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07-07-2010, 11:43 PM
#16
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It's a great car don't get me wrong, but my old Mitsubishi EVO 8 was faster.
They don't embarrass the 993 by any means, they are faster, but not by as much as you would think.
07-08-2010, 10:19 AM
#18
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There over 3500lbs, & do 0-60 in 4.5 sec. While not slow by any means, there not "supercar" fast.
It's a great car don't get me wrong, but my old Mitsubishi EVO 8 was faster.
They don't embarrass the 993 by any means, they are faster, but not by as much as you would think.
It's a great car don't get me wrong, but my old Mitsubishi EVO 8 was faster.
They don't embarrass the 993 by any means, they are faster, but not by as much as you would think.
If we judged everything by 0-60 time we'd all be driving rice burners and have more $$ in our pocket. Way more about the R8 than it's "Non Super car" 0-60 time.
07-08-2010, 01:01 PM
#19
Race Director
There over 3500lbs, & do 0-60 in 4.5 sec. While not slow by any means, there not "supercar" fast.
It's a great car don't get me wrong, but my old Mitsubishi EVO 8 was faster.
They don't embarrass the 993 by any means, they are faster, but not by as much as you would think.
It's a great car don't get me wrong, but my old Mitsubishi EVO 8 was faster.
They don't embarrass the 993 by any means, they are faster, but not by as much as you would think.
A good 993 with get to 60 in 5.2 seconds and run the quarter in 13.6 up to a top speed of maybe 175 on a good day.
Not to mention the R8 lapped the Nring 24 seconds faster (8:04 to 8:28)
Oh, and my old mustang was faster than a 997 GT2 but so what?
They are significantly faster...period.
Not literally. performance wise, without question.
They are as fast or faster than a 993TT
07-08-2010, 06:29 PM
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Car and driver managed to get to 60 in 4.0 seconds, with a quarter mile of 12.6, with a top speed of 187.
A good 993 with get to 60 in 5.2 seconds and run the quarter in 13.6 up to a top speed of maybe 175 on a good day.
Not to mention the R8 lapped the Nring 24 seconds faster (8:04 to 8:28)
A good 993 with get to 60 in 5.2 seconds and run the quarter in 13.6 up to a top speed of maybe 175 on a good day.
Not to mention the R8 lapped the Nring 24 seconds faster (8:04 to 8:28)
The ring time is a very reasonable comparo though it would be very interesting to see what a bog-standard 993 with the right options (M030, LSD) and modern tires would do today.
07-08-2010, 08:00 PM
#21
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Apples to apples, when C&D had their longterm 95 993, it did 0-60 in 4.6 and the 1/4 in 13.3 with a top speed of 161mph. It should be noted that the 993's top speed was measured at Chrysler's test track in Michigan which, I believe, is an oval. Ovals tend to scrub speed at this level so the claimed 168mph for a 6-speed, non Vram coupe seems reasonable.
The ring time is a very reasonable comparo though it would be very interesting to see what a bog-standard 993 with the right options (M030, LSD) and modern tires would do today.
The ring time is a very reasonable comparo though it would be very interesting to see what a bog-standard 993 with the right options (M030, LSD) and modern tires would do today.
That said, I struggle to believe 4.6 to 60.
07-08-2010, 08:02 PM
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07-08-2010, 10:18 PM
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Actually, several contemporary tests of various 993 Turbos generated 3.7-3.9 second 0-60 runs. Massive clutch drop mandatory.
07-08-2010, 10:31 PM
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I love both cars...but they are very different...And as far as 0-60 times go...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkLATjo6Oyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkLATjo6Oyo
07-08-2010, 11:25 PM
#26
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If I had to guess, I'd say without a clutch drop, the 993tt would get to 60 in about 5.5 seconds.
07-09-2010, 12:39 AM
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Hey ... who hijacked my thread :-)
I'm still not trading my new R8 for the Benz wagon (good thing for the Benz there were no corners on the way to the grocery store)!
I promise to report back on a comparison when the new R8 arrives :-) I must driving around in the 993 on an incredible Vancouver day, I'm having some second thoughts.
Best regards, Doug
I'm still not trading my new R8 for the Benz wagon (good thing for the Benz there were no corners on the way to the grocery store)!
I promise to report back on a comparison when the new R8 arrives :-) I must driving around in the 993 on an incredible Vancouver day, I'm having some second thoughts.
Best regards, Doug
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07-09-2010, 01:13 AM
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Hey fellas, I know Doug will read this post however I want your advice. I don't know Doug however he seems like a great guy with a great car. I've always been told to never buy a 911 without a thorough PPI. I'm very interested in buying this car and Doug has been very forth coming with all the maintenance that has been done to the car. Needless to say I think I would be comfortable buying this car without an inspection. Many of you have seen the car and know the owner so I would really like to hear from you please. I have a 964 to sell but could buy the car without selling although I'd rather not. I just don't want to let this car slip away! Sorry for the long post. Any advice would be great!
Regards
Derek
Regards
Derek