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image_7886.jpg image_7887.jpg ... have a look at this! During the match Netherlands vs Uruguay the motorway was empty near Erfurt - Jena (Germany)... I was alone, I had to take a picture at speed, not so simple actually. Not really recommended. The one on the right was taken when going to my business meeting at 09:50 and the one on the left on my return at 19:40.Last edited by F Spider; 16-01-2024, 04:46.
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Originally posted by amzamz View Post... have a look at this! During the match Netherlands vs Uruguay the motorway was empty near Erfurt - Jena (Germany)... I was alone, I had to take a picture at speed, not so simple actually. Not really recommended. The one on the right was taken when going to my business meeting at 09:50 and the one on the left on my return at 19:40.Last edited by F Spider; 16-01-2024, 04:45.
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...the speedo reads 295km/h. The rev counter reads 6,920rpm. Assuming the speedo is 10% off, that would be 266km/h only.... If the speedo is off by 5% that would be 280km/h. Assuming the rev counter is correct, and the specifications that at 7,200rpm a speed of 300km/h is obtained, that would be 288km/h. I had the GPS recorder running, but unfortunately in the wrong data collection mode: the measurement was 259km/h for a 20 seconds average. So, in conclusion, I guess a proper speed mesurement should be made on a Spyker's top speed... Perhaps Rhyno is going to do that in Edmonton (Alberta) soon .
The stretch of road was entirely straight and flat. However, I assume I could have taken it a little bit further still for top speed! That would really need a long long test track!
... and I still don't know whether the speedo has a stop for the needle at 300km/h...:lol:Last edited by F Spider; 16-01-2024, 04:45.
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Originally posted by amzamz View PostA simple thought and a brief investigation:
How long would the Spyker last? How can we make a guess? The body and engine is aluminium, the handicraft looks excellent, the engine is Audi A8...
I have investigated a German website for second hand cars AutoScout24 Europas Automarkt für Gebrauchtwagen und Neuwagen and found the following for Audi A8:
0-50,000km------------212 cars for sale
50-100,000km----------404 cars for sale
100-150,000km---------260 cars for sale
150-200,000km---------148 cars for sale
200-400,000km---------76 cars for sale (the highest at 380k)
0-50,000km------------770 cars for sale
50-100,000km----------436 cars for sale
100-150,000km---------343 cars for sale
150-200,000km---------215 cars for sale
200-400,000km---------168 cars for sale
(the highest at 537,000km and still running)
I would trust the Audi engine!Last edited by amzamz; 10-07-2010, 10:04.
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Originally posted by rhyno View PostHow did the car feel at that speed? Was the front end floaty?
Remember two things: Spyker was an aircraft manufacturer, and even heavy jets take off at 280 km/h!:lol:Last edited by amzamz; 10-07-2010, 10:08.
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... this week in pictures. Danube ferry crossing, Grossglockner (both Austria) and Val Gardena (Italy).
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Beautiful pictures, Amzamz! We did Grossglockner after leaving St. Anton a few weeks ago and it was fabulous. I only wished for less traffic! We couldn't make Val Gardena this trip, but it was on my list till I learned that I wouldn't be allowed to take rental cars into Italy from Germany. Bummer.
Thanks for the pictures!With Tenacity, No Roof Is Impossible
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... today in London (start at Belgrave Square at 06:00), Thruxton circuit and at Wilton House. The other Spykers are #170, #187 and #255. The last picture shows that we just made it back home in time before the rain.
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... some photographers are just terrific! It is either the way to take the picture, or how to photoshop it afterwards. Have a look at this one by Andrew Whyte, professional photographer from Southsea (UK). Source here.Attached Files
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Thanks for posting and for your kind comments - in this case there's no photoshop. I've just registered to see how to go about posting my other Spyker images for your enjoyment.
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