Just smoked a 3000GT ( don't read if you look down on racing LOL )
01-09-2005, 01:25 PM
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Just smoked a 3000GT ( don't read if you look down on racing LOL )
Man, I thought those 300GT's were faster. Off the line I power breaked and launched and left him behind pretty fast. He had a 5 speed. We went about 1/4 mile and I was several car lenghts ahead.
My exit was coming up and he followed me and I let him catch up. We punched it from about 40mph and he was toast again. I came up on my next exit and had to break and got over and slowed way down. He did the loser fly by at around 100mhp or so. I had a nice big smile on my face.
I really thought those things were faster then that.
I also forgot that my belly pan is being held up by duct tape LOL.......It was still FUN!
Man I can't wait until Spring and the MURF S/C install!
My exit was coming up and he followed me and I let him catch up. We punched it from about 40mph and he was toast again. I came up on my next exit and had to break and got over and slowed way down. He did the loser fly by at around 100mhp or so. I had a nice big smile on my face.
I really thought those things were faster then that.
I also forgot that my belly pan is being held up by duct tape LOL.......It was still FUN!
Man I can't wait until Spring and the MURF S/C install!
01-09-2005, 01:53 PM
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In the Twin Turbo version the stealth / 3000 are a pretty quick car with over 300 hp. I believe they are a bit heavier than the shark but would give you a good run for your money.
The two stealth's shown are both TT AWD versions
The two stealth's shown are both TT AWD versions
01-09-2005, 01:55 PM
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Depends on the model.
The 3000GT VR4 (Twin Turbo) is fairly fast. It has 300 hp and is a tad heavier than the S4. However, it has AWD and would have easily gotten a jump on you from the line (with a competent driver). However, the S4 would then reel it in once you got up to speed.
If you completely destroyed him, it was probably a non-turbo version (~220 hp and FWD) - not even a chance.
Cheers,
Jason
If you completely destroyed him, it was probably a non-turbo version (~220 hp and FWD) - not even a chance.
Cheers,
Jason
01-09-2005, 02:03 PM
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Ahhh, I knew there had to be a faster version of that car. I really killed this guy. He must have been in the 220HP car. It was still fun to just walk away from him though :-D
01-09-2005, 07:15 PM
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Ya 3000gt twin turbos have around 300 to 320 hp depending on MY, but are very heavy around 3800lbs if I remember correctly and have a pronounced front end heavy weight distribution (almost 60%)....with a few simple mods they are very powerful (easy 450+ some over 700hp), but those are quite rare...chances of coming across a pumped up supra is more likely...still sounds like you had some fun!
01-10-2005, 02:21 AM
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The base models after '96 have a 165 horse single cam v6, very slow for a 3300lb car. I had a '97 SL, 24 valve 220 hp, beautiful car. I live in Vegas, and the valets would always park it right by the door.
