F355 0-100 time

[damian Milson]

can anyone tell me the accurate 0-100 time of the f355?

[Craig]

10.6 secs

[jay_z]

This leads me onto another good question.

What is the correct 0-100 time for the 360???

Autocar have this figure at 8.8sec for the 360 F1.

This time is faster than that recorded for the 911 Turbo (9.4sec) and all the Lambos except the Diablo GT (8.7 sec).

However, when Top Gear tested the 360 Spyder they could only get a time of 11.something or other.

I know the 360's a fking fast machine, but can they really do 0-100 in 8.8 seconds as per Autocar.

Is there much difference between manual and F1 or Berlinetta vs Spyder


>> Edited by jay_z on Thursday 24th October 14:05

[basher]

I doubt that 8.8 is a feasible time IMHO.....4.5 Cerberas are considerably quicker than a 360 in a straight line (as in a 0-100 test) and they only manage around 8.5 so i would think that 8.8 seems a little optimistic for the 360...F1 or not...

[ninja_eli]

I agree with Basher, I think its probably closer to 9.5 but Ferrari only claim 10 point something(can't remember exactly). With these cars though, as they don't really have much torque, you really have to nail it hard, very early. First one down wins. Me in 355 v Kevin in 360, 360 was leaving me, Kevin in 355 me in 360, Kevin was leaving me!! . You really have to down on the power early in these cars otherwise you miss the opportunity.

[jay_z]

I thought 8.8 was a little quick, but what the hell it's still one rapid car, and these figures are pretty meaningless anyway.

Interesting little exercise that Ninja. So it's more down to the driver than anything else hey??? You would think the 360 would win hands down every time being lighter & more powerful, but I guess that's not the case.

Yet another example of Kev's excellent driving abilities

[rich1231]

From recent experience, it is soooooooo easy to burn the clutch to cinders getting a powerful 2wd car off the lights. Same goes for the 911. I tend to never go mental when first moving off, out of fear. Also as i found out last night, its easy to go arse out with the 360 :-)

[jay_z]

Rich: You're a braver man than I Arse Ending the new toy.

Whats the saying.... "Rear wheel drivers do it side ways"

[rich1231]

Jay, it was a bit of an error on my part.

Must have looked good though to passers by.

fingers crossed, that i didnt look a tw@t

[jay_z]

That could have been one expensive error Rich. I bet it looked feckin brilliant to all the onlookers, providing you were'nt pulling an "OH SH*T" face at the time.

So, this happened even with ASR on???

[rich1231]

ooohhhh yes i had that "ohmygodohmygodohmygod" face on. ASR was on. It as a bit wet, as were my trousers.

[manu]

Tail out action already - God help us!!! We need to go for a HOON with Kev.

Ferrari Enzo does 0-100 in 6.2s

[456mgt]

ninja_eli said: I agree with Basher, I think its probably closer to 9.5 but Ferrari only claim 10 point something(can't remember exactly). With these cars though, as they don't really have much torque, you really have to nail it hard, very early. First one down wins. Me in 355 v Kevin in 360, 360 was leaving me, Kevin in 355 me in 360, Kevin was leaving me!! . You really have to down on the power early in these cars otherwise you miss the opportunity.

Ninja doesn't do himself justice here: this wasn't a drag race; it was on roads in my area that I know very well. The first time we met, we were alongside one another in Hatfield tunnel in 2nd gear and on a signal we both floored it. We were neck and neck until I changed into 3rd when the 360 pulled ahead by a car length or so.

The last time we went for a hoon for instance, Ninja in his 355 was awesome. I was in the 360 on swoopy backroads I know like the back of my hand, not holding back at all, and Ninja was staying with me. In the hands of somebody who knows what they're doing, the 355 is a bloody fast car and dynamically very competent.

[456mgt]

manu said: Tail out action already - God help us!!! We need to go for a HOON with Kev.

Yes please!

Ferrari Enzo does 0-100 in 6.2s

Ooooohhh. One dose of that and I bet you wouldn't be discussing its looks.

[bluesatin]

456

I hope you were being sensible in the Hatfield tunnel. I know of serious damage being done by car exhaust. In fact road tax is increasing to pay for structural damage done by either earth tremours or ???

Edited to remove Mungo type spelling mistakes after a few drinkies

>> Edited by bluesatin on Friday 25th October 21:01

[456mgt]

Guy- don't know about structural damage but it certainly felt like the earth moved

[ninja_eli]

Kevin is far too modest. I personally think he's among the best I've seen, and I've seen some mad bastard talented nutty drivers. Its the safety and calmness with which he does it that sincerely impresses.

Look forward to the next one.