I had the pleasure of racing against a Ferrari 360 tonight.
I chatted with the 360 driver at a red light, and we agreed to race from a roll after we crossed the intersection.
It was a 2-gear race -- 2nd and 3rd gear. I figured I had the advantage (grin) and let him get on the gas first. The rear of the 360 was headed past my hood when I stepped on the gas.
The twin turbos spooled up immediately and we were quickly side by side. I took a very brief moment to listen to the Ferrari's engine note (beautiful, though I seem to remember the 355 sounding sweeter?), then I was past him & couldn't hear much more of the engine.
Somewhere towards the top of 3rd gear (for me) he let off the gas, I was maybe 1.25 to 2 car lengths ahead.
We didn't talk about the results of the race when we got to the next signal. I complimented him on his car & wished him well. I didn't want him feeling bad after he gave me the gift of a race with such an awesome car. Someday I hope to have a red 360 too
. And if it's a little slower than my NSX in the straight line, I think I can handle that.
Marc
97 NSX Twin Turbo
I chatted with the 360 driver at a red light, and we agreed to race from a roll after we crossed the intersection.
It was a 2-gear race -- 2nd and 3rd gear. I figured I had the advantage (grin) and let him get on the gas first. The rear of the 360 was headed past my hood when I stepped on the gas.
The twin turbos spooled up immediately and we were quickly side by side. I took a very brief moment to listen to the Ferrari's engine note (beautiful, though I seem to remember the 355 sounding sweeter?), then I was past him & couldn't hear much more of the engine.
Somewhere towards the top of 3rd gear (for me) he let off the gas, I was maybe 1.25 to 2 car lengths ahead.
We didn't talk about the results of the race when we got to the next signal. I complimented him on his car & wished him well. I didn't want him feeling bad after he gave me the gift of a race with such an awesome car. Someday I hope to have a red 360 too
Marc
97 NSX Twin Turbo