SRT-10 vs 2005 430 Modena

[Butch The Snake]

If you haven't seen the specs on the new 430 Modena I think you should, I think it should be one of the most competitive sports cars out there. It is running close to 500 h.p. and 100 more lbs of torque. With the power to weight ratio this car should be a real screamer.

Be sure to get your order in because this car is already 3 years back logged.

Bob K does this answer your question...

Butch
SMS Racing
Schaumburg Motorsports Racing
Autobahn Founder

01 Viper GTS 10.33 e.t @ 136 M.P.H.
02 360 Modena
93.5 Turbo Supra 615 r.w.h.p. 600 r.w.t.q.
04 Cadillac Lade
03 BMW 760 Li
04 Audi S4
AC Cobra (460 c.i. Ford Racing Motor 550 h.p.)
03 Mercedes SL55

03 Porsche GT-3 Super Cup Car (finished 5th @ 2004 SCCA National Division)
2004 SCCA GT-2 National Track Record @ Road America 2:22.60

430 Modena ordered

Competition Coupe (searching)
Toyota Atlantic

 

[BobK898]

I've read about the 430 and have seen the spy pics, impressive. I meant your 360 though.

 

[quickysrt]

hey butch how do u like your 360?


i think the new zo6 should beat the 430's performance.....but then it wont be as cool though.

 

[Snakester]

I'm not a big fan of the 430's front fascia air intakes, but mechanically it's vital that they upped the power to stay up with the high performance competition, which is now set at 500HP.

The NSX is a good example of what happens if a performance 2-seater manufacturer doesn't update their car's performance to compete.

I expect that the 430 will be pretty much match the current SRT-10 Viper's acceleration, with the 430's lighter weight and higher revving engine compensating for the Viper's torque advantage.

Enjoy your new toy!

 

[RedEnuf93]

430 is fantastic looking, even better than the 360. (At least in pictures, I would like to see the car in person too)

 

[LIVIPER]

The NSX is a good example of what happens if a performance 2-seater manufacturer doesn't update their car's performance to compete.

I have always thought exactly that. They retained the exotic price tag, but did not keep the car up. I always wondered why they seemingly gave up on that car. If you have ever been in one, it is one of the most comfortable 'everyday ready' exotic cars.

Anyway, the 430 looks hot. I love the enzo rear. I think the price tag is way up from the 360.

Nice!

 

[Butch The Snake]

Hello Bob

Sorry about that, my Modena is a great car. I did not really test the full potential until this past Wednesday when I had it out for on the track at the ACC. It was amazing this was the first time I put the car to the test. There weren't too many cars or bikes on the track the could keep up with this car. The shifting was perfect the handling was very predictable, very well balanced. In the power department I could have used more, not enough torque. So overall I am very impressed with this car you can't beat the styling. The only thing that happened to the car was that I lost my brakes after about 8 laps. So I had to come in every time to cool my brake fluid. I am going to bleed out all the brake fluid and get back to ACC on Thursday of this week.

Hope that answered your question, great talking to you & keep in touch..

Butch
SMS Racing
Schaumburg Motorsports Racing
Autobahn Founder

01 Viper GTS 10.33 e.t @ 136 M.P.H.
02 360 Modena
93.5 Turbo Supra 615 r.w.h.p. 600 r.w.t.q.
04 Cadillac Lade
03 BMW 760 Li
04 Audi S4
AC Cobra (460 c.i. Ford Racing Motor 550 h.p.)
03 Mercedes SL55

03 Porsche GT-3 Super Cup Car (finished 5th @ 2004 SCCA National Division)
2004 SCCA GT-2 National Track Record @ Road America 2:22.60

430 Modena ordered

Competition Coupe (searching)
Toyota Atlantic