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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:16 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  I had yet another need for a 7-passenger vehicle this weekend, which got me thinking about what the fastest 7 passenger vehicle ever is. I think the old R63 AMG Mercedes was about the only seriously fast 7-seater ever. Anyone remember anything else?

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:19 p.m. Tim Baxter SuperDork

  Volvo had some 300-horse V70 wagons that would seat 7.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:19 p.m. N Sperlo Dork

  Top gear had a seven seater on the track for yesterdays show. Cadillac? I can't remember. More interested in their lower priced endeavors.

  EDIT: Top Gear America

  - N. Sperlo -:-:- "Never take life seriously. No one ever gets out alive anyway." ~ ~ A strong tail wind can't hurt either...~~ K0HOF

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:20 p.m. MitchellC Dork

  A fast 6-passenger vehicle? That's a lot of puke.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:24 p.m. Gearheadotaku Dork

  I don't think the CTS-V wagon has a rear facing 3rd row. Sweet ride though. What about an RS6 Avant? They offered a rear facing seat in the 'regular' A6 so maybe? 94-96 LT1 powered Caprice wagon with lots of upgrades would top my list for this type of ride.

  Old enough to know better, too young too care!

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:27 p.m. N Sperlo Dork

  I was thinking a Caprice as well. Its one of the few gm products I would be willing to get.

  - N. Sperlo -:-:- "Never take life seriously. No one ever gets out alive anyway." ~ ~ A strong tail wind can't hurt either...~~ K0HOF

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:30 p.m. neon4891 SuperDork

  
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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:35 p.m. N Sperlo Dork

  In reply to neon4891:

  AKA a minivan with a scoop glued to the hood?

  Hey pinch! Just glue a scoop to it!

  - N. Sperlo -:-:- "Never take life seriously. No one ever gets out alive anyway." ~ ~ A strong tail wind can't hurt either...~~ K0HOF

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:36 p.m. scardeal HalfDork

  I'm guessing the Space Shuttle. It can have up to 11 astronauts aboard.

  Top Speed: 17,320 mph http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:38 p.m. MadScientistMatt Dork

  I was wondering about the Renault Espace F1, but they had to take out the third seat row to fit the V10 back there.

  Did the E61 M5 Touring have a third seat row?

  "Mad Scientist" Matt Cramer

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  Aug. 29, 2011 1:56 p.m. Klayfish HalfDork

  I think you're right, the MB was about the only truly fast 7 seater out there. But it sure wasn't cheap.

  A lot of minivans now are no slouches. While I wouldn't call it "fast", my '06 Sedona is somethink like 265hp. It can smoke the tires pretty good, and catches a lot of sleepy sports car drivers by surprise when I need to change lanes from a stop light. And pisses the wife off too. I think a lot of minivans are now pushing that kind of hp.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:07 p.m. Streetwiseguy Dork

  Why only 7 passengers? 4 wide front and rear, 6 friends in the back.

  
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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:12 p.m. Tim Baxter SuperDork

  Welll, how fast is "fast" anyway? The volvo I mentioned earlier would reportedly do a 5.6 second 0-60. That's enough to plaster the kids in the rear-facing seat to the hatch, I think.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:18 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  Paul Newman and David Letterman Volvo's by Converse
  http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Features/printer_33.html

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:18 p.m. Tom_Spangler Reader

  I would imagine that an Ecoboost Flex would move along pretty well.

  98 M3 - 07 F-150 - 08 Taurus X

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:22 p.m. pete240z SuperDork

  So I too saw the Top Gear show and the Cadillac last night. Since F-I-L is a GM Retiree; I can build the wagon and buy it for the price listed. Not that I can afford this!
  

  Model 2011 CTS-V Wagon, type 5dr Wgn 6.2L, Exterior color Black Raven
  Interior color Ebony seats with Ebony sueded fabric inserts, Leather Seating Surfaces
  base msrp* $62,360 + colors & options $1,300 + delivery & handling $875
  total msrp $64,535
  

  GM preferred price $61,359
  current offers -$6,000
  Cash Allowance: Up to $4,000 cash back
  Employee Vehicle Allowance $2,000

  Net Price $55,359

  Datsun Pete

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:27 p.m. ScottRA21 Reader

  

  Embraer Phenom 100

  Seats 6+1 crew if you don't mind having someone strapped onto the toilet.

  Tops out at 722 kph.

  Requirements met?

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:28 p.m. Datsun1500 SuperDork

  Go old school. 99 Shelby Durango had 360 HP and sat 7. That has to be in the top 5

  I just noticed I was a Super Dork. What do I win?

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  Aug. 29, 2011 2:33 p.m. darkbuddha Reader

  One Lap of America turbo 6 speed Honda Odyssey?

  

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnGCdcr6bgg&feature=related

  Wyatt

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  Aug. 29, 2011 3:19 p.m. bigdaddylee82 New Reader

  V70R is what popped into my head first. You're rear passengers have to face backwards.

  Does the Trailblazer SS have 3rd row seating?

  • Lee
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  Aug. 29, 2011 3:51 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

  Space shuttle?

  Yes, we now have signatures.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 3:52 p.m. Marjorie Suddard General Manager

  David S. Wallens wrote: Space shuttle?

  dingdingdingdingding!

  Booger

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  Aug. 29, 2011 3:58 p.m. bigdaddylee82 New Reader

  If you consider the International Space Station a "vehicle" it's orbiting the Earth once every ~90 minutes at around 17,500 mph. I'm not sure of it's crew though, at least 6 according to Wiki.

  • Lee
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  Aug. 29, 2011 4:19 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork

  The Cayenne Turbo S has to be up there. 0-60 in 5 seconds flat.

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  Aug. 29, 2011 5:31 p.m. darkbuddha Reader

  16vCorey wrote: The Cayenne Turbo S has to be up there. 0-60 in 5 seconds flat.

  Isn't the Cayenne only 5 passenger?

  Wyatt

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