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 Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:28 am Post subject: 911 GT2 RS sets Nurburgring record |
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a12499392/why-porsche-911-gt2-rs-is-so-fast-at-nurburgring/
That is the way it is done folks! No heavy hybrid drivetrain, no batteries, just good old hot rodding techniques: lots of horsepower, grippy tires and a light curbweight.
I love it!
I wonder if someone is going to put the new Ford GT on the 'Ring. If it has the right tires it might be close.
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| If they do it won't be by Ford. They do develop/test their cars on the ring, but they don't ever submit 'official' ring times because there's no regulation for it. Too easy for manufacturers to cheat basically. |
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Super impressive, but I'm smitten on the GT3 w/Touring pkg.
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Dr. Funkbot
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | Super impressive, but I'm smitten on the GT3 w/Touring pkg. |
Yeah, that is the sweet spot in the 911 lineup.
I still am not a 911 fan because I think that the rear engine set up is compromised towards unintentional oversteer, but dang those Germans are nothing if not tenacious with trying fix an inherently flawed design!
I would still love the Cayman to get the legit GT3 treatment with the 500 HP 4 liter NA motor. That would be a beast!
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Mid engine or rear engine, rear drive, I love the driving challenge.
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| Dr. Funkbot wrote: | | Mike@LG wrote: | | Super impressive, but I'm smitten on the GT3 w/Touring pkg. |
Yeah, that is the sweet spot in the 911 lineup.
I still am not a 911 fan because I think that the rear engine set up is compromised towards unintentional oversteer, but dang those Germans are nothing if not tenacious with trying fix an inherently flawed design!
I would still love the Cayman to get the legit GT3 treatment with the 500 HP 4 liter NA motor. That would be a beast! |
Nein! Nein!
Wird nie passieren!
The closest thing would be the GT4 and that has the Carrera S powertrain; can't possibly topple the clubsport 911 range. That would be sacrilege.
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| Dr. Funkbot wrote: | | Mike@LG wrote: | | Super impressive, but I'm smitten on the GT3 w/Touring pkg. |
Yeah, that is the sweet spot in the 911 lineup.
I still am not a 911 fan because I think that the rear engine set up is compromised towards unintentional oversteer, but dang those Germans are nothing if not tenacious with trying fix an inherently flawed design!
I would still love the Cayman to get the legit GT3 treatment with the 500 HP 4 liter NA motor. That would be a beast! |
All you gotta do is change the gear ratios on the GT4... don't even have to change the engine...
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thanks for sharing.
Reading that article made me really want video so I looked into it and I found great onboard footage |
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