Originally Posted by bentley500

Ruf MD,

i know this is kinda of a BIG request, but is it somehow possible to get a video of the F40 vs. the CGT?


thanks,

BD

Originally Posted by RufMD

I've been thinking of that...will probably do one when I get them out together again...I'll post it when I get it done.

Originally Posted by deanger

Was/is so amazingly light and I think people just forget HP means nothing wihout reference to weight. Nothing that is, unless you love to drive. Your observation is why I think I'll take an f40 over an Enzo.

Also, based on my experience (one time) in twisties in a f40 -- I'd say that's where you'd REALLY notice the age difference.

So what's next on the list? Zonda? Dying to get my hands on one of those for a test.

Originally Posted by bobbrock

Jeremy from Top Gear did a supercar comparison with these two. He had the same type of results. The video is is probably on the Top Gear site. The F40 is one of his favorite cars of the past.

Originally Posted by RufMD

With regards to the F40/CGT performance comparison, I can only add this anecdotal experience. The other day, I was in the CGT and a very good, capable friend was driving my F40...we were side by side on a very deserted, wide open stretch of road. We did a couple of wide open runs from 2nd gear rolling starts...I was amazed at the shattering level of performance of the F40. Once it nudged ahead, the second time dead even, and the third time, slightly behind initially, then caught up. Our runs did not go through all the gears and were short 2-3 gear change bursts...but it was amazing to behold.

The F40 performance was shatteringly fast (and sounded incredible)...I am sure that over a longer distance the CGT might outrun it, but I am amazed how 1992 technology and low weight = 2005 matching performance. Once boost kicked in, the "horses" were unleashed.

This is no criticism of the CGT...its plenty, plenty fast...and relentless. But there is no performance difference between it and the F40 that I could feel.

This is not a scientific comparison, but just a feel for what happened on the street.

Originally Posted by RufMD

Hey Dean, how are things ? I think a 360CS might be in the future...I love those, and think they will always have that "something" about them.

I also think the XJ220 is a beast and under appreciated...love those...

Let me see...would like to find an Aston Martin V8 vantage from the early 80's.

ok, thats enough for now !

Originally Posted by deanger

Those 80's Aston Martin V8 Vantages look great to my eye. Then again, your friend's McClaren does too... Can't see myself paying that much for a car. However, if I tell myself it is an investment...

FWIW, I just like the CGT more and more. Anytime I have to go a week without driving it I suffer from withdrawl.

Actually, waiting for 575's to come down a little more. Had them twice, regretted selling both times. The 550 is one of THE bargains in the world I think.