grand tour - S3ep1

cellsafemode · 01-18-2019, 04:15 PM

So this came out recently and it's got the big 3 pony/muscle cars showcasing it.

What I found most odd was that the Exorcist was rocking stock suspension and tires... It was hilariously overpowered. Could never get traction and was basically a death trap.

Was there a legitimate reason why they didn't give it appropriate tires and suspension for 1000hp? Was hennessey drunk? I can't think of any reason why they would leave it so handicapped at putting down the power that they put in the car.

Very odd.

James May as the Exorcist was pretty entertaining to watch.

benjj · 01-18-2019, 05:51 PM

It’s a lot easier to put a $7k supercharger and stickers on a zl1 and charging $30-$40k more for it.

Good episode

SteveV · 01-18-2019, 10:16 PM

At least it consistently beat the Mustang that Jeremy was driving...

ChevyRules · 01-19-2019, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

At least it consistently beat the Mustang that Jeremy was driving...

Until a corner came into play....

Bluecyclone · 01-19-2019, 05:26 AM

After most builds hit 600 Hp, putting that power down is hard to accomplish for a "Street Car". I helped build a 600Hp GT 500 and that's how I know. Owner was so scared he ended up selling his car.

Soleil · 01-19-2019, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cellsafemode

So this came out recently and it's got the big 3 pony/muscle cars showcasing it.

What I found most odd was that the Exorcist was rocking stock suspension and tires... It was hilariously overpowered. Could never get traction and was basically a death trap.

Was there a legitimate reason why they didn't give it appropriate tires and suspension for 1000hp? Was hennessey drunk? I can't think of any reason why they would leave it so handicapped at putting down the power that they put in the car.

Very odd.

James May as the Exorcist was pretty entertaining to watch.

Did I miss something here? Do you have a Link?

Gunkk · 01-19-2019, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Soleil

Did I miss something here? Do you have a Link?

It's on Amazon Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KRJJL8S...-20&ascsubtag=

Memphis SS · 01-19-2019, 07:47 AM

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Saw it, pretty good episode. Putting James May in the Exorcist probably handicapped it more than anything else.

Would have loved to have seen a pro driver take each down a dragstrip and around a small course.

I agree, I wouldn't put much into the Mustang on the road course part. Jeremy has always seemed to be the better track driver.

Very funny episode..

RenegadeXR · 01-19-2019, 09:36 AM

It was an ok episode. Not great. I'm typically not a huge fan of whenever they do an episode in the US because they somehow always make it feel campy and insert unnecessary social commentary. I think some of it is half joking, but half not.

Jeremy: "Detroit should begin producing cars again."

America: "Oh, of course. How foolish of us. That will fix the complicated economic climate immediately. Btw, how is Brexit going?"

indyz · 01-19-2019, 09:41 AM

They're silly and that's why I love the show. It's a welcome break from how serious everything is when you look at news.

Johnwiz · 01-19-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

It was an ok episode. Not great. I'm typically not a huge fan of whenever they do an episode in the US because they somehow always make it feel campy and insert unnecessary social commentary. I think some of it is half joking, but half not.

Jeremy: "Detroit should begin producing cars again."

America: "Oh, of course. How foolish of us. That will fix the complicated economic climate immediately. Btw, how is Brexit going?"

It's not just the USA that they have done that to. I don't remember if it was when they were on Top Gear, or the Grand Tour going through the newly built (but deserted) Airport in Spain as well as the abandoned towns.

I do think that episode highlighted what has happened in many areas of this country, the loss of those type of manufacturing jobs and such. Sorry for the social commentary.

I was surprised that the Hennesy ZL1 didn't do better in the 1/4, but I always thought they overstated their engine output. It's also crazy what they charge for the engine/graphic package. Check out their price for the drag package (what was it for the Demon, a $1?).

chevybill · 01-19-2019, 12:31 PM

Good episode.

After Hammond modified his Challenger for drag racing, it beat the Camaro.
They should have raced the cars before all the changes and then after to see a
difference in performance.

They had the smallest guy (Hammond) in the largest car (Challenger) and the largest guy (Jeremy) in the smallest car (mustang). Probably, by choice, interesting still.

Rodan · 01-19-2019, 01:08 PM

It's the Grand Tour, so accurate automotive journalism isn't really their thing...

Not a bad start for season 3.

The ZL1 did not have stock wheels, so who knows what tires they had on it. ZL1 suspension, tires and brakes are arguably as good as anything aftermarket for what they were doing with the cars, but calling it "stock" isn't really telling the whole story.

It definitely wasn't making 1000hp judging by how it ran with the Mustang and Demon... but it's Hennesy... are we really expecting anything legitimate? I can't believe that guy is still getting exposure after all the crap he's done to customers.

So, how 'bout that Senna...?

RenegadeXR · 01-19-2019, 01:46 PM

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So, how 'bout that Senna...?

The Senna was sick. I never realized it had transparent doors.

I'm always amazed to see how small hypercars are in person, especially when it was driving alongside the Jaguar in one scene.

01-18-2019, 04:15 PM	#1
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	grand tour - S3ep1 So this came out recently and it's got the big 3 pony/muscle cars showcasing it. What I found most odd was that the Exorcist was rocking stock suspension and tires... It was hilariously overpowered. Could never get traction and was basically a death trap. Was there a legitimate reason why they didn't give it appropriate tires and suspension for 1000hp? Was hennessey drunk? I can't think of any reason why they would leave it so handicapped at putting down the power that they put in the car. Very odd. James May as the Exorcist was pretty entertaining to watch.

01-18-2019, 10:16 PM	#3
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	At least it consistently beat the Mustang that Jeremy was driving... __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

01-19-2019, 05:26 AM	#5
Bluecyclone Drives: 2014 Cyclone mustang Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Port Lavaca,Tx. Posts: 355 View My Garage	After most builds hit 600 Hp, putting that power down is hard to accomplish for a "Street Car". I helped build a 600Hp GT 500 and that's how I know. Owner was so scared he ended up selling his car. __________________ 2014 Cyclone/Select Shift/"/Sold 2016 ruby red GT w/3.55:1/resonator delete X- pipe/UPR catch can/Airaid "tube"W/AEM/J&M/BigWorm/BMR /SVE /ZL1addons/Redline/Steeda/BG fluids/

01-19-2019, 09:36 AM	#9
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	It was an ok episode. Not great. I'm typically not a huge fan of whenever they do an episode in the US because they somehow always make it feel campy and insert unnecessary social commentary. I think some of it is half joking, but half not. Jeremy: "Detroit should begin producing cars again." America: "Oh, of course. How foolish of us. That will fix the complicated economic climate immediately. Btw, how is Brexit going?" __________________ Disclaimer: Unless specific sources are cited, all of the above is my subjective opinion. No warranties, expressed or implied, are granted. This is a car forum, after all.

01-18-2019, 05:51 PM	#2
benjj Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 222	It’s a lot easier to put a $7k supercharger and stickers on a zl1 and charging $30-$40k more for it. Good episode

01-19-2019, 09:41 AM	#10
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	They're silly and that's why I love the show. It's a welcome break from how serious everything is when you look at news.

01-19-2019, 12:31 PM	#12
chevybill Drives: 1994 z-28, 2017 2ss 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 191 View My Garage	Good episode. After Hammond modified his Challenger for drag racing, it beat the Camaro. They should have raced the cars before all the changes and then after to see a difference in performance. They had the smallest guy (Hammond) in the largest car (Challenger) and the largest guy (Jeremy) in the smallest car (mustang). Probably, by choice, interesting still.

01-19-2019, 01:08 PM	#13
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	It's the Grand Tour, so accurate automotive journalism isn't really their thing... Not a bad start for season 3. The ZL1 did not have stock wheels, so who knows what tires they had on it. ZL1 suspension, tires and brakes are arguably as good as anything aftermarket for what they were doing with the cars, but calling it "stock" isn't really telling the whole story. It definitely wasn't making 1000hp judging by how it ran with the Mustang and Demon... but it's Hennesy... are we really expecting anything legitimate? I can't believe that guy is still getting exposure after all the crap he's done to customers. So, how 'bout that Senna...?

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