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KresoF1 said:
No, it want be. 997S is slower on ALL European race tracks(Hockenheim, Nurburgrung GP kurs, Nordschleife, Oschersleben, Monza and on Bedford-UK EVO track) then R8 when measured by ALL major European magazines. Truth, in straight line it is pretty much an even match.
Just what is amazing how close R8 is on Mountain Road time to GT-R.
May 29, 2008 11:17:18 AM
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KresoF1 said:
No, it want be. 997S is slower on ALL European race tracks(Hockenheim, Nurburgrung GP kurs, Nordschleife, Oschersleben, Monza and on Bedford-UK EVO track) then R8 when measured by ALL major European magazines. Truth, in straight line it is pretty much an even match.
Just what is amazing how close R8 is on Mountain Road time to GT-R.
May 29, 2008 12:25:22 PM
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colette said:
chill out. you are in fact wrong. the R8 has handed the 997S its ass in all mag comparos. further, though one driver may have netted a shorter time on one track doesn't make it a faster car. i for one would doubt the veracity and accuracy of the testing in question, particularly if it involves same day testing between the two cars.
the only 997 that can outright out perform the R8 is the GT3 RS. by most, the GT3 is considered merely its equal on the track only and not anywhere near it in comfort and luxury.
the 997 TT is outhandled by the R8. that the R8 can perform thus with 425 hp is a testament to how easily the V10 version will likely kill the GT3 RS... and likely be quicker and faster than the GTR.
porsche had done admirably compensating for the defect of a car whose engine hangs over the rear axle. kudos for porsche. but the R8 is in a different league design-wise. a BIG reason why porsche is fighting lower saxony for control of vw.
Jun 12, 2008 2:09:06 PM
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colette said:
chill out. you are in fact wrong. the R8 has handed the 997S its ass in all mag comparos. further, though one driver may have netted a shorter time on one track doesn't make it a faster car. i for one would doubt the veracity and accuracy of the testing in question, particularly if it involves same day testing between the two cars.
the only 997 that can outright out perform the R8 is the GT3 RS. by most, the GT3 is considered merely its equal on the track only and not anywhere near it in comfort and luxury.
the 997 TT is outhandled by the R8. that the R8 can perform thus with 425 hp is a testament to how easily the V10 version will likely kill the GT3 RS... and likely be quicker and faster than the GTR.
porsche had done admirably compensating for the defect of a car whose engine hangs over the rear axle. kudos for porsche. but the R8 is in a different league design-wise. a BIG reason why porsche is fighting lower saxony for control of vw.
Handed the 997 its ass? I don't think so, a mid engine V8, that laps slightly quicker than a car that came out as an 05 with a smaller 6 cylinder.
The original 997S was in fact faster in a straight line (embarassing for the audi v8). The facelift will hand the R8 its ass, again, for less money. Not to mention it is a car that you can actually purchase.
Jun 12, 2008 4:08:14 PM
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colette said:
chill out. you are in fact wrong. the R8 has handed the 997S its ass in all mag comparos.
Jun 12, 2008 10:22:43 PM
Jun 13, 2008 12:47:09 AM
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Renquist said:
Its taken Porsche 40+ years to come up with the 997, Audi managed to show it up on its first go,
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