Drinks Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 So which one would you buy? revealed a couple of days ago Caterham Levante Or announced a few hours ago Atom 500 So it's the same engine so what's your preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Either I probably wouldnt live very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Atom I think.. just because everything about it is bonkers (I wonder if you can ever give a car too much power) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Atom for me please!! The Caterham looks great but £115K !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Atom (minus the spoiler) 500 bhp? Bonkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Atom for me please!! The Caterham looks great but £115K !! [/ QUOTE ] Well considering an Atom 300 with all the carbon options ticked comes in at just under 70K and this has those as standard, I can't see that there is going to be a massive price difference betwen the two. Is this the same engine as the Caparo T1 has? As for too much power it's hard to say but considering how light they both are I'd imagine getting the power down could be interesting. Having driven the 300 briefly I can't imagine how a normal person could possibly cope with so much power. Must admit I like the side scoops but not sure about the gold frame/Dymags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Pointless. In 99% of everyday road driving conditions, the 'standard' 245 / 370 will be as quick. In fact, the lighter, more nimble, less stiff Toyota engined models would probably be quicker and more confidence inspiring - plus they'd have a better weight distribution. Same old debabte - a GT3 would be quicker down most country roads than a Murcielago, and an Impreza P1 would be quicker than a GT3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Either I probably wouldnt live very long. [/ QUOTE ] You wouldn't have lived very long if we got further than the end of my road in the megablade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Caterham please. Imagine the V8 howl around you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 i am not sure id have either to be honest. that much power in a little thing like that is madness even for me. I think id prob have to go down the caparo t1 route if i really had too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Either I probably wouldnt live very long. [/ QUOTE ] You wouldn't have lived very long if we got further than the end of my road in the megablade [/ QUOTE ] not fecking wrong there mate ! We must catch up soon when the weather is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [ QUOTE ] i am not sure id have either to be honest. that much power in a little thing like that is madness even for me. I think id prob have to go down the caparo t1 route if i really had too. [/ QUOTE ] Yup, and worst case scenario, we could at least have a decent bar-be-que afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] i am not sure id have either to be honest. that much power in a little thing like that is madness even for me. I think id prob have to go down the caparo t1 route if i really had too. [/ QUOTE ] Yup, and worst case scenario, we could at least have a decent bar-be-que afterwards. [/ QUOTE ] Is that the one that JC drove with all the safety cars/fire brigade/ambulance etc on the TG track? That broke down a few times with the need for the whole production crew to support it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Is that the one that JC drove with all the safety cars/fire brigade/ambulance etc on the TG track? That broke down a few times with the need for the whole production crew to support it? [/ QUOTE ] Yes that's the one. I'm a bit confused as to who this is marketed at, who spends this kind of money on this type of car? Surely you could buy a dedicated track car and race it for a season for 100k? These cars are going to be too hardcore for even the most dedicated of people who want the bragging rights of 1000bhp/tonne. As it must be an ego thing to have the latest, greatest etc... I see Caterham are saying that any purchaser must have a 2 day handling course as a condition of sale. For me it's madness, even if I could afford one, there is no way I'd spend that kind of money on something like this. I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Is that the one that JC drove with all the safety cars/fire brigade/ambulance etc on the TG track? That broke down a few times with the need for the whole production crew to support it? [/ QUOTE ] Yes that's the one. I'm a bit confused as to who this is marketed at, who spends this kind of money on this type of car? Surely you could buy a dedicated track car and race it for a season for 100k? These cars are going to be too hardcore for even the most dedicated of people who want the bragging rights of 1000bhp/tonne. As it must be an ego thing to have the latest, greatest etc... I see Caterham are saying that any purchaser must have a 2 day handling course as a condition of sale. For me it's madness, even if I could afford one, there is no way I'd spend that kind of money on something like this. I just don't get it. [/ QUOTE ] I think your probably right. Most people spending that sort of money would go for a proper track car. You could have a fully blown 650bhp CSL race car for that etc. These are probably PR vehicles to show what the cars are really capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 How much does it cost to enter the Porsche GT3 Cup for a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have a spread sheet at home with all the prices. This is what Sean Edwards does over on Pure GT. Alot of money! The car itself is about 300keuros I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 You have to buy the car?.. i thought it was a lease type thing. Maybe I'm thinking about something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Sorry that is the price to buy one outright. You can rent them. I dont know the cost of renting for a year or a season - but a days use with a 997 cup car is £4k, a days use for a 996 cup car is £3k. Then there is insurance on top!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 However there are 2 tech9 machines out for sale I would take any day over one of the above cars. Taken from Pure GT: With all the talk on this forum about people looking to buy 997 Cup cars I thought I would post the details of the Tech9 machines that have appeared for sale on Daily Sportscar. Two Tech 9 997 GT3 Cup Cars For Sale Both Championship Winners WPOZZZ99Z6S798118 Championship winning car FIA GT3 2006, maintained to exacting standards/life programme. 2006 – FIA GT3 Championship 5 rounds 2007 – FIA GT3 Championship 5 rounds British GT Championship 4 rounds Has been upgraded with the FIA Homologated EVO upgrade kit, that extends the standard 997 GT3 Cup with the following extra specification: 100 Litre FIA Homologated FT3 Fuel cell Sachs 4-way adjustable dampers RSR Uniball suspension links RSR double adjustable blade anti-roll bars Wide track front with 10J x 18” front wheels Carbon front fenders (increased width) Carbon 1 piece front bumper with adjustable splitter Rear wing mounts with optimised Aero As raced very competitively in British GT 2007, consistently the fastest Porsche, with a P2 and P4 overall in the final rounds at Rockingham. The car has been prepared with extensive new parts fitted, with the engine having had a major overhaul May 2007, and only 5 races since. The gearbox was overhauled prior to the last race that the car entered, FIAGT3 Dubai Price - €140,000 + Tax ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WPOZZZ99Z6S798122 Carrera Cup Pro-Am Championship winning car 2006 2006 – Carrera Cup GB 2007 – FIA GT3 Championship 4 rounds As raced in 2006 by Phil Quaife to the 2006 Pro-Am title. Competed in only 4 rounds FIA GT3 Championship in 2007. The car suffered accidental damage during the Bucharest street race and was subject to an extensive repair, with new bodyshell, and numerous replacement parts. Only 1 race since FIA GT3 Brno. The engine was overhauled at the start of the season, and has 14 hours since. The gearbox was fully overhauled with new crownwheel and pinion and has covered 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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