Amazing Passat W8 vs Corvette ZO6 Video

Oh, really, what's the fuel economy of a Corvette? What's the
Corvette's Drag Coefficient? What's the reliability record of a
Corvette compared to a Passat according to consumer reports? What kind
of crash test results does it have?
Did the Corvette have the 3rd lowest death rate among 200 popular cars
compared by the IIHS like the Passat did?
What kind of top speed to horsepower ratio do Corvettes have compared
to Passats?
What kind of ego emmisions do Corvettes put out?




On Jul 14, 1:56 pm, Sarah Czepiel > wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:53:38 -0700, Sal >
> wrote:
>
> :>What are you talking about? Passats have the MOST horsepower in their
> :>class.
>
> That may be true Sal but a Passat is outclassed by a Corvette every
> time.

"Jim Behning" wrote

> If I am not mistaken the Passat is made by Audi.

*ROFLMFAO*

An Audi Passat? That's a new one on me ;o)

On Jul 13, 8:06 am, ZÿRiX > wrote:
> Sal what is the fastest you have truly driven a car, not a video game but
> a
> real car???
> I am not talking about running moms car up to 90 and then ****ting your
> pants and letting off
> but realy driving a car at high speeds...
>
130 MPH on the track, hit the governor.
Decided to get a laptop instead of chiptuning because education is
more important and besides because of education I can get a much
faster car later.
I never drive over 80 MPH on the highway anymore because my lady
friend's father was killed by a guy who was speeding way over the
limit. It's reasonably safe to drive 150-250 MPH in Germany, NOT on
American Highways.


Ok I personally have driven my vette 165MPH and have truly felt that speed,
and have driven a passat up to around 90 (LA freeways everybody does 90 when
clear or 25 when full of traffic) and did not feel near the control in the
passat at that low of a speed as I did in my 98 vette at that great of
speed.
Now your statement "It's reasonably safe to drive 150-250 MPH in Germany"
is just plain stupid unless you have a full roll cage and a full harness
seat belt and helmet you are far from safe.
And the Autobahn is not very safe for driving fast either as there are a lot
of slow moving vehicles like tractor trailers on it as well, I'm sorry I
would not want to be coming up on a truck going 60MPH and me doing 150MPH
that would suck if he had to swerve.
http://www.car-accidents.com/pages/2...ry/6-1-05.html

Autobahn speed limit facts.
Speed limits
Despite the widespread belief of complete freedom from speed limits (and a
lobbying effort that has the same influence and deep pockets as the American
gun lobby), some speed regulations can be found on the Autobahns. Many
sections do indeed have posted limits ranging from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75
mph), particularly those with dangerous curves, in urban areas, near major
interchanges, or with unusually constant heavy traffic. In construction
zones, the limit may be as low as 60 km/h (37 mph). Also, some sections now
feature nighttime and wet-weather speed restrictions, and trucks are always
regulated . Still, about half the Autobahn system has no speed limit, but
there is always an advisory limit of 130 km/h (81 mph). This recommendation
is generally seen for what it is-- an attempt by the government to cover
itself without having to upset millions of Porsche and BMW owners (AKA
voters.) However, if you exceed the advisory limit and are involved in an
accident, you could be responsible for some of the damage costs even if you
are not at fault.
http://gettingaroundgermany.home.att...tm#speedlimits

I guess I would just like to end this saying 2 things
1st quit dissing the Vette if you don't like the car leave the group and
move onto another one, we like them.
2nd Unless you have experience in driving the actual cars (not on a ****ing
game) then quit trying to argue with everybody, Hell I can read a book on
knee surgery and quote it to everybody and even do it on the computer
http://www.edheads.org click virtual knee surgery its kinda cool, BUT it
does not mean I know diddly **** about it.
So go play somewhere else you have wore out your welcome here as far as I am
concerned.




--
ZÿRiX
(¯`'..(<>..<>)..'´¯)

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:52:14 -0700, Sal >
wrote:

What car do *you* own Sal? What car do *you* drive Sal?

:>Oh, really, what's the fuel economy of a Corvette? What's the
:>Corvette's Drag Coefficient? What's the reliability record of a
:>Corvette compared to a Passat according to consumer reports? What kind
:>of crash test results does it have?
:>Did the Corvette have the 3rd lowest death rate among 200 popular cars
:>compared by the IIHS like the Passat did?
:>What kind of top speed to horsepower ratio do Corvettes have compared
:>to Passats?
:>What kind of ego emmisions do Corvettes put out?
:>
:>
:>
:>
:>On Jul 14, 1:56 pm, Sarah Czepiel > wrote:
:>> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:53:38 -0700, Sal >
:>> wrote:
:>>
:>> :>What are you talking about? Passats have the MOST horsepower in their
:>> :>class.
:>>
:>> That may be true Sal but a Passat is outclassed by a Corvette every
:>> time.
:>

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:37:57 -0700, Sal >
wrote:

:>The European version of the Passat TDI is listed at 44 MPG highway

No where in the cite given does it list the Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
170 DPF SEL (Diesel) at 44 mpg. What it does say is " The Passat is
not a particularly entertaining car to drive, but it's capable ..."

Not particularly entertaining to drive......capable.......

Stick to your GT4 racing, poser.


and
:>that's way better than the Camry and Accord Gasoline Electric Hybrids,
:>and lightyears beyond primitive American cars like the Fusion and
:>Malibu.
:>The Germans are just technologically way more advanced than the
:>Americans.
:>They made the first jet aircraft, they made the first ballistic
:>missile, and they made the Mclaren F1's engine back WELL WELL over a
:>decade ago and yet it's superior to any production American engine
:>even to this day.
:>
:>http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...en_passat.html
:>
:>On Jul 14, 2:00 pm, Sarah Czepiel > wrote:
:>> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:00:38 -0700, Sal >
:>> wrote:
:>>
:>> :>Yeah, Passats get crappy gas milage. OH WAIT, the 2008 Passat TDI
:>> :>thanks to Variable turbine geometry helps increase power without
:>> :>sacrificing efficiency, resulting in the BEST FUEL ECONOMY of ANY
:>> :>3500lbs+ car IN THE WORLD.
:>>
:>> So you claim. Got a cite with the mileage stats?
:>>
:>> :>So much for your stupid opinion.
:>>
:>> Getting defensive, Sal?
:>

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:09:57 -0700, Sal >
wrote:

>Japanese cars like Toyotas are fine cars. Especially the Lexus LS600H.
>Now American cars are trash compared to European or Japanese cars.
>
>
Most Americans still like to drive cars with personalities Sal...

I am retired,on fixed income, I have 5 Vettes in the Garage but drile
a Truck as my daily driver..next vehicle I buy will not be purchased
for its reliability but for how it looks, how it handles and how fast
the damn thing is.. THAT SAID the wives next vehicle will be
whatever she wants...she now drives a BORING, but handy (for her)
Dodge Caravan for hauling her purchases ..

My dear old Mother owns a Toyota... reliable yes ! .Fun? hell worst
then my wives van...

Bob G.

Sal wrote:
> 270 BHP 2002 Passat W8 Six Speed Top Speed Run
>
> http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...5501749960.htm
>
> 2002 405 BHP Corvette ZO6
>
> http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...a1d7a94dfe.htm
>
>
> This goes to show you the INCREDIBLE superiority of German Engineering
> over American Engineering when a BONE STOCK Passat W8 has a higher top
> speed than a Stock C5 ZO6.
>
> The Passat W8 is the Cousin of the Legendary Bugatti Veyron W16 after
> all.
>
> Passat has much better gearing ratios and a 0.27 drag coefficient.
>
> According to the top speed calculator, the 2002 Passat W8 only needs
> 411 BHP to reach 200 MPH, a Corvette would need at leas 550 BHP or
> more.
>


Getting real from the top of the thread:

Having sired kids that drove Beetles, a Golf
and a GTI I've been around the VW hype.

Now I see that generation of folk inside
their Passats as daily drivers. I don't see
VWs cars going really fast--like in open road
events.

If these things are so damn fast, why aren't
the guys/gals who like to go fast buying them
and driving them?

Just for grins, I looked back over the last 5
years of Nevada open-road speed challenges.
Lots of finishers each year. Plenty of
Corvettes, Porsches & Vipers. Fair
representation of Panteras, Lamborghini's and
Ferraris -- some BMWs and an occasional Audi
or Mercedes. But, for the most part, the
products of the much vaunted VW engineering
stay home. When they do appear, it's only in
the lower speed classes. Perhaps scared off
by the presence of GM cars like a Cadillac
CTS-V or a 1965 Corvair. <g>

< http://www.sscc.us/results-entry.htm >

One lonely VW, a Golf R32, finished in the
2004 and 2005 events. (115 mph and 125 mph
respectively.) No VW appearance in 2006.

Where are the rest of those hot VW products?
-- home in the garage, avoiding sunburn and
the rigors of open road at speeds above 140 mph.

So Sal, when you buy your VW, make a post
here -- I'll meet you in Ely. Blue C5 --
briefly view the gold plating around the
exhaust tips!

Meanwhile, for the folk over in the
vw.watercooled group. Don't be 'fraid--come
on out and play. See y'all in Ely--2008!

--
pj

In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, ZÿRiX wrote:

>
>I guess I would just like to end this saying 2 things
>1st quit dissing the Vette if you don't like the car leave the group and
>move onto another one, we like them.

Perhaps you don't know that you have been posting into the VW group
in addition to the Corvette group.

"Tom's VR6" > wrote in message
news
> In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, ZÿRiX wrote:
>
>>
>>I guess I would just like to end this saying 2 things
>>1st quit dissing the Vette if you don't like the car leave the group and
>>move onto another one, we like them.
>
> Perhaps you don't know that you have been posting into the VW group
> in addition to the Corvette group.

Yes I know but want to make sure he gets it...

On Jul 14, 4:33 pm, Sarah Czepiel > wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:52:14 -0700, Sal >
> wrote:
>
> What car do *you* own Sal? What car do *you* drive Sal?

It's a VW, although I never drive it this fast.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29...d/hpa333km.jpg