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Old 04-10-2018, 12:34 AM
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Nice! I hope you get some time to drive it and report back. I had a 2015 Huracan as well, and found it to be very uninvolving to drive and found the interior to be sub par. I loved the car otherwise. Just from sitting in a Performante, the interior is much better, and although I haven't driven it yet I've heard enough good things about it that it's on my radar as a complement to my GT3. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Old 04-10-2018, 01:13 AM
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Yes I had a 2015 Huracan as well. I liked it but agree it wasn’t as involving as a drivers car. I think the Performante should be much better. Only drove it for 20 min yesterday for first time but my initial impressions were wow! Big difference between Performante and regular Huracan. I’ll report back once I get some proper drive time. I have to admit though I really love the Gt3 and consider it to be one of the best drivers cars the world has to offer.
Old 04-10-2018, 02:16 AM
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Performante is awesome. Pure automotive orgasm.
Old 04-10-2018, 05:47 AM
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Old 04-10-2018, 08:52 AM
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Congrats and looking forward to hear your impression
Old 04-10-2018, 08:57 AM
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My good friend has one. I kept it for a weekend. It is much better than the .2 GT3 and .1 RS.

congrats!
Old 04-10-2018, 09:33 AM
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updates please!!!
Old 04-10-2018, 09:40 AM
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Amazing car, enjoy. I saw one a few weeks ago at NCM. Guy drove it all the way from Montana to Kentucky...lol

Old 04-10-2018, 10:17 AM
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Lucky
Old 04-10-2018, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mig7410
Amazing car, enjoy. I saw one a few weeks ago at NCM. Guy drove it all the way from Montana to Kentucky...lol
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Maybe....can't say for sure, but always skeptical of these Montana plates so far away, especially with a Houston dealership plate frame. Could be a tax dodger.
Old 04-10-2018, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chicago Mike
Incredible combo, looking forward to hearing your impressions of the two. I was going to get the spider Performante but took too long for me to get announced and I went with the 488 instead. May or may not be regretting my choice right now...
Sold my 575M a few years ago. Gorgeous and Delightful to drive with a V12 Engine and steering to die for, but too many things broke too often. I never left home without my favorite tow service on speed dial.
With 458 reliability much improved, I Test drove a 488 recently but found the throttle response in street driving to be surprisingly anemic, even when Manettino was set at "Race", most responsive position.
Turbos seemed to have excessive lag. On boost it was great, but not very often you get into the boost region in traffic. Both my Porsche TTS and AMG have far better Turbo throttle response in traffic.
Have you also noticed that with your 488?
Old 04-10-2018, 03:11 PM
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Love that engine NA V10 just spectacular, I wish they would have made one in rear wheel drive instead of the 4, then it would be perfect. Have tons of fun!
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Congrats
Nice pair!
Old 04-10-2018, 04:06 PM
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I too have both the Performante and the GT3. Got them both in October 4 days apart from each other. I have had both on the track and i have to say the Performante is a beast on the track. You will love it.
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Originally Posted by FastLaneTurbo
Sold my 575M a few years ago. Gorgeous and Delightful to drive with a V12 Engine and steering to die for, but too many things broke too often. I never left home without my favorite tow service on speed dial.
With 458 reliability much improved, I Test drove a 488 recently but found the throttle response in street driving to be surprisingly anemic, even when Manettino was set at "Race", most responsive position.
Turbos seemed to have excessive lag. On boost it was great, but not very often you get into the boost region in traffic. Both my Porsche TTS and AMG have far better Turbo throttle response in traffic.
Have you also noticed that with your 488?
Surprised to hear that . I found the throttle response on the 488 to be incredible for a forced induction car. Not as responsive as a NA engine but the best turbo I’ve ever drive.


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