Thread: GM's V-series challenge

Quote: Originally Posted by culver Not to be picky but did BMW have any in the 1950s? I don't really remember much of BMW's stuff before the 1970s as they were just about non-existent in the US at the time. That's why I put 50's and 60's. The 50's were dominated by Jags.

Quote: Originally Posted by G35COUPE In my mind, it feels that way. Many thanks to the 350Z and G-35 Coupe---most fun cars to drive, all day long. just give us a map, or lat-long, so we can what you're talking about. we'll leave you alone after that. (except for the whole pics of the car of course)

what do you mean by " physical pseudo track "?! Like those from Wipeout Fusion ?

Quote: Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead what do you mean by " physical pseudo track "?! Like those from Wipeout Fusion ? In my mind, it feels that way. Many thanks to the 350Z and G-35 Coupe---most fun cars to drive, all day long.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ferrer 425bhp actually. But comparing sports saloons by their lap times is as pointless as wanting the Veyron because it can do 400km/h... good point. as you all probably know, i am a huge GM fanboy but I would much rather have an an aston martin, a c63 or even a jaguar xj although i dont know if i would want to pay for any of these cars) than the cts-v even though it is the fastest. it just doesn't seem like...

Well, the numbers are in and the CTS-V came in on top. However, it is a bit of a hollow victory because the majority of cars competing were CTS-Vs. It appears that is has gone from "Can a competitor build a faster car than the CTS-V" to just a huge dick measuring competition between the drivers. Anyways, Autoblog has the lap times. Cadillac CTS-V Challenge: Follow along on Twitter — Autoblog

Here's the full results: Quote: John Heinricy in CTS-V: 2:46:560 Aaron Link in CTS-V: 2:48:902 Brian Redman in CTS-V: 2:49:596 Michael Cooper in BMW M3: 2:50:424 Jack Baruth in CTS-V: 2:51:153 Lawrence Ulrich in CTS-V: 2:53:157 Bob Lutz in CTS-V: 2:56:321 Michael Mainwald in BMW M5: 3:05:398 Wes Siler in Mitsubishi Evo: 3:08:126 Chris Fairman in CTS-V: 3:14:292 Archan Basu in Jaguar XF: 3:15:670 Tom Loder in Audi RS4: 3:15:702 Kudos to...

Quote: Originally Posted by W.R. Would something bought directly through Brabus count? Counts enough for Guinness W.R. But would those beasts handle a racetrack?

Quote: Originally Posted by henk4 So this will end up with GM proudly announcing that nobody dared to take up the challenge, at the same time proving that the Caddy is the best sports sedan in the world.....hurrah But it still wouldn't help if it didn't sell cars...? So I still fail to see the help that they'd get in it. Sure, Cadillac will have brand recognition, but that doesn't help Chevy or Buick. And with the poor...

Quote: Originally Posted by cmcpokey apparently Cooper is an amateur in his own car. has done an advanced racing course and a few HPDEs. no experience in actual racing, and was complimented by johnny o'connel who was there watching along. this is according to jalopnik's facebook postings. Which is why it was unlikely for anyone but Hienricy+CTS-V combo to win....multiple SCCA national championships(11 according Wiki), development...