Derek Bell in car Porsche 956 at Nordschleife

Gearhead999s · 12-15-2010, 09:33 PM

I have forgotten how good this video is as I have it somewhere around here on VHS.Well worth the watch.

Gearhead999s · 12-16-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

The acceleration of the 956 is fabulous. They'd need to detune it about 800 HP for me to use it on the Ring.

They were only in the 650 horsepower range when they were raced.

kristobias · 12-16-2010, 10:13 AM

That was really great...love the dry British commentary. Here is one of my favourites..an oldy but a good one:

Gearhead999s · 12-16-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

Thus my point...

Do you not mean retune for 800bhp

Doctor J · 12-16-2010, 07:33 PM

that's ludicrous speed! crazy video

kristobias · 12-16-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

The drifting approach is entertaining but proven to be slower than actually driving the car within the limits of the tires.

100% agree. Not the fastest way around. His lap in the Yellow Bird is all about style and showing a tricky car who's boss.

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