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It also lends credence to the theory that this is a Spyder. The vinyl cover collapses over the back window when the driver applies the brakes. The cavity fills with air by the time he shifts for the second time. It becomes a little obvious on the 3rd run.
I read that as simply a taught vinyl cover. Not one sitting on top of a window. It may also have some solid membrane to eliminate it completely exposing the cavity below the area.
No, these are not full throttle launches. These are relatively slow, mild launches. Launching hard and running up thru the tach aggressively does not result in 3 shifts before 60 mph, all three of which executed in the lower half of the rpm range.
These launches are pretty mundane.
except that I still consider these launches ("glimpses" we haven't seen/heard yet) very interesting/exciting versus mundane.
These mild launches may depict a more "normal" acceleration condition versus (as you stated) an all out 0 to 60 (red line) testing.
May be harder to estimate the correct line as the car crosses the 0.1-0.2 signs due to perspective.
The lines "should be standard 40 foot spacing. 10 foot line- 30 foot space. and the car in right on top of them. Easier to count.
My initial calculations are an abysmal 0-60 - 5.8- 6.2 sec!
I know theses are not full on speed tests...right...
To be competitive, the car would need to be at 60mph by the time it crossed the yellow sign...more or less.
FVS, how'd you get that calculation? If the 0.1, 0.2, etc. markers are indeed mile markers (which I think they are) then the yellow sign after the 0.1 sign would be the 1/8th mile marker (which it appears it is as it reads 0.125, see below screenshot). From timing it on my phone it appears to be making 1/8th mile passes in the ~6.5-7s range, which is extremely fast. Anyone with better timing equipment/video software can time how this bad boy is accelerating?
What's the point of changing lanes during acceleration testing?
I'm still thinking they may be testing "normal" scenarios (I.e. everyday driver getting onto an interstate... having to signal and change lanes under acceleration).
That or the driver is just overly courteous (signaling to change lanes)!
Ha...Sorry for the confusion...I was referring to the first yellow sign saying "Stops allowed Right and Center lanes" ! Only about 120 feet from start I am guessing.
Originally Posted by NewYuriCity
FVS, how'd you get that calculation? If the 0.1, 0.2, etc. markers are indeed mile markers (which I think they are) then the yellow sign after the 0.1 sign would be the 1/8th mile marker (which it appears it is as it reads 0.125, see below screenshot). From timing it on my phone it appears to be making 1/8th mile passes in the ~6.5-7s range, which is extremely fast. Anyone with better timing equipment/video software can time how this bad boy is accelerating?
FVS, how'd you get that calculation? If the 0.1, 0.2, etc. markers are indeed mile markers (which I think they are) then the yellow sign after the 0.1 sign would be the 1/8th mile marker (which it appears it is as it reads 0.125, see below screenshot). From timing it on my phone it appears to be making 1/8th mile passes in the ~6.5-7s range, which is extremely fast. Anyone with better timing equipment/video software can time how this bad boy is accelerating?
First run. 6.3 sec to 1/10 mile marker. So I guess it's close to your 1/8 mile estimate of 6.6sec av.
of course only rough due to perspective etc.
Last edited by firstvettesoon; 06-21-2018 at 02:04 PM.
Ha...Sorry for the confusion...I was referring to the first yellow sign saying "Stops allowed Right and Center lanes" ! Only about 120 feet from start I am guessing.
No worries dude I was curious where you got your 0-60 calculation from, because based on the mile markers he's flying. we can't really tell fully because it cuts out before he hits the 1/4 mile marker but based on 6.5-7s 1/8th mile times that should be less than 11s in the 1/4 mile! For reference, a ZR1 that did a 10.1 1/4 mile pass did the 1/8th in 6.53s
06-21-2018, 12:04 PM
except that I still consider these launches ("glimpses" we haven't seen/heard yet) very interesting/exciting versus mundane.
I was curious where you got your 0-60 calculation from, because based on the mile markers he's flying. we can't really tell fully because it cuts out before he hits the 1/4 mile marker but based on 6.5-7s 1/8th mile times that should be less than 11s in the 1/4 mile! For reference, a ZR1 that did a 10.1 1/4 mile pass did the 1/8th in 6.53s
