This is why I downshift next to prius drivers
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From R&T artcile on the new Porsche GT3
More important, the GT3 hits its top speed in top gear (and at just over 8000 rpm), where other PDK-equipped Porsches do the deed in sixth. The GT3 also reacts more quickly to shift requests than does the regular 911, and Preuninger even installed a clutch-dump function—pull both paddles in any gear, and the engine will freewheel. Release them, and drive will gently reengage. If you're in Sport Plus mode, the gearbox will unceremoniously dump the clutch.
"I wanted to make sure I could still do a burnout when I pull up next to a Prius at a red light," Preuninger says. The man is quickly approaching sainthood.
The new engine hits its power peak where the old one hit its rev limiter. It redlines at 9000 and makes 475 hp from just 3.8 liters. Shut up, indeed.
"I wanted to make sure I could still do a burnout when I pull up next to a Prius at a red light," Preuninger says. The man is quickly approaching sainthood.
The new engine hits its power peak where the old one hit its rev limiter. It redlines at 9000 and makes 475 hp from just 3.8 liters. Shut up, indeed.
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You ARE aware that the battery alone in the prius costs more in energy and time to produce than a 1970 chevy nova has created from its birth to today right?
You might want to educate yourself on Lithum-ion creation and how they mine lithum before you spout off.
and THIS is why I love driving the big 1ton diesel. I will throw her in boost mode when next to a prius *****, and roll coal at a light. Its funny as hell to see them trying to roll their windows up only to trap all the soot/smoke in with themselves. LOL
You might want to educate yourself on Lithum-ion creation and how they mine lithum before you spout off.
and THIS is why I love driving the big 1ton diesel. I will throw her in boost mode when next to a prius *****, and roll coal at a light. Its funny as hell to see them trying to roll their windows up only to trap all the soot/smoke in with themselves. LOL
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You ARE aware that the battery alone in the prius costs more in energy and time to produce than a 1970 chevy nova has created from its birth to today right?
You might want to educate yourself on Lithum-ion creation and how they mine lithum before you spout off.
and THIS is why I love driving the big 1ton diesel. I will throw her in boost mode when next to a prius *****, and roll coal at a light. Its funny as hell to see them trying to roll their windows up only to trap all the soot/smoke in with themselves. LOL
You might want to educate yourself on Lithum-ion creation and how they mine lithum before you spout off.
and THIS is why I love driving the big 1ton diesel. I will throw her in boost mode when next to a prius *****, and roll coal at a light. Its funny as hell to see them trying to roll their windows up only to trap all the soot/smoke in with themselves. LOL
*kids face towards the end:
"Lady, you better step the F* back before i lay a Jackie Chan on yo ***. Ill do it right here in front of my parents. Test me *****."
