Ran with a 300C

[Deang35c6]

I ran with a 300C the other night. I know it was a "C", because it had twin tailpipes. Anyway, the race started at around 40 and went up to 80. He had one passenger and I was alone. We stayed neck and neck until we shut down. We went again with the same results. The guy gave me a thumbs up and turned off. I thought I was gonna get stomped. My shifting was flawless and it was about 35 degrees outside (helps alot). Maybe the car's weight (4066 lb) negates the 340/ 390 ft/lb advantage. The AWD "C" weighs a staggering 4273 lbs! That's alot of torque though! Power/Weight for the 300C is 11.95 and for my modified coupe (a conservative 290 crank hp) is 11.84. It would've been a different story from a dig, but a much different story if you throw in some curves. Check my sig for mods.

[clokwork]

I wondered how a run with those would go. I figured like you did that they would just keep walking like an X-girlfriend.

[Msedanman]

DeanG35c6--
That's good to know, tho I'm not surprised that the coupe is on par with a 300C. By all accounts the hemi is a good and powerful mill, but lumbered by the 2 ton+ car body.
I would expect then that the SRT Charger or 300C with the 400 hp hemi will 'do a number' on our stock coupes and sedans.

Thanks for sharing.
c.

[ChicagoX]

Nice run!!! Now I'll know NOT to run one, as you are quite a bit faster than I am..

[Deang35c6]

Originally Posted by gsedanman

DeanG35c6--
That's good to know, tho I'm not surprised that the coupe is on par with a 300C. By all accounts the hemi is a good and powerful mill, but lumbered by the 2 ton+ car body.
I would expect then that the SRT Charger or 300C with the 400 hp hemi will 'do a number' on our stock coupes and sedans.

Thanks for sharing.
c.

Thanks, fellas. BTW, I haven't ran a GTO, but I think it'll take me considering the same engine as the 300C and it lighter weight (3700lbs). I have much respect for the 300C. It's not really competition for the G35, but more like the big cruisers like the S500, 7-series, Q45, Lincoln LS, etc.. It's kinda like in a category by itself. No car comes close to power and size under $40,000.

[Fireball]

The soon-to-be-release 300C SRT-8 (6.1L Hemi, 425 hp) is expected to hit 60 mph in 5 seconds flat and the 1/4-mile in 13.4 seconds. And it's less than $40K!

The '05 GTO will hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds according to Car & Driver. Too bad it looks so bland.

[Garnet Canuck]

It would interesting to put the 300C up against the M45. GSM, you'll have to let us know how you make out when you get yours!!

[Z06ified]

Originally Posted by Fireball

The '05 GTO will hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds according to Car & Driver. Too bad it looks so bland.

Its looking better now with the scoops, ground effects, spoiler, and separate dual exhaust outlets:

http://www.pontiac.com/gto/index.jsp...&pagename=home

I hate to say it, but if I were in the market for a high performance luxury coupe, I would probably go with the GTO instead of the G35C. I know the G35 has some advantages over the GTO, but I'm a horsepower junkie at heart. 400hp is hard to say no to.

[Deang35c6]

The GTO is not a luxury coupe. Go to Edmunds and do a side by side comparision of features. I did exactly that and I actually like the idea of having a sunroof, heated seats, climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, heated side mirrors, stability control, head and side airbags, xenons, etc. You get what you pay for...power, but not much else as far as luxury.

[Fireball]

It's true that it's hard to classify the GTO as a luxury coupe but if you value thrust above all else, the GTO can't be beat. There's not much that 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque can't fix. All for less than $35K too. The new Sport Appearance package does to wonder to make the car look more aggressive but it still looks too much l like a common Pontiac. I think, instead of just rebadging a Holden, they should have went for a retro look like the new Mustang. Imagine a real, modern-day Goat!

And speaking of the new Mustang, it's hard to beat its performance for under $30K. It's a good looking car and handles well even though it still uses a solid rear axle.