08-25-2010, 09:57 AM | #1 |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
|
Going over...
This is beyond badass. I wonder if it was real.
http://mercedes-benz.tv/en/clip-1141...-+%27Tunnel%27 |
08-25-2010, 10:02 AM | #2 |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
Posts: 23,268
|
Probably not, fake commercials/videos are popular right now.
|
08-25-2010, 10:14 AM | #3 |
Letzroll
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
|
If it is real I bet it was a stuntman and not Michael Schumacher that did it.
That is a cool commercial. |
08-25-2010, 10:14 AM | #4 | |
put it THIS way
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,185
|
I had heard for years that a few cars can do this. one of them was either the Ferarri F-50 or the Enzo (can't remember). The reason it would be possible would be because of the low ground clearance and the down force creates a suction force. The claim went so far as to say that at a certain speed , the car could even stay inverted (on the cieling). This car does not look nearly low or aerodynamic enough for that effect at first appearances, but could probably pull off the full flip on momentum. I suppose most any car could theoretically do it, as long as it could achieve the right speed.
but you can guarantee the commercial was fake. especially with a fire crew and truck underneath.
__________________
Quote:
|
|
08-25-2010, 10:36 AM | #5 | |
125GP Champion
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Worthington, OH
Moto: Empty Garage
Posts: 3,418
|
Quote:
__________________
*Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold |
|
08-25-2010, 10:43 AM | #6 | |
put it THIS way
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,185
|
yea, i am sure, they are half airplane - i was talking production cars.
__________________
Quote:
|
|
08-25-2010, 10:55 AM | #7 | |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
|
Quote:
Jeremy did it in a mini in a sewer on top gear once. |
|
08-25-2010, 11:44 AM | #8 |
Letzroll
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
|
|
08-25-2010, 11:57 AM | #9 |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
Posts: 23,268
|
yeah it's definitely possible, the jackass guys do it on skateboards. It just takes enough speed.
I just don't believe this one cause the firefighter crap. |
08-25-2010, 12:18 PM | #10 |
White Trash Hero
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition
Posts: 4,895
|
F1 cars weigh scat nothing and create twice as much downforce as they weigh. Almost impossible in a production vehicle due to packaging and safety concerns, BUT using momentum to carry your CG thru the upside down part of the roll is possible. You just have to work out about how many Gs it would take to hold it to the top for the length needed to complete your roll...
__________________
Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst! |
Bookmarks |
|
|