Re: autocrossing (now: question on Grassroots)

["Peter Marino" <alfa02189@domain.elided>]

Before everyone jumps off the nearest bridge.  If everybody would read the
article you will find that the Jag was running
"period correct" 185R15 Michelin redline tires.  The Porsche sneakers where
165R15 Michelin XZX also period correct.  The Honda was running 225/60/16TR
Michelin Symmetry skins mounted on factory alloy wheels.  The Honda has a
3.5 Vtec engine producing 240hp, ABS, 4 wheel disc. and independent
suspension. Talking about comparing apples to oranges!  Lets give the Jag
and the Porsche the Honda tires and wheels...Then see the results.  The Guys
from Grassroots must be getting a kick back from Honda.  This is the 3rd
article about their new mini van.

Pete from Snowy Weymouth, MA.

----- Original Message -----
From: Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:45 PM
Subject: RE: autocrossing (now: question on Grassroots)


> > The cover story of Grassroots Motorsports magazine's current issue pits
a
> > box-stock Honda Odessey minivan against both a Series 2 E-Type Jagauar
and a
> > Porsche 356 coupe.  The Porsche just BARELY pips the minivan in the
> > autocross, but the Honda flat trounces the Jag...
>
> I'm not surprised a 356 can outrun a Honda Odyssey in an autocross, but
> I had to read this sentence twice to comprehend it. These cars are far
> more nimble than many newer, more excitingly-engineered cars (much less
> mini-vans). And with only 80 hp, you don't (I didn't) even use the
> brakes. I have to ask: What is the horsepower of the Odyssey, and does it
> have strut/coil or leaf suspension?
>
> Tess
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