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RS6
06-18-2003, 12:39 PM
So, which is the best and why. The Jag is mine.

kinan.f
06-19-2003, 01:30 AM
The Diablo is the bull to go with I think.It just looks gorgeous,feels the right thing to drive......
I just like it more than the other two.

Kudosdude
06-19-2003, 02:09 AM
I'd go with the Jaguar; It's the only supercar my other half actually likes. Quite an accolade I'm sure ;)

rt/10
06-19-2003, 01:48 PM
I think the f50 is the best of all three (it has a formula 1 engine)
And a great acceleration.
And I love it too.

motormaniac
06-19-2003, 08:17 PM
not fair to compare these cars

Andy74
06-20-2003, 12:40 AM
I think the jaguar was underestimated, but my passion make me answer F50.
it's made like a Formula 1 cars, whit same materials and building technology
and his great styling!

lindy_adams
06-23-2003, 08:29 AM
Ha Ha Ha.

Don't make me laugh. All those cars are pure TRASH, well maybe the F50 is ok, but the rest are, COUGH COUGH.

Anyway put a good car in there like a nice Dodge or a Chevy.

piledriver
06-23-2003, 08:38 AM
ok, Dodges and chevys are really good cars, but I doubt if those cars can handle like a real italian or english sportscar...
They have huge engines, with lots of horsepowers, to good, but just in a straight line...
cough cough cough...
:o

DasModell
06-23-2003, 09:16 AM
:) the F50 :)

RS6
06-23-2003, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by lindy_adams
Ha Ha Ha.

Don't make me laugh. All those cars are pure TRASH, well maybe the F50 is ok, but the rest are, COUGH COUGH.

Anyway put a good car in there like a nice Dodge or a Chevy.

How about no. This is about super or shall we say 'hyper cars', not gas guzzeling cars with large engines. Take the XJ220, 3.5 litre V6 with a turbo or two. 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and 217 mph.

lindy_adams
06-23-2003, 12:41 PM
dodge viper gts

8 litre v10

0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds

180 mph

What a car. I LOVE it.

RS6
06-23-2003, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by lindy_adams
dodge viper gts

8 litre v10

0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds

180 mph

What a car. I LOVE it.

That is a concept GTS-R.

lindy_adams
06-23-2003, 12:46 PM
Originally posted by RS6
That is a concept GTS-R.

no its not

RS6
06-23-2003, 12:48 PM
Originally posted by lindy_adams
no its not

At least know the facts on a car you 'love'.

GTS-R Concept.

lindy_adams
06-23-2003, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by RS6
At least know the facts on a car you 'love'.

GTS-R Concept.

no u r wrong

V12 Disord3r
01-05-2004, 03:18 PM
no u r wrong
please stop litering with your ignorance

white devil
01-05-2004, 03:36 PM
Lambo is my choice :cool: :rolleyes: :cool: :eek: but i would like to have a diablo GTR

Batmobile_Turbo
01-05-2004, 04:33 PM
i think i like the XJ220 the most, it just looks sweet. i think they should have put the origionally planned V12 though :(

Matra et Alpine
01-05-2004, 05:42 PM
i think i like the XJ220 the most, it just looks sweet. i think they should have put the origionally planned V12 though :(

and 4WD :)

fpv_gtho
01-05-2004, 07:26 PM
those specs look like theyre from the 1st gen viper as well.....

DiabloGTR
01-05-2004, 09:34 PM
As someone already mentioned, it's really not fair to compare these cars.
If your going to compare the F-50 and XJ 220 with a Diablo, please compare it to the Diablo GTR. :D

more-boost1555
01-06-2004, 01:25 PM
no u r wrong

that's the concept Viper GTS-R, the pic below is the real deal. Viper competition coupe, turn key race car.

Also, it's fine to be patriotic and all, and the U.S. does make some great cars. But there aren't many that could compete with these monsters...save maybe a Saleen S7, or SR...and to an extent the Ford GT. But that's nothing to be ashamed of, we could make cars this nice if we wanted to :D .

Oh and out of these three I'd take the F-50 of course. My favorite Ferrari, with a freakin 60 valve V-12, it doesen't get any better than that (for me anyway!).

SPHFerrari
01-06-2004, 05:42 PM
Ha Ha Ha.

Don't make me laugh. All those cars are pure TRASH, well maybe the F50 is ok, but the rest are, COUGH COUGH.

Anyway put a good car in there like a nice Dodge or a Chevy.


wat r u smokin'? even the viper, which i admit has nice styling and a big engine, it doesnt compete with the likes of the F50, XJ220, or Diablo. these cars have superior performance and superior styling. all three have more hp and 2 of 3 r quicker.

Viper srt10: 3.90s 0-60 500 hp
XJ220 3.60 542
F50 3.70 520
Diablo 3.95 550

SPHFerrari
01-06-2004, 05:47 PM
no its not

i see that many people have already said similar things, but i thought the viper was your favorite car? dont you know ne thing about it? that is the GTS-R concept from 2000 i think. if you still dont beleive after all these posts you could just check this site.

V12 Disord3r
01-06-2004, 07:56 PM
Im for the F50

white devil
01-06-2004, 08:30 PM
Im for the F50
like many people said it would be more fair to put a diablo GTR their it s better and nicer than all the others :cool:
but my favourit lambo is the radster here is some nice pic actualy it has the best back from any other diablo ...do you agree with me in that :D

Alfahollic
01-07-2004, 03:53 AM
Give me a red F-50 and id be happy.

JJ72
01-09-2004, 08:32 AM
I think the f50 is the best of all three (it has a formula 1 engine)
And a great acceleration.
And I love it too.

a V12 formula 1 engine? :rolleyes:

JJ72
01-09-2004, 08:33 AM
like many people said it would be more fair to put a diablo GTR their it s better and nicer than all the others :cool:
but my favourit lambo is the radster here is some nice pic actualy it has the best back from any other diablo ...do you agree with me in that :D

I second that.

by looks the Diablo should be the true supercar. :)

Homem de Gelo
01-09-2004, 09:30 PM
The fastest car on a race track must be the F50, at least I suppose. But I'd rather own a purple Diablo SE30 over the Jag or the F50. It's fast enough to make me have fun behind the wheel, and fast enough to not be beaten by at least 95% of the cars on the road. And it's certainly the most beautiful of the cars mentioned, the most beautiful car ever, IMO.

jameswithington
01-19-2004, 08:13 PM
a V12 formula 1 engine? :rolleyes:

Believe it or not the F50 did use a formula 1 engine (kind of!). It was an extensively reworked and more civilised version of the 600bhp 3.5 litre V12 they used in the 1989 F1 car raced by Mansell and Berger (fairly unsuccesfully it must be said). Obviously it was increased to 4.7 litre, probably adding extra piston rings to help conform with emmisions regulations or something like that, and they scrapped the pneumatic valve actuation and went with standard camshafts and springs. It revs to 'only' 8500 rpm as opposed to the F1 car's 14000 rpm but kept the engine's basic character, ie fairly civilised in low revs but absolutely brutal in the top end.

Answering the thread's original question, I'd go for the F50. Not the best looking Ferrari supercar by any means but it is reportedly sensational in every other area.

eyebrows
01-19-2004, 09:59 PM
how can you guys choose, i love all these cars the f50 with its traditional ferrari style the lamborghini's raw sports car look and performance and the xj220 with it drop dead sexy looks. if i had the mony they would all be in my garage :D

werty
01-25-2004, 04:15 PM
thats a 2003 gtsr viper not a gts viper
they have different engine sizes and the new gtsr (one in your picture) goes 0-60 in 2.2 seconds and top spead is over 230 mph

jones.dk
02-03-2004, 06:11 AM
my favorite is the F50....

i think the jag i ugly like hell.... but thats my oppinion ;)

Lambo r-gt
02-05-2004, 08:08 AM
Ha Ha Ha.

Don't make me laugh. All those cars are pure TRASH, well maybe the F50 is ok, but the rest are, COUGH COUGH.

Anyway put a good car in there like a nice Dodge or a Chevy.


:D :D Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge :mad:

Rijoh
02-05-2004, 08:35 AM
Ferrari F50 of course :D

Rijoh
02-05-2004, 08:36 AM
:D :D Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge :mad:
Could you post the pic in your avater please???

NoOne
02-05-2004, 08:45 AM
:D :D Hahaha U dont make me laugh "Lindy Adams" these cars are much more better than your stupid Dodge :mad:
Please note that her comment was dated June last year, it is doubtful that she will return to counter your comment.

Please note the date of a post before replying to it. Someone who makes a post 7 months ago and only has a total of 10 posts should not be considered an active member of these forums.

Ferrari F50
02-20-2004, 08:56 PM
A Prancing Horse will ALWAYS back away from a RAGING BULL


You mean a Prancing Horse will ALWAYS run away from a RAGING BULL" ;)


hi everyone. die-hard auto enthusiast and F50 fan here, and moderator of FastCarForum :)

Chinky_boi
02-25-2004, 12:06 AM
specifications:

Ferrari f50

Specification and Performance

Length : 176.4 in.
Width : 78.2 in.
Height : 44.1 in.
Front Track : 63.8 in.
Rear Track : 63.1 in.
Weight : 2712 lbs
Wheelbase : 101.6 in.
Displacement : 4.7 liter
Transmission : 6-speed manual
Engine Type : V12
Top Speed : 202 mph
0-60 mph : 3.7 s
Horsepower : 513 HP @ 6100
Torque : 347 ft lb @ 6500



Lamborghini Diablo

Top track speed 202 mph est.
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 4.5 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 13 mpg city, 21mpg motorway
Horsepower 495 bhp @ 7300 rpm
Engine 60-Degree V12
Engine 5707cc
Torque 428 lb.ft @ 5200 rpm
Length 176.7 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 44.0 inches
Wheelbase 104 inches
Curb weight 3190 lb


Jaguar XJ220

Top track speed 349 kph / 218 mph
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 3.8 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 16.12 mpg city, 26.92mpg motorway
Horsepower 542 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Engine Twin turbo V6 aluminium alloy cylinder heads and block. Twin overhead camshafts per bank, 4 valves per cylinder.
Engine 3.5 litres
Torque 75 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
Length 194 inches
Width 79 inches
Height 45.0 inches
Wheelbase 104 inches
Curb weight 3025 lb


EXTRA

Mclaren F1

Top track speed 241.3 mph.
Acceleration 0 - 60mph in 3.2 seconds
Fuel economy city/highway 12.4 mpg
Horsepower 627 hp @ 7300 rpm
Engine V-12, aluminum block and heads, chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters with variable intake timing
Engine Capacity 6.1 litre, 48-valve V12
Brakes Brembo discs with a diameter of 13.1 in. up front and 12 in. on back.
Torque 479 lb.ft. @ 4000-7000 rpm
Length 168.8 inches
Width 71.6 inches
Height 44.9 inches
Wheelbase 107.0 inches
Curb weight 2245 lbs

Ferrari F50
02-25-2004, 03:24 AM
Believe it or not the F50 did use a formula 1 engine (kind of!). It was an extensively reworked and more civilised version of the 600bhp 3.5 litre V12 they used in the 1989 F1 car raced by Mansell and Berger (fairly unsuccesfully it must be said). Obviously it was increased to 4.7 litre, probably adding extra piston rings to help conform with emmisions regulations or something like that, and they scrapped the pneumatic valve actuation and went with standard camshafts and springs. It revs to 'only' 8500 rpm as opposed to the F1 car's 14000 rpm but kept the engine's basic character, ie fairly civilised in low revs but absolutely brutal in the top end.

Answering the thread's original question, I'd go for the F50. Not the best looking Ferrari supercar by any means but it is reportedly sensational in every other area.

The F50 is based on Alain Prost's 1990 Ferrari 641/2, but its engine has a bit more similarities with a 1992 F1 engine. The engine displacement was increased to gain more torque and make it more suitable for the street. The 8500rpm redline has much to do with noise regulations. The F50s engine can run reliably at a continuous 9000rpm. (The not-much-different engine of the F50 GT1 revs to 10500rpm.) It uses a butterfly mechanism to control inlet air- when its closed, low-end torque is improved. When the revs increase, it opens to optimize output higher in the rev band.

fpv_gtho
02-25-2004, 03:27 AM
It uses a butterfly mechanism to control inlet air- when its closed, low-end torque is improved. When the revs increase, it opens to optimize output higher in the rev band.


that descriptioin reminds me of the inlet tract on, of all things, a Falcon straight 6

ZerK
02-25-2004, 10:13 AM
Oo 'eck :eek: Descisions, descisions...

Hmm... I think I'd have to go for the F50. The Lambo is a slight bit awquard looking (although I liked the pre-facelift car), and the XJ220, although stunning to look at, is a bit of a disapointment considering it was origionally gonna get a V12. But the F50 has looks that could snap knicker elastic at 50 paces, and the performance to match :cool:

KarateBoy
02-25-2004, 08:49 PM
That is a concept GTS-R.

wow that amazing "rolls eyes" dodge was actaully about to pump a measily 8Liter engine to 500 Hp- i wonder if any other car company can do that.... like the V12 6.0 L diablo can do whip out 590 Hp and the Dodge has only 2 valves per cyclender while the Diablo has 4 valves (DOHC i believe its called) that lack of air flow must really help with perfeormance. finally the daiblo can dish it out 0-60 in 3.4 (im reffering to the diablo GTR). (BTW this is my favorite car which i can't afford) While the Ferrari F50 is also an monster with a V12 4.& liter Engine (i wich it was a 6.0 :( ) and rips with 520 Hp with a 0-60 time in 3.7

No the dodge is not badm, but don't be kidding yourself and other and calling these super cars trashy.

P.S i hope my answer pleased EggNog

Dyablo, smoky
03-10-2004, 07:19 PM
not fair to compare these cars
hello

Dyablo, smoky
03-10-2004, 07:19 PM
that descriptioin reminds me of the inlet tract on, of all things, a Falcon straight 6
hello

carlover
03-10-2004, 07:28 PM
hello
Wha... :confused: If you are gonna say hello because you are new here you should at least post a new thread in the micealanious section instead of posting in a thread already in progress. And why did you post the same thing twice? Oh well, welcome to the forums, hope you have a good time and become a respected member here.

jbfc79
09-03-2004, 05:37 AM
hi does anyone have a picture of a XJ220 with a celebrity!! I'm not weird i just need the pic!!! cheers John

jbfc79
09-03-2004, 05:40 AM
Anyone got a pic of the XJ220 with any celebrity!!! cheers John

jyi1693
09-03-2004, 07:14 AM
the lambo's mine!
gorgeous V12 6-litre 500+bhp! :)

Mustang
09-03-2004, 07:18 AM
out of those 3 the diablo :D

but i would rather have a Koenigsegg CCR :)

islero
09-03-2004, 08:23 AM
F50 for me. The looks, and that noise.....

Cotterik
09-03-2004, 09:11 AM
i would take the lambo, dont like the f50 and the xj220 deserves a v12 it never got :( The diablo is ultra sexy, a supercar idol to the rest :D

jyi1693 WOT AV I TOLD U!!!! DONT STEAL MY AVATAR!!!! :mad: :mad:

R34GTR
09-03-2004, 10:02 AM
Go to the dub magazine's website (i know bling bling rappers and rims) and go to rides and then click on Mike Tyson he owns one (+ there's a pic)

Renesis
09-03-2004, 10:30 AM
hi does anyone have a picture of a XJ220 with a celebrity!! I'm not weird i just need the pic!!! cheers John

one xj220 with a celebrity? no problem.
hit the attachment

werty
09-03-2004, 07:33 PM
wow this is an old thread :p

anyways i'd rather have the F50, but since times have changed since this thread was started im gonna go with the enzo :cool:

GrimaH
09-03-2004, 11:39 PM
Well, it seems that each of them have their charms and boos. The Ferrari F50 has a great F1 engine and excellent overall performance, but (pardon me) the nose just looks rather awkward(probably because of the position and shape of the headlights).
The Lambo Diablo, though quite a tad cheaper(in price and feel), brings on an excitement that grabs you the way only a Lambo can, and it's decidedly great-looking. The Jaguar XJ220 has a futuristic but benign design, and has commendable performance, but just doesn't excite like the Horse ans Lambo can.
I'd say each of them have their own charms(as I said) that cater to certain people, and it's rather rash to declare a winner among these three similarly-great-yet-so-different supercars.

aNOBLEman
11-14-2004, 03:01 PM
Out of these three I would like to have the Jaguar. Even though it didn't get a V-12 it got a very powerful and most likely lighter Twin Turbo V-6. It has the fastest top speed of the group and it has very good handling as well.

KnifeEdge_2K1
11-14-2004, 08:40 PM
ive never been a fan of ferrari's limited edition cars simply because none of them were that good looking and just a tad of overkill, actual racecars would make more sense

id rather have a 355 or 360 of any variation specifically the challenge stradale or the gtc for the 360 and a 6 speed 355

of the group however ill still rather have the f50 mainly because the xj reminds me of a dildo (excuse my language) and lambos remind me of jean claude van dam

Luciferous
11-15-2004, 03:53 AM
I would like to have the Jag. Simply because it was the last true Jaguar, and lived up to Jaguar's philosophy 'Make it so lovely they'll forgive'. Well I forgive it for forever living in the shadow of the McLaren F1. It is the epitomy of Jaguar good looks, hard to perfect but absolutely stunning when gotten right. Its such a shame the company is currently being raped so badly by Ford.

I didn't go the Italians because I try to avoid Ferrari's when possible because of all the fanboys, and Lambo's never inspired me until Audi took over.

RS6
11-15-2004, 12:39 PM
The thing I like about the XJ220 is its rareness. I like the engine, and this car sure knows how to move with speed. I still think it has one of the ultimate supercar shapes along with the Ferrari F40.

Luciferous
11-16-2004, 03:04 AM
It annoys when people piss and moan its only a 6, but Jaguar only had V6's and V12's for years didn't they?

tmnt_ppn
11-16-2004, 02:06 PM
F50 :d

Mustang
11-16-2004, 02:12 PM
I would also like to have the XJ220, and for some weird reason i would not mind haveing a Jaguar XJR15 even though it was one of the worse designed cars :p

lambo GT
11-20-2004, 10:29 AM
i would have the lambo diablo out of those three. It is the meanest looking and the fastest and it would piss all over that old rust buket xj220. i quite like the f50 aswell tho!

F1_Master
11-20-2004, 10:36 AM
Does the 1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT Coupe count? If so, I'll take it. It had such a roar on the engine.

Luciferous
11-21-2004, 12:55 AM
i would have the lambo diablo out of those three. It is the meanest looking and the fastest and it would piss all over that old rust buket xj220. i quite like the f50 aswell tho!

Do any Italian car maker fanboys on these forums ever wonder why people ignore them? And how exactly do you figure that the Diablo is faster than the XJ220?

Esperante
11-23-2004, 05:06 PM
I have to give it to Jaguar (jayg-you-are) XJJ220. The frist gen Diablo's were pretty cheap looking, like exactly what you expected a sports car to look like form Lamborghinin. The F50 was ugly. Sheer ugliness.

www.theautoappraiser.com/ JaguarInsPhotos.htm

I mean, just look at this picture. It LOOKS like a Jaguar. Not a car, Jaguar, an animal Jaguar. It's a fast, stealthy, cool performer.
http://ultra.cto.us.edu.pl/pub/Multimedia/Pictures/Cars/Jaguar/XJ/1993.XJ220.01.jpg

CdocZ
11-23-2004, 05:25 PM
hmmm.....they are all really cool cars, and all of them are important to me and why i love cars, so.....ill go with the jaguar, performs pretty much just as well as the f50 even tho it is older (which is quite impressive). the lamborghini is still very very nice, along with the f50

PerfAdv
11-23-2004, 05:49 PM
I'll take a V12 over a V6 because large engines kick small engine butt. I'll take a Ferrari over a Lamborghini, if you wanna know why I say this, ask me.

Cool.

F1_Master
11-23-2004, 06:20 PM
I've heard before McLaren, the XJ220 held the record for thw world's fastest supercar. Then the F1 came and knocked it out. The XJ220 is very underestimated. Seems you British know what you're doing when it comes to high speeds.

I'll try and look up the reason as to why 220 is in the name.

Coventrysucks
11-23-2004, 06:32 PM
I'll try and look up the reason as to why 220 is in the name.

220mph isn't it?

Never quite went that fast though.

I'd take the engine out of the Ferrari and stick it in the Jaguar. Or maybe just get better turbos to get rid of the lag.

Esperante
11-23-2004, 07:50 PM
I'll take a V12 over a V6 because large engines kick small engine butt.


Yeah, but if a V6 can beat a V12 in different cars :rolleyes:

PerfAdv
11-23-2004, 08:47 PM
Yeah, but if a V6 can beat a V12 in different cars :rolleyes:
True the TT V6 in the XJ220 is a respectable motor, it's still a V6. Originally the XJ220 was to be fitted with a TWR V12. Same or similar to the engines powering XJR-12s that competed with success in LeMans. It was not to be, price constraints mainly forced their hand into settling for the 6. Maybe the first time a V6 was used in a Jag, as the sixes in the past were inline. A very good car but with the TWR V12, it would have been a great car.

Luciferous
11-24-2004, 08:09 AM
I've heard before McLaren, the XJ220 held the record for thw world's fastest supercar. Then the F1 came and knocked it out. The XJ220 is very underestimated.

I'd say the XJ220 would be the most underestimated of all the supercars. By the way, the Jag held the title for about a month or two. Still on looks, the Jag whomps the Macca in that department, pity not where it counts, though.

Why is the XJ220 so often forgotten? The way I see it, Jag was on a downhill slide that just kept going when the XJ220 was built, leaving the car with the nasty current brand image rather than the one it rightfully deserves. Even now, Jaguar seems to be the whipping boy of the British brands owned by Ford. How is it that Aston Martin and Land Rover/Range Rover can receive all the attention and Jaguar can be such an obvious compromise?

I was just wondering how do the lights on the XJ220 work? They seem to slide into the bodywork, getting rid of the problem of the hideous looks of seeing flip lights in use.

Luciferous
11-24-2004, 08:12 AM
220mph isn't it?

Never quite went that fast though.

I'd take the engine out of the Ferrari and stick it in the Jaguar. Or maybe just get better turbos to get rid of the lag.

The XJ220 hit 339kph, but when they took the cats out they got another 10kph outta her. Would that make it 220?

RS6
11-24-2004, 12:46 PM
From my knowledge the top speed is 213 mph, 217 mph without the catalytic converter and 229 mph for the S model.

KELSA
11-30-2004, 07:56 AM
I guess at the end of the day, its all personal preference. but i tried to compare them in a more (man understandable way :P )
1) the Lambo is like a wild sluty devilish italian brown hair, she takes ur money (petrol cost,YIKES), doesn't listen to you (oversteering), flirts heavly with your best friends (everyone wants to sit in your car), she may not be beautiful, but she is one of those busty girl (bitch i should say) just make you want to F$#K them every second of your life! Eg, Anglina Jolin

2) the F50 is a sexy middleterrianian goddess, she is mysterious (dont see them on streets), she is high maintainess, she rocks your world (heavy almost unbarebul cabin vibration), she can twist and do all positions in bed like a bob cat (great for track use), she is one of those girl (more like a virgin) who you just want to show off in front of your mates rather than actually have sex with her, regulally any way. Eg Snow White ( i really can't think of a celebrity, but you got the drill)

3) XJ220 is a full blonde bridget jones, she is not the sexiest, but she is desireable in a certain way. and she is a big mama (that width holy shit), she doesn't do the full 101 position too well (lack of handling and turbo lag), but the blow job is great ( just that turbo sound and the blow out valve), she gives you the greatest hug (nice, comfy cabin), but some times, it just doesn't excite you (lack of inteior design). She is one of those girl that you will have as a wife, you keep her happy, but you'll always be thinking of the Wild Slut and the Goddness. Eg Christina Aguilara (when she was chabby)

sorry with some of the spelling mistakes, i can't be bothered checking them, its 2:11am here. but any way, i've been in a MOVING XJ220 before, Just sat in a F50 in a showroom, and my friend has a 95 Diablo VT, so i hope i have describe them as acurate as possible. :)

Luciferous
11-30-2004, 09:21 AM
Nice analogies, but I gotta disagree with your point about the Jag's looks. That is ageless beauty if ever I saw it.

DasModell
11-30-2004, 12:58 PM
Kelsa . that is one of the best post i've read in a while :D

Mustang
11-30-2004, 01:30 PM
Yeah, but if a V6 can beat a V12 in different cars :rolleyes:


The Jag left the zonda for dead on top gear recently i was sooo amazed :eek:

jcp123
11-30-2004, 05:19 PM
Kelsa, that was awesome.

Hard for me cuz all 3 look really cartoonish and pretty ridiculous to my traditionally accustomed eyes.

1. F50: Hey, it's a Ferrari. Nuff said.

2. Jag XJ220: Looks like something out of a Speed Racer cartoon or something, but with a 6 instead of the normal 12 to power it, it's definitely something different on the block. I like that.

3. Diablo: Always looked downright fake and flimsy to me. Has sex appeal, but also the most total arrogance. But it had a neat shift pattern :)

Luciferous
12-01-2004, 03:26 AM
The Jag left the zonda for dead on top gear recently i was sooo amazed :eek:

There's a reason why the XJ220 gets the tag of 'Most Underrated Supercar'. I think its mainly brand image. A Pagani Zonda costs $1.2 million AUD, $1.4 million for the convertable. An XJ220 was sold at an auction recently for $300,000. Damn I wish I had $300,000 on that day....

KELSA
12-01-2004, 05:30 AM
The XJ220 is an amazing car. But it was underrated for a few very good reason. For one, it is one of the true man's car. by being a man's car, it doesn't excite women ( a lot of women any way ),

i have been in the car, from out side it is a beast! however, at the same time, i doesn't have the built in passion like any other supercar that was offered at that time, the Ferrari F40 was a storm in the topend world, and the Countach and the new Diablo in 91 was let's all admit, filled up in calenders and kid's walls. the XJ just somehow lacks certain essence just didn't promote its image.

also, the release of the XJ220 was exactly when wall street and world stock market suffered some bad falls which also didn't help the sales and letting the public get to know the car a lot better. remember mclaren only sold 100 units, 250 less than Ron Dennis originally predicted, Porches' 959 also didn't cut the target sales. so i guess it was rather a bad promotion time than the product it self too.

the car is packed with power, but in the cabin you do feel kind of lost in space and the owner complained the overall feel of the car, its one of those supercars that even tho its fast, you don't really feel it. while diablo is a lot less powerful, but some how you feel the speed even tho its not doing all that fast.

and yes, the depriciation was quite terrible, the owner brought the car from Gold Coast for $750K 4 years ago, and it is only $330K which as pointed out auctioned few month ago. but i guess you never know, may be one day, the price will soar to the roof.

Birdman
04-09-2005, 05:57 AM
XJ220. Has always looked just right to me. Love the power and acceleration. Stood next to one and it looked even better.

6'bore
04-09-2005, 10:18 AM
Why the hell have you dug this thread up, it is 5 months old.

But on the subject, I'll take the F50, beautiful.

Manik
04-09-2005, 12:57 PM
I think the jaguar was underestimated, but my passion make me answer F50.
it's made like a Formula 1 cars, whit same materials and building technology
and his great styling!

I agree the Jaguar was underestimated, some people haven't even heard of it! :eek: I saw a bautiful poster of the car and most people in my class mistaked it as a diablo.....

Even though the cars are all amazing the jag would probably be my third choice. The Ferrari my first. I adore the lamborghini lines the most, but I like the Ferrari's engine too. I went with the Ferrari cuz it's more rare than the lamborghini, if both had the same amount of numbers built, I would probably take the Lamborghini. :D ;)

kennyknoxville
04-10-2005, 12:21 AM
lindy adams is my new favorite member.

id take the diablo over the other two btw

scubasteve87
04-10-2005, 12:19 PM
These cars all have face-disfiguring acceleration and their handling problems that occur at high speeds are irrelevant to a US driver so to me, it makes the most sense to take the car that appeals to me the most in the visual sense. And if i go on this alone, no contest, the Diablo wins my heart without serious challenge from the overdone ferrari and understated jag.

092326001
04-10-2005, 09:09 PM
to me they're all great cars and i cant decide which one is the best
The jag is beautiful and appealling
the diablo has a menacing prescence which makes it seem even faster than it is
And the Ferrari has a wonderful V12 taken from a F1 race car

aussie italian
04-18-2005, 03:05 AM
there all good cars obviously but in performance the jags turning sucks but its a little bit faster then the other 2. around a track i rekon the ferrari would win.