So a computer generated test?!?

 

This is actually expected from our perspective. This the tradeoff for shorter gearing. The counter argument is that the LT variants are meant for track use, which means low to mid mph is a lot more relevant.

 

could be ... the claimed top speed is also lower for the 765LT ... at least until someone proofs that it isn't at some high speed airstrip event ...

 

If that Cd is right, at 0.46, CdA at 2.1 that is a draggy MF, indicates top speed will be stunted.

 

dont get it, maybe just stay with the official numbers:

720s 0-200kph 7,8sec, 0-300kph 21,4sec
765lt 0-200kph 7,0sec 0-300kph 18,0 sec

wish full thinking for the 720s...

I still have both 720s and 765lt and i can tell you the 765lt is the faster up to top speed.
i go so far that under ideal condition the 765lt can hit 0-300kph in high 16sec vs the 720s is around 19sec

 

and the top speed of the 765lt is lower due to the shorter final drive and NOT to the extra aero..

 

You have infinitely more credibility, owning both, than a computer simulation.

 

the extra aero ads drag of course, but noway enough to stop 765ps to accelerate above 205mph...
So either limited by software or gearing. I had it up to 183mph but couldnt go faster du to trafic, but i am pretty sur that it is the gear ratio. More test are coming plus vbox data as soon weahter and traffic permits

 

The article claims an increase of ~18% in drag. So, for the same top speed, the 765LT would need ~18% more power. It has ~6% more (765ps vs 720ps, assuming the same drivetrain losses).

 

I know you guys all hate the sport auto magazine test and bringing it up is almost taboo but i am truly curious about this and would like soms knowledgeable advice as to what went on. I want to put this simply.

Thw following ink is for the 765lt lap. At 5:05 the car reaches a top speed of 281kph

The following link is for the 720s lap.

Qt 1:09 the car hits 281kph. Samw section same, similar entry speeds.

Speaking about the LT. It really seems that the extra aero creates some drag past 255. But helps maintain higher speeds in the corners. If you compare cornering speeds, the LT is (almost) always better but the driver man handling the car is where the time was lost in the test. It is definitely a faster car than the 720s im sure tho

 

It is definitely a faster car than the 720s im sure tho.

If you compare cornering speeds, the LT is (almost) always better

When each is at 281kph (top speed), the LT is lapping about a half a second quicker than the 720. This makes me think the time was lost in the corners.

Which couple of corners is the LT running slower than 720?

Might also be interesting to see cornering speeds of Senna run too.

 

It had the same very experienced driver in both cars so I really don’t know...

 

I'll run my 720 and 765 side by side soon... I did do a quick 40-130 race in my 720 vs a soso driver in a 765 and the 765 was pulling away pretty good... however based on my 1/2 mile test in the 765 it should be close at higher speeds... my thoughts are the 720 won't have enough time to pass the 765LT by the time the 765LT hits it's "stated" 205 MPH top speed...

 

I know this is an older discussion. I was the driver in the runway test. Just for curiosity I would love to know how the race side by side would be from zero to 205. I don’t think the 720 would catch up in time. I would also like to see a rolling race from 100 and up. Both epic cars. I totally regret not getting the 765 when I could have had one of the very early ones. Now I will wait to prices get more reasonable.

 

Did you run in both directions? From the shot at the end, it looked as if you were going downhill.