What is the world's fastest production car 0-60mph?

Janus · September 19th, 2005, 8:10 AM

My brother asked me this question and I wasn't sure, so I thought I would come on here as the forum members know all.

He was wondering what the fastest accelerating (I'm guessing 0-60mph) "real car" is.

By "real car" he means a street legal production car...but not like the Ariel Atom, which is a frame on wheels with an engine. I'm not sure if that makes sense. images/smilies/wacko.gif

Anyway in anybody knows or would like to throw in some ideas please do.

fbc · September 19th, 2005, 8:18 AM

Someone's just opened a can of worms...

Do Caterhams / Clubmans count? If so I recall Tiff tested a twin-motorbike engined one (wasn't a Caterham) on FG a season or so back that supposedly was fast enough for the record, but one engine was damaged on the second run.

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2005, 8:33 AM

I'm pretty sure it's the Veyron 2.5 sec.

Dr. Woo · September 19th, 2005, 8:33 AM

Production of the Veyron has begun, so...2.5 seconds is pretty good.

Xeon SX · September 19th, 2005, 8:43 AM

Yeh, I also think its Veyron!

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2005, 8:45 AM

Man I was reading something the other day, the Veyron does 0-200km/h faster than Schuey's F2005 7.3 secs images/smilies/eek.gif

Y8tes · September 19th, 2005, 8:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

I'm pretty sure it's the Veyron 2.5 sec.

I thought the Veyron claimed it at 2.8?

Anyway, thats still Hugely fast, but I'd say that if you're really pushing the boat out, a company called Dauer make a street-legal version of the Le-mans Porshe 962 that does it in 2.6, but I really wouldnt call that production images/smilies/wink.gif

astroboymoto · September 19th, 2005, 8:48 AM

Ford F150... duh images/smilies/lol.gif

bone · September 19th, 2005, 8:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

Someone's just opened a can of worms...

Do Caterhams / Clubmans count? If so I recall Tiff tested a twin-motorbike engined one (wasn't a Caterham) on FG a season or so back that supposedly was fast enough for the record, but one engine was damaged on the second run.

that was sth with tiger in it's name, don't that was a caterham, not sure though.
and isn't the ultima GTR the fastest? but does it count as a production car?

SL65 · September 19th, 2005, 8:58 AM

Nah your all wrong, im sure it was the CLS55!!

Kip_6666 · September 19th, 2005, 9:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bone

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

Someone's just opened a can of worms...

Do Caterhams / Clubmans count? If so I recall Tiff tested a twin-motorbike engined one (wasn't a Caterham) on FG a season or so back that supposedly was fast enough for the record, but one engine was damaged on the second run.

that was sth with tiger in it's name, don't that was a caterham, not sure though.
and isn't the ultima GTR the fastest? but does it count as a production car?

That was from 0 to 100 and then to a full stop again.

fbc · September 19th, 2005, 9:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bone

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

Someone's just opened a can of worms...

Do Caterhams / Clubmans count? If so I recall Tiff tested a twin-motorbike engined one (wasn't a Caterham) on FG a season or so back that supposedly was fast enough for the record, but one engine was damaged on the second run.

that was sth with tiger in it's name, don't that was a caterham, not sure though.
and isn't the ultima GTR the fastest? but does it count as a production car?

It definitely wasn't a Caterham... And you're right, it was a Tiger. According to their website, it did indeed set the 0-60mph record with a 2.9sec run, but it appears the Veyron beats that (subject to independent verification).

Given the choice - I'd take the Tiger over the Veyron though.

In my book the Ultima definitely counts as a production car. And look, 0-60mph in 2.7secs - very impressive for a RWD car.

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2005, 9:19 AM

Ultima GTR counts as a proddy car in my book too, but it's not quite as sprightly as the Veyron. The 2005 Ultima GTR 640 does 0-100km/h in 2.7 secs

fbc · September 19th, 2005, 9:20 AM

If you ask me, 2.7 secs for a RWD is more impressive the 2.5 secs for AWD

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2005, 9:26 AM

That may be so, but it's still not faster and in this case, we're after the Ultimate.

Why are some people so intent on Veyron bashing? Sure it's had a long and troubled development, but because of the long and troubled development, we now have the most remarkable car ever concieved on sale. A road car that does 0-200 faster than an F1 car, deserves utmost respect. Whether you like it or not, the thing is now the fastest bar none. Not only at the top end, but everywhere.

fbc · September 19th, 2005, 9:36 AM

^ Because it's a soulless engineered appliance. I admire the engineering that has gone into making it so quick. Does that make it a great supercar? No, not in my book. Veyron may be the quickest, but it's not the best.

Anyway, back on-topic... *googles* Dauer can't beat the Veyron's claimed times - it's time is 2.6secs.

freakster_991 · September 19th, 2005, 9:42 AM

^ agreed....

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2005, 9:45 AM

Don't say it's soulless until you've driven it.

Kip_6666 · September 19th, 2005, 9:56 AM

Probably isn't officaly the Veyron anyway. Well not yet.

bone · September 19th, 2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

Don't say it's soulless until you've driven it.

the soul of a car has nothing to do with how it drives.

it's like comparing the F40 with the F50. the F50 is better in all ways you can image. but noone is attracted to it. why? caus it has no soul, it's just a car which is so good they call it a supercar. the veyron has the same problem. it's an ugly bulb with an engine so powerfull, they have to call it a supercar, but that's it

September 19th, 2005, 8:10 AM	#1
Janus Joined: Apr 20th, 2005 Last Online: February 25th, 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 26 Posts: 1,348 Rep Power: 22	What is the world's fastest production car 0-60mph? My brother asked me this question and I wasn't sure, so I thought I would come on here as the forum members know all. He was wondering what the fastest accelerating (I'm guessing 0-60mph) "real car" is. By "real car" he means a street legal production car...but not like the Ariel Atom, which is a frame on wheels with an engine. I'm not sure if that makes sense. Anyway in anybody knows or would like to throw in some ideas please do. __________________ "Hopefully once petrol hits $2.50 per litre all the 18 year olds with riced up Nismos wont be able to afford to drive their neon-clad tard rockets around at 200km/h anymore, and it will be back to the good old days of riding a donkey to school."

September 19th, 2005, 8:18 AM	#2
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	Someone's just opened a can of worms... Do Caterhams / Clubmans count? If so I recall Tiff tested a twin-motorbike engined one (wasn't a Caterham) on FG a season or so back that supposedly was fast enough for the record, but one engine was damaged on the second run. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

September 19th, 2005, 8:33 AM	#3
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Skoda Octavia RS TDI Rep Power: 26	I'm pretty sure it's the Veyron 2.5 sec. __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'36.730 Sandown: 1'22.553 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2005, 8:33 AM	#4
Dr. Woo Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: June 27th, 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,126 Rep Power: 23	Production of the Veyron has begun, so...2.5 seconds is pretty good. __________________

September 19th, 2005, 8:45 AM	#6
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Skoda Octavia RS TDI Rep Power: 26	Man I was reading something the other day, the Veyron does 0-200km/h faster than Schuey's F2005 7.3 secs __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'36.730 Sandown: 1'22.553 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2005, 8:43 AM	#5
Xeon SX Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: March 18th, 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,444 Rep Power: 24	Yeh, I also think its Veyron!

September 19th, 2005, 8:48 AM	#8
astroboymoto Joined: Jan 11th, 2005 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	Ford F150... duh

September 19th, 2005, 8:58 AM	#10
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	Nah your all wrong, im sure it was the CLS55!!

September 19th, 2005, 9:19 AM	#13
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Skoda Octavia RS TDI Rep Power: 26	Ultima GTR counts as a proddy car in my book too, but it's not quite as sprightly as the Veyron. The 2005 Ultima GTR 640 does 0-100km/h in 2.7 secs __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'36.730 Sandown: 1'22.553 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2005, 9:20 AM	#14
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	If you ask me, 2.7 secs for a RWD is more impressive the 2.5 secs for AWD __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

September 19th, 2005, 9:26 AM	#15
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Skoda Octavia RS TDI Rep Power: 26	That may be so, but it's still not faster and in this case, we're after the Ultimate. Why are some people so intent on Veyron bashing? Sure it's had a long and troubled development, but because of the long and troubled development, we now have the most remarkable car ever concieved on sale. A road car that does 0-200 faster than an F1 car, deserves utmost respect. Whether you like it or not, the thing is now the fastest bar none. Not only at the top end, but everywhere. __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'36.730 Sandown: 1'22.553 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2005, 9:36 AM	#16
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	^ Because it's a soulless engineered appliance. I admire the engineering that has gone into making it so quick. Does that make it a great supercar? No, not in my book. Veyron may be the quickest, but it's not the best. Anyway, back on-topic... googles Dauer can't beat the Veyron's claimed times - it's time is 2.6secs. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

September 19th, 2005, 9:42 AM	#17
freakster_991 Joined: Nov 29th, 2004 Last Online: March 14th, 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia Age: 22 Posts: 666 Car: 87 Corolla [EE90], 98 Civic JDM [EK8], no vtec yo Rep Power: 23	^ agreed.... __________________ phreaq inc. ® i couldn't spell, I can now! somewhat.

September 19th, 2005, 9:45 AM	#18
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: March 17th, 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Skoda Octavia RS TDI Rep Power: 26	Don't say it's soulless until you've driven it. __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'36.730 Sandown: 1'22.553 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2005, 9:56 AM	#19
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 24 Posts: 3,056 Car: Saab 9-3 2.0t @ stage 3 now & Saab Viggen Rep Power: 58	Probably isn't officaly the Veyron anyway. Well not yet. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com Now with 50% less database error My Flickr

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