Top Gear - Nardone 928 (Overview Video)
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What you are seeing in the current TG video is an actual fully functional prototype with all the right bits and pieces.
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The engine makes 450bhp and 520Nm - that is a 100bhp more and 20Nm than a GTS. I own a 400bhp GTS 5spd - I can only imagine what would that feel with 50bhp more and 110kg less to lug.
Getting a 110kg weight loss on a road going car with all the modern day comforts is an amazing achievement.
Add the 6spd box with closely spaced ratios and this car will be a rocket-ship compared to even a 5spd GTS with GT cams…
Getting a 110kg weight loss on a road going car with all the modern day comforts is an amazing achievement.
Add the 6spd box with closely spaced ratios and this car will be a rocket-ship compared to even a 5spd GTS with GT cams…
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I missed where they bumped the power figures up. That is a better figure for sure and should not be a slouch by any definition, I'm just surprised it wasn't more for what they're asking for the car. I must be jaded by all the amazing 911 reimagining lol. I would have loved to see the thing around 550-600hp and ~3000lbs. That would be a serious car.
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While I’m not a huge fan of the lights either, I don’t hate them. The thing is, this build is about a modern interpretation of the 928; how it might have evolved. Had the builders just stuck a pair of H4s on it, it would simply be an 80s/90s 928 with a few interesting twists. The headlights are a part of the modern package, and therefore necessary as they are. That’s how many headlights have evolved. That’s my take anyway.
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I believe that was Phil Threshie, IIRC.
{The top pic is flipped horizontally so the orientations are the same)
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It is cool that a lot of interesting work was going on back in the day. The big difference was it wasn't well funded back then and most of the time the products were not always well vetted before being sold to other 928ers. And other times they weren't finished.
This Nardone 928 seems to be a very well funded project from the results. Hoping that enough buyers come forward to to keep this series going to bring some interest back to the 928 model.
Cheers.
This Nardone 928 seems to be a very well funded project from the results. Hoping that enough buyers come forward to to keep this series going to bring some interest back to the 928 model.
Cheers.
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Here is what he came up with, perhaps a failed project. But again the most interesting part was the analysis of the problem, not the particular solution.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ml#post6542033
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Look at belgiumberrys 16 V with the webers, 60 hp more than the CIS Euro S with stock intake.
Doing ITB on a Euro S would be interesting.
Doing ITB on a Euro S would be interesting.
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It's all up in the air - I was told they have 11 cars spoken for and that some parts will be available to the public such as the suspension, wheels and others yet to be determined. The plenum would be nice indeed as it is a bolt on and will release a lot of horse power... I need to check the spacing on my Maserati plenum runners - wonder if something can be bastardised from a used unit? It flows enough air to make up to 530Hp out of a 4.7 so there is enough on the table there...
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I missed where they bumped the power figures up. That is a better figure for sure and should not be a slouch by any definition, I'm just surprised it wasn't more for what they're asking for the car. I must be jaded by all the amazing 911 reimagining lol. I would have loved to see the thing around 550-600hp and ~3000lbs. That would be a serious car.
I think it would have been awesome if they had instead fitted a modern 8-speed automatic to the car.
For clarification on the headlights, retaining the teardrop shape when up, as well as the 'frog eyes' lens covers, but using modern bulbs would have really solidified the 928's iconic look from the front. I'm just nit-picking, but would have been a nice touch.
I agree with the comments regarding the wheels/tires, too small - the rear rim should be 11" with 315's. The fronts 10" with at least 265's. They would give the car an even more muscular stance.
Everytime I look at the Nardone, I smile on the inside, and keep liking it more and more - it is truly a beauty!
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I'm guessing the reason for the lower power output is because they elected to run the 5-speed, and then modified it to be a 6-speed. The 5-speed is perfectly fine for stock-ish power, but the strokers were blowing them up.
I think it would have been awesome if they had instead fitted a modern 8-speed automatic to the car.
For clarification on the headlights, retaining the teardrop shape when up, as well as the 'frog eyes' lens covers, but using modern bulbs would have really solidified the 928's iconic look from the front. I'm just nit-picking, but would have been a nice touch.
I agree with the comments regarding the wheels/tires, too small - the rear rim should be 11" with 315's. The fronts 10" with at least 265's. They would give the car an even more muscular stance.
Everytime I look at the Nardone, I smile on the inside, and keep liking it more and more - it is truly a beauty!
I think it would have been awesome if they had instead fitted a modern 8-speed automatic to the car.
For clarification on the headlights, retaining the teardrop shape when up, as well as the 'frog eyes' lens covers, but using modern bulbs would have really solidified the 928's iconic look from the front. I'm just nit-picking, but would have been a nice touch.
I agree with the comments regarding the wheels/tires, too small - the rear rim should be 11" with 315's. The fronts 10" with at least 265's. They would give the car an even more muscular stance.
Everytime I look at the Nardone, I smile on the inside, and keep liking it more and more - it is truly a beauty!
Out Greg's clutch in with a Z06 trans and he'd be all set.