Road & Track GT-R Z06 911 Turbo Comparo!
03-18-08, 07:02 PM
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Road & Track GT-R Z06 911 Turbo Comparo!
I don't think this was posted yet but forgive me if it was.
I can't believe the spread on the track the GT-R had on the others 5 secs!
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6594
I can't believe the spread on the track the GT-R had on the others 5 secs!
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6594
03-18-08, 07:47 PM
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I want to see VSpec vs regular GT-R. Many comparos I've seen are using
the V-word (Veyron) and the E-word (Enzo).
It's got exotic level performance for less than 100K. That is phenomenal.
Any chance of realistically getting one???
the V-word (Veyron) and the E-word (Enzo).
It's got exotic level performance for less than 100K. That is phenomenal.
Any chance of realistically getting one???
03-19-08, 01:02 PM
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Quoting the review of the Porsche:
In the handling department, we came away somewhat disappointed with our silver Porsche. One would expect that with all-wheel drive, the 911 Turbo would gobble up sweepers and mid-speed corners, but it understeered significantly entering tight turns and oversteered through the faster stuff. Some of us felt that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires might be a factor, while others pointed to the softly sprung suspension. Whatever the reason, the Porsche simply wasn't as sharp as the GT-R on winding mountain roads or at the racetrack.
"There's no denying that the 911 Turbo has a surprising lack of grip, despite awd. It predominantly understeered, seriously chewing up the front tires, and was quite tail-happy when trying to put the power down exiting corners," Monticello remarked.
Time for Porsche to wake up and ditch that archaic RR layout once and for all.
In the handling department, we came away somewhat disappointed with our silver Porsche. One would expect that with all-wheel drive, the 911 Turbo would gobble up sweepers and mid-speed corners, but it understeered significantly entering tight turns and oversteered through the faster stuff. Some of us felt that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires might be a factor, while others pointed to the softly sprung suspension. Whatever the reason, the Porsche simply wasn't as sharp as the GT-R on winding mountain roads or at the racetrack.
"There's no denying that the 911 Turbo has a surprising lack of grip, despite awd. It predominantly understeered, seriously chewing up the front tires, and was quite tail-happy when trying to put the power down exiting corners," Monticello remarked.
Time for Porsche to wake up and ditch that archaic RR layout once and for all.
Last edited by XeroK00L; 03-19-08 at 01:20 PM.
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03-19-08, 01:44 PM
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I'm starting to get impressed here but the driver's points about the behavior of the porsche is standard fare; driving a porsche fast is different than any other car. IIRC it requires lots of trail braking, and thats not a maneuver that most are aquainted with.
03-19-08, 02:41 PM
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