Any VF performance figures out there yet?

[stazza]

Not bad. GTS did 12.2 as well. Much more impressive. Nevermind that they did identical times. GTS is a monster.

[40RDT]

Here is the vid of the GTS running a 4.3 sec 0-100 and 12.18 1/4 mile at 118mph

http://theage.drive.com.au/new-car-c...008-2v5q7.html

[stazza]

Holy COW. .02 quicker than a GT. Imagine if they put octane booster in it.

[40RDT]

Originally Posted by stazza

Holy COW. .02 quicker than a GT. Imagine if they put octane booster in it.

It would go slightly quicker again im guessing. Probably quicker again if it was running aftermarket tyres like the vid of that GT doing a 12.2x

[stazza]

And if it had 3 piece brakes.

[forum@tyretrader]

Originally Posted by 40RDT

Here is the vid of the GTS running a 4.3 sec 0-100 and 12.18 1/4 mile at 118mph

http://theage.drive.com.au/new-car-c...008-2v5q7.html

That's seriously quick....I'm not a fan of hsv, however credit when credits due

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by 40RDT

If your looking for times go to post #186 there is a vid of the GTS running 12.20 at 117mph

Wow...that's an encyclopaedia of information. Nice prepped track....good weather.....the GT rspec looks nice and they looked good dragging and racing them together...........oh huh wait....none of thats happened yet.......just some random loopy articles.

[AD07]

Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

Wow...that's an encyclopaedia of information. Nice prepped track....good weather.....the GT rspec looks nice and they looked good dragging and racing them together...........oh huh wait....none of thats happened yet.......just some random loopy articles.

Ok......if thats too hard for you to comprehend, try post 242.
Maybe you will understand that...

[jimmyxr6t04]

haha, it wouldn't matter if the GTS ran an 11.99, the haters will still hate and claim it's only marginally quicker than the GT which is 30-40k less blah blah... Facts are facts though, the GTS is starting to prove its worth as the fastest most powerful aussie car. Regardless of the extra money you need to purchase it, HSV didn't claim it was the cheapest most powerful.

In all honesty, who cares if it's faster or more powerful. I'm happy with my purchase, and i'm sure it will be fast enough for me. With the 40k i saved, i can buy another property, or have some fun with mods. But i can still see the value in a factory warranted car like the GTS. If i want to intercool mine, put bigger brakes on with wider tyres/wheels and a tune i lose my warranty and it'll cost me nearly 15k... So i can see why the GTS appeals to people, as you get all that from factory.

[pajoda]

What about this:

http://performancedrive.com.au/video...runs-10-37sec/

[Struggo]

http://theage.drive.com.au/new-car-c...008-2v5q7.html

[stazza]

Yes we get it. The GTS beat a 4 cyl, just. Anyone would think this is a commodore forum.

Anyways, the GTS could pull an 11.99 and I would still not be impressed. For the 1.2l larger capacity and all the tech (not to mention the v8 supercar brakes), and the price tag, it's not significantly quicker. Up against a $200k+ AMG, yes, to some the GTS is impressive. But I'm not impressed. The GT raised the bar against the performance euros a couple years ago, so did the F6. $70-80k cars. They were pulling similar times to the GTS. But everyone has forgotten that.

Btw why are the journos not lining uo the R spec against the AMG and GTS in these conditions? The only test they have done was in the rain FFS! Everyone is against FPV, it's blatantly obvious.

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by pajoda

What about this:

http://performancedrive.com.au/video...runs-10-37sec/

FPV SC 5.0 Litres times in the "Modified" Bracket
BPT.............. 10.70 @ 131mph. Auto GS. M/T 26 x 10 Slicks
RDP.............. 10.96 @ 127mph. Auto GS.
Autotech....... 11.10 @ 129mph. Auto GT.
KPM.............. 10.65 @ 129mph. Auto GS.
RACEGT......... 11.63 @ 118mph. Auto GS.
XFT.............. 11.70 @ ???mph. Auto GS.

Yes a HSV SC 6.2 Litre should go faster

[AD07]

Originally Posted by stazza

Yes we get it. The GTS beat a 4 cyl, just. Anyone would think this is a commodore forum.

Anyways, the GTS could pull an 11.99 and I would still not be impressed. For the 1.2l larger capacity and all the tech (not to mention the v8 supercar brakes), and the price tag, it's not significantly quicker. Up against a $200k+ AMG, yes, to some the GTS is impressive. But I'm not impressed. The GT raised the bar against the performance euros a couple years ago, so did the F6. $70-80k cars. They were pulling similar times to the GTS. But everyone has forgotten that.

Btw why are the journos not lining uo the R spec against the AMG and GTS in these conditions? The only test they have done was in the rain FFS! Everyone is against FPV, it's blatantly obvious.

I dont think that anyone has ever bagged the performance of the Miami.
But whats your point..???
Do you want to see a "another" journo's review of how the GTS is qicker than the R Spec, & the AMG.
And your point about having v8 supercar brakes is what....Holden not cutting corners ,& giving a track focused car the ability to stop properly and safely???
Mannnn...some people just have to whinge...

[AD07]

Originally Posted by Sorted

FPV SC 5.0 Litres times in the "Modified" Bracket
BPT.............. 10.70 @ 131mph. Auto GS. M/T 26 x 10 Slicks
RDP.............. 10.96 @ 127mph. Auto GS.
Autotech....... 11.10 @ 129mph. Auto GT.
KPM.............. 10.65 @ 129mph. Auto GS.
RACEGT......... 11.63 @ 118mph. Auto GS.
XFT.............. 11.70 @ ???mph. Auto GS.

Yes a HSV SC 6.2 Litre should go faster

Here we go again....comparing times of modded cars to a stock car.

[BHDOGS]

12s for a 100,000 good value? Huh fair enough people are easily impressed in this forum

[stazza]

Originally Posted by AD07

I dont think that anyone has ever bagged the performance of the Miami.
But whats your point..???
Do you want to see a "another" journo's review of how the GTS is qicker than the R Spec, & the AMG.
And your point about having v8 supercar brakes is what....Holden not cutting corners ,& giving a track focused car the ability to stop properly and safely???
Mannnn...some people just have to whinge...

So people had troubles stopping their GT's? That 0.02 of a second must be demand on the brakes then.

I want to see a fair 1/4 mile race between the GTS and the R Spec. There hasn't been one yet.

[tweeked]

WHy do I keep coming back to read this thread...........

The pain, maybe I am addicted to the pain.......

No I am interested in trying to find out some real world "Any VF performance figures out there yet"

I have found some which is great, but the other comments just hurt my brain.

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by AD07

Here we go again....comparing times of modded cars to a stock car.

Ummmm No

This time instead of just coming in to show your love of the HSV GTS (which is confirmed by viewing your post history lol) - actually click the link in my previous post

Also your previous post history shows your hate of the FPV S/C Product lol

Holden Lover Much?

[Iggle Piggle]

Originally Posted by tweeked

WHy do I keep coming back to read this thread...........

The pain, maybe I am addicted to the pain.......

No I am interested in trying to find out some real world "Any VF performance figures out there yet"

I have found some which is great, but the other comments just hurt my brain.

Could some of your pain be attributed to trying to work out how the GTS's bigger brakes are meant to make it go faster down the quarter? Cause that has me stumped.

I foresee a lot of comparisons between GTS and GT down the quarter, but am tipping some very vocal people will pay little attention to comparisons between the two around a circuit.

[Chopped]

[40RDT]

Originally Posted by stazza

So people had troubles stopping their GT's? That 0.02 of a second must be demand on the brakes then.

I want to see a fair 1/4 mile race between the GTS and the R Spec. There hasn't been one yet.

What is the 0.02 of a seconds you are talking about? I hope you don't mean the vid of that GT running the octane boost and aftermarket tyres.

That run could have been a 12.29 for all we know, you can't see the elapsed time in that vid

[AD07]

Originally Posted by Sorted

Ummmm No

This time instead of just coming in to show your love of the HSV GTS (which is confirmed by viewing your post history lol) - actually click the link in my previous post

Also your previous post history shows your hate of the FPV S/C Product lol

Holden Lover Much?

And where was it that i stated i hate FPV again..???
Would be quite stupid to come on here with that attitude, although, im sure some have.....
What i am is a person that appreciates cars of "all" varieties.
Im not blinded by a badge, when in this day and age, most manfacturers offer great vehicles at reasonable prices, with great performance & luxury options. Maybe you should recognise that fact.
Sorry if thats hard for you to comprehend....

[BHDOGS]

It's been a couple of posts since I said gts sucks so thought I'd pop it in again add to the pain

[Sorted]

Code for Appreciate All Makes on Ford Forum = Loves Holden's lol

Anyway herewith my previous post to make it easier for you to understand - this time click the link

Have a nice day

Originally Posted by pajoda

What about this:

http://performancedrive.com.au/video...runs-10-37sec/

FPV SC 5.0 Litres times in the "Modified" Bracket
BPT.............. 10.70 @ 131mph. Auto GS. M/T 26 x 10 Slicks
RDP.............. 10.96 @ 127mph. Auto GS.
Autotech....... 11.10 @ 129mph. Auto GT.
KPM.............. 10.65 @ 129mph. Auto GS.
RACEGT......... 11.63 @ 118mph. Auto GS.
XFT.............. 11.70 @ ???mph. Auto GS.

Yes a HSV SC 6.2 Litre should go faster

[BENT_8]

Lol, funny thread!

You do realise that the intention of brakes and a steering wheel is to allow the GTS to slow down and corner don't you.
If HSV wanted to build a straight line weapon they would have built a funny car...lol

I've said it once, i'll say it again, 5 laps of Bathurst will sort the wheat from the chaff.

You know, some Ford fans really are brittle.

GTHO gets beaten by 6pack charger on 1/4m, yeah, but its the fastest four door sedan in the world and it won a circuit race at Bathurst.
Winning Bathurst is king in '71

SC GT gets smashed on a circuit track by GTS, yeah but the GT is just as quick over a 1/4m and costs less.
Budget 1/4m racers are king in '13

Its all good though, when Falcon is gone, you can compare Fiesta and GTS on an icy rally track in bloody Switzerland.

Create a niche market, and no one can beat you.

[Wretched]

hahaha i have never laughed so hard at some of the desperate comments, talk about clutching at straws.

[lucas2]

Some of the GTS haters sound like typical Holden Chev badge wielding supporters, that can't respect a decent package when they see one. Similar to when the F6 came out it smashed the Commodores but "oh but it has a turbo, my SV6 would smash it if it had a turbo too" or "they need a turbo to catch up to us!"

The GTS is a good bit of kit, I respect that. I'd still buy a GT though.

[Rodge]

Well I've run out of popcorn watching the show so i'll just say this,
People seem to have forgotten that HSV are running nice wide 20 inch rims and arguably the most expensive / softest / stickiest tyres you can possibly buy whereas over in the blue corner we have FPV with their 245 section very average quality Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres, getting very similar performance numbers down the strip. I would have thought its a given that FPV's numbers would improve with wider and substaintially better quality rubber...but this simple reality seems too hard for some to want to understand...

Without any doubt and by any objective unemotional analysis both brands have their own merits...now can you please wait five minutes before the show starts again so I can replenish my popcorn supply

[Rodge]

Common, you're not supposed to all agree with me, my popcorn's getting cold, get on with the show, opps forgot to mention above that the HSV has the latest trick, high tech super wizz bang launch control system to assist its times too and probably has a button somewhere to make its own popcorn too