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Old 08-28-2012 | 07:48 PM
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I work for Motor Trend and was there for the entire BDC program including the drag race. Everyone on every outlet this is posted asks "Where was blank?". So I'll answer that question at least for my friends here on my350z.

If you think we're missing a car, there's a reason. No ZR1 because it was there like three years ago and hasn't been significantly changed since then. When the C7 vette arrives you can bet your bottom it will be there. No Ford GT because it's old, no Koenigsegg/Pagani/Gumpert etc because those cars are impossible to get from the manufacturer. That's actually why most of the cars people ask about aren't there, we just can't get them.

The M5 for example, we wanted one, badly, but BMW just refused. Same with Ferrari. We invited the 458 back to defend its title last year, and Ferrari just wasn't interested (they don't need the press).

So it's either a matter of not fitting the criteria (new for that model year or significantly changed), or the manufacturer just isn't ready to give us a car to participate.

Oh and whoever says we need to get off the BRZ bandwagon.. you need to get ON it and drive one. That car is every bit as good as everything you've read.
Old 08-28-2012 | 09:03 PM
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C63 as always sounds like sex.
Old 08-29-2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Antwerpman
I work for Motor Trend and was there for the entire BDC program including the drag race. Everyone on every outlet this is posted asks "Where was blank?". So I'll answer that question at least for my friends here on my350z.

If you think we're missing a car, there's a reason. No ZR1 because it was there like three years ago and hasn't been significantly changed since then. When the C7 vette arrives you can bet your bottom it will be there. No Ford GT because it's old, no Koenigsegg/Pagani/Gumpert etc because those cars are impossible to get from the manufacturer. That's actually why most of the cars people ask about aren't there, we just can't get them.

The M5 for example, we wanted one, badly, but BMW just refused. Same with Ferrari. We invited the 458 back to defend its title last year, and Ferrari just wasn't interested (they don't need the press).

So it's either a matter of not fitting the criteria (new for that model year or significantly changed), or the manufacturer just isn't ready to give us a car to participate.

Oh and whoever says we need to get off the BRZ bandwagon.. you need to get ON it and drive one. That car is every bit as good as everything you've read.
Totally understandable as it would be impossible to get every manufacturer to say yes.

But let's be honest, it would have been cool to see the new Huayra and F12 in there!
Old 08-29-2012 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Antwerpman
I work for Motor Trend and was there for the entire BDC program including the drag race. Everyone on every outlet this is posted asks "Where was blank?". So I'll answer that question at least for my friends here on my350z.

If you think we're missing a car, there's a reason. No ZR1 because it was there like three years ago and hasn't been significantly changed since then. When the C7 vette arrives you can bet your bottom it will be there. No Ford GT because it's old, no Koenigsegg/Pagani/Gumpert etc because those cars are impossible to get from the manufacturer. That's actually why most of the cars people ask about aren't there, we just can't get them.

The M5 for example, we wanted one, badly, but BMW just refused. Same with Ferrari. We invited the 458 back to defend its title last year, and Ferrari just wasn't interested (they don't need the press).

So it's either a matter of not fitting the criteria (new for that model year or significantly changed), or the manufacturer just isn't ready to give us a car to participate.

Oh and whoever says we need to get off the BRZ bandwagon.. you need to get ON it and drive one. That car is every bit as good as everything you've read.
now i know who was the BRZ driver.
Old 08-30-2012 | 02:28 AM
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I wish the GTR sounded better though. Maybe for the R36 they could do a TT 3.8L V8 like the Mclaren or a little bigger



At WOT the GTR has a great exhaust note....stock revving I agree is on the weaker side.I like the fact they are doing drag races of this volume. I guess I'd like to see more cars that are on the road.

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Old 08-30-2012 | 03:15 AM
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Would def like to see an F12 involved.

The McLaren is an amazing car in a straight line.... and it beat the Lambo in Motor Trend's Driver's Car test at Laguna Seca.
Old 08-30-2012 | 05:16 AM
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As a Nissan owner the gtr makes me proud
Old 08-30-2012 | 05:44 AM
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dat lambo sound
Old 08-30-2012 | 06:03 AM
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Heck, I would've volunteered my 458 to see how it compared. Just threw a turbonator on there, too. That Aventador would've eaten my dust.
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Would be interesting to see the same drag with all the cars being RWD.
Old 08-30-2012 | 06:52 AM
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Here's the version with no music, just exhaust notes and tire screeching:

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The GTR still makes me proud. Pulled on the more powerful GT500 like it was nothing. I can hear the "good ol boys" crying with their excuses.

Looks like the BRZ beat the C63 off the line...on Prius tires.

1. Lambo: 10.8@132.3
2. MP4-12C: 10.8@130.7
3. Godzilla: 11.1@124.8
4. GT500: 11.6@125.7
5. 911: 12.0@117.1
6. ZL-1: 12.1@117.4
7. C63: 12.1@117.6
8. Jag: 12.5@118.1
9. BRZ: 14.9@94.4
Old 08-30-2012 | 07:46 AM
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"good ol boy" GT500 wasn't designed it to compete with the GTR, only dusting the Camaro.... in a straight line at least.

Also dat trap speed.
Old 08-30-2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by HyperKnight
"good ol boy" GT500 wasn't designed it to compete with the GTR, only dusting the Camaro.... in a straight line at least.

Also dat trap speed.
Just the fact that it won by .5 and trapped within less than 1 whopping mph with a 120hp deficit with an engine 2 liters smaller. Although the price of the GT500 makes it a horsepower bargain of the century.
Old 08-30-2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jairen
The GTR still makes me proud. Pulled on the more powerful GT500 like it was nothing. I can hear the "good ol boys" crying with their excuses.

Looks like the BRZ beat the C63 off the line...on Prius tires.

1. Lambo: 10.8@132.3
2. MP4-12C: 10.8@130.7
3. Godzilla: 11.1@124.8
4. GT500: 11.6@125.7
5. 911: 12.0@117.1
6. ZL-1: 12.1@117.4
7. C63: 12.1@117.6
8. Jag: 12.5@118.1
9. BRZ: 14.9@94.4
The only advantage the GT-R has over the GT500 is four wheel drive traction off the line. The reason the BRZ jumped the Merc is because it weighs 2700lbs. as opposed to probably close to 4,000lbs.
Old 08-30-2012 | 09:52 AM
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I love the BRZ donuts at the end... "**** you I'm a BRZ!!!!"

The Mustang was not joking either.
Old 08-30-2012 | 11:38 AM
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If that GT500 was on a tire and had a driver it would be top spot ET wise. Wrap your head around that non drivers.
Old 08-30-2012 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
If that GT500 was on a tire and had a driver it would be top spot ET wise. Wrap your head around that non drivers.
...but what if other cars had better tires and better drivers?
Old 08-30-2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Blu_Blur
...but what if other cars had better tires and better drivers?
Now you've done it, never bring logic into a forum.
Old 08-30-2012 | 04:38 PM
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I am really a big fan of Motor Trend putting on these races. They are very fun and cool to watch. Yes I was disappointed to not see a few cars in there that I though should be in there, but I do understand that lining up some of these cars for an event like this is no easy feat. I loved the first as well as the second and I can't wait for the third!

Thanks,
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