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[QUOTE=Ferrer;770820]I meant Daimler as separed of Chrysler. I don't know which gearbox use tuned Vipers, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was a T56.[/QUOTE]
My question was more rhetorical in reference to MRR's post, and the non-viability of '1000hp manuals' including providing a manufacturer's warranty ;)
[QUOTE=nota;770828]My question was more rhetorical in reference to MRR's post, and the non-viability of '1000hp manuals' including providing a manufacturer's warranty ;)[/QUOTE]
Fine what about the normal viper, Corvette Z06, GT500, Ford GT, and maybe even the regular Corvette which all provide a normal warranty with such a set up?
[QUOTE=MRR;770900]Fine what about the normal viper, Corvette Z06, GT500, Ford GT, and maybe even the regular Corvette which all provide a normal warranty with such a set up?[/QUOTE]
None of which produce anywhere near 1000hp :)
The Ford GT uses a Ricardo gearbox. But anyway the point I was trying to make is that those Tremecs when bolted up to 'production' Holdens and Falcon racers (with narrowish rubber and about 40% of the comparable hp) have hardly proven to be a 'bulletproof' transmission. Which leads me to think that it'd be a brave manufacturer that provided a meaningful consumer warranty on any manual transmission in any vehicle that made 1000hp
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Btw the strength of a clutch system does not relate to the effort required to push the clutch pedal
[QUOTE=nota;770911]None of which produce anywhere near 1000hp :)
The Ford GT uses a Ricardo gearbox. But anyway the point I was trying to make is that those Tremecs when bolted up to 'production' Holdens and Falcon racers (with narrowish rubber and about 40% of the comparable hp) have hardly proven to be a 'bulletproof' transmission. Which leads me to think that it'd be a brave manufacturer that provided a meaningful consumer warranty on any manual transmission in any vehicle that made 1000hp
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Btw the strength of a clutch system does not relate to the effort required to push the clutch pedal[/QUOTE]
Thats not the point. What I meant is Mercedes has no excuse for not offering a manual on the C63 for warranty reasons (unfortunately I can see why they dont bother since it wouldn't sell in the US market)
Just thought this thread needs more pics.:)
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz.
My friends all drive porsches, I must make amends.
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends.
So oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz"
(Janis Joplin, 1970)
Hans-Werner [B]A[/B]ufrecht, Erhard [B]M[/B]elcher, city of [B]G[/B]roßaspach
boring german names, but without these two great engineers this car wouldn´t exist. ;)
Last set of ultra Hi-res...
Some officials from HP at the end. This is all I got. Hope its someone out there who likes these pics. :p
Not bad, but I rather have my Caddy.
Found some pics taken by a web magazine.
(normal people look at the numberplates, carenthusiasts recognise the little amber light spots in the fascia to know in which country this car has been registered ;) )
more grey...
...and white !
Wish they would have shown some rear- or interiorshots aswell
Next 6. Kinda nice resolution, beware slow internetconnections :rolleyes:
Last two, SPLASH :D
close-ups, engine and interior from another set, unfortunately lower res.
Still continuing to post pics which seem like they won't catch attention...