997 Turbo v. GT3 comparo
11-26-2006, 11:23 AM
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thanks for sharing.
brake reults are suprising. shorter distance for the heavier turbo. did the turbo have the cermaic brakes and gt3 steel brakes?
the turbo better braking (forwhatever reason) and more power on turn exit nudge the result in turbos favor.
brake reults are suprising. shorter distance for the heavier turbo. did the turbo have the cermaic brakes and gt3 steel brakes?
the turbo better braking (forwhatever reason) and more power on turn exit nudge the result in turbos favor.
11-26-2006, 05:46 PM
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Translated from Italian on the top left side is "Maximum speed before breaking point", so brakes (Steel vs. Ceramics) and tires would make a difference. The article does not mention anything about type of tires or brakes used. Does not ID a magazine source.
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11-27-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gete3
I believe the new GT3 strikes a near perfect balance of fun and practicality. The Turbo is a very fast and practical car. But it is not as much fun to drive as the GT3.
11-27-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ-GT
what kind of tires were on both cars?
11-27-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
The GT3 had the special Pilot Sport Cups (as delivered on all GT3's - modified for better wet performance) and the Turbo had street tires. Turbo would've been significantly faster with the same tires as the GT3...
I wouldn't draw any hard conclusions based upon one (translated) test and an unknown driver. The Turbo may be faster, but let me see Walter's times to verify it!
11-27-2006, 05:36 PM
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It doesn't matter to me if the Turbo is faster, because it's less fun to drive. I own a sportscar to entertain myself, not to lap .5 seconds faster...
11-27-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
It doesn't matter to me if the Turbo is faster, because it's less fun to drive. I own a sportscar to entertain myself, not to lap .5 seconds faster...
Nicely said, and I concur.
11-27-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
The GT3 had the special Pilot Sport Cups (as delivered on all GT3's - modified for better wet performance) and the Turbo had street tires. Turbo would've been significantly faster with the same tires as the GT3...
Not to nitpick, but I wonder if the brakes will stay under the turbo in hard running for say 30 minutes which is a non-issue with the GT3?