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nk4e · Mar 30, 2009

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Challenge Stradale

The Challenge Stradale is a more track day focused car than the Modena, it was inspired by the challenge racing series and can be thought of as a Challenge car for the road. Ferrari engineers designed the car from the outset with 20% track day use in mind and 80% road use. With only a small 25 bhp (19 kW) improvement in engine power from the Modena but with substantially improved power to weight ratio, the Challenge Stradale accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.1 seconds.

In total, the CS is up to 110 kg (243 lbs) lighter than the standard Modena if all the lightweight options are specified such as deleted radio, lexan side windows and fabric cloth (instead of the leather option). As much as 94 kilos (207 lbs) was taken off on the bodywork by stripping the interior carpets, lighter weight bumpers, carbon mirrors and the optional Modena carbon seats becoming standard. The engine and transmission weight was slimmed down 11kg (24 lbs) through the use of a smaller, lighter weight sports (yet still stainless steel) exhaust back box and valved exit pipes.

There are a lot of subtle (and some not so subtle) styling differences between the Challenge Stradale and the standard Modena.

These include;

[edit] Visual Differences

* 19" BBS Challenge Styled Alloys with Titanium wheel bolts
* Large Diameter Carbon Ceramic Brakes
* Carbon-fibre side mirrors
* Updated front and rear bumpers
* Pair of rear bumper diffusers
* Sharper side skirts
* Plexi-glass rear window
* Lower ride height on Titanium springs
* Lighter weight challenge grille (black metal mesh) made from Aluminium
* Challenge Stradale badging on rear grille
* Optional Tri-colour Racing Stripe

The car also had the optional carbon racing seats (available in 3 sizes, small, medium and large) which are noticeable from the outside to complement the interior detailing.

My friend had a good eye on this one or I would of never taken the picture.

homeforsummer · Mar 30, 2009

Saw this yesterday:

It seems the only Deloreans anyone ever sees are on the back of trailers :lol:

Azuremen · Mar 30, 2009

Spot I didn't mention from Florida.

First time I've seen an Exige in person, living in a small college town I am denied these things.

Turbo Lag · Mar 30, 2009

I like the second shot. 👍

Also nice DeLorean.

kevinm · Mar 30, 2009

Finally got a pic of the 370Z, after seeing it a few times with no pic:

Rest of 370Z pics- too many to post here but this car is incredibly good looking. Sounds great too, as he took off from a stoplight.
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/kevinm_010/370Z/
NSX:

First RS4 Iv'e seen

:

The owner was a hot chick, too!

-kevin

Keef · Mar 30, 2009

The driver was a hot chick. The owner was her sugar-daddy.

CyborgGT · Mar 31, 2009

homeforsummer
It seems the only Deloreans anyone ever sees are on the back of trailers

Nah, there's been one parked. Whoever it is that owns/owned a Z4 posted one a while back. Still, a cool spot (and nice 370Z, kevinm!).

I'll be down in Denver for the International Auto Show on Saturday (and taking tons of photos), so here's to hoping I'll get some street pics :cheers:

. I keep thinking I've exhausted Fort Collins, but there was apparantly a GT-R on dealer plates cruising down the main street recently.

Eric. · Mar 31, 2009

homeforsummer
Saw this yesterday:

It seems the only Deloreans anyone ever sees are on the back of trailers

Well it appears this one is on the freeway, so it makes sense to trailer it. It would be approaching 88mph possibly, and the owner may not be wanting to travel back to the future.

CyborgGT · Mar 31, 2009

What are the UK freeway speed limits anyway?

MarinaDiamandis · Mar 31, 2009

CyborgGT
What are the UK freeway speed limits anyway?

Motorway limit is 70mph

Turbo Lag · Mar 31, 2009

kevinm
Finally got a pic of the 370Z, after seeing it a few times with no pic:

Nice spot there Kevin :cheers:

Boffin · Mar 31, 2009

Turbo Lag
Nothing much today, only the only Ford GT in Australia.

There are two in Sydney.
The red one owned by the supercar club (could possibly be seen in Melbourne) but also that Jet back HD one featured on Australian TopGear. I don't know what was up with that one though because apparently it had 700HP. Nice find though

Turbo Lag · Mar 31, 2009

80Y 2C2
There are two in Sydney.
The red one owned by the supercar club (could possibly be seen in Melbourne) but also that Jet back HD one featured on Australian TopGear. I don't know what was up with that one though because apparently it had 700HP. Nice find though

Oh thanks for filling me in. I know the one I spotted is owned by P1, a supercar club which rents out cars. I didn't know there's another black one, must be in Sydney or something.

Rue · Mar 31, 2009

Nice DC2 outside my house...

Serge.D · Mar 31, 2009

Maserati.

M3 or 3 Series with a M3 badge?

buickgnx88 · Mar 31, 2009

Always assume the latter!

M3 'Vert:

raz_10 · Mar 31, 2009

buickgnx88
Always assume the latter!

M3 'Vert:

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or...
but on this pic it looks like the M3 has wide body panels, but not the original picture?

buickgnx88 · Mar 31, 2009

M3s do have wider fenders than the rest.

land sea air · Mar 31, 2009

He was saying always assume it's not a M3 (which yours isn't) with the E30, as they are the rarest.

raz_10 · Mar 31, 2009

land sea air
He was saying always assume it's not a M3 (which yours isn't) with the E30, as they are the rarest.

ahhhhh!!!! 👍

buickgnx88 · Mar 31, 2009

Yeah, plus the pic I posted wasn't related to the pics Serge posted, I was just giving an example of an actual M3 convertible since Serge was wondering whether the one he posted is or not.

Venom800tt · Mar 31, 2009

A few random sightings...

kevinm · Apr 1, 2009

Cool spots Venom!

Thanks to the people who complimented my 370Z spot.

Today:
2CV:

S65 or S55 AMG (Not sure which one):

BMW M5:

-kevin

SPhilli911 · Apr 1, 2009

Saw these the other day.

Vonie · Apr 1, 2009

Cool stuff, that area around Miller is the best. I heard that the Lambo dealer is closing though.

SPhilli911 · Apr 1, 2009

It closed actually. I was very sad to see it with VWs in it instead.

McLaren · Apr 1, 2009

That wasn't Lamborghini of Greenwich, was it?

CamryFan · Apr 1, 2009

An LP560-4!

<3

nsuprable · Apr 1, 2009

Holdenhsvgtsr

In the first image with the silver car, is that a Gallardo or a Murcielago?

Turbo Lag · Apr 1, 2009

nsuprable
In the first image with the silver car, is that a Gallardo or a Murcielago?

Murcielago.

Did You See Anything Good Today? [Read First Post]

nk4e

homeforsummer

Bonbonbonbons!

Azuremen

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Turbo Lag

kevinm

Keef

CyborgGT

Eric.

CyborgGT

MarinaDiamandis

is back

Turbo Lag

Boffin

Turbo Lag

Rue

Apparantly...

Serge.D

buickgnx88

That Guy Over There

raz_10

buickgnx88

That Guy Over There

land sea air

raz_10

buickgnx88

That Guy Over There

Venom800tt

kevinm

SPhilli911

Vonie

SPhilli911

McLaren

CamryFan

nsuprable

Turbo Lag

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