Fastest car you have ever driven.

dxb335d · 01-11-2010, 04:27 AM

Ive driven a lot of properly quick cars.

Quickest I rekon is a Porche 911 turbo with 550HP (996) which is close with the New RS6.

What about you?

jjbirch · 01-11-2010, 04:28 AM

well i have been in a bently flying spur, and when floored its does go

dxb335d · 01-11-2010, 04:41 AM

Did you drive it?

willhollin · 01-11-2010, 04:44 AM

My current car is the fastest I have driven.

jjbirch · 01-11-2010, 04:50 AM

nah but i had to say it, guess the fastest thing i have driven is my pocket knife

NFS · 01-11-2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Ive driven a lot of properly quick cars.

Quickest I rekon is a Porche 911 turbo with 550HP (996) which is close with the New RS6.

What about you?

Quickest stuff I have driven was at Palmersport, quickest of all was probably the Formula Palmer Audi ...

http://www.formulapalmeraudi.com/about-fpa/car.aspx

The corporate day ones were not race spec and the overboost was disabled. However they still managed 60 in under 3 secs and had around 550hp per tonne.

Palmersport have replaced them now with a Jag engined version which is noticeably slower. Still mental though:

http://www.palmersport.com/formulajaguar.aspx

I see that they are running M3's now as well. I'm sure that would be fun!

http://www.palmersport.com/bmw-m3-gtp.aspx

dxb335d · 01-11-2010, 05:00 AM

What about road car Simon?

BoBBoB · 01-11-2010, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS

Quickest stuff I have driven was at Palmersport, quickest of all was probably the Formula Palmer Audi ...

http://www.formulapalmeraudi.com/about-fpa/car.aspx

The corporate day ones were not race spec and the overboost was disabled. However they still managed 60 in under 3 secs and had around 550hp per tonne.

Palmersport have replaced them now with a Jag engined version which is noticeably slower. Still mental though:

http://www.palmersport.com/formulajaguar.aspx

I see that they are running M3's now as well. I'm sure that would be fun!

http://www.palmersport.com/bmw-m3-gtp.aspx

Exactly the same as above, my favourite is the JP1, absolutely epic acceleration and handling.

Fastest roadcar in acceleration terms would be an Ariel Atom 300, highest top speed would be my current car, 170ish on gps

jonsteele · 01-11-2010, 05:18 AM

My soon to be father in law's Vantage, although the weather meant I didn't get chance to try it properly!

His RS4 would be a close 2nd.

NFS · 01-11-2010, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

What about road car Simon?

Porsche 911 turbo

What I found most interesting about Palmersport was the reality of just how it feels to drive a fast car REALLY fast. Something you just can't do on the road.

Skid · 01-11-2010, 05:38 AM

I drove my mates 4.5ltr TVR Chimaera when he had one and really enjoyed it.

More recently another mates 997 carrera. Which I think is one of the ultimate everyday sports cars. I was so easy to drive either quickly or just pootling around withnthe other traffic

chrisbin · 01-11-2010, 06:13 AM

Either 996T or Cerbera 4.5.....I went quicker in the Porker, but not sure which one is the quickest......

Irnbrukid · 01-11-2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Either 996T or Cerbera 4.5.....I went quicker in the Porker, but not sure which one is the quickest......

The TVR...

G33 · 01-11-2010, 06:43 AM

Mini Cooper One D

Mookie469 · 01-11-2010, 06:50 AM

Buick Grand National GNX with approx 650 HP. By that time it was only using 25 pounds of boost "daily set up" the drag set up is close to 38-40 pounds of boost!!

sheps · 01-11-2010, 06:54 AM

Quickest I have been is in a 996 Turbo - indicated 188 through Belgium on the way to the 'ring.

Fastest car I've driven - Ultima - undoubtedly quicker than the porker, although I didn't have the space or conditions to open it up anything close to the speed managed in the Porsche.

M3-FAST · 01-11-2010, 07:14 AM

My M3 is the quickest car I have driven over a period of time.

Driven an M5 touring and that was quick. Done a track day in a Fezza 360 but that was no quicker than the M3. Built a lotus 7 type kit car years ago that weighed little but had a Ford Sierra 2.0 efi in it, that was quick (0-60) at the time.

Had plenty of quick 'ish' cars over the years, but none that you would call out and out fast in comparison to todays stuff and certainly none a match for the M3

NFS · 01-11-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Fastest car I've driven - Ultima - undoubtedly quicker than the porker, although I didn't have the space or conditions to open it up anything close to the speed managed in the Porsche.

Would love a go in an Ultima.

Imran@Evolve · 01-11-2010, 07:54 AM

Quickest car I had driven was the G Power Supercharged E92 M3 manual we did last year.

We have just finished a E92 M3 DCT with the same Supercharger kit and its faster still due to the DCT gearbox.

The fastest standard car I have driven is 996 GT2.

prt71 · 01-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Ferrari 360 round Bruntingthorpe, great but was amazed at how duff the auto gearbox was compared to my DSG in the Audi I owned at the time!

Steve A · 01-11-2010, 10:17 AM

My M6 and i was going WAY too fast.

maybe a 997 t was faster but i wasnt approaching the double ton in that one

Halpin13 · 01-11-2010, 10:28 AM

mine has to be a friends evo 8 mr fq-360 with 405 bhp unreallllll.

When the weather is better ill be having a little photoshoot with him and an other friend(subrau impreza wrx stil 365bhp) watch this space.

01-11-2010, 04:27 AM	#1
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Fastest car you have ever driven. Ive driven a lot of properly quick cars. Quickest I rekon is a Porche 911 turbo with 550HP (996) which is close with the New RS6. What about you? __________________ 997.2 GT3
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-11-2010, 04:28 AM	#2
jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	well i have been in a bently flying spur, and when floored its does go
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 04:41 AM	#3
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Did you drive it? __________________ 997.2 GT3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 04:44 AM	#4
willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	My current car is the fastest I have driven. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 04:50 AM	#5
jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	nah but i had to say it, guess the fastest thing i have driven is my pocket knife
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 05:00 AM	#7
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	What about road car Simon? __________________ 997.2 GT3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 05:18 AM	#9
jonsteele Old enough to know better! 20 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In a pub, in the middle of nowhere! iTrader: (0) Garage List 1989 Landrover 90 [0.00] 2008 BMW 320d M Sport [0.00]	My soon to be father in law's Vantage, although the weather meant I didn't get chance to try it properly! His RS4 would be a close 2nd. __________________ Jon Steele 320d M Sport (E90) Le Mans Blue/18" Alloys/Bi Xenons/Climate Screen/Black, Heated Dakota Leather/6 CD Changer with Dension 500/Power Mirrors/M3 Lip Spoiler/Gloss Black Grills/Through Load, Storage pack, Lumbar Support, Smokers Deletion
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 05:38 AM	#11
Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	I drove my mates 4.5ltr TVR Chimaera when he had one and really enjoyed it. More recently another mates 997 carrera. Which I think is one of the ultimate everyday sports cars. I was so easy to drive either quickly or just pootling around withnthe other traffic
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 06:13 AM	#12
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Either 996T or Cerbera 4.5.....I went quicker in the Porker, but not sure which one is the quickest...... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 06:43 AM	#14
G33 Colonel 91 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Mini Cooper One D
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 06:50 AM	#15
Mookie469 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Williamsburg iTrader: (2)	Buick Grand National GNX with approx 650 HP. By that time it was only using 25 pounds of boost "daily set up" the drag set up is close to 38-40 pounds of boost!! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 06:54 AM	#16
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Quickest I have been is in a 996 Turbo - indicated 188 through Belgium on the way to the 'ring. Fastest car I've driven - Ultima - undoubtedly quicker than the porker, although I didn't have the space or conditions to open it up anything close to the speed managed in the Porsche. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 07:14 AM	#17
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	My M3 is the quickest car I have driven over a period of time. Driven an M5 touring and that was quick. Done a track day in a Fezza 360 but that was no quicker than the M3. Built a lotus 7 type kit car years ago that weighed little but had a Ford Sierra 2.0 efi in it, that was quick (0-60) at the time. Had plenty of quick 'ish' cars over the years, but none that you would call out and out fast in comparison to todays stuff and certainly none a match for the M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 07:54 AM	#19
Imran@Evolve 5371 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Quickest car I had driven was the G Power Supercharged E92 M3 manual we did last year. We have just finished a E92 M3 DCT with the same Supercharger kit and its faster still due to the DCT gearbox. The fastest standard car I have driven is 996 GT2.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#20
prt71 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 328 Posts Drives: f30 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leics iTrader: (0)	Ferrari 360 round Bruntingthorpe, great but was amazed at how duff the auto gearbox was compared to my DSG in the Audi I owned at the time!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 10:17 AM	#21
Steve A Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: too much Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	My M6 and i was going WAY too fast. maybe a 997 t was faster but i wasnt approaching the double ton in that one __________________ C350 cdi sport estate facelift 457lbft 130i M SportMercedes C350 CDI Sport Estate AutoMini Cooper Auto.Mercedes E250 CGI,Lexus IS-F,R36, RS4 Saloon,ML 420 CDI SPORT,M6, 335d, C55, C32, M3, M5, S3, ALL SOLD but fondly remembered
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2010, 10:28 AM	#22
Halpin13 Michael Halpin 31 Rep 356 Posts Drives: On the hunt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	mine has to be a friends evo 8 mr fq-360 with 405 bhp unreallllll. When the weather is better ill be having a little photoshoot with him and an other friend(subrau impreza wrx stil 365bhp) watch this space.
	Appreciate 0 Quote