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Old 04-11-10, 10:39 AM
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http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/supercar...kr_part_1.html

There are 3 parts they are to the right....it was a good article in the mag and Chris Harris is a great reviewer.

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http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/supercar...kr_part_2.html

Part 3
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/supercar...kr_part_3.html
 
Old 04-16-10, 01:36 PM
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Nice review. Some of his words about Porsche are...concerning.
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"it goes like a Bastard, it does." Harris is great, and that new R8 Vert is an incredible looking top down sports car.
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Old 04-17-10, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Nice review. Some of his words about Porsche are...concerning.
it really is

im sad porsche is going a bit too mainstream

and indeed a great review

how much does the R8 spyder go for stateside?

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Old 04-17-10, 06:08 PM
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Although becoming mainstream, the new Turbo is a beast. I remember reading the article vs. the ZR1. 0-60 in 2.9 sec
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Old 04-18-10, 12:14 AM
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wow sub 3 eh
i thought only GT2 can do that
thats insane

is that with PDK?
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Old 04-18-10, 12:35 AM
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very interesting review, another win for the r8. i still think it's one gorgeous car and have heard a lot of people saying that it's very balanced and well put together.

porsche is indeed alarming, seems like they have lost the soul a bit in the turbo huh? i am surprised too, porsche 911 turbo 0-60 in sub 3?
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
wow sub 3 eh
i thought only GT2 can do that
thats insane

is that with PDK?
Yea, it was with the PDK....i'll try to find the article online....
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here is the link....


http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...1_turbo_page_3
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Great review, much appreciated on the post. I am please the R8 won. Although I may be in the minority hen I say that although I love convertibles, this cut top R8 is my least favorite. Put me down for the R8 V10 though.
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All 4 cars are winners to me
 
Old 04-19-10, 11:25 AM
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This is why "sticks aka manual transmissions" are a thing of the past. And rightfully so!
Good read.
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IMO, the Porsche still makes the best weekend toy here. Fun review.
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Old 04-20-10, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
This is why "sticks aka manual transmissions" are a thing of the past. And rightfully so!
Good read.
oh boy
here we go again


(grabs a bucket of popcorn)
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wow. kinda harsh on 911 turbo.
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