2007-01-11 21:30:19 · 13 answers · asked by its_hackett 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Doubt it to be honest cos the cab got about 200000000 gears to go through!
2007-01-11 21:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the lorry - size, weight, engine, gearing, bhp.
Plus whether the Saxo VTS has its engine running or is just being pulled down the road by a couple of huskies.
In either case is it just me or are the first two answers from people who were clearly separated at birth? You guys gotta get in touch with each other! You're twins!
2007-01-11 21:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by frenziedmonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few years ago top gear raced a three door cosworth against a Volvo FL16 tractor unit, the cossy lost by about one and a half car lengths. The Race trucks hit 60mph in about 5 seconds and they are restricted to 100mph because the safety barriers at British race circuits are not strong enough to take the impact of the truck at a greater speed. Road going trucks are restricted to 55mph so you may beat it to 60 but unrestricted I'd say the truck wins to 100mph let alone 60mph
2007-01-12 06:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Phillip D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually the answer can be yes.Some lorries only have 280 bhp however if you've ever upset an Irish lorry driver who is driving an unrestricted 580 bhp 16litre v12 Scania you would find him pushing you up a hill even if he's got a loaded trailer.
2007-01-15 08:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by coolkebab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O To 60 no but I had a 385bhp unit that was faster 30 to 50 than my Audi 80 sport (Golf GTI engine) a few years back.
2007-01-13 10:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by abbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quote . ..... "so dats what im attracted to really not botherd bout noise prob starp phat ehhaust and induction kit besides lol" The above says a million words. The Saxo or a Corsa is going to be the right motor vehicle for you, yet your in a dream international such as your 7.5s 0-60 circumstances.
2016-12-02 04:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cab is not connected to a trailer (artic) then yes it is possible. You have to remember that the unit is designed to carry x amount of tons so when it is uncoupled and on its own it still has all that power and nothing to slow it down like a heavy load for example.
2007-01-12 01:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by sonic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the last few years prior to retiring, I drove a (U.S.) Kenworth tractor that COULD and WOULD easily out accelerate many small automobiles if it were not connected to a trailer. The Cummings computer controlled, variable horse power engine developed unbelievable torque. I'm certain that many of the European built trucks / lorry's are similar.
I'm ashamed to admit it but I remember one man in a little "cracker box" car who decided to play "road games" with me. He was SHOCKED to discover that my truck could out race his car, and I made 30 minutes of his life a living hell. Shouldn't have done it, but it sure was fun while it lasted.
2007-01-11 22:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The tractor unit, on its own, weight to power ratio is far greater than most cars and you do not need to use any low gears to pull away from stand still. You can also skip gears to reach maximum speed.
2007-01-12 04:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
very well could be.
Me and a former colleague of mine once did a pull up against a pretty blonde in a golf td against our light delivery truck which was empty. We beat her with serious advantage to the next red lights.
2007-01-11 22:28:23 · answer #10 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋