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Old 08-26-2003, 10:53 AM
den500sl den500sl is offline
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Assuming both drivers are equally skilled and

... motorcycle has ample horsepower to keep up with SL at a certain straightline speed well above what the twisties allow - the motorcycle wins because (1) it is lighter and (2) and due to less weight and less tire surface contact area with road, it takes less effort to carve out those twists and turns which translates into quicker slalom times.

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg 1
27k miles
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