JJayB

Board,
After selling my TT I thought I'd get the next long term project for 60/40 track and street. I pretty much had the ulitmate porsche, so newer models are not that exciting.
I ordered an SLS thinking this would satisfy me for at least the next 5 years, then a friend called me and offered me his Ford GT with 1500 mi and (650RWHP. I hadn't considered the GT but when I researched the amount of performance parts I was blown away.
So the question is SLS or Ford GT from unbiased rennlisters. Porscheless and confused.
Jimmy

ca993twin

I think iyt would be GREAT to see a properly driven, well modified Ford GT at the track. Go for it!

No HTwo O

Jimmy, I think you should buy your Porsche back! Happy Thanksgiving.

Turbodan

I would go for the SLS although the gt is pretty cool. I personally prefer the mark1 version.
If you use it as daily driver I think the sls would be better suited.
good problem to have.

Quadcammer

GT is arguably better looking, and has more power and a true manual.

That said, build quality and materials are lacking.

I'd probably stick with the GT. The torque on the 5.4 is impressive.

ScottMellor

When I drove the GT I was completely underwhelmed by it. Utterly crappy interior and ergonomics. Pretty with lots of power though.

Tuner1

Ford GT for sure! I just don't see the Benzo being very impressive or rewarding on the track.

JJayB

AMG has taken over Laguna Seca for most of November with various schools. Scuttlebutt is Sebestian Vettel drove a euro spec SLS to a 1:33! Track record for a production car is a Viper ACR on R tires at ...1:33! Tommy Kendal was tuning 1:37's with passengers. Problem is not much modibility.

Ford GT mods, AP brakes, KW suspension, pulley, ecu, and it'll do sub 1:40's. What do I do.

JJayB

New Owner won't sell.

Tuner1

P O R S C H E 997 GT2. The only option after your black beast. Ask TB993tt what he thinks about his.

WHB Porsche

Get the SLS! Any car that is related to the SL Gullwing is a winner in my book.

I sat in an SLR for the first time yesterday and was blown away by the ergonomics. You don't so much enter the car as put it on - the cockpit is truly small and personal, in a good way. The only other cars that makes me feel so "socketed in" are... air-cooled 911s!

mooty

SLS

jay, you wont look right in a GT40

JJayB

I guess I could get a mullet and wear and wear a gold chain

Riods007

I disagree! The GT40 is a beautiful car. Looking at the car, no one would think a redneck can afford one. It looks more exotic/rare then a 993TT. GT40 all the way.

eclou

FGT