MKSGR:
RC:
I still wonder how McLaren does it from 200-300 kph...insane acceleration. There are certain rules in engine development, like thermodynamics/thermomanagement and emissions. Unless McLaren found the holy grail of engine technology but I doubt it. In the speed range 200-300 kph, the weight isn't really important, so...
I wonder about emissions output in the 200-300 kph speed range. I kind of have a feeling that it doesn't look good (even compared to the sportscar competition).
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
Weight seems to be a relevant aspect indeed: a friend (engineer) calculated that the 570s gains about 1.5s (!) between 200 and 300kph on the 991.2 turbo s due to the car's lower weight
At higher speeds, the weight penalty isn't that big of a deal, especially if we are talking minor differences only.
I still have my suspicions, sorry but not that it really matters to us sportscars fans.
Btw: The 570 is, as far as I remember, over 4 seconds faster from 0-300 kph (vs. the 991.2 Turbo S). Or was it 2 seconds? Can't look it up right now.
Speaking of weight: I would also like to see McLaren crash tests and how much they make (profit margin) on every single car because of the light weight materials used. Many many questions here, I am pretty sure that Porsche and other competitors have already did their homework on this one. At least I hope so.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)