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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I thought I would post this on the 991 thread even tho it doesnt pertain to Porsche.
We all know whats going on, I guess its just the way the world works. Just ask Chris Harris.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Does make one wonder, especially given a turbo motor. Reminds me of a C&D test from YEARS ago on a Buick Grand National they managed to get to 60 in 3.9 seconds! The reviewer was awed with the car but I remember even as a kid thinking there was something very wrong with this result. Imagine the boost levels cranked into that engine and the shaved tires for extra traction...
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I have wondered about this for a long time-especially in regards to performance car testing and results.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Does make one wonder, especially given a turbo motor. Reminds me of a C&D test from YEARS ago on a Buick Grand National they managed to get to 60 in 3.9 seconds! The reviewer was awed with the car but I remember even as a kid thinking there was something very wrong with this result. Imagine the boost levels cranked into that engine and the shaved tires for extra traction...
Oh the Myth of the Ten Second, Chipped Only, GNX! Such a great legend.
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