991 vs Audi R8 Video
11-27-2011, 05:47 PM
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11-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Yes, really. Ever driven a first gen Miata? It's a blast because you feel like you're going like hell and about to die any minute. Tiny little tires mean you can drift it at parking lot speeds.
I can honestly say that the numbers are meaningless to me as a purchase motivator.
Do I enjoy seeing them generated? Of course. Do I care if an R8 is "faster" than a 911? Nope.
I can honestly say that the numbers are meaningless to me as a purchase motivator.
Do I enjoy seeing them generated? Of course. Do I care if an R8 is "faster" than a 911? Nope.
Amen
11-28-2011, 12:39 AM
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Interesting. 991S 1/4 mile time/trap is almost exactly what they got with the boxster spyder
spyder: 12.8@109.4
991S: 12.9@109.2
The near identical trap speeds means that they are both putting about the same amount of power to the ground
***EDIT: Nevermind, the quarter mile time was for the R8, not the 991. 991 time was 12.7@113.2
spyder: 12.8@109.4
991S: 12.9@109.2
The near identical trap speeds means that they are both putting about the same amount of power to the ground
***EDIT: Nevermind, the quarter mile time was for the R8, not the 991. 991 time was 12.7@113.2
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11-28-2011, 06:36 AM
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The inside line trap time is:
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 113.2 (13.0 @ 111.7 w/ TC on)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...carrera-s.html
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 113.2 (13.0 @ 111.7 w/ TC on)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...carrera-s.html
11-28-2011, 11:42 AM
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The inside line trap time is:
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 113.2 (13.0 @ 111.7 w/ TC on)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...carrera-s.html
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 12.7 @ 113.2 (13.0 @ 111.7 w/ TC on)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...carrera-s.html
11-28-2011, 11:47 AM
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These stupid performance numbers have descended into irrelevance. These days it's hard to find a car that doesn't do 0-60 under 5 seconds. Anyone obsessing over .1 seconds in this or that performance measure is so completely removed from the joy of driving, its a wonder they bother with cars at all.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.
I suspect this has been going on for far longer than you state, probably since the early 70's IMHO.
11-28-2011, 01:48 PM
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here's the full test:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...carrera-s.html
BTW here's the insideline's test of a 997.2 S CAB PDK:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...and-video.html
0-60 mph (sec.) 4.2
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 12.4 @ 111.8
Something is definately OFF.
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...carrera-s.html
BTW here's the insideline's test of a 997.2 S CAB PDK:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...and-video.html
0-60 mph (sec.) 4.2
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 12.4 @ 111.8
Something is definately OFF.
11-28-2011, 05:28 PM
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And, I'll gladly admit I like the prestige. It's a nice car and I like nice things...reminds me why I bust my ***.
11-28-2011, 08:01 PM
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These stupid performance numbers have descended into irrelevance. These days it's hard to find a car that doesn't do 0-60 under 5 seconds. Anyone obsessing over .1 seconds in this or that performance measure is so completely removed from the joy of driving, its a wonder they bother with cars at all.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.
11-29-2011, 12:09 AM
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here's the full test:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...carrera-s.html
BTW here's the insideline's test of a 997.2 S CAB PDK:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...and-video.html
0-60 mph (sec.) 4.2
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 12.4 @ 111.8
Something is definately OFF.
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...carrera-s.html
BTW here's the insideline's test of a 997.2 S CAB PDK:
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/91...and-video.html
0-60 mph (sec.) 4.2
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) 12.4 @ 111.8
Something is definately OFF.
11-30-2011, 12:47 AM
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These stupid performance numbers have descended into irrelevance. These days it's hard to find a car that doesn't do 0-60 under 5 seconds. Anyone obsessing over .1 seconds in this or that performance measure is so completely removed from the joy of driving, its a wonder they bother with cars at all.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.
The modern day car culture seems to revolve around middle aged men spending huge sums on the latest grand touring cars, driving at the 45mph speed limit to the Saturday cars and coffee meetup to show off their .1 second faster (on paper) self-worth-on-wheels and talk about the latest topgear episode, then on the drive home hit the "sport" button and attempt to impress their justifiably nervous wives around a two-lane onramp while being passed on the outside by a soccer mom in a camry who's late for the game but doesnt know she's in a race for street cred.