If you currently own a 4.0, is it really that much better?
04-13-2012, 09:53 PM
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The answer is yes it is better. Noticeably in my opinion in power delivery, handling and overall stability. Both my RS's have about the same miles on them (2200) and my 6GT3 I have done 6k in. The 4.0 is clearly the pinicle of the model by far.
04-14-2012, 02:53 AM
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So much easier to drive the 4.0 fast vs the 2RS.
On track, you need to stay so far ahead of the 2RS. It would be helpful to have a third foot to work the throttle and keep the snails spooled as you are trailbraking into an apex. On the street it is wait...wait...explode... Is the drama fun and exciting? Of course
But...
For pure, linear, electric motor-like powerband, the 4.0 is in a league of its own. Let it torque around in 6th at 1500 rpm or properly work the rev range to enjoy that buttery smooth 6500 rpm (2000-8500) powerband. Don't know of any other engine that can do that?
Blown 3.6 vs NA 4.0, there is inevitably a difference in driveability and shape of the powerband.
Porsches are ridiculously overpriced if bought new so if you can buy a 4.0 well under MSRP it would not be a wholly stupid and unjustifiable decision to pick one up.
On track, you need to stay so far ahead of the 2RS. It would be helpful to have a third foot to work the throttle and keep the snails spooled as you are trailbraking into an apex. On the street it is wait...wait...explode... Is the drama fun and exciting? Of course
But...For pure, linear, electric motor-like powerband, the 4.0 is in a league of its own. Let it torque around in 6th at 1500 rpm or properly work the rev range to enjoy that buttery smooth 6500 rpm (2000-8500) powerband. Don't know of any other engine that can do that?
Blown 3.6 vs NA 4.0, there is inevitably a difference in driveability and shape of the powerband.
Porsches are ridiculously overpriced if bought new so if you can buy a 4.0 well under MSRP it would not be a wholly stupid and unjustifiable decision to pick one up.
04-14-2012, 02:56 AM
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Having recently driven a 4.0 and a .1 GT3 RS hard thru winding roads of Northern Cal last weekend I cannot say that the 4.0 is a better car. I actually preferred the .1 much better. The suspension on the 4.0 did not leave me as confident as the .1, and both cars are completely stock. The extra power is noticeable but no so much that I could feel during street driving. A long straight at a track you may see different results but our local tracks don’t have that. A happy .1 guy.
i have a LOT of miles on all the GT3 variants. NOTHING compares to 4.0. it's probably not worth the premium, but it is better than all those that came before it. the 7.1RS is probably me least favorite. i would take 6gt3 or .2gt3 over it.
04-14-2012, 02:57 AM
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but i still like my 4.0, and i rarely like anything.
04-14-2012, 08:10 PM
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04-15-2012, 03:04 PM
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04-15-2012, 09:25 PM
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I drove juan car to goldcrest tonight after Teo car had electrical meltdown..... sure a bit faster
Worth 80k more than 3.8rs, never. Faster yes, but 99.9% of RL people can't use to its potential
And it shift like sh$t just like 3.8
Worth 80k more than 3.8rs, never. Faster yes, but 99.9% of RL people can't use to its potential
And it shift like sh$t just like 3.8
04-15-2012, 09:48 PM
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I am part of those 99.9% and quite enthusiastic to explore all the potential I can safely handle.
No time on the track yet but do find the shifting 2 >3 much better than my 11.2RS....for now anyways.