Sentences with phrase «as track day cars»

The Sport Plus setting suggests that it could serve as a track day car, although we can't imagine anyone who would buy a 7 - series putting it on the track.

But as a track day car for the wealthy, it can't be beat.

Not exact matches

My first day at the track, I pull into a line of cars at the gate: spectators signing in as drivers hand over a list of next of kin and waive away their right to sue should a tire blow out, or the transmission fry, or the wheels not quite catch and the wall come suddenly looming.

There are SO many track days around these days but one thing I never thought I'd be able to do was drive a NASCAR (or Stock Car as they're officially known) here in the UK.

Looking past the PR fluff in that statement, we see the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth is pitched to «track - day enthusiasts» as «the ultimate high - performance small car.»

It might seem strange to see NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs, and mechanics playing around with sprint karts at a track with right turns as well as lefts, but stock - car racing has come a long way from the days when Junior Johnson was running whiskey in a Ford V - 8 sedan.

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Ex-racecars or modified track day cars are seen as a higher risk by these brokers, but on the plus side they are cheaper to repair than road cars and generally their total value is less, so they can be more cost - effective.

Either way, as a track day smile - maker, these cars are the official bargain of the decade.

You might also run the occasional track day and quite like the idea of embarrassing friends who own cars costing four times as much.

The real eye - opener for me was that as the track warmed and dried out throughout the day, the difference in the way the car reacted was astonishing.

A track day car with four doors doesn t make sense, as well as a fourdoor with two seats doesn t. I prefer sportcars.

The weight saving mesures are just as intense as any stripped out track - day special, but what's left behind a unique type of performance car, with an even more unique skill set.

This Moretti could be used as a track - day screamer or might be displayed on the lawn at a car show.

From race cars, to serious track day offerings, as well as a few extremely special road cars, there was plenty on hand to get evo excited.

They do add value to a SLS but as with most carbon brake set ups they're ferociously expensive to replace so get them checked out, especially if the car's done any track days.

That switch makes this Corvette a true dual - purpose machine — a sports car as well suited to daily commuting as it is to trouncing those expensive blue bloods on track day.

Depending on which variant you choose, you can have a fantastic all - rounder that's as much a GT as it is a sports car, or a hardcore track - day weapon.

«When I race at historic events I feel every bit of the same satisfaction as back in the pro days; however, in pro racing, all you care about is winning, and you aren't too caring about your cars or competitors — there's less respect out on the track.

Like the Enzo FXX that went before it, the FXX K is a track - only model only available to around 40 pre-selected buyers who are only allowed to drive the car at special Ferrari track days, such as the Finali Modiali event where the car made its debut.

As Pilgrim says, «These cars are immensely capable and have state - of - the - art stability and traction control for track - day novices.

The Renault Clio Renaultsport used to be one of the most fun - to - drive hatchbacks on sale in the UK — capable of showing a clean pair of heals to more exotic (and expensive) cars at a track day, while being as practical as a standard three - door Clio.

This is important, because switching to the PDK» box made the GT3 more attractive to a new range of customers who use their cars daily, not just as track day toys.

In many ways, it isn't a rival to existing hot hatches at all, but a specialist machine for those who want a really exclusive, compact race - developed car that can cope with a trip to the shops as well as track days.

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Since both of these rear - wheel - drive coupes will be available in limited numbers, we're going to explore some other options for track - day cars that could be as fun as the new sheetmetal from Japan.

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

A number of manufacturers are playing the track day car game, from Porsche's GT4 and GT3 cars to the kill - all - comers Dodge Viper ACR, but few are as sorted as this Camaro.

As the Lotus Sport Exige Cup cars are modified for track use, a double shear track control arm brace is provided to cope with the expected kerb abuse during racing and hard track day driving.

A two - seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

Similar to how the Nissan GT - R is a supercar for moderately skilled drivers, Nissan seems to have designed the 370Z as a good beginner track day car.

The Bottom Line A two - seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.

A heavy, high - revving car with marginal torque doesn't make for a particularly entertaining daily driver, but the M3 is exquisite as a track - day car (as our upcoming GingerMan track - time video will show).

Engineers managed one day on the Milford Road Course (GM's proprietary test track affectionately known as the Lutz Ring) in a car that basically came out of computer simulations.

The Aston Martin Vulcan was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring as AML's take on an ultimate track day car — just like the McLaren P1 GTR and Ferrari FXX -LSB-...]

Whether it is as specialist car for the serious track day enthusiast, or as the ultimate road car, it really creates a feeling unrivalled by any other vehicle, regardless of price.»

They are considered to be amongst the finest existing road and track day cars by thousands of owners around the world, and the «Circuit Car» will build on this formidablereputation, helping to further underline Lotus as the ultimate driver's choice.»

Based on the Lotus Elise Aluminium chassis, the «Circuit Car» has been specifically designed and engineered as a Track Day and Club Racing machine.

Serving as the homologation basis for Porsche's 911 GT3 RSR racecar, the 911 GT3 provides enthusiasts with an uncompromising road car that can easily transition to weekend track - day outings.

In addition, the buyer will also get the car with service record as well as original papers such as the manual and repair book so you'll know among all components of the M1, keep track of that 3.5 - litre straight - six engine that produced 274 hp (204 kW) and 330 Nm back in its day.

The 991 series introduced the phenomenal PDK gearbox as the only option allowing Porsche enthusiasts to really push the car to its limit and undoubtedly has been one of the most popular track day supercars on the market over the last few years.

Included in that group is a driving club started by Lime Rock Park President and Owner Skip Barber as a home for devout track day and sports car racing hobbyists: the Lime Rock Drivers Club.

One that offers 25 individuals the opportunity of commissioning a classic, built to modern day standards and ready to be enjoyed in an international track driving programme as bespoke and individual as the cars themselves,» Aston Martin Works Commercial Director Paul Spires said.

We balk at the idea now, but just as manually driving a car will seem insane one day (unless on a closed track by daredevils with death wishes), a handwritten novel will also seem bizarre.

A hike that can be done as a one - way track with a car shuffle included, you will gain 235m in elevation and while it doesn't seem like much, the peaks and gullies will slow you down and will ensure you are hiking for a good portion of the day.

It's certainly not the prettiest game on the block either, the car models all look solid and pretty but off track things start to look a little off as crowd animation and detail is something from the original Xbox's days and other track side objects lacking detail.

Between now and launch you can expect to hear a lot more from the GT team as we unveil more information on the many features included in Gran Turismo Sport, including the campaign mode, various creative tools, as well as a full reveal on all the cars and tracks you can look forward to racing on launch day!

Graphically, Gravel is Milestone Italy's best looking game up to the date of its release with amazing vehicle models that crumple when colliding with other cars or trackside objects complimented by realistic track surfaces such as sand, mud, foliage and rocks in numerous environments, alongside superb weather conditions as well as lighting and shadow effects that adapt to the time of day or night the race is taking place at, while there are outstanding subtle details such as water effects from water splashes and rain, mud splashing onto the car throughout the race, sparks flying as vehicles trade paint and pyrotechnics throughout each lap particularly during stadium races.

Your project is to design for Portland, with the functionality of Copenhagen's active transportation infrastructure with adaptions as required for Portland's hilly land character, a neighborhood to employment interconnecting system of cycle tracks to be built upon Portland's street grid, that would enable and support residents» opportunity to dispense with the use of a car for this typical day to day commute, accomplishing it with a bike instead.

«To this day I'm still not sure what the function of a carburettor is, but as play - by - play my role would be to know the drivers, car makes and models, and focusing on the events on the track and pits with the obvious importance of knowing at all times which cars were leading and on the lead lap.»