New Ferrari GT car.

[wee_man]

Well I saw Lamboguini (<=== spelling) recently bought out a new racer and I saw recently that Ferrari have bought out a new one to replace the the currently racing 550 GT, that Prodrive are running. It's the Ferrari 575GTC. Here's a few stats about it:

Engine and Transmission:

Position: Front Longitudinal
Configuration: Aluminum Alooy, 65 Degree, V12
Valvetrain: DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 366.0 CU / 5999 CC
Power: 605 BHP / 451.2 KW @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 538.4 FT LBS / 730 NM @ 5200 RPM
Curb Weight: 2425 LBS / 1099.8 KG
Top Speed: 208.2 MPH / 335 KPH
0 - 100 mph: 3.5 Seconds (that's quick)
Base Price: $785,000 USD (not too much )

http://www.uploadit.org/files/290903-2004-575GTC-4.jpg
http://www.uploadit.org/files/290903-2004-575GTC-3.jpg
http://www.uploadit.org/files/290903-2004-575GTC-5.jpg

 

[donbenni]

Seems strange that it does 0 - 100 mph in 3.5 seconds. A 0 - 60 time around that would be impressive... is it supposed to be 0 - 100 kph or am i just completely wrong here...?

 

[LoudMusic]

Interesting way of attaching a windshield. Are those actually hinges?

Looks like it goes fast though. Check out the camber on the front wheel. I bet it corners like a mofo.

 

[retsmah]

Originally posted by donbenni
is it supposed to be 0 - 100 kph or am i just completely wrong here...?

No, you're right, that should be 0-100kph, or 0-62mph.

It's got too many holes and scoops and crap on it, the roof one looks stupid.

 

[wee_man]

Originally posted by donbenni
Seems strange that it does 0 - 100 mph in 3.5 seconds. A 0 - 60 time around that would be impressive... is it supposed to be 0 - 100 kph or am i just completely wrong here...?

No it is 100mph. The website I got the info just had N/A next to the 0-60mph time. So the 0-60 must be rediculosly quick .
And yeah the hinges do look a bit stupid. Maybe that's just the initial prototype.

 

[-Fred-]

The Corvette's still going to be faster. The title should be "Ferrari GTS Car" because the 360 Modena is already a GT class car, getting his ass kicked by 911 GT3Rs...

 

[wee_man]

Originally posted by PunkRock
The Corvette's still going to be faster. The title should be "Ferrari GTS Car" because the 360 Modena is already a GT class car, getting his ass kicked by 911 GT3Rs...

Ahh, sue me! .

Although you say that, I mean the Vette's aren't exactly whoping Ferrari at the moment. I mean look at who one the GTS class at Le Mans. The present 550, and in theory this thing should be better.

 

[retsmah]

Originally posted by wee_man
No it is 100mph. The website I got the info just had N/A next to the 0-60mph time.

That's known as a typo ferrariownersclub.co.uk has it as 3.5 secs to 60mph, same with a couple other sites... and anyway, doesn't 3.5 seconds to 100mph seem a bit unbelievable to you, considering the other specs of the car?

 

[wee_man]

Yeah, but I really just took it for granted. I did think it was kind of on F1 terms there and GTS cars wouldn't be that fast. .
Unless They put NOS in it or something to make it go like, to, like 100 mph in 3.7 whatever like . BLING BLING!!!

Edit: random streak there...

 

[Frustrated Palm]

Originally posted by wee_man
No it is 100mph. The website I got the info just had N/A next to the 0-60mph time. So the 0-60 must be rediculosly quick .
And yeah the hinges do look a bit stupid. Maybe that's just the initial prototype.

No that's a 0-60 time.

http://www.fast-autos.net/ferrari/ferrari575gtc.html

My guess on the hinges is that they are for easy access (for either replacement mid-race, or for emergencies, to get a driver out. Either that or to save weight. Hinges would seem to be lighter than gluing the thing on...