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

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View Poll Results: Who will win the race - March 8, LV Speedway
The 458 Italia is unbeatable, wins all 3	22	17.32%
The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 1	37	29.13%
The 458 Italia is beatable, and loses 2 or 3	14	11.02%
The 458 Italia is beatable, but the Cobra's driver isn't good enough, so it loses all 3	31	24.41%
The Italia's driver messes up, so it loses at least 1	23	18.11%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

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02-02-2011, 06:08 AM

DanEC

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I'm not up on new Ferrari specs - I hope a 458 isn't all-wheel drive (with launch control) - is it? I browsed through several pages of this post and didn't see any referenc to it. I know enough from the magazines that some of the all-wheel drive, exotic, high HP cars like Porche, have incredible 0-60 times with their version of launch control or traction control. I don't think any combination of tires, gearing and driver skill would be able to overcome that in a Cobra. But the last 1/8 mile should be a rush in either one.

Does a Ferrari have a body structure that substitutes for a roll bar. You may have trouble being allowed to make a second run if you are really in the high 10s.

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