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Posted by Rob Ainscough at 03:09 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Caparo T1 900 lbs lighter than my Lotus and twice the HP. Production version has adjustable ride height so I can clear 90mm speed bumps :) Better not toss out my nomex suit just yet. |
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Posted by Scott Michaels at 03:24 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Yeah, be prepared because things may get a little toasty early and often. That is NOT the most reliable car ever (considering that its basically an F3 car with a roof). Sure as hell looks fun though! :D |
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Posted by Rob Ainscough at 04:16 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Looks sorta ugly, but hardcore, think that's what I like in a sports car. Think it's wheelbase is to long to be F3 based. And it has considerably more power than a 220bhp Formula 3 motor. Doubt it'll ever get US road legal status, but the Top Gear review of it was hilarious!! Topped the Top Gear lap time chart by a full 7 seconds, too bad they dumped the time because the version they had didn't clear speed bumps. Yeah, probably has a 4 day warranty, 1 day for each $100,000 US invested (err...invested is a relative term). I do have a friend that is thinking about trading his Lambo in for one if they ever do become US legal. |
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Posted by Bill Mueller at 05:01 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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They just did a review of it on Top Gear. Will probably rerun more episodes this week if any of you have the BBC USA channel. Looks like it is a handful to keep it tuned and running though. |
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Posted by Scott Michaels at 05:57 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Top Gear:
Fifth Gear:
Either way, looks like a trade off between whether the amazing thrill is worth the risk of death! Oh yeah, then there's the quarter of a million pound asking price... :-/ |
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Posted by Andrew Carson at 06:19 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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I would have a go in it around slow bends before you buy it.
Not reliable, but something that (if you can keep running) would be an incredible investment. |
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Posted by Enis Dauti at 06:22 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Posted by Scott Michaels
Absolutely not worth it, especially considering all the sh*t that happened so far with the car and the Ultima GTR720. |
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Posted by Rob Ainscough at 06:59 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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1:12 -- Ultima GTR720 is 2 seconds slower than the Caparo T1. But yeah, they have a few bugs to work out. But as I get older, cars like the Porsche GT3 or M6 begin to look more comfy on my old bones. On a side note, I did take my Mom out for a spin in the Lotus on Easter Sunday -- she's 74 -- getting in/out was pretty involved, wish I had my camera. |
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Posted by Justin Rebelo at 07:18 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Good lord, I thought you were joking about getting this thing, but it sounds like you're serious. And you seriously own a Lotus? How did you get so rich? Are you an american defence attorney?? |
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Posted by Rob Ainscough at 08:08 PM on Mar 25, 2008
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Naaah, I don't think I would spend $400K on a vehicle. My avitar is my Lotus -- what did you think I was gonna bring to the R2P get together at Thunderhill? My wife's prius doesn't make a good track car ;) |
