Ferrari Mailing List: Re: F40 vs. the new punks

[Fellippe Galletta (fellippe.galletta]

On 7/6/07, Steve Jenkins <steve [at] stevejenkins.com> wrote:
> Already added brakes, 18" wheels, tires, bigger turbos, and software.
> Almost
> at 500HP @ the rear wheels (what's that at the crank?). Hoping new exhaust
> pushes me over.


Wow...very impressive!

You have around 588 at the crank, assuming 15% driveline loss...

I haven't driven all the cars on that list you had, but even if it weren't
> as fast, it would still be way more fun. :)


:)

Turbo LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)


Do you like the turbo lag? I drove a 911 Turbo last year and the way the
power comes on is very "interesting"....I can now see the appeal of turbo
motors, although I'm not sure I'm completely sold on the concept.

Was gonna say if you wanted to eliminate lag you could probably re-work the
turbo plumbing....is the car slow off boost?

I remember the FORZA article on the 288 GTO where the author said off boost
any car could take it, but once the boost came on, it was sure to "frighten
the uninitiated"...

Fair assessment?

:)

FG