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(And 10 Supercars That Won't Help)
Introduction
Introduction
Nothing ruins a great drive than flashing red lights in your rearview mirror. We here at MyRide don’t condone speeding, and remind readers that sticking to the speed limit saves fuel and lives. But we realize many of you are likely planning to experience the thrill of the go pedal just as soon as that furniture truck gets out of your way, so…here’s a few tips for avoiding America's finest, and quick look at nine incredibly fast supercars that are not helping your case for avoiding a speeding ticket. Note: You didn’t read it here.
Advice by Vernon Heywood
Vehicle Descriptions by James Hamel
Photo courtesy of: Carstudio.it
Helpful Advice: Are you Asking for a Ticket?
They don’t call it “Gimme A Ticket Red” for nothin’, and you can add yellow and orange to that list as well. It’s not just the color either; that two-foot spoiler you had to have after watching The Fast and the Furious marathon doesn’t just attract the attention of all your imaginary lady friends. The more your car stands out, the higher your odds of attracting the ticket-writing kind of attention. Save the eye candy for the car shows and the track.
Vehicle Featured:
Koenigsegg CCX
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Photo courtesy of: Carstudio.it
Not Helping: Koenigsegg CCXR
0-60: 2.9 seconds
Horsepower: 1,018
Fueled by a liquid that is essentially made up of bits of leftover corn (also known as ethanol) this "environmentally friendly" monster is anything but subtle. While the sale of Saab to Koenigsegg has everyone talking about this company, enthusiasts should already know that performance is spelled with lots of Gs.
Photo courtesy of: Carstudio.it
Helpful Advice: Know Thy Turf
Speeding in unknown territory is a kamikaze run. As you drive your regular routes, watch for blind corners, side streets, parked cars, basically anything that offers enough cover for a patrol cruiser or motorcycle. Supports for bridges on wide medians offer excellent cover, and let Smokey watch both sides of the highway without being spotted. Take note of all the possible hiding places and highlight the ones where you actually spot them so you’ll remember to slow down as you approach next time.
Vehicle Featured:
Lamborghini Reventon
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Photo courtesy of: Lamborghini
Page 2Not Helping: Lamborghini Reventon
0-60: 3.4 seconds
Horsepower: 640
Despite the fact that the Reventon only has a modest power increase over the standard Murcielago, this Lamborghini features a positively alien interior design that wouldn't look out of place in Darth Vader's Tie Fighter. Exterior panels were all unique to this model to further set it apart from more "common" Lamborghinis.
Photo courtesy of: Lamborghini
Page 2Helpful Advice: The Right Time to Make Time
When you speed is just as important as where you speed. Law enforcement matches their peak man hours with peak traffic times because, well, if there’s more of us they need more of them. The ones you see sitting on the freeway at peak traffic periods are usually commuters like us getting to or from their jurisdiction. The ones you have to watch out for are staked out on your favorite “shortcut” to beat traffic. Let’s face it, the only reason its 30 seconds shorter is because you’re doing 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, and they know it too.
Aston Martin One-77
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Photo courtesy of: Aston Martin
Page 2Not Helping: Aston Martin One-77
0-60: 3.5 seconds
Horsepower: 700+
While this Aston Martin supercar may bear somewhat of a family resemblance to DB9s, the One-77 (named for the number to be built) is definitely the top-dog of the Aston family. Watch out, anything with a seven-liter, 12-cylinder engine is just crying out to be noticed by the authorities.
Photo courtesy of: Aston Martin
Page 2Helpful Advice: More Bad Times Ahead
Speeding during holidays really isn’t a bright move. You’re playing Speed Racer while heading to a pool party to enjoy the 95-degree weather, and the man with the badge and full uniform is working in that heat. He’s going to make sure speeders pay for every holiday minute he spends on duty and away from his own party. Avoid speeding with the hangover breakfast crowd, too, or you’ll be snatched up as an appetizer between courses of DUIs. Besides, your reaction time may be fine, but how about the reaction time of those late night and holiday partiers?
Porsche Carrera GT
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Photo courtesy of: Porsche
Page 2Not Helping: Porsche Carrera GT
0-60: 3.9 seconds
Horsepower: 605
Of the Carrera GT, Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkston said, "This is one of the most exciting cars I've ever driven." (and he's driven pretty much anything worth driving in the past 10 years). With a V-10 engine developed for a Porsche race car, we challenge anyone to take this macho Porsche on a tour around a racetrack and not find themselves spinning out uncontrollably. The controls of this epic performance monster are like one of Siegfried and Roy's white tigers—when you least expect it, they're going to bite you.
Photo courtesy of: Porsche
Page 2Helpful Advice: Read the Signs
It would be great if there were signs posting speed traps, but savvy drivers look for other signs. Believe it or not, traffic didn’t slow from 80 to 53 mph for the simple purpose of ticking you off. More than likely, there’s a patrol man in their midst. Even if a donut ranger isn’t present, there may be an accident, or more importantly a 50 percent-off sale on Skin and Volcom stickers. Vehicle Featured:
Nissan GT-R
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Photo courtesy of: StaffPage 2
Not Helping: Nissan GT-R
0-60: 3.2 seconds
Horsepower: 480
Lovingly nicknamed "Godzilla", the Nissan GT-R is a monster in the world of supercars. It has a top speed of 193 mph, and acceleration that can be described as the sensation one experiences during a roller coaster launching from a standstill. Available for years in Japan under the Skyline badge, Godzilla reached US shores last year, but it's rare availability means you're more likely to see Big Foot on the road than a GT-R.
Photo courtesy of: Staff
Page 2Helpful Advice: Watch your Behind
It seems obvious, but a lot people admit that they’re so focused on watching for cops in front of them that they missed the one who snuck up behind and followed them with red lights flashing for five miles. And be extra cautious at night: Police officers can slip into your draft with no headlights, and you won’t know it until your rearview mirror is ablaze with a light show rivaling an Area 51 welcoming committee.
Bugatti Veyron
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Photo courtesy of: Bugatti
Page 2Not Helping: Bugatti Veyron
0-60: 2.4 seconds
Horsepower: 1,001
This car is an actual living legend just by dint of the fact that it even exists. A guaranteed future classic — if you have the money why wouldn't you buy one? It is without question the easiest way to defy all the rules of nature and physics.
Photo courtesy of: Bugatti
Page 2Helpful Advice: Don’t Make it a Spectator Sport
Downhill slalom at the Winter Olympics draws huge crowds, and so does using slower traffic as slalom cones. Accent it with a blinker flashing left-right-left and you’re advertising for a police escort. Watch the guy doing this and you’ll see he really isn’t making much more headway then those biding their time for the right opening. Patience grasshopper, even that smoke belching Olds Cutlass you passed ten miles ago will get there faster than you if you stop for autographs. Vehicle Featured:
Lamborghini Murcielago SV
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Photo courtesy of: LamborghiniPage 2
Not Helping: Lamborghini Murcielago SV
0-60: 3.4 seconds
Horsepower: 590
Wanna get noticed by the cops? Well how about a Lamborghini Murcielago (not exactly a wallflower in standard trim) colored bright orange with possibly the largest spoiler in creation hovering like an alien landing craft over the rear of the vehicle? It just screams "arrest me!"
Photo courtesy of: Lamborghini
Page 2Helpful Advice: Real Friends Flash Each Other
Don’t you hate it when an oncoming car flashes its lights at you for no reason? Yeah, your brights aren’t on, but get “bright” and recognize the courtesy flash warning of a speed trap ahead. This practice was a lot more common a few years ago than it is today. We’re all in it together, so watch for those flashes and slow down, then return the favor when you get a chance. Vehicle Featured:
Ferarri Enzo
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Photo courtesy of: FerrariPage 2
Not Helping: Ferarri Enzo
0-60: 3.6 seconds
Horsepower: 660
The Enzo is a truly modern classic that has a penchant for biting unprepared drivers (like comedian Eddie Griffin, who totaled one during the filming of racing movie Redline). Even though it's the most technologically advanced production car Ferrari has ever built, it has no system for detecting idiot drivers and is best left to those that know what they're doing.
Photo courtesy of: Ferrari
Page 2Helpful Advice: Make a Sacrifice to the Speed Gods
In order to keep the cosmic balance, somebody has to get a ticket. Offer up the jerk weaving through traffic and tailgating everyone on the road. When approaching your favorite speed trap, drive the speed limit and get him nice and riled. Once you approach the radar zone, give him just enough room to let him squeak by. He’ll be in such a hurry to pass and tell you you’re number one that he’ll never notice Mr. Officer and his book of fun. Balance restored. Vehicle Featured:
McLaren F1
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Photo courtesy of: McLarenPage 2
Not Helping: McLaren F1
0-60: 2.9 seconds
Horsepower: 627
The previous high-speed record holder before the Bugatti Veyron (notice how many more horses the Bugatti needed to top the McLaren? The secret is weight (or a lack thereof). The McLaren F1 is a highly sought-after supercar among wealthy collectors.
Photo courtesy of: McLaren
Page 2Helpful Advice: Last Ditch Effort
Here’s a good idea: save it for the track. That’s right, drive safely on public roads and you’re sure to avoid tickets from ticked off cops on holiday duty or speed trap divas. Plus, driving too fast on public roads is just plain stupid, so don’t do it. Save the money you’d spend on tickets and traffic school for a weekend at the nearest raceway. Not only will it be more fun, but you might actually learn how to drive fast.
Photo courtesy of: Chevrolet