Le turbo préparé fait un meilleur temps qu'une Gaillardo ...Just received my copy of the new edition of the german mag "Sport Auto".
Test of projekt Opel speedster Turbo >Projekt Opel<
265bhp at 5,650rpm,
395Nm torque at 3,400rpm
Has a bigger charge cooler (see extra intake below the standard Prince Charles ear in pic below), forged pistons, hi-lift cam, , modded engine management and sports exhaust box.
Other mods include 3.93 rear axle, >Doublesixx< suspension, ATS DTC-Racing wheels (front 6.0kg 7.5x17" for 215/40 tyres and rear 9.2kg 9x17" for 245/35 tyres). The tested car was on Bridgestone Potenza RE 540S.
Test results:
Lap of small circuit, Hockenheim: 1min 11.7secs.
Standard VXT: 1min 17.1secs
Lotus Elise 111R: 1min 16.5secs
Lotus Exige S2: 1min 16.5secs
Lotus Exige S1: 1min 14.8secs
Porsche 911 Turbo: 1min 14.6secs
Pagani Zonda S: 1min 11.8secs
Lamborghini Gallardo: 1min 11.8secs
Porsche Carrera GT: 1min 8.6secs
Maximum lateral G-force generated on the circuit: 1.4g
Standard VXT: 1.1g
Lotus Elise 111R: 1.2g
Zonda S: 1.2g
Gallardo: 1.25g
911 Turbo: 1.25g
Carrera GT: 1.25g
Summary: Hard, very neutral and very quick. For dry tracks, not daily commuting. The few competitors of the Projekt Opel speedster Turbo cost easily three timers as much.
Like I said, giant killer.
Wonder what they'd make of Thorney's beast?
Edit to add link
