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I was down there not long ago, rolling start, up to 8mph, put it in 5th(!), foot hard down and at the 3/4 mile point (the braking point) I was doing 159mph!V12 Vanatge at its very best! It will hit 160mph in fifth on the limiter. Millbrook is well worth ago! Anyone thinking a, Aston's are slow or b, they can drive, will have their perceptions realigned after half a day there!!
krisdelta said:
Hi Rob, how does one get on a track day like this?
They run them all the time, it is the PDC course, you don't need to wait for a special event or anything like that, just get in touch and book it.......Here is the blurb....
http://www.astonmartindrivingexperiences.com/eng/h...
Here is the FAQ.....
http://www.astonmartindrivingexperiences.com/eng/h...
Molly and I did the PDC last year. I was lucky enough to have a few goes at the straight mile. The V12V is just about to hit the rev limiter at 156 mph in fifth, I just cracked 166mph in sixth then you have the Oh my God moment as you hit the braking point, the turn at the end looks like a right angle. Very very addictive! To achieve 160 plus you need to flat it in fifth. The car is truly awesome.
To anyone considering going on the PDC, all I can say is DO IT !
Rob
To anyone considering going on the PDC, all I can say is DO IT !
Rob
:J: said:
krisdelta said:
Hi Rob, how does one get on a track day like this?
They run them all the time, it is the PDC course, you don't need to wait for a special event or anything like that, just get in touch and book it.......Here is the blurb....
http://www.astonmartindrivingexperiences.com/eng/h...
Here is the FAQ.....
http://www.astonmartindrivingexperiences.com/eng/h...
Im sorry matey but either that Cayman was turbocharged without you knowing or the speedo was over reading by more than is usual.
My guess is that a V8V will get to about 175-180 true speed given enough room. I havent seen more than about 160 at Brunters.
My guess is that a V8V will get to about 175-180 true speed given enough room. I havent seen more than about 160 at Brunters.
Edited by CraigVmax on Thursday 20th October 15:55
CraigVmax said:
Im sorry matey but either that Cayman was turbocharged without you knowing or the speedo was over reading by more than is usual.
a V8V will get to about 170 true speed given enough room.
In which case the speedo over-reads, which is not surprising. I was trying to get an idea of what the "indicated" speed would read flat in a 400bhp V8V.a V8V will get to about 170 true speed given enough room.
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