Michelin PS2 are the standard tires for the 997TT. As the 997TT has a top-speed of 310kph the Michelin should be able to handle such speed
Well, I just checked Michelins site, you are correct, the PS2s for the 997s are indeed rated at 186+, however at those speeds, inflation pressure is extremely important. Maybe the tire that failed was a little low on air pressure, overheated, and catastrophically failed .
__________________ 2001 Jet Black///M5
Supersprint Headers, Race Cats, X-pipe, and Magnum mufflers, Dinan CAI, High flow MAF housings, Stage 4 Software, Ground Control suspension, Stoptech ST-40 BBK, Umnitza Predator Thinline demon eyes, Zionsville Super Duty Radiotor/Fan system, UUC short shift kit, Dinan brake duct kit, Odyssey lightweight battery, V1 w/ Stealth One, Blinder
1998 Cosmos Black ///M3
OEM LTW wheels, M50 manifold conversion and cold air intake, Stromung cat back exhaust, waiting to be installed: Ground Control coilovers/adjustable camber plates, SPC adjustable rear lower control arms, factory RTABS w/ GC shims, UUC Ultimate FCABs, new OEM front control arms, HMS motorsport reciever hitch, Michelin P/S A/Ss, factory motor mounts, UUC transmission mounts w/ enforcers, Sparco harness bar. 1985 Jeep CJ-7
Too much to list...
Gustav, it also has a cool acronym.....SSS or SSiS..... As soon as you put Supercar Shootout in Sweden on your Youtube postings / DVDs.... I am willing to bet with the new name we will get more viewers and more revenue so you can buy more jewelery....
__________________
"Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"...... Enzo Ferrari
I have two brief question regarding the gearing of the 996 RUF with the Rt12 engine:
- What is the vmax with the shorter gearing?
- How big is the performance gap to the Rt12 with longer gearing? Is it clearly visible? Would you opt for a shorter gearing in your next car again or is the longer (standard) Rt12 gearing the better choice?
- V Max with this R Turbo setup is around 320 km/h. Just like you say it's seldom one travels at 300+, so more fun to get there as soon as possible
Please bear in mind this is a complete change of gearing. 1st gear ~90 km/h 2 nd ~130 km/h etc. and there's a heavy premium to do it (don't ask I don't know exactly but enought to think twice.)
This is RUF Center Sweden's idea and we think we're the first in the world with a car like this. There's another one (R Turbo 650 with specials) in the making as we 'speak'.
That would be our demo car so if you're in Sweden give us a ring...
- Regarding difference in performance I'm not sure there's a reply until we see some videos. I've asked my collegue who was driving but his focus att 320 km/h isn't on how far ahead he is...
I've been told the R Turbo took the start (due to gearing?) and kept the distance stable thru the run, so I don't think the Rt12 will disappoint with its more modern package.
With the longer gearing I think the Rt12 has a V Max of 362 km/h.
The Rt12 has perfomed 0-300 km/h in 24.86 secs and 1.411 meters (AMS?).
__________________
"FIA International Speed Record Holder"
- V Max with this R Turbo setup is around 320 km/h. Just like you say it's seldom one travels at 300+, so more fun to get there as soon as possible
Please bear in mind this is a complete change of gearing. 1st gear ~90 km/h 2 nd ~130 km/h etc. and there's a heavy premium to do it (don't ask I don't know exactly but enought to think twice.)
This is RUF Center Sweden's idea and we think we're the first in the world with a car like this. There's another one (R Turbo 650 with specials) in the making as we 'speak'.
That would be our demo car so if you're in Sweden give us a ring...
- Regarding difference in performance I'm not sure there's a reply until we see some videos. I've asked my collegue who was driving but his focus att 320 km/h isn't on how far ahead he is...
I've been told the R Turbo took the start (due to gearing?) and kept the distance stable thru the run, so I don't think the Rt12 will disappoint with its more modern package.
With the longer gearing I think the Rt12 has a V Max of 362 km/h.
The Rt12 has perfomed 0-300 km/h in 24.86 secs and 1.411 meters (AMS?).
Actually, I am very glad to read about the strong performance of Ruf customer cars at your event. That only confirms my excellent impressions of Ruf to date
BTW: How far is it from Frankfurt/Germany to the Airstrip you use for your event
It's 1333 km. I did it this year driving the whole way. If I am invited next year, I will take the ferry from Travemunde and ferry ride to Stockholm and the drive the rest of the way. The ferry is a party boat to Stockholm from what I hear. This way you can sleep onboard and be fresh for the event the next day
__________________
"Quitters never win, winners never quit. But those who never win and never quit are idiots."
2008 BMW Z4M Coupe
2007 BMW M6 Coupe--SOLD!
2004 VW Passat W8 4Motion
1993 BMW 318i
2010 335d--on order
It's 1333 km. I did it this year driving the whole way. If I am invited next year, I will take the ferry from Travemunde and ferry ride to Stockholm and the drive the rest of the way. The ferry is a party boat to Stockholm from what I hear. This way you can sleep onboard and be fresh for the event the next day
Thanks for the km data. What would you think: how many kms via the ferry?
Thank you for finding Veoh.com to view your videos!
A lot better quality than youtube and Veoh is a San Diego based company!!!
Nice clean videos now with a lot better sound.
![Supercar Shootout in Sweden II: [Update:High Defintition Download]](http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/iconimages/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/supercar-shootout-sweden-ii-update-high-defintition-download_ltr.gif)
.
Webmaster 
Linear Mode
