Pic :Red Ferrari 360 Spider in Pune

kbk_75 · 23rd February 2005, 09:26

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Originally Posted by GrimReaper

Both of you are wrong, the SL is 493 bhp. It was originally 476 bhp but due to the E55 (476 bhp) they upgraded the SL to 493. Even if you bought the SL before the upgrade you could just walk into any showroom and they would upgrade it for you free of charge.

About the Ferrari v SL thing, I'm definitely a supporter of the SL (for those of you who don't know why, I'm not gonna explain) BUT the Ferrari is infact faster according to claimed manufacturer times from the SL even though its huge power disadvantage. The Ferrari has a claimed time of 4.5 and the SL 4.7. I know that manufacturers are usually conservative in their times but that applies to both companies so no difference. And more importantly, the Ferrari is extremely light weight compared to the SL, hence the huge timing advantage. The only thing according to me that made him lose the race was some crappy driving which IMO makes him the worst driver at the SR. If you don't know how to drive an advanced manual like the ones in Ferrari etc., then please don't buy one and act like you have the best car in town!!!!

END OF RANT

Dude, if you're going to act anal about it, MB's UK website clearly mentions that the Max Power on the SL55 AMG is 500 hp (either way, who gives a **** 493 or 500?

). Moreover, it goes 0-62.5 in 4.7 secs, not 0-60

As for the timings you're talking about, 0-60 timings do not necessarily tell you which car will win a 1/4 mile drag. As you are no doubt aware, cars such as these complete the 1/4 mile at velocities in excess of 110mph, and a lot can happen between the time a car hits 60 mph and the time it exceeds 110. The gear ratios and therefore the number of gear changes it makes, weight, amongst other factors all affect the 1/4 mile time. The 360 F1 Spider can do a 1/4 mile in around 12.8 seconds give or take @ approx 110 mph, whereas the SL600 Merc (which is very similar to the SL55 AMG) can do it in around 11.9 @ 120 mph, which clearly illustrates that although a 360 Spider will get to 60 mph quicker, it will get very quickly caught, passed and left behind by an SL600 (or SL55 AMG) in a 1/4 mile drag. I'm not saying the drivers at the SR launched the cars perfectly, I'm just saying that even with a perfect launch a 360 Spider would not beat an SL55 AMG over a 1/4 mile!

Rehaan · 23rd February 2005, 11:17

What i want to know is, was the ferrari being pushed to the fullest? or was the car being babied because its still kinda new?

With a MT in a drag race, you have to be pretty brutal with your shifts if you want the best timing, and i just hate doing that personally.

Was the 360 a MT or a F1? That would be a huge factor. The SL can post consistent top end 1/4 mile times coz of its `box, whereas if you are in a MT you are definitely not as consistent.

cya
R

ajmat · 23rd February 2005, 11:39

From the article, the Poonawals find the Ferrari difficult to drive - I guess they are still getting to grips with it

v12 · 23rd February 2005, 11:52

the 360 was a manual. and i guess the guy took part in the drag just for the sake of taking part. who would drag a brand new 360 to its full potential within a month or 2 of buying one

GTO · 23rd February 2005, 12:23

Well, bottomline is that the SL55 AMG W-H-U-P-P-E-D the Ferrari. I am with Grim on the fact that the Spyder was probably the worst driven car at the SpeedRun.

And if you aint going to revv it high and race, dont enter competitions.

GTO

Dippy · 23rd February 2005, 12:36

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Well, bottomline is that the SL55 AMG W-H-U-P-P-E-D the Ferrari.

Totally true no second thoughts. Somehow the presence of a Ferarri was just not felt at the Speed Run. Maybe the appearance of the magical 355 would have been something even if it didnt race

Dippy

nathen · 24th July 2005, 19:25

hey

some new pics of the 360 spider in pune ( belonging to c. poonawalla) coming soon . thats one heck of a car , and check out the no. plate 007 . neat. this was parked in my compound so i got to see check it out turns out the owner had some work with my uncle , hey it seems the guy actually has a bodyguard for the car or something .
will post pics soon

chetanhanda · 31st July 2005, 14:06

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Originally Posted by nathen

hey

some new pics of the 360 spider in pune ( belonging to c. poonawalla) coming soon . thats one heck of a car , and check out the no. plate 007 . neat. this was parked in my compound so i got to see check it out turns out the owner had some work with my uncle , hey it seems the guy actually has a bodyguard for the car or something .
will post pics soon

hey nathen.. u r right ..the driver looks like Adar..which compound are you talking about ? I stay in the stud farm itself ..never got a chance to see it ever .. :-(

nikhil.kumbhar · 21st November 2008, 16:11

Hi Friends,

Just two days back, I spotted Yellow Ferrari 360 Spider in Pune on Baner Road. It was parked outside a very small hotel. The owner was missing. There were no commercial offices, or a nice hotel in the surroundings. It was parked as if it is stolen from somewhere. I took some photographs. I hope you guys will enjoy it.

Technocrat · 21st November 2008, 16:44

Where are the pics Nikhil?

Jayabusa · 21st November 2008, 23:32

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Originally Posted by nikhil.kumbhar

Hi Friends,

Just two days back, I spotted Yellow Ferrari 360 Spider in Pune on Baner Road. It was parked outside a very small hotel. The owner was missing. There were no commercial offices, or a nice hotel in the surroundings. It was parked as if it is stolen from somewhere. I took some photographs. I hope you guys will enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Where are the pics Nikhil?

Guys, pics of that one have already been posted in the Exotics spotted in Pune thread by fellow member 'tidzter'. The car is NL registered and is parked along with a Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

nikhil.kumbhar · 22nd November 2008, 22:42

Picasa Web Albums - Nikhil - Ferrari

Follow this link. You will see my album for Ferrari.

manishasrani · 22nd November 2008, 23:31

nice pics there !!
its the same car posted earlier if I'm not wrong !!

Jayabusa · 23rd November 2008, 00:33

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Originally Posted by nikhil.kumbhar

Picasa Web Albums - Nikhil - Ferrari

Follow this link. You will see my album for Ferrari.

Hey Nikhil, do you have any idea as to why the 360 is kept to rot along with that Conti. Flying Spur?

v12 · 23rd November 2008, 00:39

I dont think the cars are kept to rot. It maybe that the cars are under the scanner and they're being hidden. So till matters cool down, they'll be kept in hiding.

23rd February 2005, 11:17	#62
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,039 Thanked: 34,069 Times	What i want to know is, was the ferrari being pushed to the fullest? or was the car being babied because its still kinda new? With a MT in a drag race, you have to be pretty brutal with your shifts if you want the best timing, and i just hate doing that personally. Was the 360 a MT or a F1? That would be a huge factor. The SL can post consistent top end 1/4 mile times coz of its `box, whereas if you are in a MT you are definitely not as consistent. cya R
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23rd February 2005, 11:39	#63
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	From the article, the Poonawals find the Ferrari difficult to drive - I guess they are still getting to grips with it
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23rd February 2005, 11:52	#64
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,212 Times View My Garage	the 360 was a manual. and i guess the guy took part in the drag just for the sake of taking part. who would drag a brand new 360 to its full potential within a month or 2 of buying one
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23rd February 2005, 12:23	#65
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,308 Times View My Garage	Well, bottomline is that the SL55 AMG W-H-U-P-P-E-D the Ferrari. I am with Grim on the fact that the Spyder was probably the worst driven car at the SpeedRun. And if you aint going to revv it high and race, dont enter competitions. GTO
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24th July 2005, 19:25	#67
nathen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: pune Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	ferrari new pics - pune hey some new pics of the 360 spider in pune ( belonging to c. poonawalla) coming soon . thats one heck of a car , and check out the no. plate 007 . neat. this was parked in my compound so i got to see check it out turns out the owner had some work with my uncle , hey it seems the guy actually has a bodyguard for the car or something . will post pics soon Last edited by nathen : 24th July 2005 at 19:36.
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21st November 2008, 16:11	#69
nikhil.kumbhar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	Pics::Ferrari 360 Spider, Spotted in Pune Hi Friends, Just two days back, I spotted Yellow Ferrari 360 Spider in Pune on Baner Road. It was parked outside a very small hotel. The owner was missing. There were no commercial offices, or a nice hotel in the surroundings. It was parked as if it is stolen from somewhere. I took some photographs. I hope you guys will enjoy it.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Where are the pics Nikhil?
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nikhil.kumbhar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	Picasa Web Albums - Nikhil - Ferrari Follow this link. You will see my album for Ferrari.
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22nd November 2008, 23:31	#73
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	nice pics there !! its the same car posted earlier if I'm not wrong !!
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23rd November 2008, 00:39	#75
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,212 Times View My Garage	I dont think the cars are kept to rot. It maybe that the cars are under the scanner and they're being hidden. So till matters cool down, they'll be kept in hiding.
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