New model, a 2.0 cdi

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2007/12/12/noindex/wschumi111.xml

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

That van probably did some amazing things.

I loved watching him race, his driving style was so fluid. You can tell someone who really, really knows how to drive the car just flows around the track at amazing speeds.

I wonder what he could do in a C63..I'd pay to be a passanger in that.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

That's funny.

He also had a collection of harley bikes stashed in various cities so he could go riding where-ever he happened to be. Apparently, he also bought a bunch of v-rods and gave them away to his friends when the first came out.

You should see the house he built! The garage looks like a Ferrari dealership. Sitting in a garage, drinking some nice wine, smoking a cigar, looking at two dozen F cars. Heaven on earth!

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

It would be nice to have a skill that was that valuable to someone.

By any chance did any of you look at the Ford Focus add next to the article? They have a video of some guys building musical instruments from car parts and they actually work.

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1983 300SD
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The man can drive a car, I still root for him!

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83 SD

84 CD

I had a low opinion of his driving morality after he tried to wreck Jaques Villeneuve back the year that Jaques ended up winning the championship because Shumi actually put himself out of the crucial race (while trying to wreck JV).

My low opinion improved immensely when I read that he had contributed millions (I forget how many) to the Tsunami fund.

I always admired his driving skills though. His judgement about which tires to run in changing weather was really his most unique skill.

This article was emailed to me this afternoon by a former employee whom I have kept in touch with. I really enjoyed it.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Well, he did pull a few "agressive" moves, like stopping in the middle of the corner at Monte Carlo and blocking the track during qualifying during the last season. However, he can drive.

(Announcers voice) -And here comes on the straight away...A TAXIE? on the circut!"

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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself.
George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..)

1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.

He's a cold calculating cut throat driver that rewarded his mechanics, and tried to understand their situation, helping build the team around him by doing so. X amount of time in the pits got 'em a bonus, from his pocket. And had serious brain fade occasionally! Monaco pole blocking, and stopping in the tunnel during a safety car, caused a potential perfect season, Ferrari was a middle of the pack organization at best, he and Jean Todt and Ross Brawn did, well, check the history books. He was also a gracious, enthusiastic winner. I do the double pump every now and again myself.
Yeah, he tried to side line JV, and did so to Damon Hill. Not a fan of either of the latter two.
I may be incorrect with the $10 million contribution amount.

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84 CD

I didn't want to say 10 but I remember for sure that I was very impressed.

Why don't you like Jaques and Damon? Got something against 2nd genners?

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

LOL!!!!!!

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