Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Thrills and Kills...Re: Vintage LM Race vintage tachymeters

[LS (lashdeep]

I've heard some stories about the Carrera GT as well. Regarding the Cobra, I 
found this article:

http://www.289register.com/c&sc0201e.html

Great quotes:

"Life is packed full of people who'll trap you in corners and tell you stories 
bordering on the supernatural - of a car so wild, so untameable that only the 
foolhardy or suicidal would venture anywhere near it. If these tales are to be 
believed, piloting a Cobra is a bit like sticking your head in a lion's mouth 
while flicking its love spuds with a wet towel."

"To get the most out of this machine you ideally need balls the size of a small 
continent, but, at six-tenths, mere mortals feel like budding blacktop 
warriors."

Statements like these were never uttered during a Gallardo road test and should 
validate its reputation as a dentist killer.

LS



----- Original Message ----
From: Fellippe Galletta <fellippe.galletta [at] gmail.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: Nigel Azer <nigelazer [at] aol.com>; The FerrariList <ferrari [at] 
ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Thrills and Kills...Re: Vintage LM Race vintage 
tachymeters


On 1/11/07, LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> This thread reminded me of a conversation I had with another local Ferrari
> enthusiast. He mentioned reading an article about the Pagani Zonda and how
> an interview with one of the designers illustrated the changes made in
> safety. The designer mentioned a supercar that has "killed hundreds" since
> the 1970s. We were trying to figure out which one they were talking about
> and both agreed on the 930 a few minutes later. It's the only potentially
> dangerous car we could come up with that had both the sales figures and BHP
> to kill hundreds.
>
> What is the consensus for the deadliest cars of all time? And, by deadly,
> I mean dentist killer, and not for the inexperienced.
>
> 1. AC Cobra
> 2. Porsche 930
> 3. Dodge Viper
> 4. ???
>
> LS


I think the 930 ranks up there with the Viper a close second....I believe
the trailing throttle oversteer traits of the 930 combined with the sudden
burst of torque was the combo that did it. The Viper is dangerous too, but
it seems like it scares people off a lot sooner before they can hurt
themselves.

However, as of recent years, everyone talks about the Carrera GT being the
new 930. It's killed a few people on the track already that weren't exactly
newbies, and Walter Rohrl admitted being a bit nervous driving it at the
limit. Not sure under what circumstances, but we all know what he used to
drive in the '80s...

You know, a guy I trust said that the Carrera GT had quicker reflexes than
even an Exige S.......combined with the 600 hp....that's both scary and
impressive.

Deep, I think you should respect the car and get one.

FG
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