What do you think the coolest car of all time is?

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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As with every Hemi intended as a production car, tentitive output figures were set at 425 hp @ 5000 rpm and 490 ft lbs of torque @ 4000 rpm. But as anyone knows, this was grossly underrated, moreso with the competition-style Hemi in the Super Stock Dart. Actual output was closer to 600 hp, especially when most racers uncorked the headers when they got to the track
Mopar further accented these points by a red sticker on the door jam that read "This vehicle was not manufacturered for use on Public Streets, Roads or Highways, and does not conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standards."

Despite the strict disclaimer concerning the '68 Hemi Dart, it was too much of a deal for true racers to pass up. With 600 hp in a car weighing in at 2150 pounds without the driver, this incredible monster tore up the quarter mile in the mid-low 10s @ 130-135 mph, with minor tuning. The sound of the majestic elephant breathing through open headers was a deafening song unlike any other--you cannot truly comprehend the sound of an uncorked Competition Hemi until you hear it.
 

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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porsche 959

had an artical on it in a recent road and track. but i guess i could settle for a ferrari f50. or maybe even a mercedes CLK GTR.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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I'm with Unoid. Bugatti Veyron.

 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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blkbansch glad I got a following it truely is the ultimate car thats buyable for the $
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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The Veyron of course.

7-speed trans, 4wd, quad turbo W-16, etc.. = pwnage
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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Maybe I'm just low rent, but the current Z06 is bad *** for a $50k-ish price tag.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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Enough said.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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what about that astin martin in bond? cept i dont think invisibility is that great for a car since everyone will just be backing into you and stuff...
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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kobiashi, I think kaiser sosey would chose a bugatti veyron mainly becuase its faster and better looking then the mclaren F1's
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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MY LIGHTNING OF COARSE!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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No question at all... Cobra 427

Originally posted by superfords
yep, i've been searching for a good pic....
I'm in total agreement with Chris. The 1967 AC Shelby Cobra 427 is by far the greatest!
I've got 3 models of it on my desk at home.
(But that's all I'll ever have since 6'-0" is about the max height to drive the cobra.)
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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GT40

8k/year in insurance for the Bugatti? I doubt it. Most of the 100k+ cars have ridiculously low insurance rates.

A friend with a Aston Martin DB7 pays 150/month for insurance because there has NEVER been a claim on any of them.

Coldie
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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I will stick with Ford baby!






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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:59 PM
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This in Black!


Even though the engine didnt perform very well, I would still love to drive this thing around town!!

[In case you cant tell with all that chrome that is a Twin Turbo/Supercharged/Nitrous Fed BBC!]
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:59 PM
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damn, what a hard question, but i'll try my best. So many different classes of cars.
list in no particular order

1999 Bentley Continental Turbo
1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 (Eleanor)
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California (stared in Ferris Buller)
Ferrari Testarossa (Miami Vice)
1987 GN & GNX
1964 Impala SS
1996 Impala SS
1993 Mustang Cobra
2003 Mustang Cobra
BMW M5
1970 Buick GSX
1969 Olds 442
2004 Porsche Carrera GT (comming in fall '03)
any year Viper
of course as everyone else has said Shelby 427 SC and McLaren F1
this could go on all night.............
if i had to pick just one, oh man, here we go again......
 
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