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Ichiyonsilvia
08-19-2004, 05:50 AM
218.7mph - Enzo beat rivals in Nardo
In 1998, McLaren F1 set a record of 240.1mph at Nardo, Italy, the fastest proving ground in the world. Since then no other cars ever came close. A prototype Koenigsegg CC8S was said to reached 233mph there, but no one really know if the car was finished like the final production car and complied with all legal regulations. In June 2004, German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport took 6 of the current generation fastest supercars to Nardo for top speed measurement, hoping to find out which one is currently the fastest car in the world. Unfortunately, they did not get the Koenigsegg, so the contenders are limited to Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes SLR and Lamborghini Murcielago, plus a couple of also-runner, Aston Martin DB9 and Bentley Continental GT.

In the end of the day, they confirmed my believe - Ferrari Enzo recorded 218.7mph, some 13mph fastest than either Carrera GT and SLR. Moreover, it also beats other cars in any of the acceleration figures. Enzo is finally confirmed as the world's fastest car of this generation !


Model
Ferrari Enzo (Top speed)218.7mph,(0-60mph)3.6sec, (1/4 mile) 11.4 sec, (1 mile)20.1 sec
Porsche Carrera GT(Top speed)205.8mph,(0-60mph)3.8sec,(1/4mile)11.5sec,(1 mile)20.4 sec
Mercedes SLRMcLaren(Top speed)205.8mph,(0-60mph)3.8sec,(1/4mile)11.5sec,(1 mile)20.5sec
Lamborghini Murcielago(Top speed)203.3mph,(0-60mph)3.7sec,(1/4mile)11.8 sec,(1 mile)21.4 sec
Bentley Continental GT(Top speed)198.4mph,(0-60mph)5.2sec,(1/4mile)13.4 sec,(1 mile)23.9sec
Aston Martin DB9(Top speed)190.4mph,(0-60mph)5.0sec,(1/4mile)13.1 sec,(1 mile)23.6 sec

Surprisingly, All these cars ran very close to their claimed top speed, including the traditionally optimistic Ferrari.
Another thing to note is how these cars behave at top end - the Ferrari was found to be the most stable, thanks to its superior variable aerodynamics which enhances downforce at high speed and varies to maintain the balance between front and rear downforce. It seems that F1 experience really helped the Enzo. Carrera GT is also pretty stable at high speed, if not matching the Ferrari, in contrast to SLR which vibrates severely.

Apart from Koenigsegg, the test also didn't include Ford GT. Earlier this year Ford itself recorded 205mph at Nardo.
Deadpool
08-19-2004, 06:03 AM
Apart from the Carrera GT, they took the slowest and heaviest super cars and conveniently skipped over the Koenigsegg.
skee79
08-19-2004, 06:14 AM
Itd be nice if there was a Veyron in there (if there was working model at the time) http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif
NewsReporter
08-19-2004, 06:35 AM
The Veyron was expected to do 250mph but they had to bring it down to 214mph. VW
skee79
08-19-2004, 06:47 AM
The Veyron was expected to do 250mph but they had to bring it down to 214mph. VW



They brought the Audi LeMans concept to 214...I thought the Veyron was still up around 240-250
NewsReporter
08-19-2004, 06:52 AM
I thought the Veyron was still up around 240-250



Nope, they couldn't keep it stable at that high of a speed so they had to reduce it to around 215mph...but since they still haven't sold one I think they might be working on trying to get it to that speed. They better get it at that speed since it's a V16, has 1001hp, costs $1.5 million & have had years to get it right. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/mad.gif
camber
08-19-2004, 04:59 PM
Apart from the Carrera GT, they took the slowest and heaviest super cars and conveniently skipped over the Koenigsegg.



Or maybe Koenigsegg knows that their production car can't go 233 mph. If this was done by a British mag you can bet they would love to play up an underdog winning and Koenigsegg would love the exposure. Those British mag have no problems in getting owners of cars to do tests.

All these times seem a bit slow especially the Carrera GT.
G35RIDER
08-19-2004, 05:06 PM
The bentley can actually do over 200, I believe it was automobile who got it to 203 or something by removing a limiter.
Deadpool
08-19-2004, 05:19 PM
Apart from the Carrera GT, they took the slowest and heaviest super cars and conveniently skipped over the Koenigsegg.



Or maybe Koenigsegg knows that their production car can't go 233 mph. If this was done by a British mag you can bet they would love to play up an underdog winning and Koenigsegg would love the exposure. Those British mag have no problems in getting owners of cars to do tests.

All these times seem a bit slow especially the Carrera GT.



Not sure why it can't considering....Well here's the CCR

http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/startimage_ccr_1.jpg

http://www.koenigsegg.se/graphics/imagearchive/ccrb2_640.jpg


http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/index.shtml


http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/01_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/02_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/03_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/04_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/05_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/06_lrg.jpg

http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/07_lrg.jpg
Madmaster
08-19-2004, 05:57 PM
Is it me or is that one tall shifter? http://www.meanmachines.nu/04/koeningsegg/index.shtml#
camber
08-19-2004, 06:52 PM
That shifter is for the sequential gear box. It's basically a racing type gearbox with straight cut gears.

Most sequential racing boxes have the shifter lever very close to the steering wheel to minimize time your hand has to be off the wheel.
Nismo
08-20-2004, 06:49 PM
Ferrari Enzo recorded 218.7mph



Not bad, seeing as the Enzo's aerodynamic design leans more towards downforce rather than all-out top speed. Personally, I'd rather compare lap times at Monza and Monaco, with all cars being driven by the same driver(s). I volunteer! http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif