Motor Trend Head 2 Head: AMG GTR vs GT3 PDK vs GT3 M
03-14-2018, 07:55 PM
#16
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No, for some reason they figured out the No-Lift upshifts (on the street), but didn’t discover the Launch Control function...
03-14-2018, 08:09 PM
#17
Pro
What a great review! WARNING... don't watch it if you're a PDK fan! 
Manual FTW!
Interesting, that in their testing the Manual, they also confirmed the slight difference in gearing, 77mph in 2nd vs. 80 mph in 2nd for the Manual (again, supporting Grants prior diagram.
Had the 'Manual' car been a PCCB car with Buckets... Would the .2 on the track have gone the other direction?
That has to be at least 50lbs less the Manual would have weighed.
Great review none the less.... GT3 is clearly great, whether PDK or Manual, and their input on this Engine being the in a whole nother league from the 'mezger' is quite the testament.
Best Regards,
Dave
Manual FTW!
Interesting, that in their testing the Manual, they also confirmed the slight difference in gearing, 77mph in 2nd vs. 80 mph in 2nd for the Manual (again, supporting Grants prior diagram.
Had the 'Manual' car been a PCCB car with Buckets... Would the .2 on the track have gone the other direction?
That has to be at least 50lbs less the Manual would have weighed.Great review none the less.... GT3 is clearly great, whether PDK or Manual, and their input on this Engine being the in a whole nother league from the 'mezger' is quite the testament.
Best Regards,
Dave
03-14-2018, 10:01 PM
#21
Nordschleife Master
Some comparative lap times:
Circuit De Nevers Magny Cours Club
.1RS 1:19.22
.2GT3 1:18.85
Circuit De Nevers Magny Cours GP
.1RS 1:51.62
.2GT3 1:51.70
Anglesey Coastal
.1RS 1:13.60
.2GT3 1:13.40
Hockenheim Short
.1RS 1:05.8
.2GT3 1:07.9
Contidrom 3.8 KM
.1RS 1:27.53
.2GT3 1:29.34
Sachsenring
.1RS 1:33.34
.2GT3 1:31.30
Circuit De Nevers Magny Cours Club
.1RS 1:19.22
.2GT3 1:18.85
Circuit De Nevers Magny Cours GP
.1RS 1:51.62
.2GT3 1:51.70
Anglesey Coastal
.1RS 1:13.60
.2GT3 1:13.40
Hockenheim Short
.1RS 1:05.8
.2GT3 1:07.9
Contidrom 3.8 KM
.1RS 1:27.53
.2GT3 1:29.34
Sachsenring
.1RS 1:33.34
.2GT3 1:31.30
03-14-2018, 10:06 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
Just watched it. Awesome review and their humor is right up my alley (dumping trash in the pdk car). The six speed is impressive on the track keeping up with the pdk. I like my PDK but I would def get a six speed as porsche six speed is like no other.
03-14-2018, 10:09 PM
#23
Instructor
Well, in my head it works that way.
Dave, valid point in the manual probably closing the 0.2 second gap with the PDK a little if equipped similarly (PCCB, Buckets).
03-14-2018, 10:36 PM
#24
Was looking forward to this video since Johnny started posting about it.
Seems on par with other major reviews GTR great contender but GT3 still tops. Slightly disappointing as a potential GTR buyer if GT3 doesn't come through.
Interesting commentary on the limited slip and manual having the advantage there that you can feel on street. I was dead set on PDK but their manual chatter has me thinking!
What was the line "PDK only if you're paid to race"
Seems on par with other major reviews GTR great contender but GT3 still tops. Slightly disappointing as a potential GTR buyer if GT3 doesn't come through.
Interesting commentary on the limited slip and manual having the advantage there that you can feel on street. I was dead set on PDK but their manual chatter has me thinking!
What was the line "PDK only if you're paid to race"
03-14-2018, 10:49 PM
#25
Im curious to see if anyone knows those roads that they were driving the cars on in Southern California for the first segment.... looked absolutely beautiful.
03-14-2018, 10:59 PM
#26
Originally Posted by sampelligrino
Im curious to see if anyone knows those roads that they were driving the cars on in Southern California for the first segment.... looked absolutely beautiful.
03-15-2018, 01:12 AM
#28
Great reviews, results on track are simply amazing. I think Porsche is sandbagging with the 500HP rating...that motor drives closer to 525HP!
