[cerbman]

Who thinks the ZT385 will be the fastest saloon in the world?

I have a feeling it will be tested at 180+, so could well be.

 

[Guest]

I would hope so, if I am looking to buy. Carn't wait.

 

[Paul Flint]

Robin - I think it will be a close run thing. Am i right in thinking that the Lotus Carlton held this record. If so the record is 170 mph. The beast should beat this.

Jim

 

[Jerry]

Was Cerbman right - does the supercharged Kenne Bell version achieve 180 mph?

Can't be far short.

 

[AndyG2]

Was Cerbman right - does the supercharged Kenne Bell version achieve 180 mph?

Can't be far short.

184 mph :racer:

 

[Dan1971]

Fast - but not the fastest. Think it's a modified BMW M5 putting out 750bhp.

And in the league of mega-horsepower autobahn-bashing saloons there's a new champion in the shape of this 750hp BMW M5.


Timed recently at 367.4km/h 228.3mph in old money, the G-Power Hurricane RS has stolen the record from established speed junky and former record holder Brabus.

 

[LozMachine]

The ZT385 was going to be factory supplied though wasn't it? and not "modified"

 

[DeMoNPauL]

Theres your answer there

 

[Jerry]

184 mph :racer:

Andy impressive - is yours a conversion or one of the few factory built cars?

I remember Brian saying he wouldn't take the limiter off.

 

[Dan1971]

Sorry .... didn't realise you were talking standard - no mention in the OP. Saying that though - I'm sure I've watched Clarkson near 200mph in an M5 which was still supposed to be restricted.

 

[CHARGER]

Ive had my m5 before its limiter was removed hit 177mph.

With the limiter removed and gearbox reprogrammed, it is suppose to do 205mph. Ive only got it to 192mph before i ran out of runway.... was a short runway !

G

 

[Jerry]

Good on ya!

Planning to take the GTR on the Farnborough runway very soon - to see if it will do 195.

 

[ron neal]

Jerry

Wish I was there to ask for a ride in the passenger seat for that hight speed run.

Ron

 

[Jerry]

Cheers Ron, how is the East coast - see further up North loads of snow?

Plan is to take it on the runway - once the conditions in this country are more favourable. Seems to be wet - cold or both recently.

 

[AndyG2]

Andy impressive - is yours a conversion or one of the few factory built cars?

I remember Brian saying he wouldn't take the limiter off.

Brians work

Correct I still have the limiter on. But without (can be done), max speed.

The Bonneville ZTT did 225.69 mph 4-5 years ago.
http://www.peterstevensdesign.co.uk/speedrecords.htm

 

[ron neal]

Jerry

We got 6 inches of snow, last time we had any white stuff of any amount was 21 years ago. Did not stay long, maybe a day or two.

Let us know how the speed run works out.

Ron

 

[pmessling]

Brians work

Correct I still have the limiter on. But without (can be done), max speed.

The Bonneville ZTT did 225.69 mph 4-5 years ago.
http://www.peterstevensdesign.co.uk/speedrecords.htm

Think your hoping there Andy for 200+ mph, the bonneville car was some what special engine wise.

 

[Dave V6]

aaaah forget straight line runs when you have a gtr jerry, fair enough in an
m5 thats all theyre any good for,lmao......but gtr's come alive when you throw some corners into the mix.

 

[CHARGER]

Dave, contary to belief, they can go round corners too ! They arent a vectra !

G

 

[Dave V6]

yes your right they corner well, the weak link for fast a to b is the sheer weight your trying to slow down in the braking zones.