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KresoF1 said:
Next month EVO's R8 test...
0-100mph: 10.4s
Bedford West Circuit: 1.22,1min
For comparison...
F430F1 1.24,2min
Porsche 997 Turbo 1.23,55min
Porsche 997 GT3 1.23,1min
Ferrari 599GTB 1.23,1min
Lamborghini Gallardo(520hp) 1.22,8min
May 27, 2007 11:00:14 PM
May 27, 2007 11:30:25 PM
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Gary(SF) said:
Unlikely results. One thing I always hate is trying to compare track times that are not same day/same tires/same driver. Just as an example, at my home track at Laguna Seca, lap times for the same car are 3 sec faster this year than last because of repaving.
Gary
May 28, 2007 6:31:09 AM
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dhayek said:
faster than a G or a gt3 on a track? what is going on?
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KresoF1 said:
Ron,
Wait for few hours to check it out(Z06)...
Regarding R8 track time there is two possibilities:
-it is a typo in EVO(very unlikely!)
-R8 has the best chassic of all current sportscars
Just wait for next month Sport Auto for more R8 deliveries!
Next issue will feature R8 Supertest with some amazing results...
R8 achived 1.12,7min on Hockenheim(and it is pretty unclear on which tires since I know form my "deep throat" that difference between Pirelli Corsa's and Hero's in Hockenheim is only 0.1s for R8!) with Corsa tires and 1.12,8min on Pirelli P Zero Hero tires so, we know few facts then:
-R8 is on street tires faster then 997 Turbo(1.13,7min on Michelin PS2 N1)
-R8 is in all corners around Hockenheim as fast as Gallardo SL and the same time faster in almost all corners then 997 Turbo(with Michelin Cup's!), only on straight line Gallardo SL and 997 Turbo are faster.
Most important thing-BOTH Sport Auto and EVO are raving about R8. The only other cars that received such a praises recently is Gallardo SL...
For me conclusion is pretty clear!
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RichJ said:
Recieved my copy of Evo on Friday, they compare it against the Prodrive AMV8, M6 and a powerkit C4s.
You have seen the times as posted by Kreso, but they also give a verdict and it comes out top. They rate it higher than the porker for looks, speed and driving dynamics!!! A very interesting read and verdict especially from EVO who have always been very big fans of the 911
Sorry but I dont have a scanner, so cant post!
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Byron said:
This results really surprise me.
Are they real?
Is that chassis so well done that can compensate the weigth and power difference?
If like this.....R8 has to be seriously considered
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Byron said:
This results really surprise me.
Are they real?
Is that chassis so well done that can compensate the weigth and power difference?
If like this.....R8 has to be seriously considered
I will have a chat with Richard M (who set these times) and see if there was anything strange in the R8s spec. They set the 1:23:10 for the 997 GT3 on the same track just a few months ago (similar conditions, the track has not been re-surfaced since) so the comparison is valid.
As some of you know, I occasionally work with EVO on these track tests and the differences between the drivers (John Barker, Richard Meaden or Jethro) is very little. They can all lap within tenths of each other in identical cars.
I trust the results which is why I went straight out an bought and R8 this weekend (gulp!!). I should be getting it in December this year.
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J.Seven said:
This only shows how track times can be deceiving.
J.Seven
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J.Seven said:
This only shows how track times can be deceiving.
J.Seven
This is not first test where R8 is very fast and Porsche isnt invincible car.
I only dont understant how is faster than 520 hp Gallardo ? Isnt this almost same car except the engine ?
Nice to see that R8 is fast as it looks
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KresoF1 said:
Andrea,
Thanks a lot! I wanted to post this C&D test results myself but, you were faster!
So, sceptics... Were are you? We need and want you!
R8 is faster around Willow Spring almost 3s then 997 Turbo...
German Sport Auto, Uk's EVO and USA C&D reached same final conclusion-R8 is a masterpiece... Best chassis of all current sportscars on the market.
But, for some of you even this C&D test will prove to be not truthfull or legit...
May 28, 2007 3:15:19 PM
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KresoF1 said:
Ron,
Wait for few hours to check it out(Z06)...
Regarding R8 track time there is two possibilities:
-it is a typo in EVO(very unlikely!)
-R8 has the best chassic of all current sportscars
Just wait for next month Sport Auto for more R8 deliveries!
Next issue will feature R8 Supertest with some amazing results...
R8 achived 1.12,7min on Hockenheim(and it is pretty unclear on which tires since I know form my "deep throat" that difference between Pirelli Corsa's and Hero's in Hockenheim is only 0.1s for R8!) with Corsa tires and 1.12,8min on Pirelli P Zero Hero tires so, we know few facts then:
-R8 is on street tires faster then 997 Turbo(1.13,7min on Michelin PS2 N1)
-R8 is in all corners around Hockenheim as fast as Gallardo SL and the same time faster in almost all corners then 997 Turbo(with Michelin Cup's!), only on straight line Gallardo SL and 997 Turbo are faster.
Most important thing-BOTH Sport Auto and EVO are raving about R8. The only other cars that received such a praises recently is Gallardo SL...
For me conclusion is pretty clear!
May 28, 2007 3:59:27 PM
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Byron said:
Thank you Kresso for the valuable info. Very clarifying.
Still, I'd love to see such comparisons in the Ring. I ignore how is the circuit where they did.
In any case, very good news. I felt rather disappointed (and surprised) with the first figures of the R8, but this ones beguin to make sense....even I still need to "see" how a chassis can make such a difference with much more powerful engines.
The "R10" will be another story....
May 28, 2007 6:10:21 PM