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Offline Widewing

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Re: Skuzzy, a slightly used car you might be interested in. :)
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2012, 12:46:27 PM »
But they drive all kinds of expensive things on these historic racing events. :) I think it should be able to get out every once in a while. ;)


Wasn't it other way around? For example in '69 the Porche's were roughly 40km/h faster on the Mulsanne straight but had severe stability problems and GT-40 out cornered them. '69 finish was the most legendary ever. :) I'm sure the Mk.IV's were nippier though, not that I have any experience on driving either. :P


Did you check the video: http://youtu.be/_6mANwW1Gss?

Drooool. :)



In 1968, the 908s had many problems and the GT40s were very stout exiting corners with their huge torque and smooth power delivery. The 908s were faster on the Mulssanne, but the GT40s opened a big gap entering the straight. All of the 908s were very unstable under hard braking, which cost them time. The very fast V-12 Matra caught fire...

In 1969, Once again the Porsche's suffered problems and Ickx managed to just edge out a 908 that was suffering from brake trouble... The 917s were awful. Very unstable and not well sorted mechanically. The 917 needed another year to get right.
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Re: Skuzzy, a slightly used car you might be interested in. :)
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2012, 12:52:02 PM »
I knew you were smart :D

My dream car I would take above any and all  71 Hemi Cuda ragtop 4 speed. :aok

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Re: Skuzzy, a slightly used car you might be interested in. :)
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2012, 01:09:47 PM »
Hey Ink....you know me.  I bleed MOPAR Blue  :aok

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