what is the quarter mile times of an auto 00 boxter S?
06-16-2003 | 12:04 AM
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what is the quarter mile times of an auto 00 boxter S?
anyone went to the tracks? i want to know the times of the tiptronic boxter s first hand as my friend has one and i and he need some help please\!
if you dont , but know the differnvce between auto and manual boxter s then please post as this will also help!
thanx alot!
ps: this is for the 00,01 and 02 models only
if you dont , but know the differnvce between auto and manual boxter s then please post as this will also help!
thanx alot!
ps: this is for the 00,01 and 02 models only
06-16-2003 | 11:36 PM
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Autos are typically about a half-second slower 0-60, so given those times above I think you are looking at mid to high 14's. Boxsters are not drag cars, although I used to toast S2000's, NSX's, etc. all day long in mine, but that's another story altogether.
06-17-2003 | 12:26 AM
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u used to toast s2000 all the time modded right kim2k2?
the reason im here asking u this is cause my friend with a auto boxter s has asked me to
i have an s2000 and i beat him from zero and a roll , so he was confused about how i can beat him so im asking for him!
the reason im here asking u this is cause my friend with a auto boxter s has asked me to
i have an s2000 and i beat him from zero and a roll , so he was confused about how i can beat him so im asking for him!
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06-18-2003 | 12:30 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Ken2KS:
<strong>Autos are typically about a half-second slower 0-60, so given those times above I think you are looking at mid to high 14's. Boxsters are not drag cars, although I used to toast S2000's, NSX's, etc. all day long in mine, but that's another story altogether.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">? for you KenKS??? How do you smoke NSX's all day long when they run a 12.9 1/4 time 0-60 in 4.5 when a boxster s runs mid to high 13s. I'm buying a boxster non s next week, but you need to realize the facts, an NSX is faster
go here <a href="http://www.nsxhelp.com/faq/cd9808.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nsxhelp.com/faq/cd9808.htm</a>
Actually the NSX outguned the 911 (996). And, I'm not a big S2000 fan, but the last time I checked they ran a 14.0 in the 1/4
<strong>Autos are typically about a half-second slower 0-60, so given those times above I think you are looking at mid to high 14's. Boxsters are not drag cars, although I used to toast S2000's, NSX's, etc. all day long in mine, but that's another story altogether.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">? for you KenKS??? How do you smoke NSX's all day long when they run a 12.9 1/4 time 0-60 in 4.5 when a boxster s runs mid to high 13s. I'm buying a boxster non s next week, but you need to realize the facts, an NSX is faster
go here <a href="http://www.nsxhelp.com/faq/cd9808.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nsxhelp.com/faq/cd9808.htm</a>
Actually the NSX outguned the 911 (996). And, I'm not a big S2000 fan, but the last time I checked they ran a 14.0 in the 1/4
06-18-2003 | 12:25 PM
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HBAcura,
You need to read what I said. Take a breath, and read it again.
I smoked NSX's at the track. Not drag strip. Did I say dragstrip? Nope. Actually I didn't say where, so in this post I clarified that I am talking about at the track. Could I have at a dragstrip? Possibly, but since it never occurred we'll never know.
Are all NSX's running at 12.9? Nope. That's the best time for the fastest NSX from the factory which is only the most recent ones, go back a few years and you'll see NSX's running in the high 13's and low 14's. If you are an Acura fan, you must know this.
My point to the original poster is that if they are interested in 1/4 mile times they need to buy a Mustang or a Vette, if they want a good track car, especially for a beginner, then the Boxster is a great way to go.
As for the S2000, my stock Boxster S (6spd) was slightly faster than a stock S2000, but my modified Boxster S was a LOT faster. This was in street racing, not official drag strip times or on the track, although I was faster on the track than a couple of S2000's that came out.
Track driving is different from stoplight drag racing, and IMHO a LOT more fun. Check into it.
Why was I faster than the NSX on the track?
2 reasons, road-holding and torque. The Boxster S could carry more speed into the corners than the NSX and consequently come out of the corners set up for the straights at a faster clip. Torque also allowed the Boxster to overcome portions of the track that are tougher on cars with less torque. So while a 996 TT could leave me behind in the straights, I was always glued to their bumpers in the corners.
Saud2K, as I said a tiptronic Boxster S will be about a 1/2 second slower 0-60 than a 6spd Boxster S, that is why your friend loses to the S2000 if both cars are stock. Put an automatic in the S2000 and I might be able to pedal my bicycle faster! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
You need to read what I said. Take a breath, and read it again.
I smoked NSX's at the track. Not drag strip. Did I say dragstrip? Nope. Actually I didn't say where, so in this post I clarified that I am talking about at the track. Could I have at a dragstrip? Possibly, but since it never occurred we'll never know.
Are all NSX's running at 12.9? Nope. That's the best time for the fastest NSX from the factory which is only the most recent ones, go back a few years and you'll see NSX's running in the high 13's and low 14's. If you are an Acura fan, you must know this.
My point to the original poster is that if they are interested in 1/4 mile times they need to buy a Mustang or a Vette, if they want a good track car, especially for a beginner, then the Boxster is a great way to go.
As for the S2000, my stock Boxster S (6spd) was slightly faster than a stock S2000, but my modified Boxster S was a LOT faster.
This was in street racing, not official drag strip times or on the track, although I was faster on the track than a couple of S2000's that came out.Track driving is different from stoplight drag racing, and IMHO a LOT more fun. Check into it.
Why was I faster than the NSX on the track?
2 reasons, road-holding and torque. The Boxster S could carry more speed into the corners than the NSX and consequently come out of the corners set up for the straights at a faster clip. Torque also allowed the Boxster to overcome portions of the track that are tougher on cars with less torque. So while a 996 TT could leave me behind in the straights, I was always glued to their bumpers in the corners.
Saud2K, as I said a tiptronic Boxster S will be about a 1/2 second slower 0-60 than a 6spd Boxster S, that is why your friend loses to the S2000 if both cars are stock. Put an automatic in the S2000 and I might be able to pedal my bicycle faster! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
06-18-2003 | 12:25 PM
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Hmmm.
I am not sure of the relevance of quoting a 5 year old article from a magazine of which many have questioned the veracity of certain vehicle test statistics anyways. It has always been difficult to relate to the journalist's "science" in these tests. In fact, if you read the disclaimer link at the bottom of the referred to page, it says, in part: "Most of the content in this site is compiled from other sources and has not been verified." Unverified information is a minefield!
However, the Acura manufacturer stats of the 3.2 2003 NSX are:
Power: 290hp @ 7100 , Torque Of 224 @ 5500
Weight for the 3.2: 3164 lbs./3208 lbs (T)
The 3.0 liter version was 252hp and 210 torque and a little lighter.
I find it unbelievable that a car with these specs can out accelerate any 'vette, Viper or even a recent 911 - no matter how it is geared. The physics just don't work. I have driven NSXs and, while impressive, were not awe inspiring (to Boxster S owner, anyways). Honda has always been an impressive auto maker and the NSX is truly a delight. But for me, it's still not a Porsche. Just like a Seiko is a nice watch, but it isn't a Rolex (or Piaget, or Patek or?)
And the S2000...c'mon. The thing has about as much torque as a mosquito.
Notwithstanding that the new NSX costs nearly twice a Boxster (and Porsches are ALWAYS getting crapped on for their price) with marginally better performnce stats, once again this comes down to personal preference.
As we all know, Boxsters are about more than straight line acceleration as are, I would think, NSXs. Getting into 1/4 mile drags will surely get you into the repair shop faster than almost anything else.
Sheesh.
I am not sure of the relevance of quoting a 5 year old article from a magazine of which many have questioned the veracity of certain vehicle test statistics anyways. It has always been difficult to relate to the journalist's "science" in these tests. In fact, if you read the disclaimer link at the bottom of the referred to page, it says, in part: "Most of the content in this site is compiled from other sources and has not been verified." Unverified information is a minefield!
However, the Acura manufacturer stats of the 3.2 2003 NSX are:
Power: 290hp @ 7100 , Torque Of 224 @ 5500
Weight for the 3.2: 3164 lbs./3208 lbs (T)
The 3.0 liter version was 252hp and 210 torque and a little lighter.
I find it unbelievable that a car with these specs can out accelerate any 'vette, Viper or even a recent 911 - no matter how it is geared. The physics just don't work. I have driven NSXs and, while impressive, were not awe inspiring (to Boxster S owner, anyways). Honda has always been an impressive auto maker and the NSX is truly a delight. But for me, it's still not a Porsche. Just like a Seiko is a nice watch, but it isn't a Rolex (or Piaget, or Patek or?)
And the S2000...c'mon. The thing has about as much torque as a mosquito.
Notwithstanding that the new NSX costs nearly twice a Boxster (and Porsches are ALWAYS getting crapped on for their price) with marginally better performnce stats, once again this comes down to personal preference.
As we all know, Boxsters are about more than straight line acceleration as are, I would think, NSXs. Getting into 1/4 mile drags will surely get you into the repair shop faster than almost anything else.
Sheesh.
06-18-2003 | 08:08 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Ken2KS:
<strong>HBAcura,
You need to read what I said. Take a breath, and read it again.
I smoked NSX's at the track. Not drag strip. Did I say dragstrip? Nope. Actually I didn't say where, so in this post I clarified that I am talking about at the track. Could I have at a dragstrip? Possibly, but since it never occurred we'll never know.
Are all NSX's running at 12.9? Nope. That's the best time for the fastest NSX from the factory which is only the most recent ones, go back a few years and you'll see NSX's running in the high 13's and low 14's. If you are an Acura fan, you must know this.
My point to the original poster is that if they are interested in 1/4 mile times they need to buy a Mustang or a Vette, if they want a good track car, especially for a beginner, then the Boxster is a great way to go.
As for the S2000, my stock Boxster S (6spd) was slightly faster than a stock S2000, but my modified Boxster S was a LOT faster. This was in street racing, not official drag strip times or on the track, although I was faster on the track than a couple of S2000's that came out.
Track driving is different from stoplight drag racing, and IMHO a LOT more fun. Check into it.
Why was I faster than the NSX on the track?
2 reasons, road-holding and torque. The Boxster S could carry more speed into the corners than the NSX and consequently come out of the corners set up for the straights at a faster clip. Torque also allowed the Boxster to overcome portions of the track that are tougher on cars with less torque. So while a 996 TT could leave me behind in the straights, I was always glued to their bumpers in the corners.
Saud2K, as I said a tiptronic Boxster S will be about a 1/2 second slower 0-60 than a 6spd Boxster S, that is why your friend loses to the S2000 if both cars are stock. Put an automatic in the S2000 and I might be able to pedal my bicycle faster! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I'm not trying to start a flame war, but since this was on the topic of what is assumed drag racing from the title of this post and your reply. The only ones that ran in the mid 13s low 14s are the first couple of years of production when they only had the 3.0L engine up until '97 when they upgraded to the 3.2L which ran 12.9 low 13s. Craigg, if you want me to start digging up old NSX specs from other sources to prove specs of the 97+ NSX, I can do that. Ken2KS, I did just look at your site and saw your modded boxster s specs, (very impressive).
<strong>HBAcura,
You need to read what I said. Take a breath, and read it again.
I smoked NSX's at the track. Not drag strip. Did I say dragstrip? Nope. Actually I didn't say where, so in this post I clarified that I am talking about at the track. Could I have at a dragstrip? Possibly, but since it never occurred we'll never know.
Are all NSX's running at 12.9? Nope. That's the best time for the fastest NSX from the factory which is only the most recent ones, go back a few years and you'll see NSX's running in the high 13's and low 14's. If you are an Acura fan, you must know this.
My point to the original poster is that if they are interested in 1/4 mile times they need to buy a Mustang or a Vette, if they want a good track car, especially for a beginner, then the Boxster is a great way to go.
As for the S2000, my stock Boxster S (6spd) was slightly faster than a stock S2000, but my modified Boxster S was a LOT faster.
This was in street racing, not official drag strip times or on the track, although I was faster on the track than a couple of S2000's that came out.Track driving is different from stoplight drag racing, and IMHO a LOT more fun. Check into it.
Why was I faster than the NSX on the track?
2 reasons, road-holding and torque. The Boxster S could carry more speed into the corners than the NSX and consequently come out of the corners set up for the straights at a faster clip. Torque also allowed the Boxster to overcome portions of the track that are tougher on cars with less torque. So while a 996 TT could leave me behind in the straights, I was always glued to their bumpers in the corners.
Saud2K, as I said a tiptronic Boxster S will be about a 1/2 second slower 0-60 than a 6spd Boxster S, that is why your friend loses to the S2000 if both cars are stock. Put an automatic in the S2000 and I might be able to pedal my bicycle faster! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I'm not trying to start a flame war, but since this was on the topic of what is assumed drag racing from the title of this post and your reply. The only ones that ran in the mid 13s low 14s are the first couple of years of production when they only had the 3.0L engine up until '97 when they upgraded to the 3.2L which ran 12.9 low 13s. Craigg, if you want me to start digging up old NSX specs from other sources to prove specs of the 97+ NSX, I can do that. Ken2KS, I did just look at your site and saw your modded boxster s specs, (very impressive).
06-18-2003 | 09:04 PM
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I don't think we need to dig up magazine specs as they aren't relevant in this context (track racing) anyway.
Thanks for the nice compliments on the Boxster, the buyer is probably having a blast with it. I miss that car, but only until my Carrera GT or GT3 comes in.
I do have to agree with Craigg that while NSX's are fine cars, they just aren't a Porsche. On a personal note, I think the NSX needs a redesign, for the casual viewer they all look the same.
Thanks for the nice compliments on the Boxster, the buyer is probably having a blast with it. I miss that car, but only until my Carrera GT or GT3 comes in.
I do have to agree with Craigg that while NSX's are fine cars, they just aren't a Porsche. On a personal note, I think the NSX needs a redesign, for the casual viewer they all look the same.
