GT3 vs 488
#61
While that is an excellent example of turbo lag, I politely rebuttal . Local Owner, Greg Whitten, claims it effectively goes from a 3L engine to the equivalent of an 8L engine upon boost (at one car guy breakfast he mentioned he was running 23psi of boost - stock is 14psi).
But come on, slapping Japanese turbos on a de-stroked 308 motor is not ground up development and lag is actually what they wanted using larger turbos to get more top end boost. Gruppe B racing required those high rev operating ranges where the turbos would be active a majority of the time so bigger turbos meant more power (look at the RS200 oversize). Contrary to this limited, singular product line of F40, Porsche has had the benefit of continuous development across numerous product iterations with many more decades of development.
But come on, slapping Japanese turbos on a de-stroked 308 motor is not ground up development and lag is actually what they wanted using larger turbos to get more top end boost. Gruppe B racing required those high rev operating ranges where the turbos would be active a majority of the time so bigger turbos meant more power (look at the RS200 oversize). Contrary to this limited, singular product line of F40, Porsche has had the benefit of continuous development across numerous product iterations with many more decades of development.
#62
Only 272 in total production including EVO and you're using that as a data point - a bit of a stretch when Porsche has had decades and how many (hundreds of thousands?) versions across all turbo model development
I took thhis pic showing Ferrari owner Dale Chihuly gazing on Paul Allen's 288 GTO
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I took thhis pic showing Ferrari owner Dale Chihuly gazing on Paul Allen's 288 GTO
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#63
[QUOTE=Perimeter;15211817]Only 272 in total production including EVO and you're using that as a data point - a bit of a stretch when Porsche has had decades and how many (hundreds of thousands?) versions across all turbo model development
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The truth is not a stretch. And, did you not see that I agree with your point?
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The truth is not a stretch. And, did you not see that I agree with your point?
#64
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Always looking for an excuse to drop a 288GTO pic in a thread
Dale Chihuly does glass art, you may have heard of him .... sometimes he has artistic driving shoes!
LOL
Only 272 in total production including EVO and you're using that as a data point - a bit of a stretch when Porsche has had decades and how many (hundreds of thousands?) versions across all turbo model development
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The truth is not a stretch. And, did you not see that I agree with your point?
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The truth is not a stretch. And, did you not see that I agree with your point?
Dale Chihuly does glass art, you may have heard of him .... sometimes he has artistic driving shoes!
LOL
#68
If you track a lot then the GT3 is a better car. If you drive on the street more, then the 488 is a better car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV0HH27WGus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV0HH27WGus
#69
One tends to forget how good the GT3 is in terms of storage - the frunk and the back area are both very serviceable.
#70
488 daily driving would be no problem. Car drives like a dream. When you want it to be civil, its civil. When you want it to be mean, its mean. Its a great all around car. And with Ferrari 7 year service included, upkeep costs are minimal.
At the end of the day, you cant compare the two cars. They are both great and I just dont see the need for competition between the two brands. The 488 is twice the cost of a Gt3 (roughly) and I dont know a single person cross shopping between the two.
#71
A RS is a RS as it has been said............and face it.....a Ferrari is a freakin Ferrari that all would love to have in the right model for your needs..................wonderful exhaust sound and design.........and they drive great.......not better or worse that a GT3 or Lambo or Aston Martin.......just different............
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#74
While that is an excellent example of turbo lag, I politely rebuttal . Local Owner, Greg Whitten, claims it effectively goes from a 3L engine to the equivalent of an 8L engine upon boost (at one car guy breakfast he mentioned he was running 23psi of boost - stock is 14psi).
But come on, slapping Japanese turbos on a de-stroked 308 motor is not ground up development and lag is actually what they wanted using larger turbos to get more top end boost. Gruppe B racing required those high rev operating ranges where the turbos would be active a majority of the time so bigger turbos meant more power (look at the RS200 oversize). Contrary to this limited, singular product line of F40, Porsche has had the benefit of continuous development across numerous product iterations with many more decades of development.
But come on, slapping Japanese turbos on a de-stroked 308 motor is not ground up development and lag is actually what they wanted using larger turbos to get more top end boost. Gruppe B racing required those high rev operating ranges where the turbos would be active a majority of the time so bigger turbos meant more power (look at the RS200 oversize). Contrary to this limited, singular product line of F40, Porsche has had the benefit of continuous development across numerous product iterations with many more decades of development.
to the OP, you are on RL in the 911 GT subforum. for a weekend car, can't beat a GT3
#75
forget about track for moment. to those who have both, which one can be better used on daily basis? short, suburban commutes to work, gym, errands, etc. traffic, parking not an issue. how do suspension compliance compare on bad roads?
btw, I dd 997 gt3 and 348 spider for 5 yrs each. were about equal despite manual steering and roof in Ferrari. gt3 was awful suspension on bad roads.
btw, I dd 997 gt3 and 348 spider for 5 yrs each. were about equal despite manual steering and roof in Ferrari. gt3 was awful suspension on bad roads.