V6 255 1/4 mile times

[telford_mike]

anyone tried it for real yet? Looking forward to York next summer.

 

[Ian_182]

I reckon high 13s

ian

 

[Adams_16v]

id guesstimate at low 14s if standard. 180odd/ton and RWD

 

[telford_mike]

Id be disappointed if I couldnt get low 14s. 13.999 would be great but probably a lot harder than it sounds.

 

[Adams_16v]

iv seen a couple of mk1s running high 14s, and one even low 15s but he had 19" wheels on! the mk2 is quite a bit quicker aint it?

I reckon ull do alrate mate! ill see u at york!

 

[SimonV6]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 07 December 2004

Id be disappointed if I couldnt get low 14s. 13.999 would be great but probably a lot harder than it sounds.



add a NOS and youd be sure to get low 13s or better...

They quote mid 14s for most road test i have seen.



Simon.

 

[Dash]

Quote: add a NOS and youd be sure to get low 13s or better... at least once
Does the V6 come with a fire extinguisher?

 

[Chris n nic]

It would take a fair bit of nos to get under 13s I rekon. CB1A got a 14.4 in his mk1...think he had 75 or 100 shot of nos and got 13.6 IIRC. You would probably need 2-300shot and I cant see it taking that for long.

I reckon youll be looking at v low 14s standard

Chris

 

[stusV6]

Gee 13.999.....14s......15s.................are we sure about this..........cause I was getting into the 13s without even trying in my GTi-R...............and it was without giving it any real stick cause I had just spent £3500 on it and didnt want any problems...........I didnt think there was that much between them

OR..............maybe I just drive like a HOOLIGAN eh

Cya Stu

 

[Chris n nic]

Yeah but 4wd, probably more or similar power and less weight will help!

Chris

 

[stusV6]

Hi Chris............yeah I did think about that.............cause its almost impossible to get wheelspin in an R but.............Clarkson didnt get any wheelspin when he hammered the Vee.................and I was probably using about the same revs (4000) as him in the R

Cya Stu

 

[SimonV6]

These lot reckon NOS got them 1/4 in 11.4??? at 122mph??? seems a bit off??

http://www.nology.com/clio.htmlhttp://www.nology.com/clio.html

4WD is great for cornering, it doesnt the V6 in 1/4, it just adds MORE weight and less power at the wheels than the current RWD system.



Simon.

 

[Chris n nic]

Yeah I think they are just trying to sell it. When you buy it and cant get anywhere near those times theyll tell you its down to the driver. They even say that its 250bhp stockk so they arent the most accurate when it comes to figures...

Chris

 

[telford_mike]

Ah well, looks like no-ones actually tried a standard 255 yet, so I wont look too much of a tw@t when I run a 15.5 and get beaten by a Corsa

 

[stusV6]

Well Mike Id like to think youd get down to 14 easy

Also if you side step the clutch at 6000rpm then into the 13s eh

Cya Stu

 

[Chris n nic]

Im sure youll be ok m8...mid to low 14s is a decent time. Cant wait to see it run...might have a go with ya

Chris

 

[specialK]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 07 December 2004

Ah well, looks like no-ones actually tried a standard 255 yet, so I wont look too much of a tw@t when I run a 15.5 and get beaten by a Corsa

Ill race you in ours Mike, that way, neither of us get beaten by a Corsa!!! and hopefully neither of us will look too much of a tw*t either!! (well no more than I normally do anyway!!!)

 

[stusV6]

If you race all the way to Scotland I can join in eh

Cya Stu

 

[bambam1]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 07 December 2004

Ah well, looks like no-ones actually tried a standard 255 yet, so I wont look too much of a tw@t when I run a 15.5 and get beaten by a Corsa

then let me launch it

the fact my 1.2 16v was getting to 60ft jus as quick as the 172s that day (2.3 2.4 secs)

im sure i could improve your time, lol

nah, low 14s high 13s should be about right

CB1A run 13.1 (i thought) in his 100 shot v6 at york @ silly mph, though without it run a 14.4, so who knows

dont even know what t700ser run it in at santa pod, forgot to speak to him

 

[telford_mike]

OK will have a practice up at Tescos later It does seem to grip really well at the rear so its probably just a matter of being sufficiently brutal

 

[Chris n nic]

Naa bam he only got 13.6 ish. His orange beast actually got a better time and terminal with less nos! Stripped to the b****cks mind but still an awesome time. 5.5secs 0-60 in a fwd car is pretty good as well.

Chris

 

[specialK]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 07 December 2004

OK will have a practice up at Tescos later It does seem to grip really well at the rear so its probably just a matter of being sufficiently brutal

mind that clutch - I made ours smell seriously at Brands at the photo shoot leaving the Willy and the Turbo 2 standing!!!!

 

[civic_legend]

Wouldnt be too brutal or itll be new gearbox time

Arent the V6s gearboxes supposed to be a little uncharitable if you really snap your changes? and then need changing under warranty!?

HELL, if youve got a warranty - USE it

 

[MATT BLACK]

V6 clio ........ bad car to quarter mile

 

[telford_mike]

Well whatever, its going to ave it next season

 

[MATT BLACK]

watch out for the little orange 1.2 with the 300hp audi TT engine

 

[Martin]

 

[Martin]

Im looking forward to York too seems ages already since the last one of the year. Ill be looking for low 14s/ 13s depending on how my finaces are......

 

[V6'ing]

http://www.supercars.uk.com/car.php?id=17V6 255 14.3 Secs QTR.

I think the gearing is set up best for 0-60 dash and then fades off at the top on 255.

 

[Martin]

Quote: Originally posted by V6ing on 07 December 2004




http://www.supercars.uk.com/car.php?id=17V6 255 14.3 Secs QTR.

Thats not THAT quick really....but it still puts the performance of the sub 14.2 16v/Williams/Cups on here into perspective!

 

[V6'ing]

Also, IIRC CB1A blew his V6 up running N20. It went verrrrry well... but not for long!

 

[Fred@BTM]

Quote: Originally posted by j3ned on 07 December 2004

V6 clio ........ bad car to quarter mile

LMAO!!!!!! memories!!!