Who said GTRs own the 1/2-1 mile competitions?

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That thing has no extra aero either from what it looks like. I know I remember hearing that Ford had it wind tunnel tested or computer tested to 300+ mph during development.
 

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Yes, GTR's (3,500), Lambo's (3,500+), Malone's Z(going higher CR and twin Promod 91's will see (3,500+), and Sal's Viper(probably 2,500+) own 1/2 mile racing. Geared for a mile they would probably lift off the runway.

Impressive feat for sure, not taking that away from them. You did mention 1/2 mile though haha.
 

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Yes, GTR's (3,500), Lambo's (3,500+), Malone's Z(going higher CR and twin Promod 91's will see (3,500+), and Sal's Viper(probably 2,500+) own 1/2 mile racing. Geared for a mile they would probably lift off the runway.

Impressive feat for sure, not taking that away from them. You did mention 1/2 mile though haha.

Isn't the fastest 1/2 mile car right around 259/260mph? That's only 19/20mph more than this GT. With the proper gearing it could do that in the 1/2.
 

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259 by UGR. You would think that but aero, gearing, and putting the power down is going to be that issue. I could see it putting up a fight for the RWD camp.
 

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259 by UGR. You would think that but aero, gearing, and putting the power down is going to be that issue. I could see it putting up a fight for the RWD camp.

I feel like a 240mph 1/2 mile in the middle of a 1 mile run is pretty impressive.
 

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Eventually I hope they do an article or detailed tech video on how they accomplish that from stocks parts (block/heads OEM is nuts compared to other American brands, not sure on the UGR exotics).
Freakish stock appearance as well.
I definitely put his first gen GT as my dream car, and specifically in built/top speed trim :)
-J
 

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Isn't the RWD record like 237 in the 1/2 mile? says he went 240 in the half? And on those tires? WTF something seems off, what am i missing?
 

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