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crab

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16.86 in my '03 E150 econoline :D

Since then, I put in a set of 4.10 gears (from 3.55) and a full custom exhaust. Havent run it yet like that.
 

scorpmatt

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Originally posted by: SlowSpyder
Originally posted by: AdamK47
Originally posted by: scorpmatt
my 07 honda fit (stock) does i guess high 15s in the quarter... unfortunately honda put a 115mph limiter on it, so 4th gear isnt used all the way. :(

my 83 toyota supra (7mgte, that is all i am listing) I dont know yet, I'll post the times and slips once I get it to a track. ;)

Your Honda Fit does the quarter mile in a blisteringly fast mid 17 seconds and does 0 to 60 in an amazing 9.5 seconds.

Yea, I wouldn't worry about 4th gear. A Honda Fit will probably not see the top of 4th through a half mile, much less a quarter mile. ;)

1/4 mile no, a half mile yes. 3rd gear tops out at 85ish. ;)
 

scorpmatt

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Originally posted by: Turin39789
eventually. But that's what you get with <40hp

if you are talking about the fit then research is needed.

4.55 final gear w/ 109hp and 105ftlb.... it aint much, but that is what it has.
 

mwmorph

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Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
According to the estimator here, the 951 should run high 12's, the S70 should run high 14's, and the 914 should run mid-high 16's.

ZV

Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)
 

thetxstang

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My 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Notchback has run a best of 10.78 at 127.45. It consistently hammers out 10.80s and 10.90s at 125+ MPH.

I also purchased a brand new 2007 Camry XLE V6 about nine months ago. While I have yet to take it to the track, I swear that sucker feels like it could run in the mid-14s!
 

jme5343

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Originally posted by: mwmorph


Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)

This is why I chose to get some poly motor mounts. I have a neighbor with a 1986 944 turbo, and I previously only ran a 14.921394472960118, so to beat him I needed to make up that .000000000000001

:D

 

Demon-Xanth

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Originally posted by: jmebonner
Originally posted by: mwmorph


Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)

This is why I chose to get some poly motor mounts. I have a neighbor with a 1986 944 turbo, and I previously only ran a 14.921394472960118, so to beat him I needed to make up that .000000000000001

:D

A Type-R sticker would've pushed you into the 12's. Add naws and you'd be eights. At that point you need to upgrade the welds on your intake and add a turbo if you want to get into the 4s. Neon will push you the last bit into the threes. That's as fast as you can go without a wing. You need a full wing and ground effects package if you want to get into the 1s.

Edit:
The last step in the Hollywood tuneup is a flux capacitor to get you into the -s.
 

Zenmervolt

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Originally posted by: mwmorph
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
According to the estimator here, the 951 should run high 12's, the S70 should run high 14's, and the 914 should run mid-high 16's.

ZV
Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)
Mine is not stock. ;) Last dyno chart was 275 hp and 300 ft-lbs at the wheels.

Also, a 951 weighs in just over 2,700 pounds based on the owner's manual and on the scales I've weighed in on. You're using the weight of the convertible.

Thanks for playing though.

ZV
 

3chordcharlie

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Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: jmebonner
Originally posted by: mwmorph


Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)

This is why I chose to get some poly motor mounts. I have a neighbor with a 1986 944 turbo, and I previously only ran a 14.921394472960118, so to beat him I needed to make up that .000000000000001

:D

A Type-R sticker would've pushed you into the 12's. Add naws and you'd be eights. At that point you need to upgrade the welds on your intake and add a turbo if you want to get into the 4s. Neon will push you the last bit into the threes. That's as fast as you can go without a wing. You need a full wing and ground effects package if you want to get into the 1s.

Edit:
The last step in the Hollywood tuneup is a flux capacitor to get you into the -s.

There is no way you're running 1s wihtout white-faced guages.
 

Raduque

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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Either you're backing up the claim that "stock Z06 = 10s" and neglecting to make the connection that drag radials aren't stock, or your comment is just totally irrelevant to the discussion, in which case, this thread is now about pie. :p

- M4H

My Accord is slower then a (thrown) pie in the 1/4 mile. :(

My Olds when I had it, after the rebuild+shift kit, pulled mid-high 13s.

Edit: according to that ET calculator ZV posted, my truck is good for 16.33.
 

scorpmatt

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Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie
Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: jmebonner
Originally posted by: mwmorph


Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)

This is why I chose to get some poly motor mounts. I have a neighbor with a 1986 944 turbo, and I previously only ran a 14.921394472960118, so to beat him I needed to make up that .000000000000001

:D

A Type-R sticker would've pushed you into the 12's. Add naws and you'd be eights. At that point you need to upgrade the welds on your intake and add a turbo if you want to get into the 4s. Neon will push you the last bit into the threes. That's as fast as you can go without a wing. You need a full wing and ground effects package if you want to get into the 1s.

Edit:
The last step in the Hollywood tuneup is a flux capacitor to get you into the -s.

There is no way you're running 1s wihtout white-faced guages.

he got lucky and bought a car with stock white faced guages. :D
 

necine

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Originally posted by: toolboxolio
1993 Lincoln Mark VIII

1/4 miles in the high 14's. Only mods I did was straight exhaust and removing the speed limiter. When I had some nice road huggin rated tires on it, I topped out at 150. The car was just amazing at 90+ miles an hour. No lag from the pedal, super quiet, super low to the ground (dynamic air suspension).

This was back a while ago (2000-2001). Since then it has become a beater and money drain.

Same... I loved that car though. /cry
 

3chordcharlie

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Originally posted by: scorpmatt
Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie
Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: jmebonner
Originally posted by: mwmorph


Not if you the the correct specs,

The 951/944 turbo does 14.921394472960117 in the pre 1989s(217hp, 3115lbs), 14.291034644491237 in the post 1989s(247hp, 3115lbs)

This is why I chose to get some poly motor mounts. I have a neighbor with a 1986 944 turbo, and I previously only ran a 14.921394472960118, so to beat him I needed to make up that .000000000000001

:D

A Type-R sticker would've pushed you into the 12's. Add naws and you'd be eights. At that point you need to upgrade the welds on your intake and add a turbo if you want to get into the 4s. Neon will push you the last bit into the threes. That's as fast as you can go without a wing. You need a full wing and ground effects package if you want to get into the 1s.

Edit:
The last step in the Hollywood tuneup is a flux capacitor to get you into the -s.

There is no way you're running 1s wihtout white-faced guages.

he got lucky and bought a car with stock white faced guages. :D

I'm truly jealous of his good fortune.:(
 

overst33r

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Never been to the strip, but my car when it was new was good for 16.6ish according to that there calculator. Probably in the 17s now that it has 90K on the engine/clutch.
 

jagec

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My car is fast around the corners, but slow in a straight line.

My bike, I am told, turns in a 12.52 stock, which is reasonable.
 

overst33r

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Originally posted by: jagec
My car is fast around the corners, but slow in a straight line.

My bike, I am told, turns in a 12.52 stock, which is reasonable.

What kind of car do you have?
 

Zenmervolt

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Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
According to the estimator here, the 951 should run high 12's, the S70 should run high 14's, and the 914 should run mid-high 16's.

ZV
That estimator calculates mine at 16.18 vs. the 15.51 that I've run. Granted my engine's a bit torque heavy/power light vs. "average"
That's why it's an estimator. :p Running a 951 on a dragstrip is virtually guaranteeing that you'll blow up the ring and pinion so it's not going to be seeing a dragstrip, but given where the car is currently sitting for power and weight, the estimator doesn't sound unreasonable.

It doesn't take gearing into account either, so it's pretty obviously going to be rough.

ZV
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: mariok2006
Originally posted by: jagec
My car is fast around the corners, but slow in a straight line.

My bike, I am told, turns in a 12.52 stock, which is reasonable.

What kind of car do you have?

mk1 MR2. Fun little go-kart, but it's not going to win any drag races.
 

jme5343

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Oooh, my buddy used to have a first gen MR2. Could jerk the wheel while going down the highway and bark the tires without worrying about flipping. Yeah. Only did that once, though. That was enough for me :)
 

PAB

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Originally posted by: jmebonner
I'm just wondering how fast my car would have to be to beat, say 80-85% of others.
I'm using the quarter as a standard. At speeds over 100 at the end of the 1/4, this is a good indicator. It's not very often that we do a lot of racing on twisty mountain roads. Especially in Kansas, lol.

In a few weeks, I hope to have my Grandpa-mobile in the low 13s, possibly high 12s. All the while maintaining its geezerish appearance and daily driveability.


1998 Buick Regal GS

I'm also completely aware that PAB is going to have the fastest car and most knowledge of anyone here :)

My suburban had an atrocious 0-60, so I'd say that truck could do a 1/4 in about 18 to 19 seconds.

The mustang was a 289 with 302 heads, it could haul some ass but the major problem was turning and stopping - I'd call that one in the mid 13's.

The camaro, I havent even gotten out of first gear yet so I dunno.

 

Ronin

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I should add my other cars (not nearly as fast as the Z06, but hey...and I've never run these at the track, so these are pure web #'s)

2006 Passat 2.0T sedan - I4 2.0L turbo (200 hp) 6A + ABS (If I were to keep the car, I'd probably Stage 1 chip it...it'd be a little more fun, and it only costs ~$600 to have it added)
0 - 60 Time (seconds): 7.32
1/4 Mile Time (seconds): 15.63
1/4 Mile Speed (mph): 93.20

2007 Infiniti G35S sedan - V6 3.5L (306 hp) 5A + ABS (Just got this a week ago, but the 1/4 mile #'s seem slow to me)
0 - 60 Time (seconds): 5.73
1/4 Mile Time (seconds): 14.30
1/4 Mile Speed (mph): 99.50

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 - V8 6.1L (425 hp) 5A + ABS
0 - 60 Time (seconds): 5.34
1/4 Mile Time (seconds): 13.72
1/4 Mile Speed (mph): 108.00