GTP Cool Wall Nomination Archive: Currently Closed

[JonesyGT246]

Since we've done the F40, how about the Ferrari F50?

Engine 65° V12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication and Alloy Heads
Displacement 4700 cc / 286.8 in³
Power 382.6 kw / 513.1 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Torque 470.47 nm / 347 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
Transmission Longitudinal 6-Speed Manual
Wheelbase 2580 mm / 101.6 in
Weight 1320 kg / 2910 lbs
Length 4480 mm / 176.4 in
Width 1986 mm / 78.2 in
Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in
Body / Frame Carbon Fiber Body over Carbon Fibre Tub Chassis
Top Speed 325.1 kph / 202.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.7 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 12.1 seconds

I hope the specs are right.

 

[Boffin]

1995 Volvo 850 R Estate

Specs:

Cylinders S-5

Displacement 2.3 litre 2319 cc (141.514 cu in)

Maximum power 253.5 PS (250.0 bhp) (186.4 kW) @ 5400 rpm

Maximum torque 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) @ 2400 rpm

Drive FWD

0-60 mph 7.80 s

0-100 mph 19.30 s

Kerb weight 1545 kg 3406 lb

 

[niky]

Here's another one:

TVR Cerbera Speed12

Engine: 7.7 liter V12 (twin AJP6 straight sixes combined at the crank)
Curb Weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)

Power: 675 bhp in race trim. Supposedly 800 bhp in road trim, possibly 900+*

*Broke dynos, so nobody really knows. Make up your own number between 700-1000 and you'll probably be just as accurate as the official figure. Makes 480 bhp on just six cylinders, though... without destroying the dyno.

0-60 mph: 2.9 - 3.5 seconds (if you can find traction)

0-hedge: same (whether you have traction or not)

0-100 mph: 4.6 seconds (claimed)

Top speed: 240 mph (claimed)

 

[Encyclopedia]

1992-1997 Maserati Ghibli

Configuration: 90º V6
Location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 2.79 liter / 170.3 cu in
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Fuel Injection
Aspiration: Two IHI Turbos

Weight: 1365 kilo / 3009.3 lbs
Power: 340 bhp / 254 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 442 Nm / 326 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
BHP/Liter: 122 bhp / liter
Power to weight: 0.25 bhp / kg
Top Speed: 260 km/h / 162 mph
0-60 mph : 5.6 s

Source: www.ultimatecarpage.com

 

[Joey D]

Nominations Are Currently Closed​

Due to the overwhelming response I think we need to let the list shrink a bit before we add any more too it. There are currently 37 vehicles in queue, which will take us almost to November. I will open up the nominating again once the list has shrunk down a bit.

Thank you for such a great response to the GTP Cool Wall! I hope everyone is having a great time debating various cars. I know I like the activity in the Cars in General section of the forum, it always gives me new posts to read every time I login!

I am going to leave the thread itself open though, as it will make editing the first post much less of a PITA. I ask that you please refrain from nominating vehicles though.

 

[Giancarlo]

Thanks for keeping this whole thing going, Joey. 👍

 

[Joey D]

No problem, I'm having fun doing it. Like I said it's nice to have some activity in the "Cars in General" section that isn't dealing with what car something should buy.

 

[Paulie]

Ooh, I have a suggestion I want to make but can't because it closed.
Cizeta V16 T

 

[Jim Prower]

Joey, just a note, but you should probably make "Bigfoot" 1974-2010, just so that we cover the entire line of the truck's identity.

 

[Worst_Driver]

Sorry can you add chevrolet to my nomiation. (1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS)

Please.

 

[buickgnx88]

Alrighty, since it's getting close to November and the list is currently at 11 cars, how long until it's opened again?

 

[Joey D]

Alrighty, since it's getting close to November and the list is currently at 11 cars, how long until it's opened again?

November 1st is what I was thinking.

 

[exigeracer]

I know I said I'd throw together a graphic for the wall, but I didn't have time before the semester started, and since then we've added quite a few vehicles to the list. I'm still up for doing it, but it'll have to wait a little bit until I get an afternoon away from schoolwork to throw together some ideas.

 

[Joey D]

Nominations Are Currently OPEN​

Please remember to post the year range, a photograph, specs of the car, and any other information you think might be useful. Skip over this and you nomination won't be added.

The nominations will close once then list hits 30.

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And to save on posts, I'm going to throw my nomination here:

2005+ Alfa Romeo Brera

Specs:
Country of origin Italy
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2006
Introduced at 2005 Geneva Motorshow
Body design Italdesign/Giugiaro
Configuration 60º V 6
Location Front, transversely mounted
Displacement 3.195 liter / 195 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.6 mm (3.4 in) / 89.0 mm (3.5 in)
Compression 11.3:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed MED 7.6.2 Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Chassis/body unitary steel
Front suspension double wishbones, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension multi-link
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive
Power 260 bhp / 194 KW @ 6200 rpm
Torque 322 Nm / 237 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
BHP/Liter 81 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.16 bhp / kg
Top Speed 240 km/h / 149 mph
0-60 mph 6.6 s

I was going to nominate a truly awful car but I couldn't resist this.

 

[Jim Prower]

Then I'LL Nominate a Truly Awful Car. ;3

Cadillac Cimmaron

Manufacturer General Motors
Production 1982–1988
Assembly Janesville, Wisconsin, United States
South Gate, California, United States
Class Compact
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Platform J-body
Engine(s) 1.8 L OHV I4
2.0 L OHV I4
2.8 L 60° V6
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 101.2 in (2570 mm)
Length 177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height 54.0 in (1372 mm)

I'll put the crazy thing up when it's filed out a bit more.

 

[Joey D]

Oh my, Jim. You really had to go and do that didn't you. The Cadillac Caviller. Wow.

 

[the_fatadder]

Having criticised many of the cars listed so far, I think its only fair to let others criticise my car...

So I give you the Spitfire 1500.

Make: Triumph
Model: Spitfire 1500
Built: 1974 - 1980
Drive: Front Engine RWD
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Engine: 1493cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, in line, front mounted. twin SU carburettors .Max power: 71 bhp @ 5500 rpm.
Max torque: 82 lb ft (111Nm) @ 3000 rpm.
Performance: 0-60 mph 13.2 sec.
Top speed: 100 mph
Dimensions:
Length: 12'5, Width: 4'10.5 in, Height: 3'1.5
Unladen weight: 1750lb

 

[Jim Prower]

I'll take what's in the background. X3

Oh my, Jim. You really had to go and do that didn't you. The Cadillac Caviller. Wow.

Oddly enough, it was that or another infamous J-body, though that one's infamous for entirely different reasons.

 

[Peterram430]

DeLorean DMC-12

Manufacturer - DeLorean Motor Company
Model - DMC-12
Production - 1981–1982, 2008–present
Assembly - Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, Houston, Texas
Class - Sports car
Body style(s) - 2-door coupe
Layout - RR layout
Engine(s) - 2849 cc PRV V6
Transmission(s) - 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase - 2,413 mm (95.0 in)
Length - 4,216 mm (166.0 in)
Width - 1,857 mm (73.1 in)
Height - 1,140 mm (44.9 in) doors closed, 1,961 mm (77.2 in) doors open
Curb weight - 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
Designer - Giorgetto Giugiaro

 

[LSX]

My last nominated car still says voting open, however it was due to be closed on October 30th if going by this thread. I'll see where this gets me.




2001 E46 Hartge H50

(Specs courtesy of Car and Driver.)
Price: $120,000
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads.
Displacement: 302 cu in, 4941cc, 5.0L
Power (SAE net): 394 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 369 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.3 in Length: 176.7 in Curb weight: 3520 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.6 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 25.7 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 4.9 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 12.9 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 180 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 168 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g
*Base price includes all performance-enhancing options.

"An M5 masquerading as an M3"

 

[Nicksfix]

1927 - 31 Model A Ford

4,849,340 made.
Prices for the Model A ranged from US $385 for a roadster to $1400 for the top-of-the-line Town Car.
The engine was a water-cooled L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 201 cubic inches (3.3 L) producing 40 hp.
The Model A came in a wide variety of styles: Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Roadster Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Convertible Cabriolet, Convertible Sedan, Phaeton (Standard and Deluxe), Tudor (Standard and Deluxe), Town Car, Fordor (2-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Fordor (3-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Victoria, Station Wagon, Taxicab, Truck, and Commercial.
Wheelbase 103.5
Length 165 in.
Width 67 in.
Curb weight 2265 lbs.


*** EDIT ***

Sorry for not being able to give any performance specs on the Model A.Back in those years cars just were not tested for top speed,0-60 times,standing 1/4 mi.,braking distance,etc.,etc.,etc.,

 

[LSX]

Wow, that's out of the box, nice nomination Nicksfix. 👍

 

[Nicksfix]

^

Was looking for something different.This one may get very interesting.

 

[Frankinsten]

So I give you the Spitfire 1500.

My nominated car is the classic British sportcar, the Austin-Healey Sprite IV/MG Midget MKIII

Austin-Healey Sprite IV/MG Midget MKIII

Manufacturer: MG/Austin-Healey
Production: 1966-1974


Engine: 1275cc 4cyl A-series Engine
Transmission: 4-speed manual

Power: 64bhp@5750rpm
Torque: 72lb @3000rpm
0-60: 14 Sec
Fuel Consumption: 34mpg

Length: 11ft 5in
Width: 4ft 7in
Weight: 714kg

Would love to own one.

 

[Jim Prower]

Heh, this round could get interesting...with many of the standards out of the way, I think we'll be getting to oddballs. :3

Love the Model A Ford nomination. I have firsthand driving experience with a stock one.

 

[mPWRD]

1996 Ferrari F50 GT

- Modified Tipo F130A 4.7L DOHC 5-valve/cyl V8, mid-mounted, longitudinal
- Dry sump lubrication, Bosch Fuel Injection system
- Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
- 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox w/ 3-disc carbon clutch
- Power: 750 bhp (559 kW) @ 10500 rpm
- Torque: 383 lb·ft (519 N·m) @ 8000 rpm
- Weight: 907 kgs
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.825 hp/kg
- 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h): 2.9 s
- 0 to 100 mph (160 km/h): 6.7 s
- ¼ Mile: 10.2 s @ 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Top speed: 235 mph (378 km/h)
- Initially slated for GT1 racing, eventually put into production, only 3 made

 

[C-ZETA]

Skoda Superb 2009 (specs for 2.0 TDI CR)

- 2.0L DOHC 16-valve/cyl L4
- Power: 170 bhp (125 kW) @ 4200 rpm
- Torque: 258 lb ft (350 Nm) @ 1750 rpm
- 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h): 8.8 s
- Top speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
- CO2: 153 g/km
- MPG: 47.1 mpg
- Price: £20,265 ($33,330)
- Other engines available: 1.4 TSI, 1.9 TDI, 1.8 TSI, 3.6 V6 (4x4 only)

 

[Danny]

Excuse me, mister hotlinker, that's not a Skoda.

They wish.

 

[the_fatadder]

My nominated car is the classic British sportcar, the Austin-Healey Sprite IV/MG Midget MKIII

Austin-Healey Sprite IV/MG Midget MKIII

Going to be interesting to see what comes out top in Spitfire Vs Sprigit!

 

[Eric Demory]

You should make it the "Back to the Future version" Joe.