918 - Nurburgring - 7:14
09-19-2012, 07:29 PM
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a $80k 2010 Viper ACR beats it.
Just 5 seconds faster than a 2011 GT2RS, and almost 1,000 lbs heavier. No thanks, at any price.
The Carrera GT on crappy PS2 lapped in 7:28, with current fast tires, it would not be far off the 918 Spyder at the Ring, for less than half the price, and close to 1,000 lbs lighter.
CGT winner.
Just 5 seconds faster than a 2011 GT2RS, and almost 1,000 lbs heavier. No thanks, at any price.
The Carrera GT on crappy PS2 lapped in 7:28, with current fast tires, it would not be far off the 918 Spyder at the Ring, for less than half the price, and close to 1,000 lbs lighter.
CGT winner.
CGT is the winner and it's only $350K used.
Link to video of 918.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJCGY...ayer_embedded#!
09-19-2012, 07:39 PM
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09-19-2012, 08:01 PM
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09-19-2012, 08:11 PM
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The CGT is a car built around a race engine program that was canceled. Despite of this engine not having raced, it started as a Porsche supply to F1 (canceled) and then LeMans (canceled too).
What did old Porsche do? build a car around this engine and make it the showcase of top technology, and so they did.
- Carbon Ceramic brakes
- Carbon Ceramic clutch with integrated flywheel
- Carbon Fiber chassis (more on this below)
- Magnesium wheels
- Pushrod suspension
- Racing exhaust system
- Real Center Lock wheels with different tightening rotation per side
Unfortunately, the CGT is misunderstood, in my opinion it should be worth $750k on the used market (Enzo still commands over $1MM), and I hope the future helps the exotic cars market to understand the magnificent car it is, even today when compared to the top super cars.
I regret not having bought one when I bought the Scuderia, it was either an out of warranty CGT or a new Scuderia, with my intended use: Autocross, Drag Racing, DE Cup, Time Trials, I even got the approval from the SCCA to assign a National autoX class to this car.
The same way my Scuderia is more American and German than most people know, the Carrera GT is more Italian than most people know, its chassis was built by the same Italians that built the Fiat Enzo.
What did old Porsche do? build a car around this engine and make it the showcase of top technology, and so they did.
- Carbon Ceramic brakes
- Carbon Ceramic clutch with integrated flywheel
- Carbon Fiber chassis (more on this below)
- Magnesium wheels
- Pushrod suspension
- Racing exhaust system
- Real Center Lock wheels with different tightening rotation per side
Unfortunately, the CGT is misunderstood, in my opinion it should be worth $750k on the used market (Enzo still commands over $1MM), and I hope the future helps the exotic cars market to understand the magnificent car it is, even today when compared to the top super cars.
I regret not having bought one when I bought the Scuderia, it was either an out of warranty CGT or a new Scuderia, with my intended use: Autocross, Drag Racing, DE Cup, Time Trials, I even got the approval from the SCCA to assign a National autoX class to this car.
The same way my Scuderia is more American and German than most people know, the Carrera GT is more Italian than most people know, its chassis was built by the same Italians that built the Fiat Enzo.
09-19-2012, 08:37 PM
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The CGT is a car built around a race engine program that was canceled. Despite of this engine not having raced, it started as a Porsche supply to F1 (canceled) and then LeMans (canceled too).
What did old Porsche do? build a car around this engine and make it the showcase of top technology, and so they did.
- Carbon Ceramic brakes
- Carbon Ceramic clutch with integrated flywheel
- Carbon Fiber chassis (more on this below)
- Magnesium wheels
- Pushrod suspension
- Racing exhaust system
- Real Center Lock wheels with different tightening rotation per side
Unfortunately, the CGT is misunderstood, in my opinion it should be worth $750k on the used market (Enzo still commands over $1MM), and I hope the future helps the exotic cars market to understand the magnificent car it is, even today when compared to the top super cars.
I regret not having bought one when I bought the Scuderia, it was either an out of warranty CGT or a new Scuderia, with my intended use: Autocross, Drag Racing, DE Cup, Time Trials, I even got the approval from the SCCA to assign a National autoX class to this car.
The same way my Scuderia is more American and German than most people know, the Carrera GT is more Italian than most people know, its chassis was built by the same Italians that built the Fiat Enzo.
What did old Porsche do? build a car around this engine and make it the showcase of top technology, and so they did.
- Carbon Ceramic brakes
- Carbon Ceramic clutch with integrated flywheel
- Carbon Fiber chassis (more on this below)
- Magnesium wheels
- Pushrod suspension
- Racing exhaust system
- Real Center Lock wheels with different tightening rotation per side
Unfortunately, the CGT is misunderstood, in my opinion it should be worth $750k on the used market (Enzo still commands over $1MM), and I hope the future helps the exotic cars market to understand the magnificent car it is, even today when compared to the top super cars.
I regret not having bought one when I bought the Scuderia, it was either an out of warranty CGT or a new Scuderia, with my intended use: Autocross, Drag Racing, DE Cup, Time Trials, I even got the approval from the SCCA to assign a National autoX class to this car.
The same way my Scuderia is more American and German than most people know, the Carrera GT is more Italian than most people know, its chassis was built by the same Italians that built the Fiat Enzo.
you got me wanting a Carrera GT now....
09-19-2012, 08:41 PM
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Just the other day I was thinking how great the CGT is as a work of engineering. 7 years of perspective has only put the car in a better light.
So, are people tracking CGTs with better rubber either on the stock wheels or aftermarket (whatever actually has tire sizes available)?
So, are people tracking CGTs with better rubber either on the stock wheels or aftermarket (whatever actually has tire sizes available)?
09-19-2012, 08:51 PM
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Just the other day I was thinking how great the CGT is as a work of engineering. 7 years of perspective has only put the car in a better light.
So, are people tracking CGTs with better rubber either on the stock wheels or aftermarket (whatever actually has tire sizes available)?
So, are people tracking CGTs with better rubber either on the stock wheels or aftermarket (whatever actually has tire sizes available)?
very hot
09-19-2012, 10:02 PM
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Porsche is very honest about Ring lap times and they do it as the car was built, not with special tires and suspension. Lots of other car makers lap time numbers at the Ring are suspect at best.