Cars that make the GT2 RS awesome by comparison
05-23-2010, 05:45 AM
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The GT2RS doesn't need any cars to make it look awesome. The thing appears nearly perfect. The 7.2GT3RS was a huge jump over the 7.1GT3RS simply because instead of refining the attributes of 7.1GT3RS, they went bigger. Not more downforce from a similar wing, they went bigger instead. Not more grip through the same tire size with a better suspension, they went with more balanced grip with front fender flares and wider wheels with wider tires all round. It really took it up a notch. This GT2RS is all that + 170 hp, and no weight penalty. It's the highest performance 911 ever made. But again, since they did it with balanced race car handling, it should be a blast to drive too, none of this push at the limit as in previous GT cars. I want one.
05-23-2010, 10:50 AM
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05-23-2010, 04:24 PM
#37
I'd be interested in seeing how it would shape up against an F-40 on the track, on the street or as an everyday driver it will be hard to find a suitable (comparable) alternative - in my opinion anyways.
05-23-2010, 08:09 PM
#38
The answer is engineering which, of course, equals $, €, £, ¥, etc. To make the GT2, for example, 500 lbs (approximately 226 kg) lighter and even better on the street and on the track would not be a problem, only an expense. My almost 20 year old Type 964, with a Tiptronic, leather, stereo, A/C, cabriolet top, etc. weighs more than 1000 lbs less than the new GT2 but that has required considerable effort. Before you ask, my guess is that if 20 owners of the new GT2RS banded together and each put in $150,000 (€120,000, £104,000, ¥13,541,766), that would cover the cost of R&D, tooling and parts production per car.
05-23-2010, 11:15 PM
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05-24-2010, 11:25 AM
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