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I would assume that the top speed difference is due to better areodynamics in favor of the Porsche, suprisingly, the Cx of the 360 is not brilliant.
But appart from that, yes it is impressive to see that the GT3 is so close in terms of performance whereas on the paper, the Stradale should be much better.
Looking forward to read the comparaison test, EVO mag wrote it's the first thing they'll do if they can get hold of the two cars.
In that same mag, I know he's obviously biased but Walter Rohrl said that the Stradale will have a hard job bettering the new GT3.
I would assume Mr. Rohrl knows the new GT3 pretty well but he certainly doesn't know the Stradale, although he mentionned Porsche benchmarked the GT3 Development agains the NSXR and the standard 360, and both were miles away apparently, main problem on the 360 according to Rohrl is that traction control spoils the experience, and the car is much trickier on the limit compared with the GT3.
Fanch.
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Luigi - I couldn't tell from your post. Which of these are you saying about the GT3:
1. It has more than 381hp?
2. It weighs less than published figure (usually the opposite is true of Porsche)?
3. It isn't really capable of 0-200kph in 14.3s?
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Floren,
The Enzo and CGT are very different cars in their conception, although I still think the GT will give the Enzo a hard time on the track.
Rohrl mentionned in the EVO article they managed to get hold of one in the last part of the GT development.
I think the GT is a polyvalent Enzo really, which is what Porsche is all about, they make cars you can drop your kids at school in the morning, go to the track the whole day, and then go back shopping in heavy traffic in late afternoon
Ferrari are not famous for their interior, it is a small company, and therefore although the materials are top quality, it is not as well put together than Porsche.
But I agree with you, a bit too much plastic in the Porsche IMO but that's purely marketing as you resolve that problem by ordering the large leather pack option (I know, another option )
On the whole, I think you are clearly biased and a bit harsh with Porsche, just look at the facts, an old GT3 is quicker than a 360 round the track (well, the Nordschleife at least with is kind of a benchmark)
And the cab is still a great performer, last WE, I smoked every 355s at Magny Cours and Charade, mostly thanks to breaks!
I was surprised but how poor the Ferraris were at breaking, the 575 was not a surprise (too heavy) but the 360s and 355s were, I would break miles later than them and this is a standard 996 not even on Turbo breaks, the C4S would break even later
So overall, I think Porsches and Ferraris are different, the 996 is more of a complete car whereas the 360 is more beautiful and exclusive.
But the 360 should be compared to the 996 and GT3 and not the Turbo.
Fanch.
As for GT vs Enzo interior comparaison, well, yes, if you like stripped out racing cars interior with screws showing everywhere, then the Enzo is for you, in terms of interior, I personnally prefer, leather, nubuck and a nice Bose sound system
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