exhaust heat recovery, titanium body parts, hydropneumatic suspension, two TV screens one replacing the rear view mirror and the other displaying GPS-style maps, retractable headlamps.

Ah….the 1950’s

D

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

of all the military aircraft available, why on earth would you pick an A4?? there is barely room to scratch your elbow let alone include others. think about your kids!!!!!!

:P

Postpocelipse said:

captain_spalding said:

Kingy said:

Koenigsegg One:1

0 – 400 km/h approx. 20 sec

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

of all the military aircraft available, why on earth would you pick an A4?? there is barely room to scratch your elbow let alone include others. think about your kids!!!!!!

:P

This is better.

Than pretty much anything.

Postpocelipse said:

why on earth would you pick an A4??

Manoueverability. Payload for size. No wing-folding necessary. Sturdy construction. Proven J52 engine. Spare parts availability.

Spiny Norman said:

Postpocelipse said:

captain_spalding said:

A4 Skyhawk

0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

Call me when you can do better.

of all the military aircraft available, why on earth would you pick an A4?? there is barely room to scratch your elbow let alone include others. think about your kids!!!!!!

:P

This is better.

Than pretty much anything.

hmmm… might have to fire up the sim and take one of those up. the sim I have doesn’t balance the fuel/systems automatically so there is a bit of work to get it to operating altitude….

Spiny Norman said:

This is better.

Than pretty much anything.

If you want to fly the engine…

captain_spalding said:

Postpocelipse said:

why on earth would you pick an A4??

Manoueverability. Payload for size. No wing-folding necessary. Sturdy construction. Proven J52 engine. Spare parts availability.

… F-16s would be a better pick for mine……

Postpocelipse said:

captain_spalding said:

Postpocelipse said:

why on earth would you pick an A4??

Manoueverability. Payload for size. No wing-folding necessary. Sturdy construction. Proven J52 engine. Spare parts availability.

… F-16s would be a better pick for mine……

Maybe. But, they don’t cat-shoot F-16s.

Postpocelipse said:

captain_spalding said:

Postpocelipse said:

why on earth would you pick an A4??

Manoueverability. Payload for size. No wing-folding necessary. Sturdy construction. Proven J52 engine. Spare parts availability.

… F-16s would be a better pick for mine……

They might not be available to private collectors as warbirds yet.

Since when have planes been cars?

poikilotherm said:

Since when have planes been cars?

Since cars were planes. e.g.:

>A4 Skyhawk
0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

top fuel dragster 336.15_MPH_/4.428 seconds?

transition said:

>A4 Skyhawk
0 kmh -300 kmh : 3.0 secs

top fuel dragster 336.15_MPH_/4.428 seconds?

I note the question mark.

>I note the question mark.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Fuel
Top fuel dragsters are the fastest sanctioned category of drag racers, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 330 miles per hour (530 km/h) and finishing the 1,000 foot (300 m) runs in 3.7 seconds, or the full quarter-mile (402 m) in 4.4 seconds.

This acceleration subjects the driver to an average force of about 4.0 G over the duration of the race.

captain_spalding said:

poikilotherm said:

Since when have planes been cars?

Since cars were planes. e.g.:

What is the maximum ceiling?

Kingy said:

captain_spalding said:

poikilotherm said:

Since when have planes been cars?

Since cars were planes. e.g.:

What is the maximum ceiling?

12 cm ?

party_pants said:

Kingy said:

captain_spalding said:

Since cars were planes. e.g.:

What is the maximum ceiling?

12 cm ?

No rego plates either.

Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

Tamb said:

Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

>>Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

One of the reasons I’ve never owned a Ferrari.

Peak Warming Man said:

>>Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

One of the reasons I’ve never owned a Ferrari.

In my yuppie days I owned a Lancia Fulvia coupe.

Tamb said:

Peak Warming Man said:

>>Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

One of the reasons I’ve never owned a Ferrari.

In my yuppie days I owned a Lancia Fulvia coupe.

Didn’t Mazda have a very similar looking car?

Peak Warming Man said:

Tamb said:

Peak Warming Man said:

>>Lancia Stratos with a Toyota Celica engine. The Ferrari engine was too unreliable.

One of the reasons I’ve never owned a Ferrari.

In my yuppie days I owned a Lancia Fulvia coupe.

Didn’t Mazda have a very similar looking car?

Yes. I had the station wagon version before the Lancia.

OK, how about this:

A Bentley with a supercharged 12-cyl RR Merlin engine:

captain_spalding said:

OK, how about this:

A Bentley with a supercharged 12-cyl RR Merlin engine:

img src=“http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/2037e612-906d-4503-8134-c5d8717777d9/670×377Image.jpg”

27 litres. That’s power.

Here are 30 cars all over 1000 horse power

30 powerful cars

I will add all of them to my collection…..

……of photos

CrazyNeutrino said:

Here are 30 cars all over 1000 horse power

30 powerful cars

I will add all of them to my collection…..

……of photos

You can overclock a Triton GLX-R 3.2 diesel engine and get into the top 100 easy but responsible owners just wont do it, it becomes too heavy on fuel.

Peak Warming Man said:

CrazyNeutrino said:

Here are 30 cars all over 1000 horse power

30 powerful cars

I will add all of them to my collection…..

……of photos

You can overclock a Triton GLX-R 3.2 diesel engine and get into the top 100 easy but responsible owners just wont do it, it becomes too heavy on fuel.

How does overclocking engines work, maybe other cars as well?

Do they add some gadgets to the engine, take something off, or adjust the engine in some way?

CrazyNeutrino said:

Peak Warming Man said:

CrazyNeutrino said:

Here are 30 cars all over 1000 horse power

30 powerful cars

I will add all of them to my collection…..

……of photos

You can overclock a Triton GLX-R 3.2 diesel engine and get into the top 100 easy but responsible owners just wont do it, it becomes too heavy on fuel.

How does overclocking engines work, maybe other cars as well?

Do they add some gadgets to the engine, take something off, or adjust the engine in some way?

I think they mean exceeding the max recommended RPM of the engine?

bob(from black rock) said:

CrazyNeutrino said:

Peak Warming Man said:

You can overclock a Triton GLX-R 3.2 diesel engine and get into the top 100 easy but responsible owners just wont do it, it becomes too heavy on fuel.

How does overclocking engines work, maybe other cars as well?

Do they add some gadgets to the engine, take something off, or adjust the engine in some way?

I think they mean exceeding the max recommended RPM of the engine?

3.2l diesel, 1000+ hp seems to be a bit fanciful.

Tamb said:

bob(from black rock) said:

CrazyNeutrino said:

How does overclocking engines work, maybe other cars as well?

Do they add some gadgets to the engine, take something off, or adjust the engine in some way?

I think they mean exceeding the max recommended RPM of the engine?

3.2l diesel, 1000+ hp seems to be a bit fanciful.

Diesel horses have a different bone structure in their legs?

It’s got three horns that play ‘La Cucaracha’ along with restraints
and muzzles for the kids. What’s not to like?

an EH (just for me) and a people mover for general use. I miss my urvan

Teleost said:

It’s got three horns that play ‘La Cucaracha’ along with restraints
and muzzles for the kids. What’s not to like?

Wont anyone consider the Nissan Cederic?

i’d settle for one of the earliest holden models(FJ maybe), few suspension mod’s, perhaps one of those new fancy V8 motors we import, some nice wheels that are round and spin in circles, black rims would be fine.

transition said:

i’d settle for one of the earliest holden models(FJ maybe), few suspension mod’s, perhaps one of those new fancy V8 motors we import, some nice wheels that are round and spin in circles, black rims would be fine.

diddly-squat said:

My “realistic” dream car is a Porsche 365A… if I open up the category to include cars I expect I’ll never have enough money to own I’d be happy with one of the following

McLaren P1
BMW i8
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Mercedes SLS AMG (Black Series)
Aston Martin Vanquish
Bugatti Veyron
Lamborghini Aventado
Hennessey Venom GT
Pagani Huayra
Noble M600

Thank you Jeremy Clarkson