Can this car really do 0-60 in 1.97s?

[waj787]

http://www.fast-autos.net/lingenfelter/lingenfelter427tt.html

http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/112_0304_fast/index.html magazine tested it and did 0-60 in 1.97s.

http://co-project.lboro.ac.uk/users/cowy2/hostedstuff/lpe-8secVette.mov is a video of it.

This is something a mate worked out, is it accurate?
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== Part 1 ==
0-60mph in 1.97s
Skid pad = 1.01g
Curb weight = 33 401lbs = 1 514.99kg
60mph = 96km/h = 26.7m/s

v = u + at
26.7 = 0 + a1.97
a = 26.7/1.97 = 13.53m/s
.'. 13.53/9.81 = 1.37g
.'. Need 1.37g on skidpad to accelerate that fast.

== Part 2 ==
Assuming no mechanical losses from tyres and all wheels get 100% traction, coefficient of friction u (mew) (rubber to concrete) = 1 (dry).

u = 1
F = uN
N = 1 514.99 * 9.81 = 14.86kN
.'. F = 1 * 14.86 = 14.86kN

.'. Force achieved from vehicle is 14.86kN.

Force needed from vehicle to accelerate perfectly:
F = ma
F = 1 514.99 * 13.53
F = 20.49kN

Conclusion: Impossible, unless powered by jet engines!
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So anyone got any ideas?

 

[NateTG]

The skidpad test is apparently based on a 200ft circle laptime rather than linear acceleration. It's entirely possible (probable even) that a car has better forward/backward acceleration than lateral acceleration capability.