Ferrari 308 V12 for auction.

[BennyD]

Ah I remember you were the proud owner of a Montego Countryman.

Strangely enough, that was one of the most reliable cars I've ever had. I bought it ex-lease with 106k on it for a cheap dog-carrier and scrapped it with 256k. Fantastically reliable Perkins diesel fitted to a disintegrating bodyshell! I've since moved onwards and upwards.

 

[BennyD]

I've done about 140 (to scared to look at the speedo) in the GTA and that **** me up

I've done over a hundred faster than the motorway limit in a car and on a bike. Not a problem really as long as you don't get caught!

 

[mjheathcote]

I've done over a hundred faster than the motorway limit in a car and on a bike. Not a problem really as long as you don't get caught!

Can't beat a nice continental blast on a German autobahn!
It's quite liberating. Going really fast, and legal, with no fear of blue flashing lights behind.
Last time was in my Elise, a steady 120 with the hood off (which in an S1 felt a lot, lot faster)

 

[BennyD]

I've done over a hundred faster than the motorway limit in a car and on a bike. Not a problem really as long as you don't get caught!

I should have said, don't get caught.. out by slower traffic! Obviously.

 

[Contigo]

Hit 178 GPS in the M5 and that was quick but the car could stop and got there quickly. I can't imagine this being anywhere near as quick or have the same handling and stopping power.

 

[BennyD]

Not far off. I've seen 175 indicated in mine with the roof down. It felt planted and stopped well enough. I doubt it would get to 170+ as quick as an M5 but it goes well enough. I don't tend to do top speed runs any more as it thrashes the engine too much IMO.

 

[Contigo]

Yes but yours is alot more modern than a 308 with an Emblem modification! Worrying to imagine 200mph and you'd need a long long stretch of road and an even bigger pair of balls to do it!

 

[BennyD]

As I hinted at in an earlier post, IMO, it's a death trap. The engine has too much power for a rather uninspiring chassis and driving it in excess of 200mph seems to be the preserve of suicidal idiots. Certainly not one for me.

 

[allandwf]

Hope it has brakes to match.

 

[Contigo]

I'd be very surprised if it's seen 200mph on any road or even test track, it's bragging rights for sure. Why on earth they sourced a V12 I don't know as you say on a chassis like this it's suicidal.

Bet it's on standard brakes!

 

[Max Swell]

This sounds as scary as the Cobra v8 kit car I once had ....frightening in a straight line on dry roads! Never again too many unexpected sideways moments wrapped in plastic with nothing tech to help if required.

Got a massive hairy chest from it tho...good times!

 

[Contigo]

Sorts the men out from the boys!

 

[philw696]

I got talked into building a Dax Cobra kit car for a customer a few years ago putting in a brand new Rover 4.6 V8 with a four barrel carb on it cost over 30 grand parts and labour mates rates and I don't think he has done 2000 miles with it. When I told him what I paid for my 4200 he wouldn't believe me but he has been a civil servant all his life.