C&D: Everyday Supercars (Audi R8 vs. 997 TT vs. AM Vantage V8)
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1st Place
Audi R8 - 220 Points
Base Price - $109,720
Tested Price - $120,970
0-60 - 4.3
0-100 - 10.7
1/4 Mile 12.8 @ 112 mph
5-60 - 4.8
70-0 - 160 feet
300 ft skidpad - .97
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:35.76/94.0 mph
Lane change (mph) - 66.7
Observed miles per gallon - 14
Highs
Ballet-dancer balance and grace, eager responses, telepathic steering, internal combustion rarely sounds better.
Lows
Proportions awkward from some angles, uncomfortable dead-pedal height, blind in the rear quarters.
Verdict
Sports-car perfection from an unexpected source.
2nd Place
Porsche 911 Turbo - 210 Points
Base Price - $123,760
Tested Price - $141,510
0-60 - 3.8
0-100 - 9.2
1/4 Mile 12.2 @ 117 mph
5-60 - 4.8
70-0 - 159 feet
300 ft skidpad - .98
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:38.53/91.3 mph
Lane change (mph) - 65.0
Observed miles per gallon - 14
Highs
Omigawd thrust, never-fade brakes, limpet grip, gorgeous interior treatment, maximum Porsche mystique.
Lows
Spooky at the limits of adhesion, high interior noise levels, Prussian ride quality, snoot scrapes on driveway ramps.
Verdict
For 911 addicts who have no wish to be cured, Porsche Sturm und Drang just doesn't get any better than this.
3rd Place
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - 191 Points
Base Price - $117,150
Tested Price - $129,110
0-60 - 5.1
0-100 - 12.3
1/4 Mile 13.5 @ 106 mph
5-60 - 5.8
70-0 - 165 feet
300 ft skidpad - .93
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:40.73/89.4 mph
Lane change (mph) - 64.1
Observed miles per gallon - 13
Highs
Appealingly edgy update on classic GT-coupe shape, smooth operator on rough payment, irresistible V8 growl.
Lows
A bit too much body roll, nervous under hard braking, short on muscle among these heavy lifters.
Verdict
A stylish GT sophisticate that's a little out of its depth among these thoroughbreds.
Audi R8 - 220 Points
Base Price - $109,720
Tested Price - $120,970
0-60 - 4.3
0-100 - 10.7
1/4 Mile 12.8 @ 112 mph
5-60 - 4.8
70-0 - 160 feet
300 ft skidpad - .97
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:35.76/94.0 mph
Lane change (mph) - 66.7
Observed miles per gallon - 14
Highs
Ballet-dancer balance and grace, eager responses, telepathic steering, internal combustion rarely sounds better.
Lows
Proportions awkward from some angles, uncomfortable dead-pedal height, blind in the rear quarters.
Verdict
Sports-car perfection from an unexpected source.
2nd Place
Porsche 911 Turbo - 210 Points
Base Price - $123,760
Tested Price - $141,510
0-60 - 3.8
0-100 - 9.2
1/4 Mile 12.2 @ 117 mph
5-60 - 4.8
70-0 - 159 feet
300 ft skidpad - .98
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:38.53/91.3 mph
Lane change (mph) - 65.0
Observed miles per gallon - 14
Highs
Omigawd thrust, never-fade brakes, limpet grip, gorgeous interior treatment, maximum Porsche mystique.
Lows
Spooky at the limits of adhesion, high interior noise levels, Prussian ride quality, snoot scrapes on driveway ramps.
Verdict
For 911 addicts who have no wish to be cured, Porsche Sturm und Drang just doesn't get any better than this.
3rd Place
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - 191 Points
Base Price - $117,150
Tested Price - $129,110
0-60 - 5.1
0-100 - 12.3
1/4 Mile 13.5 @ 106 mph
5-60 - 5.8
70-0 - 165 feet
300 ft skidpad - .93
Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Time - 1:40.73/89.4 mph
Lane change (mph) - 64.1
Observed miles per gallon - 13
Highs
Appealingly edgy update on classic GT-coupe shape, smooth operator on rough payment, irresistible V8 growl.
Lows
A bit too much body roll, nervous under hard braking, short on muscle among these heavy lifters.
Verdict
A stylish GT sophisticate that's a little out of its depth among these thoroughbreds.
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Have to love the balance of the mid engine around on a track. Same thing like the NSX. Lots of cars were faster in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile, but it matched or best many of those same cars on the track due to its balance.
I'd take the R8 over those other cars. I'm just a fan of mid engine sports cars
I'd take the R8 over those other cars. I'm just a fan of mid engine sports cars
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but i thought porsche has tuned the handling of their rear engine 997's to the point where it is almost like mid engine
i guess the keyword here is almost but it will never get to there...
looks like R8 is a bargain for what u get
i guess the keyword here is almost but it will never get to there...
looks like R8 is a bargain for what u get
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Aston Martin Vantage V8 is sucks a hell! Not that fast GT car. You're paying over $129,110 for the sophisticate look of Aston Martin Vinatge V8. Poor Aston Martin owners. New 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe kicks *** Aston Martin Vinatge V8! Don't paying too much money spend an Aston Martin.
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Aston Martin Vantage V8 is sucks a hell! Not that fast GT car. You're paying over $129,110 for the sophisticate look of Aston Martin Vinatge V8. Poor Aston Martin owners. New 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe kicks *** Aston Martin Vinatge V8! Don't paying too much money spend an Aston Martin.
I mean, people say you can get the same car with a Jag XK-R, but then again, it ain't an Aston.
If I owned an Aston, and someone came up to me comparing their G37 with my car, I would laugh my **** off and just walk away...
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