Outlaw

Reviews on S and GT have been similar. Have you driven both?

jlee504

I have though not back to back. I’m not sure you can tell the difference unless you drive them back to back. I like the look of the rear hatch I think the gt is just a better looking car. Took me some time to realize it but I did..

kingjr9000

It seems the 720s just broke another record. Willow springs: 1:21.7

Motor trend

dewilmoth

Unless I’m missing something, the ACR holds the record still from 2015 with 1:21.24.

kingjr9000

MT's record. The viper's time was done by dodge.

randr

Thats seriously quick, about 2 seconds quicker than the 918 IIRC. Yet you can live with it

jason952

720 0-100 5.1 seconds seems fully insane and 2 tenths off 918

kingjr9000

Evo Mag clip

dewilmoth

An engineer that works for Dodge. But yeah, I see your point.

Chris3963

As much as would like to (and I have test driven 4 cars all of which had problems), as long as I keep reading these kind of stories, I remain out.

Extract below. Full story here. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mclaren...-mclaren-570gt

But for all the many highlights, there were constant niggles, necessitating three returns to McLaren HQ in Woking, Surrey. The IRIS infotainment system was the biggest gripe: always sluggish with poor graphics and functionality, it failed on multiple occasions. Superminis have better systems.

We had a worrying brake issue, which to be fair, McLaren investigated thoroughly, failed to replicate and only occurred once. The nose lift – so essential over speed bumps – wails uncomfortably, both before and after a supposed fix. The car struggles to find the key, making it difficult to get in and start up, even when the key’s inside. The windows will open by themselves when you’ve tried to close them. And every day, there were numerous unexplained warning messages and accompanying chimes.

jlee504

Are mclaren owners on this board experiencing similar niggles? It is interesting the one i test drove the tpms warning kept dinging it started with one then went to two and ultimately had 3 tires triggering a warning. Definitely a niggle.

fastmd

I have had more niggles with my .1 RS, over a week now it's been in service for a check engine light/engine fault that they keep going back to the motherland about.

Have never had so much down time vs my Mclarens, on my 3rd.

bccars

I had a black on black 675 LT blow past me - when I was doing an inlap at Spa - first part of Blanchimont. Oh boy he was fast, he went wide (on purpose I presume) with no regard for the track limits, dabbed the brakes, airbrake came on (what a sight, really awesome), before diving into the second part of blanchimont. I had a front row seat, and I can tell you that view was VERY impressive, the speed, the composure that car has. It made it look effortless.
Too bad I didn't see that car anymore in the afternoon.

OT: 488 Challenge racecar is a freaking monster too when it divebombes past you when you are braking and setting up for a corner :-)

yesyoucan

The oddest types of postings are these types. These all seem minor and pretty isolated to a car or maybe a few cars.

I have an 991 gt3rs. It has been pretty solid except for a wheel nut which could have been serious (right after a track day).

this is according to NHTSA safety recalls for porsche since 2011

All (365)PASSENGER CAR (294)SUV (71)
584 Results
for porsche
VEHICLES
RECALLS
INVESTIGATION
COMPLAINTS
MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS

2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2 DR RWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 2 DR AWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET C AWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S 2 DR AWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET C AWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET C RWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA GTS 2 DR RWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S 2 DR RWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET C RWD 0 0 0 3
2011 PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS 2 DR RWD 1 1 0 5
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Now; let's look specifically at 918

5 Recalls
for 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
FILTER RECALLS BY AFFECTED COMPONENTS

All (5)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1)SEAT BELTS (1)SUSPENSION (3)
December 9, 2016 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V885000
Front Lower Control Arms may Crack
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

July 8, 2016 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V520000
Seat Belt Mounting Screws may Fail
In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

June 1, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V335000
Wiring Harness for Cooling Fan may Short
If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.

December 23, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V816000
Front Lower Control Arms may Fracture
The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.

July 28, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V457000
Rear Axle Control Arms may Break
If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Postings which talk about reliability or lack of reliability for a certain model/manufacture are silly once a person starts digging into other types of information like safety recalls.

Apolo1

Thanks for this.....

And the P15 is meant to be even faster.