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The Euro was tested at the same location, but at 5ºC instead of 15ºC. The Euro got 7.8s. Eventhough it was 10ºC, it's no excuse for a CTR to have the same acceleration time as a heavier car with less power and narrower rubber. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
I think it's mainly because most car magazines use the Corravit sensor rather than the normal laser thingy that manufacturers use hence the slower time...
Then again, the test driver might not be launching the car properly..
Happened to the S2000 and I think one of the Toyotas...
Ok, i have the article in front of me - Wheels August 2007. Here are the facts. Temp was lower than I quoted above - 8 degrees.
There is nothing in the article about altitude impacting time Ben.
Times tested with VBOX.
Track: Tooradin Airport
Temp: 8 degrees
Driver: Maurie Piatt
CTR
Speed at indicated 100kph: 92
0-60kph: 3.7
0-80kph: 5.3
0-100kph: 7.8
0-120kph: 10.3
0-140kph: 14.0
0-160kph: -
0-400m: 15.5 @ 148kph
Mini Cooper S
Speed at indicated 100kph: 94
0-60kph: 3.5
0-80kph: 5.2
0-100kph: 7.4
0-120kph: 10.0
0-140kph: 13.7
0-160kph: 18.7
0-400m: 15.4 @ 148kph
Golf GTI
Speed at indicated 100kph: 94
0-60kph: 3.7
0-80kph: 5.1
0-100kph: 7.3
0-120kph: 9.6
0-140kph: 12.8
0-160kph: 16.6
0-400m: 15.2 @ 153kph
Quotes:
"It feels fast, sounds fast and... erm... isn't that fast".
"The figures verify the story. The Civic is well behind both turbos in the 0-100kph VBOX run, even though it launches cleanly enough. In the 80-120kph in gear rolling test it's absolutely hammered. It's at its most competitive over 400m, closing in as that shrieking top end comes into play."
They do love the handling so it is not all bad. And it still wins the test. The focus of my thread is Hondas quoted 6.6.
Honda could have quoted 6.6 on a downhill :p
The results did not surprise me though. I also believe they have the largest rims out of all 3 cars? (Heaviest rims) so that might affect the straight line times.
All in all, they are just too heavy to be quick.
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Originally Posted by yfin
wat was the DC2Rs 0-100 times?
6.9 to 7.1 is generally what I have seen in magazine tests for DC2R. Haven't seen a Honda quote for that vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNLS1
What is with the speedo being so far off on these 3 cars?! 92/94/94 @ 100KPH
mid-high 14's stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNLS1
I think i remember reading low 15's in the magazines.
By the way if this is the same Tooradin Airport I know in Victoria - it is very close to Westernport. So that is sea level. I went in a helicopter ride there!
That's because of the tyre size combo that the manufacturer used.Quote:
Originally Posted by yfin
on the m5 there are signs that check your speed and they say i was going 100 when i was going 110 its quite funny actually