ESS Z4M Getting Prepped For Nurburgring Record Run

[jragan]

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Blown ESS S54 750HP at the crank. Been following it on Zed-related boards, should be going for the Nordschleife record this year. All the parts are purpose not show (note the plexi side windows). I really love the flat/matte grey with black gloss striping...

[Rob1796]

One of the few matte cars that look good. There was a Shelby GT500 at SLTC the other day that was matte and looked good.

I can't wait to see what it does. That much power in a nice, light car should be very fun. Will the record count as a production car, or would it have its own class being modified and all?

[Blake]

One of the few matte cars that look good.

What about this? :D
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/480321176_8d7249e819_b.jpg
Pardon the thread jack, I just drool over that car.

[RaceMX-M3]

A supercharged S54 is pretty tame, what record are they going for? Is this for the GT class?

[DallasM5]

What about this? :D
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/480321176_8d7249e819_b.jpg
Pardon the thread jack, I just drool over that car.

i see your SLR and raise you my F430

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Ferrari/F430/Novitec/TuNero/tunero_430_03.jpg

[Red Baron]

A supercharged S54 is pretty tame, what record are they going for? Is this for the GT class?

It might be tame, but I don't see any HPF turbo car trying for it, because the Nurburgring has too many curves. :burnout:

[RaceMX-M3]

It might be tame, but I don't see any HPF turbo car trying for it, because the Nurburgring has too many curves. :burnout:

You don't see any HPF Turbo's trying b/c there are no HPF Turbo's (yet) in Germany. Is there a HP limit on the Nurburgring?

[Crash]

One of the few matte cars that look good. There was a Shelby GT500 at SLTC the other day that was matte and looked good.

I can't wait to see what it does. That much power in a nice, light car should be very fun. Will the record count as a production car, or would it have its own class being modified and all?

Matte Gold Shelby where? Please tell me you got some form of picture.

[jragan]

A supercharged S54 is pretty tame, what record are they going for? Is this for the GT class?...Trying to find out what class.

A 750 horsepower S54 is tame?! In a car that weighs less than 3000 pounds?

[jragan]

A 750 horsepower S54 is tame?! In a car that weighs less than 3000 pounds?
Was just looking at the HPF website...I guess 750BHP is tame compared to 951BHP (Stage3 Turbo + 110 Oct + Alc) :eek:

[RaceMX-M3]

...Trying to find out what class.

A 750 horsepower S54 is tame?! In a car that weighs less than 3000 pounds?

750 is a high number for a supercharged S54, the highest I've seen. Even if it is making that the supercharged vendors always post peak hp - which is at redline. Torque is what matter, let's see the torque curve.

[RussRamz]

A supercharged S54 is pretty tame, what record are they going for? Is this for the GT class?

This is a powerful S54. I believe they are going for the record in a production class, street legal road car. It's not a race-car. Currently the ESS/KW tuned E46 M3 CSL "LOADED" holds the record.

[RussRamz]

...Trying to find out what class.

A 750 horsepower S54 is tame?! In a car that weighs less than 3000 pounds?

You're absolutely correct. There comes a point on the Nordschleife where power really doesn't produce much added benefit. A turbo car would also likely struggle to maintain boost, so I think a SCd car would possibly be a better balance coupled with a highly tuned suspension and aerodynamics.

[jragan]

More Pictures just surfaced:

Notables: Looks like that gloss center stripe actually has a carbon fiber weave pattern on it
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3441635035_b752365e50_o.jpg

Notables: AP Racing 6-Piston calipers with 2-piece rotor inside 19" CSL wheels
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3441635039_5b625e7f9e_o_d.jpg

Notables: Oil reservoirs for the 3-way adjustable KW competition-class coil overs mounted to strut-tower braces...Oh and the ESS supercharger :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3441635041_514ef514ce_o_d.jpg

Notables: Roll Cage and racing seats with 5-point harnesses; carbon fiber door panels.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3441635043_76915469fa_o_d.jpg

[RussRamz]

I am meeting up with ESS and Schubert Motorsports at the Nordschleife on Friday for testing. I hope to get some pics.

[DallasM5]

all those mods and the car is running general exclaim tires.

[jragan]

all those mods and the car is running general exclaim tires.
Perhaps those were just fodder for the burn out video :)

[RussRamz]

My understanding is different wheels and tires and possibly some widening of the fenders. The wheels and tires on the car in the current pictures are strictly for daily-driving use only.

[RaceMX-M3]

My understanding is different wheels and tires and possibly some widening of the fenders. The wheels and tires on the car in the current pictures are strictly for daily-driving use only.

Russ plz keep us informed - look forward to seeing your pics/vids.

[RussRamz]

Russ plz keep us informed - look forward to seeing your pics/vids.

Sorry guys. No-go. It was pouring rain Friday. Yesterday was a VLN race and the Schubert team was there for racing their car instead of testing. I didn't go up because of the horrible weather, but I am not sure if they did any testing. I will be in touch with Hans to see if there is another date scheduled.

[jragan]

How's this for an update :( :

http://camillast.com/b2evolution/blogs/media/blogs/blogg/2009/_CAM4787x%20copy.jpg

http://camillast.com/b2evolution/blogs/media/blogs/blogg/2009/_CAM4791x%20copy.jpg

The details are here: http://camillast.com/b2evolution/blogs/index.php/2009/04/17/kjip-velkomst-pa-nuerburgring but it's in a Nordic tongue.

[jragan]

Translated (poorly) by Google: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=no&u=http://camillast.com/b2evolution/blogs/index.php/2009/04/17/kjip-velkomst-pa-nuerburgring&ei=vEnuSYCqKI7FtgeP9cHBDw&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dg%2Bsite:camillast.com/b2evolution/blogs/index.php/2009/04/17/kjip-velkomst-pa-nuerburgring

[RaceMX-M3]

wow that's too bad. I think Russ mentioned it was raining last weekend, maybe this contributed to the crash?

[RussRamz]

wow that's too bad. I think Russ mentioned it was raining last weekend, maybe this contributed to the crash?

Yes, it was weather related. It occurred during the drive to the ring. It's not a total write-off and they'll be back at it once the damage is repaired.

I will be there for the record setting lap. :)

[jragan]

It has been rebuilt:
http://bochmannphoto.net/galleries/01-Nurburgring_1._May_(DTM_Revival_and_VLN)/120.jpg

[RaceMX-M3]

that was quick.