skidpad

The skidpad test was new for all, but this proved straightforward even though they were driving in circles! for most contestants.

Automotive X Prize: Knockout phase delivers the punches 2010

The skidpad test was new for all, but this proved straightforward (even though they were driving in circles!) for most contestants.

Automotive X Prize: Knockout phase delivers the punches 2010

(Road & Track recorded 1.1 g on its skidpad; I managed a few ticks under a g on the street according to the ZR1's head-up display.)

ZR1 Corvette: Performance, Little Else 2009

He needs to get the NIssan GT-R when it comes out. 0-60 in 3.2 seconds (tested by edmunds.com), 1.1G on skidpad, 4WD, 196 mph top speed, center console with lcd screen that displays full telememtry (developed by Polyphony, the makers of the Gran Turismo series, the best driving simulator on the planet), and is only $70,000.

I'm thinking about getting a new car 2007

Top speed is "only" 218 (compared to 240 for the F1), but it does everything else -- skidpad, braking, slalom, quarter mile, acceleration, etc. better than anything with four wheels that's ever been put on the street (again, in stock form).

kevynwight Diary Entry kevynwight 2003

And here's the real shocker: Both cars hold onto the skidpad at .97 g.

Autoblog Zach Bowman 2010

And here's the real shocker: Both cars hold onto the skidpad at .97 g.

Autoblog Zach Bowman 2010

What are you going to do with skidpad and slalom stats?

Autoblog 2010

And here's the real shocker: Both cars hold onto the skidpad at .97 g.

Autoblog Zach Bowman 2010

And here's the real shocker: Both cars hold onto the skidpad at .97 g.

Autoblog Zach Bowman 2010