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"Well, after just 44 posts, the proud new owner of RufMD's car is here to out himself!!!!!"
Wolford!!! is that you......you lucky son of a gun!!!
I'll be over tomorrow to drive that baby!!!!
Wolford!!! is that you......you lucky son of a gun!!!
I'll be over tomorrow to drive that baby!!!!
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That be me Chuck!!!!! And let me tell you what, this car ROCKS!!!! Much faster than any of my other toys (Stradales, 550M, 993TT, etc).
I'll be at Crystal Cove in the morning if you're out and about. Have a great Holiday weekend!
Rob
I'll be at Crystal Cove in the morning if you're out and about. Have a great Holiday weekend!
Rob
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So much to say, first let me congratulate Wolfturbo on what looks to be just an amazing car.
RuffMD, I think going oldschool is not only going to be a headache if you're trying to restore a car, but also SUPER fun looking for all of those hard to find pieces, kinda like a treasure hunt. DB5 sounds like a great choice, some others to consider, a 50's 550 Spyder, 904 or RS61, or how about something just a little different like a vintage race car such as a '74 IROC or '73 RSR or even a 962? Then you can also have the fun of tracking them in vintage racing. If you were to go modern supercar, I have to echo the Pagoni, right now I'm infatuated with that car! Well what ever you choose I'm sure it'll turn out to be worthy of being photographed and garaged with the rest of your stable. Oh one last thing about the name, howabout Ruff(less)MD
or you can just go 80's theme and pick up an original Ruf Yellowbird and keep the name
RuffMD, I think going oldschool is not only going to be a headache if you're trying to restore a car, but also SUPER fun looking for all of those hard to find pieces, kinda like a treasure hunt. DB5 sounds like a great choice, some others to consider, a 50's 550 Spyder, 904 or RS61, or how about something just a little different like a vintage race car such as a '74 IROC or '73 RSR or even a 962? Then you can also have the fun of tracking them in vintage racing. If you were to go modern supercar, I have to echo the Pagoni, right now I'm infatuated with that car! Well what ever you choose I'm sure it'll turn out to be worthy of being photographed and garaged with the rest of your stable. Oh one last thing about the name, howabout Ruff(less)MD
or you can just go 80's theme and pick up an original Ruf Yellowbird and keep the name
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Over on F-chat there is a guy who has info on the ONLY 288 evolucionie(SP?) for sale. The start of the ferrari super car and something enzo fully backed I think is the only choice that you have. That car would be absolutly amazing to have. And it's prices waayyyy under what I thought they would be going for. I'm not sure how into Ferrari's you are but this is pretty much the ultimate imo.
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Since I saw this topic I have been thinking of something interesting to suggest for the Docs next endeavor. Doc have you considered a BMW, maybe an M1. ProCar or road car...
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Here are my choices
1999 Porsche GT1 Street version
OR
BMW M3 GTR Street
In February 2002, BMW will present a pure-bred sportscar for road use - the BMW M3 GTR powered by a V8 engine. This car, which is racing from victory to victory in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), will be built by BMW M from January 2002. The flexible production facilities of BMW Individual permit the production of a small series. Road licensing is possible.
By using carbon fibre body parts and by completely foregoing any comfort equipment, the two-seater M3 GTR is a car for true purists. An empty weight of approx. 1350 kilograms has been achieved. The 4.0 litre V8 engine with a cylinder bank angle of 90 degrees resembles the race version featuring in excess of 450 hp. Due to the necessary adaptations regarding emissions and noise levels the road version still generates more than 258 kW (350 hp).
The M3 GTR road version is kept technically as close as possible to the racing version. Apart from the extremely light V8 engine this includes dry sump lubrication, a 6-speed gearbox, a two-disc sports clutch and the variable M differential lock.
For weight reduction purposes the roof, the rear spoiler as well as the front and rear aprons are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic - just like in the race version. The extended front and rear apron as well as the rear spoiler optimise the aerodynamics of the M3 GTR. Additional cooling slits in the bonnet ensure the high-performance powerplant's thermal well-being.
The BMW M3 GTR features an extremely lowered suspension and enormously sporty suspension settings. The compact V8 high-performance engine permits optimum weight distribution which, together with the 19-inch sports wheels, guarantee outstanding handling properties.
This level of exclusiveness also calls for a great deal of highly qualified manual workmanship giving the price of the BMW M3 GTR a new dimension. The price of approx. 250,000 euros reflects the extraordinary technology of this car.
Length: 4612 mm
Height: approx. 1900 mm maximum as stipulated by regulations, approx. 1320 – 1330 mm depending on race track
Wheelbase: 2731 mm
Track: front 1609 mm, rear 1602 mm
Vehicle weight: 1100 kg (minimum weight according to regulations)
Tank capacity: 100 liters maximum capacity according to regulations)
Chassis/body: unitary construction steel body with welded safety cell made of highly rigid precision steel tubing; front and rear apron, bonnet, doors, front wing, rear fender extensions, rear wings, rear cover and roof outer layer made of fiber reinforced plastic; smooth underbody made of aluminum sandwich sheeting, safety fuel tank pan below luggage compartment made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic sandwich, pneumatic four-stamp rapid jack system
Transmission: pulled triple disc carbon fiber clutch; straight cogged six-speed manual transmission with oil/air cooling at rear; single section aluminum steering shaft, step-up differential with viscous differential and mechanical spreader differential and multi-plate differential; steel drive shafts with tripod links
Suspension
Front axle: single pivot strut axle with friction-reduced strut bearings; four-position adjustable shock absorbers; welded hub carriers in steel design; anti-roll bar with adjustment rods
Rear axle: Central link-arm axle with welded longitudinal link in steel and double wishbone; four-position adjustable shock absorbers with adjustment rods
Brakes
Front axle: Six-piston monoblock aluminum calipers; inner-vented gray cast iron brake discs with 380 mm diameter
Rear axle: Four-piston monoblock aluminum calipers; inner-vented gray cast iron brake discs with 313 mm diameter
Steering: Rack and pinion steering with electro hydraulic power support
Wheels: with integrated drive pegs, diameter 18 inches, width 11 inches
Tires: Michelin racing tires in the dimensions 27/65-18 (front) and 27/68-18 (rear)
1999 Porsche GT1 Street version
OR
BMW M3 GTR Street
In February 2002, BMW will present a pure-bred sportscar for road use - the BMW M3 GTR powered by a V8 engine. This car, which is racing from victory to victory in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), will be built by BMW M from January 2002. The flexible production facilities of BMW Individual permit the production of a small series. Road licensing is possible.
By using carbon fibre body parts and by completely foregoing any comfort equipment, the two-seater M3 GTR is a car for true purists. An empty weight of approx. 1350 kilograms has been achieved. The 4.0 litre V8 engine with a cylinder bank angle of 90 degrees resembles the race version featuring in excess of 450 hp. Due to the necessary adaptations regarding emissions and noise levels the road version still generates more than 258 kW (350 hp).
The M3 GTR road version is kept technically as close as possible to the racing version. Apart from the extremely light V8 engine this includes dry sump lubrication, a 6-speed gearbox, a two-disc sports clutch and the variable M differential lock.
For weight reduction purposes the roof, the rear spoiler as well as the front and rear aprons are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic - just like in the race version. The extended front and rear apron as well as the rear spoiler optimise the aerodynamics of the M3 GTR. Additional cooling slits in the bonnet ensure the high-performance powerplant's thermal well-being.
The BMW M3 GTR features an extremely lowered suspension and enormously sporty suspension settings. The compact V8 high-performance engine permits optimum weight distribution which, together with the 19-inch sports wheels, guarantee outstanding handling properties.
This level of exclusiveness also calls for a great deal of highly qualified manual workmanship giving the price of the BMW M3 GTR a new dimension. The price of approx. 250,000 euros reflects the extraordinary technology of this car.
Length: 4612 mm
Height: approx. 1900 mm maximum as stipulated by regulations, approx. 1320 – 1330 mm depending on race track
Wheelbase: 2731 mm
Track: front 1609 mm, rear 1602 mm
Vehicle weight: 1100 kg (minimum weight according to regulations)
Tank capacity: 100 liters maximum capacity according to regulations)
Chassis/body: unitary construction steel body with welded safety cell made of highly rigid precision steel tubing; front and rear apron, bonnet, doors, front wing, rear fender extensions, rear wings, rear cover and roof outer layer made of fiber reinforced plastic; smooth underbody made of aluminum sandwich sheeting, safety fuel tank pan below luggage compartment made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic sandwich, pneumatic four-stamp rapid jack system
Transmission: pulled triple disc carbon fiber clutch; straight cogged six-speed manual transmission with oil/air cooling at rear; single section aluminum steering shaft, step-up differential with viscous differential and mechanical spreader differential and multi-plate differential; steel drive shafts with tripod links
Suspension
Front axle: single pivot strut axle with friction-reduced strut bearings; four-position adjustable shock absorbers; welded hub carriers in steel design; anti-roll bar with adjustment rods
Rear axle: Central link-arm axle with welded longitudinal link in steel and double wishbone; four-position adjustable shock absorbers with adjustment rods
Brakes
Front axle: Six-piston monoblock aluminum calipers; inner-vented gray cast iron brake discs with 380 mm diameter
Rear axle: Four-piston monoblock aluminum calipers; inner-vented gray cast iron brake discs with 313 mm diameter
Steering: Rack and pinion steering with electro hydraulic power support
Wheels: with integrated drive pegs, diameter 18 inches, width 11 inches
Tires: Michelin racing tires in the dimensions 27/65-18 (front) and 27/68-18 (rear)
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No the original super car 288 evoluzione plllleeeeeaaaasseeeee I would fly out just to take my own birth pictures of your car. And you can hold me to that. That car is the ultimate no matter how you slice it.
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Originally Posted by JP-S-St.Louis
I think an old Ferrari (250 maybe GTO) would give you what you are lacking with all these new high powered rockets.
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Originally Posted by DarioTexas
