coming soon: Evo 991 C2S vs. 997.2 GT3
12-14-2011, 12:42 PM
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coming soon: Evo 991 C2S vs. 997.2 GT3
12-14-2011, 12:53 PM
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12-14-2011, 01:17 PM
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If you have an iPad, this issue has already been available via the Zinio app. It's a good way to go, less waste, and cheaper than the printed version.
Evo has chosen a very misleading cover photo that suggests the article is a comparison of the 991S and 997.2 GT3, which is clearly not the case. The article starting on page 60 is actually 991S vs 997.1 GT3. It's ok, worth the read I guess, but don't be disappointed when you finish the article realizing there's no mention of the 997.2 as the cover pic suggests. Chris Harris gives both cars 5-stars with a bold 5th star for the 7.1 GT3.
Evo has chosen a very misleading cover photo that suggests the article is a comparison of the 991S and 997.2 GT3, which is clearly not the case. The article starting on page 60 is actually 991S vs 997.1 GT3. It's ok, worth the read I guess, but don't be disappointed when you finish the article realizing there's no mention of the 997.2 as the cover pic suggests. Chris Harris gives both cars 5-stars with a bold 5th star for the 7.1 GT3.
12-14-2011, 01:20 PM
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If you have an iPad, this issue has already been available via the Zinio app. It's a good way to go, less waste, and cheaper than the printed version.
Evo has chosen a very misleading cover photo that suggests the article is a comparison of the 991S and 997.2 GT3, which is clearly not the case. The article starting on page 60 is actually 991S vs 997.1 GT3. It's ok, worth the read I guess, but don't be disappointed when you finish the article realizing there's no mention of the 997.2 as the cover pic suggests. Chris Harris gives both cars 5-stars with a bold 5th star for the 7.1 GT3.
Evo has chosen a very misleading cover photo that suggests the article is a comparison of the 991S and 997.2 GT3, which is clearly not the case. The article starting on page 60 is actually 991S vs 997.1 GT3. It's ok, worth the read I guess, but don't be disappointed when you finish the article realizing there's no mention of the 997.2 as the cover pic suggests. Chris Harris gives both cars 5-stars with a bold 5th star for the 7.1 GT3.
on a related topic, having seen spy pictures of the "991 GT3" and also pictures of the forthcoming "cup aerokit" I think those spy photo's might actually just be an aerokit mule ...
12-14-2011, 01:26 PM
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That combined ducktail and wing really look terrible together.
Those shots show an S with dual exhausts - I seem to recall the other spy shots recently showed a center exhaust - more indicative of a GT3.
Those shots show an S with dual exhausts - I seem to recall the other spy shots recently showed a center exhaust - more indicative of a GT3.
12-14-2011, 07:27 PM
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well spotted ... except ... you are I think assuming the current engine setup ... its not clear to me why the 991 GT3 would have a ctr exhaust ... if it has a tweaked 9A1 ... unless the 9A1 so tweaked requires it ... or it could just be branding....
we will see!
we will see!
12-14-2011, 07:56 PM
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That is good, sounds like picking up my 7.1 GT3 was a good move. I went with a 997C2S over a 996GT3 because on paper they had the same performance numbers. I soon learned, that a C2S can not match the real life performance of a GT3 (996 or 997).
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The 991 with the regular ducktail aerokit is going to look absolutely amazing when setup with the right 20" wheels and lowered a bit. I'd pick up the RG5s, again. Can't wait! There may be a GT3 for sale.
12-15-2011, 02:46 AM
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One of the strong arms of a GT3 is that, even a stock version, can be pushed hard at the endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours race (I think recently Chris Harris himself just drove a GT3RS and finished 13th overall at it.)
While I have no doubt that the new 991 C2S can run side by side with, if not better than, a 997.2 GT3 in a lap or a few; I will be eager to see how a stock 991 C2S would compare to a 997.2 GT3 in endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11005242...at-nurburgring
While I have no doubt that the new 991 C2S can run side by side with, if not better than, a 997.2 GT3 in a lap or a few; I will be eager to see how a stock 991 C2S would compare to a 997.2 GT3 in endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11005242...at-nurburgring
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One of the strong arms of a GT3 is that, even a stock version, can be pushed hard at the endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours race (I think recently Chris Harris himself just drove a GT3RS and finished 13th overall at it.)
While I have no doubt that the new 991 C2S can run side by side, if not better, than a 997.2 GT3 in a lap or a few; I will be eager to see how a stock 991 C2S would compare to a 992 GT3 in endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11005242...at-nurburgring
While I have no doubt that the new 991 C2S can run side by side, if not better, than a 997.2 GT3 in a lap or a few; I will be eager to see how a stock 991 C2S would compare to a 992 GT3 in endurance races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11005242...at-nurburgring
What a challenge and they've got to be having a ball sketching it all out.
12-15-2011, 03:16 AM
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compare 991gt3 with 7gt3 would be interesting read.
compareing 991c2 with any gt3 is strange. no matter how fast 991 is, i opt for gt3. i would think most gt3 drivers doing the samething.
compareing 991c2 with any gt3 is strange. no matter how fast 991 is, i opt for gt3. i would think most gt3 drivers doing the samething.
12-15-2011, 07:30 AM
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