4,200 lbs... low 10's @ 140+ mph

[99SaleenSpeedster]

Last week I took a customer car to the track and had some fun. I just wish the track was "on jam" so I didn't have to leave from idle and roll into it.

The car was nearly 4,200 lbs. with me in it. It's definitely a handful and would be much quicker with an auto. Last year, I managed a 9.9X pass on the 20's, but it left perfect.

The last Shelby we built was the same way at Milan. We went 10.60's @ 136-138 mph, then the customer went to NED and it went 9.70's @ 146-148 consistently. I may try a slick on this car in the coming week to see if we can get a 9-second pass at Milan.

Even if we don't go 9's next week, it's still a ton of fun on the street.

-Rick

 

[91trunk]

Bob Z!

 

[81z28]

Rick what 20" tire were you able to get a good time out of? Size? I'm looking at wheels right now and trying to decide on what tire is going to work best on the street.

Nice work by the way, once I get some traction I'll be giving you a call about my 2011.

 

[LTLHOMER]

Nice driving as always Rick! Sweet ride!

 

[99SaleenSpeedster]

Thanks for the replies!

Rick what 20" tire were you able to get a good time out of? Size? I'm looking at wheels right now and trying to decide on what tire is going to work best on the street.Nice work by the way, once I get some traction I'll be giving you a call about my 2011.

Sounds good! Nitto nt05r 315/35/20Rick

 

[BIGCOWL-IMP]

WTF 4,200lbs ?? my 95 impala was 4,000lbs......

 

[99SaleenSpeedster]

New cars are heavy.. Check this one out, I made sure to get the scale on video

The scale is show at :27 in the video

-Rick

 

[mdhmi]

What sort of power is it putting out? It's got to be huge given the weight of the vehicle.

 

[99SaleenSpeedster]

What sort of power is it putting out? It's got to be huge given the weight of the vehicle.

It makes a ton of power, but the torque curve is crazy and makes it "difficult" to get the power down.

-Rick

 

[chacho44]

WTF 4,200lbs ?? my 95 impala was 4,000lbs......

I second that WTF!!!!!

 

[99SaleenSpeedster]

I second that WTF!!!!!

I know, crazy!

The Camaro in the video above is 4,130 with me in it and there is a pic of it on the scale.

-Rick

 

[mdhmi]

What exactly is being added to cars from the factory to achieve these whale weights? It's night like cars in the mid-late 90s didn't have seat belts and airbags.

 

[soap]

What exactly is being added to cars from the factory to achieve these whale weights? It's night like cars in the mid-late 90s didn't have seat belts and airbags.

It's the chassis themselves, lots of additional reinforcement and all the additional wiring/electronics........radio/satellite connectivity, seats, climate controls, etc etc.

Smaller effect is everything being larger - wheels, tires, suspension components, brakes........

--Joe

 

[chacho44]

I know, crazy!

The Camaro in the video above is 4,130 with me in it and there is a pic of it on the scale.

-Rick

sweet ride for sure man, love the work you guys do. I wish I can win the lottery I would give u my impala to build.

 

[Hugger Z]

Nice work Rick! Car sounds awesome. Good to see one rowing the gears too. :thumbsup:

WTF 4,200lbs ?? my 95 impala was 4,000lbs......

I second that WTF!!!!!

What exactly is being added to cars from the factory to achieve these whale weights? It's night like cars in the mid-late 90s didn't have seat belts and airbags.

You can thank the federal government and all of the crash requirements, rollover protection, etc. The bodies have to be so rigid in all directions for so many different impact speeds it's mind boggling.

It's the chassis themselves, lots of additional reinforcement and all the additional wiring/electronics........radio/satellite connectivity, seats, climate controls, etc etc.

Smaller effect is everything being larger - wheels, tires, suspension components, brakes........

--Joe

Yeah all those little extras add up too.