BjoernB:
REALZEUS:

Ring times fixation is absurd. Look at what the 458 achieved at other tracks. It is a 4 year old car that outruns a 997 GT3 RS and is close to a 2013 MP4 12C. The Speciale, with its superior power to weight ratio and trick aero has to be quicker than the upgraded Macca around a proper circuit. 


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FERRARI RULES!!!

well the 458 has approx 120hp more - and still is slower in official NBR numbers .... - no offence but absurd is that Ferrari seems to prepare all cars for specific tracks...- I like the 458 but u cannot compare to a "old" 997....

Lap Times (14)

Track 458 Italia 911 GT3 RS
Top Gear Track 1:19.10 1:21.00
Nordschleife 7:28.00 7:33.00
Hockenheim Short 1:09.70 1:09.50
Laguna Seca 1:36.22 1:36.77
Virginia International Raceway 2:49.90 2:55.90
SportAuto wet handling test 1:33.60 1:36.60
Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (post 06/2008) 1:19.30 1:21.90
Luk Driving Center 1:05.44 1:05.11
Sachsenring 1:34.30 1:34.75
Autocar Dry Handling Track 1:08.90 1:09.60
Autocar Wet Handling Track 1:12.70 1:16.00
Anglesey National 0:59.20 d 0:59.70
Donington Park 1:15.90 1:16.30
Rockingham International Super Sportscar 1:28.30 1:32.80

 

http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/ferrari_458_italia-vs-porsche_997_gt3_rs_facelift.html

 

Note also that the 458 is on standard road tyres, as opposed to the semi-slicks of the RS!!! 


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FERRARI RULES!!!