Just wondering, what other Production V6 doing +200 MPH besides the Jaguar XJ?
Production V6 doing +200 MPH-- Any other?
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Here is the top 50
http://64.34.99.133/lists/topspeed.html
Still trying to figure out how to see 51-100 etc???
http://64.34.99.133/lists/topspeed.html
Still trying to figure out how to see 51-100 etc???
I was looking for more of a V6 ONLY CLUB-- straight from the factory production line, stock :biggrin:
I know, I was hoping the list would go all the way down to 200mph even, to see what is all above that point. The Noble uses a V6 turbo, and probably comes close.
jlindy said:
I am pretty sure he means the XJ220.
Both GT1 and GT2 do 195mph with a straight 6. I'd say that's close enough
Noble isn't that close and that would include the M400. The gearing is wrong. I know that one of the installers is working on a 200 mph Noble but that includes custom gearing and some engine work, (600+ hp).
Tim
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nicholas421 said:
I think you mean "Flat 6"?
and, I think you mean the GT3 and GT2??
oops. yes flat 6.0ctan3 said:
no I meant GT1... i believe the 996's were based off the GT1 designOctan3 said:
some websites list the GT1 having a top speed of 206... and some say it's in the 190's 
so, it might qualify!
so, it might qualify!
Porsches 959 would qualify, I have read reviews from 192mph to 207mph.
Just saw an XJ220 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jagu...iewItemQQcategoryZ6278QQitemZ4607919932QQrdZ1
Take a look at that wonderful interior! I would expect a little more at 650K but that is just me!
I had an oportunity to take a ride in an XJ220 and all I can say is stay away from them they are absolute junk!!!
Just saw an XJ220 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jagu...iewItemQQcategoryZ6278QQitemZ4607919932QQrdZ1
Take a look at that wonderful interior! I would expect a little more at 650K but that is just me!
I had an oportunity to take a ride in an XJ220 and all I can say is stay away from them they are absolute junk!!!
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I always hated the interior of the XJ220 but now that I see it again, it reminds me of the interior of a Viper. Similar center tunnel, similar bulbous seats, and overall really ugly (all IMHO). Crazy, anyone who spends that much money on a car should get something that looks a little better.Carguy! said:
|Adeel said:McLaren F1, Ferrari F40/F50 +++ the interior sucks, but who cares?
Those cars were never meant to give you luxury, but pure performance and function in every part
I actually like the interiors of those other cars because they are more focused. When you talk about form and function in a Ferrari or a McLaren your expectations are set a certian level. Take the F40. The windows as I recall are Lexan. But that car was a purpose built race-car that happens to be street legal.
Now take the Jaguar. What is your exepctation of a Jaguar? I dare say that most people expect a Jaguar to conform more to the spirit of that company, luxury, refinement, and power, in fairly equal combination. (my interpretation, not another's).
In the similar vane, you would not expect Lotus to build a next generation Esprit with 500 HP and a curb weight of an M5.
Comparing a F40 to the XJ220 is fair in that they are both exotic, but one is executed with a more foucsed intent (the F40/50) and is ultimately a more successful car IMHO.
Sorry to thread-jack. It is an interesting conversation though.
|Adeel said:McLaren F1, Ferrari F40/F50 +++ the interior sucks, but who cares?
Those cars were never meant to give you luxury, but pure performance and function in every part
I think the interior on the McLaren F1 is gorgeous, the interior on the F40 is very purpose built and I like it also, I haven't seen the interior on the F50 though.
The interior on the XJ220 is junky it looks like they used the turn signal from a Ford truck, everything is what you would expect in a cheap car.
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Personally, the nsx's interior still impresses me everytime I get into one. If I am remembering the right car, I recall the f50's interior being horrible.
