Super Car

manaa45 · 30th December 2004, 17:02

HI

SAW A FANTASTIC PROGRAM ON SUPER CARS TODAY MORNING ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL. THEY SHOWED ALL THE CARS FROM ITS START TO ITS CURRENT SCENARIO. THEY DECLARED MCLAREN AS THE SUPER CAR WITH LAMBHORGINI, MERC, COMING BEHIND MCLAREN. I FEEL U GUYS SHOULD CHECK OUT WITH DISCOVERY FOR A REPEAT TELECAST. MAY BE [size=3][color=blue]GTO[/color][/size] CAN HELP.

FELL IN LOVE WITH THE MCLAREN SHOWN AND THE SPEED IT COULD GO.

WILL INDIA EVER HAVE A ROAD WHERE A MCLAREN CAN BE DRIVEN FOR ITS FULLEST UTILISATION.

SHUBBHI

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Gordon · 30th December 2004, 17:07

ya they were showing the Top 5 Cars on a programme called "Ultimate Cars":

5. Porsche Carrera GT
4. Ferrari F40
3. Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
2. Lamborghini Miura
1. McLaren F1

Surprisingly, the Enzo or the Veyron wasn't in the list.

And I guess the only road where a supercar can be driven to almost its fullest extent is the Mumbai Pune Expressway! The reason I said "almost" because the roads are concrete and may offer less grip.

amitoj · 30th December 2004, 17:13

yeah i saw that show too, though i saw it yesterday night. And as far as roads are concerned, you might have noticed that in the show also, the McLaren F1 was being driven on runways and racing tracks to demonstrate its full potential.
I found the story about what inspired ferruccio lamborghini to setup his own car line quite amusing

manaa45 · 30th December 2004, 17:17

Thanks A Lot Gordon For I Could Not Provide With Full Info On The Same As I Watched Only Half The Program. Thanks A Lot

Shubbhi

ported_head · 30th December 2004, 17:20

Nice to see most TB members are scouting around TV channels looking for shows. Infact I had downloaded the show a while back from the internet, but was good to watch it again. What I hated was those smart arsey graphics all over the place. For once I agree with the Top 5, and in that order too.

manaa45 · 30th December 2004, 17:28

I found the story about what inspired ferruccio lamborghini to setup his own car line quite amusing

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yup the story mentioned that he was a tractor mechanic. even i found it quite astonishing.

shubbhi

amitoj · 30th December 2004, 17:32

lol... he actually owned a tractor manufacturing company.

vinsanity · 30th December 2004, 17:33

kphilips n I too watched the show... F1- Fastest car in d world..... Boy a 3 seater.... It looked hot too low for Indian roads...... Owning one of them-aaaaah would remain a dream......
_chEErs_

Gordon · 30th December 2004, 17:40

I hope you guys seen the program just before this one.

It was about Richard Seaman, a man who is not so well known now, but was as big a hero as Mika Hakkinen or Michael Schumacher. An English hero in Germany specially during the troubled times between Germany And Great Britain.

30th December 2004, 17:02	#1
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 357 Thanked: 49 Times	Super Car HI SAW A FANTASTIC PROGRAM ON SUPER CARS TODAY MORNING ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL. THEY SHOWED ALL THE CARS FROM ITS START TO ITS CURRENT SCENARIO. THEY DECLARED MCLAREN AS THE SUPER CAR WITH LAMBHORGINI, MERC, COMING BEHIND MCLAREN. I FEEL U GUYS SHOULD CHECK OUT WITH DISCOVERY FOR A REPEAT TELECAST. MAY BE [size=3][color=blue]GTO[/color][/size] CAN HELP. FELL IN LOVE WITH THE MCLAREN SHOWN AND THE SPEED IT COULD GO. WILL INDIA EVER HAVE A ROAD WHERE A MCLAREN CAN BE DRIVEN FOR ITS FULLEST UTILISATION. SHUBBHI Note from the Admin: Henceforth, please avoid being LOUD and posting in FULL CAPS.
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30th December 2004, 17:07	#2
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	ya they were showing the Top 5 Cars on a programme called "Ultimate Cars": 5. Porsche Carrera GT 4. Ferrari F40 3. Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing 2. Lamborghini Miura 1. McLaren F1 Surprisingly, the Enzo or the Veyron wasn't in the list. And I guess the only road where a supercar can be driven to almost its fullest extent is the Mumbai Pune Expressway! The reason I said "almost" because the roads are concrete and may offer less grip.
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30th December 2004, 17:13	#3
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	yeah i saw that show too, though i saw it yesterday night. And as far as roads are concerned, you might have noticed that in the show also, the McLaren F1 was being driven on runways and racing tracks to demonstrate its full potential. I found the story about what inspired ferruccio lamborghini to setup his own car line quite amusing
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30th December 2004, 17:17	#4
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 357 Thanked: 49 Times	Thanks A Lot Gordon For I Could Not Provide With Full Info On The Same As I Watched Only Half The Program. Thanks A Lot Shubbhi
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30th December 2004, 17:20	#5
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Nice to see most TB members are scouting around TV channels looking for shows. Infact I had downloaded the show a while back from the internet, but was good to watch it again. What I hated was those smart arsey graphics all over the place. For once I agree with the Top 5, and in that order too.
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30th December 2004, 17:28	#6
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 357 Thanked: 49 Times	I found the story about what inspired ferruccio lamborghini to setup his own car line quite amusing [/quote] yup the story mentioned that he was a tractor mechanic. even i found it quite astonishing. shubbhi
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30th December 2004, 17:32	#7
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	lol... he actually owned a tractor manufacturing company.
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30th December 2004, 17:33	#8
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	kphilips n I too watched the show... F1- Fastest car in d world..... Boy a 3 seater.... It looked hot too low for Indian roads...... Owning one of them-aaaaah would remain a dream...... _chEErs_
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30th December 2004, 17:40	#9
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	I hope you guys seen the program just before this one. It was about Richard Seaman, a man who is not so well known now, but was as big a hero as Mika Hakkinen or Michael Schumacher. An English hero in Germany specially during the troubled times between Germany And Great Britain.
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