Tee from China Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 They might sell 5 at that price. I dunno why they don't lower the price and sell 5000 of them and still cover costs over the long run. I'm sure plenty of people would pay 80k for one they charge that much because it is 'hand built' and as such exclusive. For 80k you can get a Beacham E Type which has the looks with modern reliable Jaguar running gear, see here http://www.beacham-jaguar.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 What a star Seb Vettel is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 balls missed it, when is the repeat this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 balls missed it, when is the repeat this week? Just watch it on BBC iPlayer dude Today's episode was quite good actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just watch it on BBC iPlayer dude Today's episode was quite good actually! think that will be tomorrow nights viewing then, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just watch it on BBC iPlayer dude Today's episode was quite good actually! agree, Seb came across very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 agree, Seb came across very well. He was, extremely affable, funny, and a cracking driver to boot. Im a Seb convert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Someone off here should have been there to represent the club when they asked about owners clubs. I'd have shouted up had I been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I know, freakin Marlin OC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 That time again. New XKR-S looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 GT-R, how fast?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 GT-R, how fast?? WoW!! VERY FAST!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 9l v16?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 hope they do a timed lap around the TG track ... would be nice to compare with the other RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 9l v16?! Id love a bash in that, Im sure the torque and power would make me spill my GnT enroute to my Swiss mansion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Love the My11 GTR!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 That GTR is just madness! I love it! I hire a RR Phantom for my wedding to take me from London to Leicester & back again. I think that has the W12 engine with twin turbo's! I can only imagine how effortless that V16 must be! They don't even have a rev meter, instead a power reserve! Without a doubt, the finest engineering in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 So glad I put the deposit down on a GTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee from China Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I hire a RR Phantom for my wedding to take me from London to Leicester & back again. I think that has the W12 engine with twin turbo's! :eyebrows:As RR is owned by BMW I dont think they would use an VW/Audi (who only own Bentley) engine - do you? IIAC they use the 6.0L V12 from the 760i saloon in the Phantom:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 So glad I put the deposit down on a GTR I bet a lot of chaps would put a deposit on that thing too! Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 :eyebrows:As RR is owned by BMW I dont think they would use an VW/Audi (who only own Bentley) engine - do you? IIAC they use the 6.0L V12 from the 760i saloon in the Phantom:rolleyes: Good point! That power was so effortless, It felt like the W12 engine! I feel cheated now, knowing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I wonder how much of that GTR time was due to the new stig.... Strangely enough it looked quite good in blue and seems to be growing on me. Having said that they are huge, make the supra look like a small hatchback in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I wonder how much of that GTR time was due to the new stig.... Strangely enough it looked quite good in blue and seems to be growing on me. Having said that they are huge, make the supra look like a small hatchback in comparison. I was very impressed by the GTR. it seems to me the only complaint is the usual "not a drivers car". I have said this before that this statement is often used to justify vastly more expensive cars which either have a similar performance or worse. I was reading some threads on pistonheads where there were porker fanatics saying the GTR was not that great as it was .3 sec slower 0-60 than the new 911 turbo S. What they failed to appreciate was that they are paying almost £50,000 for .3 sec!!! Also I think the GTR has much better handling and looks. Porsche seem incapable of designing cars, their stuck with the VW beetle look and don't seem able to escape. I mean how many times have you seen a Porsche, regardless of model, in your rear view mirror and had to think hard as to what model it is!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yes the GTR is big, but in all honesty it's very easy to drive and judge, unlike the Aston where you need to sit on the roof to the front. As for PorscheS... It depends on the model, as they mostly compare the one with ceramic brakes, which believe is a very expensive extra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I was very impressed by the GTR. it seems to me the only complaint is the usual "not a drivers car". I have said this before that this statement is often used to justify vastly more expensive cars which either have a similar performance or worse. I was reading some threads on pistonheads where there were porker fanatics saying the GTR was not that great as it was .3 sec slower 0-60 than the new 911 turbo S. What they failed to appreciate was that they are paying almost £50,000 for .3 sec!!! Also I think the GTR has much better handling and looks. Porsche seem incapable of designing cars, their stuck with the VW beetle look and don't seem able to escape. I mean how many times have you seen a Porsche, regardless of model, in your rear view mirror and had to think hard as to what model it is!? Agree - 0-60s times are hardly a gauge of the true performance of the car. I used to find the 911's inspiring, now I find them fairly boring and common. imi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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