Drag race - Kirkham 65 side-oiler vs Ferrari 458 italia

[Rickd]

A google search showed a 2009 458 Italia (3042 pounds, 562 hp @ 9000 rpm, 400 FTlbs torque @ 6000 rpm; 7 speed trans) posting 1/4 mile times of 10.8. The 60's technology driveline will be the issue here. If the Ferrari driver is experienced at all with that tranny etc. (mid engine - weight in the perfect spot), it should handily beat the cobra. Two totally different sounds - would love to have a sound track of THAT race.

[Mdman352]

Originally Posted by Rickd

A google search showed a 2009 458 Italia (3042 pounds, 562 hp @ 9000 rpm, 400 FTlbs torque @ 6000 rpm; 7 speed trans) posting 1/4 mile times of 10.8. The 60's technology driveline will be the issue here. If the Ferrari driver is experienced at all with that tranny etc. (mid engine - weight in the perfect spot), it should handily beat the cobra. Two totally different sounds - would love to have a sound track of THAT race.

Please find listed below accurate times for the Ferrari 458 Italia:

http://www.dragtimes.com/Ferrari-458...lip-21674.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review

http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...b3d5e4aad0.pdf

Other data to be considered:

The Ferrari weighs 500# more than the Kirkham.
The Kirkham has supposedly more horsepower.
The Ferrari has traction control.
The Kirkham will be using billboards.

Other data to be considered....
http://www.web-cars.com/math/accel1.pl

For those doubters....there will be HD verification