Just awesome!

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:54 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9H93uvYRo

Post by **Ben** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:21 am

I had to watch that without sound - but that Puma is QUICK!!!!!!

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:05 pm

You need sound, the first car, the sports libre has a helicopter gas turbine in it to keep the turbo at a constant pressure.

The Puma is phenominally quick, 0-60 in 1.8s!!!!!!!! A brilliantly engineered car by all standards, the electrics were done by the same electrician that did my car, the overall build quality is astounding, a good example of what can be done with the right budget.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-1sYPhhBk8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93mYcPXD ... re=related

woody · Post by **woody** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:31 pm

I love that Puma!!!

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:36 pm

I hate to be a pessimist, but I just can't see that Puma being that quick. It is obviously enormously quick, but 1.8 to 60 and 6 to 130?? I'll go and do some research to see if I can back that up.........it just seems too fast to be credible. (Bear in mind APT's 700hp+ Evo is 0-100 in around 6 seconds if I recall correctly)

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:02 am

Stuart, an RS200 Evo did 0-60 in 2.8s as standard, this car has that engine, but with a second turbo. It is also carbon bodied, thus reducing the weight. With slicks and trick gearing, i have no doubt that the figure is accurate.

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:08 pm

A hugely impressive car Matt, make no mistake; I understand that totally, but I'm still doing some research

Can't find accurate documented evidence that the RS200 Evo recorded any quicker than the 3.07secs 0 to 62 seconds that Stig Blomqvist recorded (that record stood for twelve years according the the Guiness Book of World Records)

Any idea of the Puma's actual power or weight?

Mark Moseley's (max1 on here) GTR does a confirmed 0-125 in 5.6 seconds with 960bhp and 1370kg for reference. I guess that the car could well weigh a tonne or less and have a similar power to weight easily enough?? Not trying to cause a row or provoke trouble Matt; I'm sure you not that bothered

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:02 pm

Hahaha Stuart, none taken. I agree, there is little to prove the credentials. I seem to recall that Wilol Gollop's 6R4 and Martin Schanche's RS200's were both capable of 0-60 times of circa 2s.

The Puma probably weighs around 600kg, possibly less. The 2.1t engine kicks out somewhere between 700-1000bhp allegedly.

One thing is for sure, it is well engineered and blisteringly quick.

http://www.gould-racing.co.uk/projects/special.html

http://www.gould-racing.co.uk/projects/special2.html

warboys · Post by **warboys** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:08 am

Looking around, there are a few of the rallycross cars in the sub 2s 0-60 times, allegedly. Look for Liam and Pat Doran's Fiesta's and RS200.

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:58 pm

In isolation Matt, the sub 2 second achievement is one thing, but it's that combined with the 0-130 quoted time and top speed package. I am quite sure that the Puma you linked to is pretty much at the top of its game by the way. The more I watch the video and read the supporting websites, the more impressive it is.