Racing an E55 AMG in the mile

There is no reaction time, this is calculated and listed separately on the time slip. Timing starts when the front wheels expose the beam across the track. 0.3 sec on a 4700lb car takes alot of power, approx 50hp at the rear wheels.

 

Here's an SL65 making a couple of runs:

http://www.treynor.com/Scott-SL65.wmv

The latest issue of Mercedes Enthusiast says the German magazine AMS has achieved a true 215mph from a fully derestricted SL65 at Nardo.

 

The time is incredible, but the speed seems slow. I don't think i'll ever understand drag racing.