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Old 08-20-2004, 07:18 PM   #6
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re: "the 996 standard C4 can beat the worlds fastest road bike"

I don't know what you use to cloud your senses - a snifter of brandy maybe. When you come up for air you might reconsider the specs on th R1.

R1: 180 HP - 380 lbs + 200 lb rider = 3.2 lbs per HP
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/unitspecs/2/mcy/5/6/0/yamaha_yzf-r1.aspx

C4S: 320HP - 3300 lbs + 200 lb rider = 10.9 lbs per HP
http://content2.us.porsche.com/prod/911/carrera_models.nsf/usaenglish/technical_specification911_carrera_4s_coupe

You can find scenarios and conditions where 10.9 lbs/HP beats 3.2 lbs/HP. You can even find video 'evidence'.
http://www.unknownzone.be/zones/cars/c4vsr1.wmv

Yep, the R1 lost that round.


But what about the unknowns - were the tires warm? Did the drivers know the circuit? Was this the only attempt (all that buildup for ONE LAP?) What would happen on a Nascar circuit?

And the knowns - what would happen in a straight line?


To paraphrase Richard Pryor, Who you going to believe - your mind or your lying eyes?

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