RC:
Lars997:

I'm amazed to read that the SLS won the handling test over the 997 Turbo

 

Why are you surprised ? The tested SLS was only 50 kg or so heavier than the 997 Turbo.


Christian,

Just to add...

Sport Auto Hockenheim track time for 997.2 Turbo PDK is 1.11,9min with standard Bridgestone tires.

SLS AMG did Hockenheim in 1.10,8min with optional sport suspension and standard Conti tires. Even with standard suspension SLS is only 0,5s slower then that time(1.11,3min) which corrently implies that SLS is actually faster on the track then 997.2 Turbo PDK.

AZ test on Contidrom just confirmed that.

BTW, Auto Bild Sportscars edition tested also recently SLS vs. 997.2 Turbo PDK  with similar outcome-just here on Sachsenring Turbo was marginally faster then SLS.

 

Since we know that SLS Ring time is 7.40min with standard Conti tires and optional sport suspension we can assume that it is marginally faster on the Ring then 997.2 Turbo PDK or 997.2 Turbo PDK.

That will be confirmed in forthcoming 997.2 Turbo PDK Supertest...Smiley

 

BUT... IMHO 997.2 Turbo PDK or Turbo S are STILL better and more politically correct buy. Turbo is more usable car(doors, more storage place and easier to accomodate baby seat-very important for me) IMHO. Also, it draws far less attention, specially in GT Silber or Meterograu...Smiley