SCL_Blackbird Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Damn that car's fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks for posting, race starts at 2:50 min just in case you don't enjoy Allan's friend presentation Edit: I think I posted the time before your edit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL_Blackbird Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks for posting, race starts at 2:50 min just in case you don't enjoy Allan's friend presentation Edit: I think I posted the time before your edit. Either way it doesn't matter. I deleted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Wow,I can't believe it's that much quicker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Either way it doesn't matter. I deleted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiBull Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Wow,I can't believe it's that much quicker Practically identical power and the Agera weighs almost 1,000lbs less. Makes sense to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FikseSTS Report post Posted October 7, 2013 damn fast, surprised it hooks up that well..... Gustav is such a tool..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted October 7, 2013 ..... Gustav is such a tool..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostoneman Report post Posted October 7, 2013 With similar hp and 500kg less weight the outcome was less of a rape than one would expect really..... I would still take the Veyron any day of the week.....it is a much better car. Mine's a pur blanc please Also, these Gustav vids are never really convincing...in the last bout at the circa. 6.45 mark where the Agera steps on it losing traction, you can clearly hear that he doesn't punch the Veyron for a few seconds after to play catch up once the camera is back in...it's all bollocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Why hasn't Koenigsegg let an Agera R do a top speed run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster132 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Because the only track that's long enough to give it the legs to challenge the Bugatti is a VW-owned test track. And apparently those guys aren't interested in renting their track out to Koenigsegg . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyinFapper Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Because the only track that's long enough to give it the legs to challenge the Bugatti is a VW-owned test track. And apparently those guys aren't interested in renting their track out to Koenigsegg . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Because the only track that's long enough to give it the legs to challenge the Bugatti is a VW-owned test track. And apparently those guys aren't interested in renting their track out to Koenigsegg . Ya... You'd think the Swedes could find SOMEWHERE to throw it down - but then you realize 270+ mph is hard to obtain anywhere in the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostoneman Report post Posted October 9, 2013 How long a track would it need ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster132 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 I seem to remember something about needing a 4 mile straight away. And obviously you don't just do that anywhere if you want to reach the projected 275 mph. At that speed the tarmac has to be pretty damn perfect. Although the SCC did something on a closed road in Montana or somewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK TONY Report post Posted October 11, 2013 And they're making a faster Egg...insanity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 11, 2013 I love those cars for what they are and what they represent top of the food chain and I wouldn't have it any other way but in actual reality anything over 200 MPH is irrelevant unless you live in Germany near the Autobahn or you are prepared to risk jail time on public roads. I like Lambo's philosophy on shifting focus from top end speed to acceleration, handling and braking, most of the driving happens between 0-130 MPH, the faster and safer you can get there and come back the more exciting the ride is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster132 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Fortis, the two things are the same, though, once you're rolling and free from traction problems. A car that can go 270 is going to feel much, much faster than one that goes 210 as long as you're not talking about initial traction. And to be honest, I care about rolling speeds. I can't remember the last time I did a launch control start in any of my cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 13, 2013 I completely agree, rolling speed is what counts the most but speaking strictly for myself and the way I use the car having a lighter more nimbler car which provides very good handling and braking with big bursts of acceleration is my preferred option. The only way to avoid issues on public roads is to stay on isolated twisties at fairly low speeds, hence my preference for light weight good handling cars. I can only dream of living somewhere in Germany near the Autobahn, I would get a Veyron in a heartbeat, my absolute dream car, I visit my friend there quite often but living there, unfortunately for me, isn't an option and I don't think it will ever be so may of the cars I would love to own are off the table. Where I live everything is against owing one of those dream cars, the lack of availability of most super cars, cost, vilification of everything remotely related to any kind of speeding, tall poppy syndrome, etc, etc. if you are a car fanatic as I am it's quite frustrating. That's the thing I hate most about this place but on the other hand there are many, many other good things which make up for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster132 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Fortis, everything you say is an argument for the Koenigsegg. It's faster than a Veyron, yet weighs 300kg less than even an Aventador! The two things are not in opposition. You can make light, fast cars that also have amazing top speeds. Koenigsegg is obviously the king in that combo but even cars like the Huayra follow the same play book. Very light, great top speed. In fact, the part that's in opposition is getting faster 0-60 numbers and having a lighter car. Most of the super fast 0-60 cars are all AWD cars that are also quite porky. See the latest EVO where even Lamborghini is acknowledging as much and questioning whether AWD really needs to be part of the Lambo DNA (since it makes their goal of going lighter harder). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 15, 2013 The Koenigsegg looks deceivingly heavy, I watched the mini series about the manufacturing process and the R&D behind it, I must say I was very impressed but for me the Veyron is really the ultimate machine, engineering marvel. You make a very good point, the faster the 0-60 the more heavy tech they need to pack in, AWD in particular, I wonder how my 570 would feel without the front shafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E7ITE Report post Posted October 15, 2013 I wonder how my 570 would feel without the front shafts Only one way to find out! hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboNutter Report post Posted October 15, 2013 I completely agree, rolling speed is what counts the most but speaking strictly for myself and the way I use the car having a lighter more nimbler car which provides very good handling and braking with big bursts of acceleration is my preferred option. The only way to avoid issues on public roads is to stay on isolated twisties at fairly low speeds, hence my preference for light weight good handling cars. I can only dream of living somewhere in Germany near the Autobahn, I would get a Veyron in a heartbeat, my absolute dream car, I visit my friend there quite often but living there, unfortunately for me, isn't an option and I don't think it will ever be so may of the cars I would love to own are off the table. Where I live everything is against owing one of those dream cars, the lack of availability of most super cars, cost, vilification of everything remotely related to any kind of speeding, tall poppy syndrome, etc, etc. if you are a car fanatic as I am it's quite frustrating. That's the thing I hate most about this place but on the other hand there are many, many other good things which make up for it. where do u live? it is exactly how I feel about living in Dubai. So much so, that I am selling my beast ZR1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted October 15, 2013 Only one way to find out! hehe I better not haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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