First Full Test by Motortend 0-60=4.0! 12.3@115!

[LQQK]

here is the video for those that haven't seen it...can't believe I missed it the first time I read the article.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxEhnugwzCc&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

I want a Jacket like the driver has on.

 

[BossFred]

Another great video. 8)

 

[larrygk]

In a word: WOW. My initial concern in owning one is whether it is just a heavy HP ride and handling was secondary. Having done about 10 years of SCCA road racing that was key. Guess not....
Would be interesting to see if they set up any track segment timers to see the comparison. E.G- the Boss enters and exits Turn 1 in x seconds vs. the M3.
Time to add more cars to the list whether Boss wins it or not: 911, Z06??

 

[cloud9]

In a word: WOW. My initial concern in owning one is whether it is just a heavy HP ride and handling was secondary. Having done about 10 years of SCCA road racing that was key. Guess not....
Would be interesting to see if they set up any track segment timers to see the comparison. E.G- the Boss enters and exits Turn 1 in x seconds vs. the M3.
Time to add more cars to the list whether Boss wins it or not: 911, Z06??

How about beating an R8 Quattro and the GT-R? Or maybe within .01 sec of the Audi R8 V10 for 1/4 the price!!!! ;D
Laguna Seca, USA (3602 m)
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near Monterey, California, USA. The current racetrack is 2.238 miles in length (3.602 kilometers), has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A, and a 300 foot (91 m) elevation change. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to American Le Mans racing to music festivals. .
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Pos Make / Model Time Speed (km/h) Year Power (hp) / Weight (kg) Driven by
1. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 600 / 1536 Chris Winkler
2. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0 DMW
3. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:35.80 135 '08 647 / 1530 Motortrend
4. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon 1:37.40 133 '11 512 / 1394 motortrend
5. Porsche 997 Turbo facelift 1:37.80 133 '09 500 / 1570 C&D
6. Porsche 997 GT3 1:39.52 130 '06 415 / 1395 Motortrend
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8. Porsche 997 Turbo S 1:40.11 130 '10 530 / 1585 road&track
9. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI 1:40.20 129 '09 525 / 1620 road&track
10. Ford Mustang Boss 302 1:40.21 129 '12 446 / 1659 Motor Trend
11. Nissan GT-R 1:40.45 129 '08 479 / 1740 Motor Trend
12. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:40.74 129 '10 571 / 1620 Bern Schneider
13. Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro 1:40.75 129 '06 420 / 1560 Motor Trend
14. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1:40.90 129 '05 513 / 1437 Motor Trend
15. BMW M3 (E92) 1:42.96 126 '07 420 / 1619 Motor Trend
16. Porsche Cayman S(facelift) PDK 1:43.00 126 '08 320 / 1375 Motor Trend
17. Porsche Cayman S 1:43.00 126 '05 295 / 1406 Randy Pobst
18. Aston Martin V12 Vantage 1:43.04 126 '09 517 / 1680 road&track
19. Cadillac CTS-V 1:43.90 125 '09 564 / 1955 Motortrend
20. Shelby GT500 1:44.30 124 '10 547 / 1767 Motortrend
21. Shelby GT500 1:44.72 124 '06 507 / 1807 Motor Trend
22. Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500KR 1:44.72 124 '08 540 / 1773 Motortrend
23. Porsche 997 Carrera (2008 facelift) 1:45.00 123 '08 345 / 1415 Car and Driver
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25. Chevrolet Camaro SS 2010 1:45.70 123 '10 432 / 1750 Motor Trend
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27. Toyota Supra RZ 1:45.87 122 '94 284 / 1640 Kurosawa Motoharu
28. BMW 135i Coupe (E82) 1:46.00 122 '07 306 / 1485 Motortrend
29. Nissan Nismo 370Z 1:46.50 122 '09 355 / 1500 Motortrend
30. Porsche Cayman S 1:47.58 121 '05 295 / 1406 Motortrend
31. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR 1:47.71 120 '08 295 / 1585 MotorTrend
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36. Mazda 3 MPS 1:50.38 117 '06 260 / 1485 Motortrend
37. Mazda RX-8 1:50.42 117 '02 231 / 1400 Motor Trend
38. Honda S2000 1:50.74 117 '99 239 / 1260 Motortrend
39. Mini Mini Cooper S Works GP Kit 1:51.73 116 '06 218 / 1180 Motortrend
40. Mini Cooper S (Mk II) 1:51.98 116 '06 174 / 1206 Motortrend
41. Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring 1:52.20 116 '09 160 / 1165 Motortrend
42. Honda Civic SI 1:54.99 113 '06 197 / 1330 Motortrend
43. Honda NSX 1:57.00 111 '04 280 / 1330 Jeremy Clarkson
44. Chevrolet Camaro Z28 ´82 2:05.80 103 '82 193 / 0 Motortrend
45. Ford Mustang GT V8 ´82 2:09.90 100 '82 231 / 1483 Motortrend

 

[VoodooBoss]

I received a free sub to Motor Trend and the May 2011 issue just arrived with a YB Boss 302 on the cover. There's a really interesting analysis of the Boss, GT500, and Audi R8 going around the track at Laguna Seca. They stated the Boss maintains faster mid corner speed through most of the track. Check it out.

 

[cloud9]

They stated the Boss maintains faster mid corner speed through most of the track. Check it out.

I am betting that was with TracKey unfortunately.... Is that the article where the drivers stated they stayed in 3rd gear through all the corners?

 

[VoodooBoss]

I am betting that was with TracKey unfortunately.... Is that the article where the drivers stated they stayed in 3rd gear through all the corners?

I'm not so sure. MT did their tests separate from the Boss Media event. I don't remember reading anyone using third gear in turn 11.

 

[cloud9]

I am betting that was with TracKey unfortunately.... Is that the article where the drivers stated they stayed in 3rd gear through all the corners?

I'm not so sure. MT did their tests separate from the Boss Media event. I don't remember reading anyone using third gear in turn 11.

That would be great if it wasn't with TracKey. I wonder how we could find out

 

[LQQK]

I am betting that was with TracKey unfortunately.... Is that the article where the drivers stated they stayed in 3rd gear through all the corners?

I'm not so sure. MT did their tests separate from the Boss Media event. I don't remember reading anyone using third gear in turn 11.

That would be great if it wasn't with TracKey. I wonder how we could find out

Fire an email to them, I bet they would be glad to get some feed-back