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I don't know about 1/4 miles, but...
Posted by BillJ (more from BillJ) on Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:56:13
In Reply to: 13 seconds, Jesse, Mon, 8 Jul 2002 16:00:50
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I assume you're talking about 1/4 mile times. The 1/4 mile time isn't a terribly popular measure of performance here in the UK (probably too much rain for drag racing to be popular), but I can tell you that with the modifications I mentioned on the performance board, and with an embarrassing amount of wheelspin due to crap clutch control on the one opportunity I had to try it, I managed a 0-100 time of 14.22 seconds. I'm sure I could easily get there in less than 14 seconds, but traffic conditions prevented further attempts. Saab list a 0-100mph time of 15.9 seconds for the standard Aero, with a 14.7 second 1/4 mile.
If I were competing in drag-races, I would probably choose a car that was easier to launch effectively than a 9000. I'll give the 0-100 time another go and post the results when I manage to work the clutch properly and there isn't other traffic getting in the way.
IceSaab is getting into the 13sec range with an '87 2.0T, but his is a dedicated drag racer and I don't think he uses it on the road. At least I hope he doesn't, as it keeps breaking and he might find himself being late for work some day...
I believe Fredrik from Maptun has achieved 13.44 seconds in the 1/4 mile, but he spins the wheels to about 80 mph and runs through 3-4 transmissions per year, due to his aversion to using the clutch. His 9000 claims over 360hp and sports custom camshafts and a larger-than-standard turbo, in addition to his own custom Trionic software.
Apparently, the Swedish record for FWD is held by a Volvo 850R that managed the 1/4 mile in 11.68 seconds. It's still street-legal.
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