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No. It was a business decision to create a number that gave Shelby enough time to promote a car without the record being topped by an opponent during his sales blitz. He totally bamboozled the American car reviewers (even up till Friday). I don't think he realized the intelligence of Tim Burton. Burton is a game changer he's smart and he's dependable. I joke about Burton's (Shmee 150's) mannerism but he's a game changer along with a few others in utilizing YouTube for car reviews. |
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This second attempt at a record-breaking run will never happen. He's buying himself some time, waiting for the media frenzy to blow over. Eventually he will "conclude" that a confluence of circumstances resulted in erroneous measurements on the first run, and that the car is only capable of a top speed of [insert MPH substantially less than 331 here]...
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01-28-2021, 09:36 AM | #26 |
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282.9 mph ain't quite 331 but still fast AF.
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^ Hey No Boost! We're neighbors!
I saw this and watched the official video and a couple that were independent YouTube channels that broke it down. Looks like this was more of a shakedown run to make sure the car doesn't overheat. The last run, he stopped accelerating way before the line, plus, he really got into it and was pulling hard right before he left off. So, in a very short 2.3 miles, I believe they'll crack 300mph once they have it all sorted.
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01-30-2021, 10:22 AM | #28 |
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I work in Upper Uwchlan off of East Township Line Road. I'm always keeping an eye out for your 991
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01-31-2021, 10:53 AM | #29 |
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Sorry to thread jack, but No Boost - I know your car! I've seen and heard it. Epic!
I'm usually running around in a white GTI that is lowered with a front splitter. I'm in a 991.2 Agate Grey C2. Will have a ton of mods by springtime (suspension, custom wheels, BBK). I already have Soul Headers and Sport Cats. I'll do a tune as well.
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