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18

Feb

Porsche/Basilari comparison at a glance.

2013-porsche-911

2013 Porsche 911 – still beautiful.

http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4s/

  • 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm
  • 0-60 mph: 4.6 s
  • Top Track Speed: 179 mph
  • Consumption (Highway): 27 mpg
  • Curb weight: 3,042 lbs
Basilari 306R - latest mockup feature 17x8 Bullit wheels.

Basilari 306R – latest mockup feature 17×8 Bullit wheels.

Basilari 306R:

  • 320 hp @ 7,200 rpm
  • 0-60 mph: 4.2 s (Estimated based on gearing, HP, tires, drag coefficients and weight)
  • Top Track Speed: 168 mph (gear ratio derived)
  • Consumption (Highway): 30+? (TBD)
  • Curb weight: 2,050 lbs (Estimated)

The Porsche starts at about $82k.   The Basilari 306R does not.  :)

The Porsche gives up nearly a 1,000 lbs in extra weight so in terms of overall quickness the Ghia should dominate.   The Porsche is pushing 8.69 lbs of weight for each horsepower generated by the motor.   The Ghia will be pushing approximately 6.40 pounds per horsepower.

chassis performance suspension

13

Aug

Ghia Road Course Setup

This is one of the best threads ever regarding suspension tuning on a Karmann Ghia:

The first question anyone who knows racing should ask here is why run a Ghia?

To win, you can’t just run a car you love and hope it will win. You have to run a car you know that can win.

The VW Karmann Ghia is that car. Here’s the bullet points of why it can win.

  • The Ghia is light, 2000lb. and under. In today’s racing world that is usually 1000lb. less than the competition. And by competition, we mean anything you pick out on the track to beat. Forget classes for a moment, think lap times.
  • The Ghia has the advantage of a rear engine, which greatly helps accelleration traction, and weight distribution in braking over almost any front engine car.
  • Old Doc Porsche knew what he was doing with the suspension design, and general chassis dynamics. It was the layout of his Grand Prix Auto Unions just before WWII. The Ghia’s chassis comes from an old race car, but one that works.

–FJCamper, ShopTalkForums thread (“Ghia Road Course Setup“)

 

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