"Dsscats" (dsscats)
11/13/2015 at 09:13 • Filed to: None
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"Dsscats" (dsscats)
11/13/2015 at 09:13 • Filed to: None | 4
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I mean, they can’t all be winners.
The car you care about: Jaguar XJ220
Why you give a rat’s ass: It’s an epic, 200 MPH, twin turbo beast that was totally unloved when it came out. It was initially shown with a V12, and basically everyone was disappointed when it was actually delivered with a TT V6 (even though it was still absurdly fast. Also, just look at it! The design is absurd. There are curves everywhere.
Ah, 90s aerodynamics at their finest. Basically a jelly bean.
There are miles of overhang in the rear behind the actual engine.
Look at those side turn signals!
The reason why the door is open in this picture? The alarm kept going off when they closed the doors, so they just unplugged the battery. Not even a 200 MPH supercar can escape the infamy of 90s Jaguar electronics.
The car: Iso Grifo
Why you give a rat’s ass: JUST LOOK AT IT!!!! It’s an absurdly beautiful design.
The car: Jensen Interceptor convertible
Why you give a rat’s ass: Just like with the Iso, look at it!!! On top of the fantastic looks, you get to say “Let’s take the Interceptor tonight” when going out to dinner (thanks Top Gear!).
The car : Lotus Esprit V8
Why you give a rat’s ass: The Esprit’s story is one of lost potential. Lotus’ own aluminum, twin turbo V8 was rated for 500 HP, but the Renault transmission it was attached to tended to blow up at any point over the stock 350. Even being throttled back, it was a great drivers car, reaching a top speed of 175 MPH, having great handling, and making a delicious burble.
The car : Lotus Carlton
Why you give a rat’s ass : It’s a 177 MPH super sedan. And it’s 1/3 in the US. The Carlton/Omegas are pretty unique. It was basically a Carlton/Omega where someone just went apeshit with the go-fast bits. It got a TT 3.6 I6 and a ZF 6 speed, plus a ton of suspension modifications. On top of that, it got it’s own unique body kit and flares, then hit the market!
The car: Bugatti EB110
Why you give a rat’s ass: Really? Does this one even need an explanation? Okay, well here goes. It’s the Veyron’s papa. 12 cylinders. 60 valves. 4 turbos. Shockingly only around 550 HP. It’s okay, it still had a top speed of well over 200. It looks absurd, is probably miserable to drive, has Subaru SVX-ey windows, and goes for ridiculous money. What’s not to love?
The car: Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS
Why you give a rat’s ass: It’s green.
The cars you probably don’t care that much about:
Nibby
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:17 |
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Years ago, I made a post about the XJ220. Someone said “Good candidate for LS1 swap.” :(
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:21 |
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Needs more Mercury.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Nibby
11/13/2015 at 09:21 |
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Fuck that guy in particular.
FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:23 |
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I want a Lotus Omega in my life. Wait, no. I NEED A LOTUS OMEGA IN MY LIFE
Opposite Locksmith
> Nibby
11/13/2015 at 09:24 |
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That’s so sad. I’d love to drive an old school turbocharged supercar. Chris Harris drove it side by side with a noble m600 and a gt2 (RS?) and he couldn't get over the insanity of the xj220 power delivery compared to the gt2
Ash78, voting early and often
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:24 |
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XJ220 and EB110 adorned my shelves from 7th grade up to my office desk about 2 years ago. 1:24 die cast.
djmt1
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:30 |
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I want that SLR so bad. I love that car and now I know I love it in green.
MLGCarGuy
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 09:31 |
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I usually don’t focus on exotics like these, but for some reason seeing them in the US makes me pay attention to them a lot more. Maybe because of the rarity factor.
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Nibby
> Opposite Locksmith
11/13/2015 at 09:36 |
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Rob a few banks!
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Opposite Locksmith
> Nibby
11/13/2015 at 09:38 |
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After I finish undergrad
V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Nibby
11/13/2015 at 10:06 |
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He should be fed into the turbos.
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Nibby
> V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
11/13/2015 at 10:09 |
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Nah, a jet engine.
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V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
> Nibby
11/13/2015 at 10:11 |
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Maybe just a pool of pure energy...
Nisman
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 11:18 |
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I have always loved the XJ but have yet to see one in person. Those wheels are literally insane. Hoping I see one soon!
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/13/2015 at 12:37 |
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With a cactus!
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 12:39 |
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Someone from Jalopnik actually reviewed the EB110 a while ago (Hardigree maybe?) and they declared it one of the best driver’s cars ever.
CAcoalminer
> Dsscats
11/13/2015 at 17:54 |
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Great photos, slight correction though. This is actually a 997.1 GT3 RS. The major thing that gives it away is the fact that Signal Green wasn’t offered except through PTS for all of the subsequent generations.
Axial
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
11/13/2015 at 21:55 |
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And pummice in place of no lube!
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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Axial
11/13/2015 at 22:31 |
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N0- Tobasco!
Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> Dsscats
11/21/2015 at 01:46 |
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Did anyone else notice that it says ‘Durex’ on the headlight cover on the EB110? Headlight covers are not the first thing I think of when I see that name...