If you see a Radical creeping up behind you on the track, get out of the way! These little track cars are fast and I don’t mean on the straights, as you will find out in this video, but on the twisty stuff. Michael Vergers, driving a Radical SR8LM, shattered the production car track record by 8 seconds securing a time of 6:48! To really get a better understanding of how fast that is, check out the following lap times:
- Ferrari Enzo – 7:25.3
- Maserati MC12 – 7:24.3
- Porsche 911 GT2 – 7:32.02
So how does the Radical pull this off? A lightweight body, fantastic aerodynamics, and a Suzuki Hyabusa modified engine putting out 455 hp. And great driving of course.
Stay tuned! Pun intended.
elwehbi@brakebanzeen
This post was written by guest blogger, El Wehbi, from the automotive blog Brake Banzeen! To read more of his work, visit brakebanzeen.com.
Marzouq
Dec 29, 2009 -
That is insane!!!! That car is a monster! I can’t even imagine entering those corners at those speeds!