Porsche steps in and crushes the Pikes peak record

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07-02-2010 | 11:44 AM

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Porsche steps in and crushes the Pikes peak record

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07-02-2010 | 11:51 AM

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That film is extraordinarily misleading. Zwart's time was 11:31.095 in 2wd time attack. That is indeed a new class record, though still quite shy of the 10:01.408 unlimited record generally referred to as the "Pikes Peak Record".

The qualifying time has very little to do with anything.

Impressive driving, great car, but a very misleading video.

07-02-2010 | 11:55 AM

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hmm i did not know that. The clip was linked in an article that said it was the new record at Pikes peak. I thought it was a bit strange for a NA cup car to beat those purpose built turbo monsters. thanks for the info

11-25-2010 | 01:58 PM

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fast on dirt also!
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11-25-2010 | 02:17 PM

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cool^^^

11-25-2010 | 03:40 PM

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Holy Bajesus! Great vid!

11-25-2010 | 03:51 PM

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They also don't mention that the last 2 miles are now pavement.

Besides, this is the record holder. 1000hp, 1200kgs, crazy aero. As much as I like the GT3, there's NO way in hell it can be as fast.
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