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Old 07-02-2014, 09:27 AM
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Great reading. The 918 does 0-60 in 2.2 sec.??? -" Holly Sheep S""t". They also pit the 911 against the M3 and great reviews on the new Huracan. These are great times for those who can afford and enjoy these toys.
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
Great reading. The 918 does 0-60 in 2.2 sec.??? -" Holly Sheep S""t". They also pit the 911 against the M3 and great reviews on the new Huracan. These are great times for those who can afford and enjoy these toys.
I saw that, impressive. If you read the comparo results between the M4 and 911, the 911 actually won. It "lost" because of price, rear seat, etc
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I saw that, impressive. If you read the comparo results between the M4 and 911, the 911 actually won. It "lost" because of price, rear seat, etc
Yeah. It lost bc of characteristics known without ever even needing to drive either car. What a crock.
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
I saw that, impressive. If you read the comparo results between the M4 and 911, the 911 actually won. It "lost" because of price, rear seat, etc
C&D always pimps the M3 like none other.

Off the top of my head:

E36 M3 - Best handling car in the world at any price

E92 M3 - Better than 997.1TT and GT-R in comparo
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Originally Posted by 0Q991
Yeah. It lost bc of characteristics known without ever even needing to drive either car. What a crock.
Originally Posted by Guest89
C&D always pimps the M3 like none other.

Off the top of my head:

E36 M3 - Best handling car in the world at any price

E92 M3 - Better than 997.1TT and GT-R in comparo
^^Agree. In general, BMW's lose very few C&D comparos.....
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
^^Agree. In general, BMW's lose very few C&D comparos.....
My source is Motor trend's best drivers car evals for an objective opinion (other than my own), and they have been hammering BMW for the last few years. Unforuntely their most recent article was regurgitated BMW marketing materials.
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Can you buy "Evo" here in the States?
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Can you buy "Evo" here in the States?
Best way is digital subscription via iTunes / Apple Newsstand. The Evo app for IOS is pretty slick too.
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I drove the 918 at a Porsche Track Event last month and it is unbelievable never been in something so fast and stable in my life!
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Can you buy "Evo" here in the States?
Yes any good newsstand probably has it.
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Is there any official times out for the P1 or the La Ferrari?? 2.2 sec. to 60 for the 918 almost seems unbelievable
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
Is there any official times out for the P1 or the La Ferrari?? 2.2 sec. to 60 for the 918 almost seems unbelievable
I think that when the magazines start the real comparisons , the 918 will come out on top in almost every catergory. They all have overkill horsepower numbers, but the 918 is the only one with AWD and 4WS.
I predict sales for the 918 will increase once these comparisons hit the newstands and YouTube.
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Originally Posted by Zucc
I think that when the magazines start the real comparisons , the 918 will come out on top in almost every catergory. They all have overkill horsepower numbers, but the 918 is the only one with AWD and 4WS.
I predict sales for the 918 will increase once these comparisons hit the newstands and YouTube.
Lol the 918 is much, much heavier and has way less aero. It is going to finish in last place in every performance category, except maybe 0-60, because of that. If it wins something it will be a subjective measure like looks or handling, but I think at least on the latter the Macca should have it beat as well.


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