997.2 Turbo vs GTR
#346
The 911 was derived from a VW Beetle. That's a fact you can't change. Not saying it's a bad thing, just a fact. That rennovated Beetle has had to be a success because it's pretty much the only car Porsche have had consistently for the period in question
Early skyline GTRs weren't imported to the US because Cali is filled by a bunch of [........]. Despite that people still struggled to try import them. Don't see them doing that for a Porsche if things were reversed.
Early skyline GTRs weren't imported to the US because Cali is filled by a bunch of [........]. Despite that people still struggled to try import them. Don't see them doing that for a Porsche if things were reversed.
You still can't admit that Porsche is the benchmark not only for GTR's but many automakers who want to add a sports car to their Sentra and Altima product lines. Go back to your own forum.
#347
So true, the 959 is the benchmark for every supercar that has come after it. Every major car mag has said so.
#348
I don't understand how these "GTR will spank anything" threads keep popping up and go on to 2x pages.
Sold my 996TT and my daily and purchased a E92 M3 - since I can't afford a 997TT right now. Maybe a GTR fanboi should tell me I got ripped off for buying my M3 when I could of purchased a GTR?
Sold my 996TT and my daily and purchased a E92 M3 - since I can't afford a 997TT right now. Maybe a GTR fanboi should tell me I got ripped off for buying my M3 when I could of purchased a GTR?
#349
I saw your original post before it was edited. Nice touch with all the racial/sexual slurs. Didn't know you had to be a "very red neck" blockhead to own a GTR. Guess I'll stay with the Porsche crowd for now.
You still can't admit that Porsche is the benchmark not only for GTR's but many automakers who want to add a sports car to their Sentra and Altima product lines. Go back to your own forum.
You still can't admit that Porsche is the benchmark not only for GTR's but many automakers who want to add a sports car to their Sentra and Altima product lines. Go back to your own forum.
#350
hmmm, don't know about that. not to stray too far off topic but the F40 gets much more notice as the iconic late 80s/early 90s supercar. mags like evo, car, etc still benchmark modern supercars against it for pure, visceral driving experience. you don't read too much about the 959. funnily enough, in it's day, the 959 got some of the same criticism the GTR now gets. too much technology for it's own sake diluting the driving experience. a little too anesthesized. Mac F1 owns all anyway
#351
hmmm, don't know about that. not to stray too far off topic but the F40 gets much more notice as the iconic late 80s/early 90s supercar. mags like evo, car, etc still benchmark modern supercars against it for pure, visceral driving experience. you don't read too much about the 959. funnily enough, in it's day, the 959 got some of the same criticism the GTR now gets. too much technology for it's own sake diluting the driving experience. a little too anesthesized. Mac F1 owns all anyway
#352
That's what I meant, all the technology and drivers aids were pioneered on the 959. It had supercar performance but it was docile enought to take it to the minute market to pick up eggs. They called it the most advanced car ever constructed. Funny thing is, the Porsche folk did not like it for that very reason. They felt it was souless, and removed the driver from the driving experience. Much the same thing they say about the GTR.
#353
Porsche indeed does understand that, but the Panamera Turbo is the first car (note the word 'car', not 'SUV') they've made where they took that option away from us.
#354
I'm very distraught that people have seen fit to castigate the venerable Beetle. The Beetle is living proof of just what socialism can achieve and it is to Porsche's credit that they built an entire range of sports cars eminating from this beacon of engineering.
#355
I think someone is already back.
#356
I told you guys that was him......... I said it in the springs when he first trolled back in here.
He will never go away. This is like ban #10 and he keeps coming back.
Please perma ban him so all those useless ignorant posts will go away again. Love it when he spends all his time typing and all for nothing.
I tried to warn you Z07, porsherboy,bd,etc etc etc.
He will never go away. This is like ban #10 and he keeps coming back.
Please perma ban him so all those useless ignorant posts will go away again. Love it when he spends all his time typing and all for nothing.
I tried to warn you Z07, porsherboy,bd,etc etc etc.
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#359
Why banned BD for? He is the only reason I visit this thread every morning to have a good laugh. It is now oh so boring without him. All I see now are Porsche guys patting themselves on each others backs trying to reassure each other that the new 911 turbo is faster and better than the GTR..
#360
Why banned BD for? He is the only reason I visit this thread every morning to have a good laugh. It is now oh so boring without him. All I see now are Porsche guys patting themselves on each others backs trying to reassure each other that the new 911 turbo is faster and better than the GTR..
Porsche's ace driver Walter Rohl claims that the new turbo can do the 'ring' in 7:31. When asked about the GTR's ring time, Rohl laughed and dismissed the 7:26 set by Nissan as "impossible for a car with that power to weight ratio"
Its a miracle the GTR ever beats the 997.2 Turbo on any track.