991 C2S vs Alfa Romeo 4C question....
05-23-2018, 11:17 PM
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05-24-2018, 11:06 AM
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05-24-2018, 11:19 AM
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Do you have any links to the Stig comment?
In the meanwhile, we have to wait for Sir5n's track review.....
05-24-2018, 01:15 PM
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It’s very good and a lot of fun on track.
05-24-2018, 02:11 PM
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Probably difference in driver. The CF chassis is pretty on the 4C but the extruded aluminum chassis on the Elise is no slouch and I'd rather take a 1,950 lbs car than a 2,450 lbs car of equal size. An Exige S 220 just ran 2:24 at COTA which is a power track. That's on par/faster than most GT4's on Hoosiers. I'd love to see a 4C run anywhere near that.
05-24-2018, 05:57 PM
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My bad, he was talking about the 8C. The Everyday Driver guys had one at the Ring and Spa and found it to be disconcerting to drive. I've heard others say at 8/10ths on mountain roads, it fun. Pushing the limits is where it gets spooky.
05-25-2018, 01:10 AM
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I always hesitate a bit on which journalist or owner comments about the near-the-limit handling characteristics of mid-engine cars should be trusted. A lot of folks simply seem uncomfortable with the fact that for nearly any mid-engine car you’ll need fast hands to catch a slide. Some of them actually call that a handling problem. Of course others understand that characteristic full well and just don’t think the handling of the car is up to snuff. The former is a bit of a misinterpretation but the latter criticism can be constructive.
05-25-2018, 07:51 AM
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I always hesitate a bit on which journalist or owner comments about the near-the-limit handling characteristics of mid-engine cars should be trusted. A lot of folks simply seem uncomfortable with the fact that for nearly any mid-engine car you’ll need fast hands to catch a slide.
05-25-2018, 08:03 AM
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I saw one last night at a cars and coffee, looks very cool and sounded amazing.
05-25-2018, 08:28 AM
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Great color combo. I bet a red cloth top like the 991 Targa would look amazing against the red seats. Those wheels are truly a work of art, they have to be seen in person to appreciate how unique they are.
I wish more cars were available with a proper targa top like these. Heck, I'm half tempted by a C7 just for the targa roof.
I wish more cars were available with a proper targa top like these. Heck, I'm half tempted by a C7 just for the targa roof.