Talk:Porsche 909 Bergspyder Championship/@comment-31433854-20181015145946/@comment-27123099-20181015213917

Frankly, I think it's a blast to drive as well.

On a related note, its specs, despite being a 50yr old car, are not terribly far off those of a modern hill climb racer either.

Consider what Wikipedia has to say about the current record holder for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb:  - "The Volkswagen I.D. R features two electric motors, located at each axle, allowing for a combined 510 kW (680 hp) and 649 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque. The I.D. R weighs under 1,100 kg (2,500 lb) and has a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 2.25 seconds."

At least performance-wise, the 0-60 time is not terribly quicker than what the 908 claims. The VW has significantly more HP and torque, but also weighs significantly more and is surely far safer. Handling is liekly in the VW's favor as well. Their top speeds are likely not far off each other as well. On Pikes Peak, despite it being a 12mi course, the longest straightaways only allow the top competitors to crest about 150-160mph. So, acceleration and handling are really the keys.

Here's a video (In-car and helicopter) of the record run that took place earlier this year. I was actually in attendance that day and got to even share in a celebratory champagne toast witht eh VW team and managed to walk away with one of the t-shirts which were supposed to be team only (I discovered later).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnH15dejp0s