Saturday 26th April 2008 Lee and I went to Bedford Aerodrome to the Palmer
Sport Event. This was a great day which I will never forget. I got the chance to
race (not only drive!!!) some of the greatest cars you can imagine.
Formula Jaguar
Top Speed:185 mph
0-60mph:3.1 secs
60-0mph:1.6 secs
Engine:3.0 litre V6
Power:250-300 bhp
Transmission:6 speed paddleshift
Cornering G force:2.3 G |
The
Formula Jaguar was the first car I had to drive. First time ever I have
had a "go" in a car like this. Link to the PalmerSport website about
the Formula Jaguar
here |
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Rover Defender Approach Angle:50 degrees Departure Angle:53 degrees
Wading Depth:500 mm Drive System:4WD with dual range and locking centre
differential |
The Land Rover
Defender was a bit different to all the other cars I tried. This one was
on a slow off road type track. Link to the PalmerSport website about
the Land Rover Defender
here |
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Porsche 911 JP3
Top Speed:177 mph
0-60mph:4.5 secs
Engine:3.6 litre flat six
Power:320 bhp
Transmission:5 speed paddleshift |
Link to the
PalmerSport website about the Porsche 911 JP3
here |
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Renault Clio Cup Racer
Top Speed:142 mph
0-60mph:5.2 secs
60-0mph:1.9 secs
Engine:2.0 litre, 4 cylinder Power:205 bhp
Transmission:6 speed paddleshift |
Link to the
PalmerSport website about the Renault Clio Cup Racer
here |
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Palmer Jaguar JP1
Top Speed:170 mph
0-60mph:3.6 secs
0-100mph:6.9 secs
Engine:3.0 litre V6
Power:240 bhp
Transmission:6 speed paddleshift |
Link to the
PalmerSport website about the Palmer Jaguar JP1
here |
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Jaguar XKR
Top Speed:185 mph
0-60mph:4.3 sec
Engine:4.2 litre Supercharged V8
Power:420 bhp
Transmission:6 speed paddleshift |
Link to the
PalmerSport website about the Jaguar XKR
here |
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Caterham 7 Superlight
Top Speed:130 mph
0-60mph:4.8 secs
Power:286 bhp
Transmission:6 speed |
Link to the
PalmerSport website about the Caterham 7
here |
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