What gives: Hennessey 800 vs. stock ACR same 1/4 mile times?

[00prowler]

Hi all, I am really curious as to why in the new Car & Driver The they compare a Hennessey 800 1/4 mile time to a stock ACR, there is only a tenth difference, 12.6 and 12.5. It certainly seems that they were paid off by Chevrolet and Lingenfelter to make sure the Corvette finished on top with the 911 turtle!!!

 

[snowmann]

I thought that was a pretty fishy issue too. I think most of the numbers seemed a bit off. I would be interested to know if any insiders could comment on this? Too bad John Hennessey doesn't post here anymore. I couldn't believe the "trash" they talked about his car. They did not sound that positive and talked about the numberous flaws with the car. I wonder why his car did so poor? And he got spanked by a Vette no less. What a shame.

 

[allanlambo]

911=turtle? i dont think soo!

 

[Eddie N]

they ran street tires and didnt even run on a drag strip so they were severely traction limited... the times were not averaged..

do a search for "supercar shootout" and you will find all of your answers and then some..

- eddie -

 

[LTHL VPR]

Sounds like all of you missed the board discussion on this topic last week and the week before. Do a search in this area for 'car and driver' and my username: LTHL VPR .

There is ample discussion and explanations that will bring clarity to your questions.
-Wayne

 

[alexWS6]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JusSumFastGi:
For $300,000 it should!


*$300,000 is based on $69,000 for a new Viper, $100,000 for the V800TT, $69,000 for another viper (after your first one is parted) and $62,000 for a DL level 3+ kit.

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[King GTS]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 00prowler:
Hi all, I am really curious as to why in the new Car & Driver The they compare a Hennessy 800 1/4 mile time to a stock ACR, there is only a tenth difference, 12.6 and 12.5. It certainly seems that they were paid off by Chevrolet and Lingenfelter to make sure the Corvette finished on top with the 911 turtle!!!

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I've personally seen that same car run 9 second passes at the track!

 

[DEVILDOG]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JusSumFastGi:
For $300,000 it should!


*$300,000 is based on $69,000 for a new Viper, $100,000 for the V800TT, $69,000 for another viper (after your first one is parted) and $62,000 for a DL level 3+ kit.

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Very funny, however, I'll wait until a DLM car is proven in heads up competition. Maybe a DLM car will show up at the next challenge and post some times? Dyno #s don't count in the 1/4 mile and reliability is another factor that needs to be tested!

 

[Gerald]

DevilDog,

You shouldn't test a cars reliability on the track. If they are going to run at the track , rest assured SOMETHING will break. The test and reliability is in the hands of the customers , ON THE STREET. This is where DLM puts its efforts.

Do you think DLM's dyno sheets are faked? I can assure you they are not and the power I have on street tires are enough to ****** bikes.

and then some. Sometimes I have to let off the throttle so I don't run into them.. Gives you the shivers..

Gerald

 

[not stock]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DEVILDOG:
Very funny, however, I'll wait until a DLM car is proven in heads up competition. Maybe a DLM car will show up at the next challenge and post some times? Dyno #s don't count in the 1/4 mile and reliability is another factor that needs to be tested!
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