Suprasteve Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 http://dhost.info/thesupercars/supercars/callaway/sh/88sh.html 880bhp and 254 mph in 1988 ! hats off to them. I know they only made 1 but they go on to say it could have been mass produced. whats the top end record for a purpose built UK production car. Probably difficult to say as they're all limited to 155 mph ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Ah yes - the famous Callaway. They still do a lot of 'vette tuning I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 McLaren F1, with a top speed of 249. I'd have thought they could build such a car, most of the things over there have got to be bigger and better than anywhere else in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 McLaren F1, with a top speed of 249. I'd have thought they could build such a car, most of the things over there have got to be bigger and better than anywhere else in the world. 223mph with the stock limiter. They raised the limiter to hit 241mph at the VW test track. Do a search on PH about the Macca, PH'er Flemke has a blue one (and the Carrera GT in this months EVO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 The twin-turbo V8 isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 McLaren F1, with a top speed of 249. I'd have thought they could build such a car, most of the things over there have got to be bigger and better than anywhere else in the world. UK made car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 UK made car ? Hand made in Woking Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Reeves Callaway built that just to prove that you didn't need something pushing a million RPM and weighing 2 ounces to go that fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The new kid on the block has to be the bgatti Veyron for me A W-16 engine that can produce 1,001 horsepower A top speed of 250+ mph (400+ kph) A zero-to-60 time of three seconds A zero-to-180 time of 14 seconds A price tag somewhere in the $1 million range. http://www.theautoappraiser.com/04%20Bugatti%20Veyron%2016.4%20LF.JPG http://www.auto-adrenalina.com/images/bugatti_veyron_13.jpg http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Bugatti%20Veyron%201%20-%20800x600.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 But the 250mph can only be achived when its specifically set up for high speed. changing all sorts on it. But yeah, nice car.. shame its not actually for sale still They're too busy trying to find a non-exploding gear box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 This goes beyond the 'rare' exotic and borders the 'why bother?' in my view. If you want to feel 0-60 in a couple of seconds there are rollercoaster rides that you can try (so I hear, I'm not a fan) If you want 0-60 in 3 seconds on the road, then any of the current breed of superbikes will do it for you. You could even find a friend and take you for a ride for free. More down-to-earth than $1m vehicles that will never really be used on public roads (would you dare to leave it in a public carpark?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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