Re: OFFICIAL: 911 GT2 RS (2017)
Topspeed:Misha Charoudin timed it.
from 14:15 to 14:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdbpoBWtJBA
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Explanation 3:25+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9nVKNQwgL4
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That guy was on a mission!
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The difference is that to demolish the rest, you have to have roll cages, giant spoilers, super aggressive tires and suspension set up, and seat belts for door handles. And of course, you look like a jack ass driving it anywhere else.
Here's the spoiler on a 488. Porsche's failure is that you can't have a good looking car and have that ultimate performance. Show me a 911 that trounces a Ferrari or McLaren and that looks sleek and somewhat restrained.
Porsche is great for doing more with less, but it means you also get the ugliness that is the GT2 RS.
Re: OFFICIAL: 911 GT2 RS (2017)
MKSGR:Topspeed:I have no doubt it will demolish the competition in every test. Porsche never disappoints.
They can refill the water tank with Ferrari/McLaren fan tears
Not so sure. The numbers are not so impressive - given "special" tires.
Which isn't impressive? 
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noone1:The difference is that to demolish the rest, you have to have roll cages, giant spoilers, super aggressive tires and suspension set up, and seat belts for door handles. And of course, you look like a jack ass driving it anywhere else.
Here's the spoiler on a 488. Porsche's failure is that you can't have a good looking car and have that ultimate performance. Show me a 911 that trounces a Ferrari or McLaren and that looks sleek and somewhat restrained.Porsche is great for doing more with less, but it means you also get the ugliness that is the GT2 RS.
I agree... The GT2 RS is not ugly (neither is the GT3 RS) but I am a fan of sleek lines, maybe with a small rear wing like the one on my R8 but what Porsche urgently needs is a...960. Hopefully they won't destroy it's shape by adding a huge rear wing.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 911 GT2 RS (2017)
RC:but what Porsche urgently needs is a...960. Hopefully they won't destroy it's shape by adding a huge rear wing.
It won't be necessary to have a huge wing with a mid-engined car, since the engine is not in the way for a large under-body diffuser like the F488 above.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 911 GT2 RS (2017)
Grant:RC:but what Porsche urgently needs is a...960. Hopefully they won't destroy it's shape by adding a huge rear wing.It won't be necessary to have a huge wing with a mid-engined car, since the engine is not in the way for a large under-body diffuser like the F488 above.
I agree but you know how Porsche is...sometimes. 
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RC:noone1:The difference is that to demolish the rest, you have to have roll cages, giant spoilers, super aggressive tires and suspension set up, and seat belts for door handles. And of course, you look like a jack ass driving it anywhere else.
Here's the spoiler on a 488. Porsche's failure is that you can't have a good looking car and have that ultimate performance. Show me a 911 that trounces a Ferrari or McLaren and that looks sleek and somewhat restrained.Porsche is great for doing more with less, but it means you also get the ugliness that is the GT2 RS.
What a candy! 
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SportCarGroup:RC:The more I see the 488, the more I like it.
This car looks stunning indeed
The rear is the best part of the 488. The front, though better than that of the 458, is a bit bland and the sideview is dominated by the neccessary, but ugly side vents. The 458 was so much better here.
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Rossi:SportCarGroup:RC:The more I see the 488, the more I like it.
This car looks stunning indeed
The rear is the best part of the 488. The front, though better than that of the 458, is a bit bland and the sideview is dominated by the neccessary, but ugly side vents. The 458 was so much better here.
The 458 is a class for itself, no doubt about it but the 488 has grown on me. Surprisingly.
Favorite Ferrari is still 458 Speciale or Aperta but... 
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RC:The 458 is a class for itself, no doubt about it but the 488 has grown on me. Surprisingly.
Favorite Ferrari is still 458 Speciale or Aperta but...
. I think the 458 Speciale will go down as the greatest mid -engined V8 Ferrari of all time. Not sure what my favourite is though. Like Enzo, perhaps its the next one
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r3tract:Favourite ferrari will forever by the 250 GTO.
But failing that the 488 is a beauty.
I'm not into classic cars (the 250 GTO is definitely one...) because I am no collector, I would love driving it and I'm not so sure the driving is as enjoyable as the design.
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RC:r3tract:Favourite ferrari will forever by the 250 GTO.
But failing that the 488 is a beauty.
I'm not into classic cars (the 250 GTO is definitely one...) because I am no collector, I would love driving it and I'm not so sure the driving is as enjoyable as the design.
I watched a race with 12 of them at Monterey Historics (yes, amazing amount of value at risk) all drifting through the corners nose to tail and sometimes wheel to wheel. Pretty sure they’re fun to drive
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Grant:RC:r3tract:Favourite ferrari will forever by the 250 GTO.
But failing that the 488 is a beauty.
I'm not into classic cars (the 250 GTO is definitely one...) because I am no collector, I would love driving it and I'm not so sure the driving is as enjoyable as the design.
I watched a race with 12 of them at Monterey Historics (yes, amazing amount of value at risk) all drifting through the corners nose to tail and sometimes wheel to wheel. Pretty sure they’re fun to drive
Not when you want to be fast...and safe.
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RC:Grant:RC:r3tract:Favourite ferrari will forever by the 250 GTO.
But failing that the 488 is a beauty.
I'm not into classic cars (the 250 GTO is definitely one...) because I am no collector, I would love driving it and I'm not so sure the driving is as enjoyable as the design.
I watched a race with 12 of them at Monterey Historics (yes, amazing amount of value at risk) all drifting through the corners nose to tail and sometimes wheel to wheel. Pretty sure they’re fun to drive
Not when you want to be fast...and safe.
Chris Harris drives Ferrari 250 LM at Goodwood Revival...
Top Gear video link: https://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-harris-drives/chris-harris-drives-goodwood-revival-ferrari-250-lm
(off topic, but worth a watch!) 
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Re: OFFICIAL: 911 GT2 RS (2017)
Carlos from Spain:RC:I would be so scared to drive such a car fast...just imagine you crash it.
Me too, I'd be driving so slow the crowd would think I was the pace car
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RC:I would be so scared to drive such a car fast...just imagine you crash it.
It's true that they are lacking in modern safety, but don't forget that the cornering limits and power are much lower than a modern car so that even when you are pushing hard you are traveling at pretty modest speeds. With narrow vintage-style tires, the limits are also much more progressive than on wide modern slicks - very approachable and entertaining.
On a tight technical (slow) track with generous run-off areas and using 6-point harnesses with HANS, the risks are rather contained.
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