996 GT3 to F355 - Worth it?
#46
01-11-2007, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vincentdds
I can't believe you are wasting time comparing the performance of these two cars.
A claim was made that there's a massive performance difference between a GT3 and a 355. My experience has shown this not to be the case. Your mileage may vary.
#47
01-11-2007, 11:57 PM
Quick search on 996 gt3 forums reveals routine 350 rwhp+ dynos.
Talking to RUF some time ago, 997S have gotten 310 rwhp and 996 GT3s in the 360 range. Anyway, having had a 996 GT3 and the 355s successor, the GT3 is w/o a doubt in another league in terms of performance, whether straight line or around a track.
As has been said time and time again in this thread, the 355 is more about the total experience rather than raw performance.
Talking to RUF some time ago, 997S have gotten 310 rwhp and 996 GT3s in the 360 range. Anyway, having had a 996 GT3 and the 355s successor, the GT3 is w/o a doubt in another league in terms of performance, whether straight line or around a track.
As has been said time and time again in this thread, the 355 is more about the total experience rather than raw performance.
#48
01-12-2007, 12:17 AM
My personal opinion is that you'd be taking a step down with either the F355 or 360. The only move that would make any sense would a F430.
#49
01-12-2007, 01:47 AM
i have both and Im thinking of selling both to buy a new cgt. but no doubt they are both good cars.if only I could keep them all. regarding service all ferraris prior to a 430 even the 360 are high maintenance. its part of owning a ferrari. but the 355 is known to be the last hand made ferrari like the 993.
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01-12-2007, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Simba
Yes, it's faster, however all of the examples I've seen are marginally so, which is what I said to begin with.
All of the 996 GT3's I've seen dynoed are in the 320-330 range, 332 being the best, on a Dynojet. I'd love to see the atmospheric numbers and correction factors for your run, as your car appears to be making over 40 horse more than any 996 GT3 I've ever seen in stock trim.
All of the 996 GT3's I've seen dynoed are in the 320-330 range, 332 being the best, on a Dynojet. I'd love to see the atmospheric numbers and correction factors for your run, as your car appears to be making over 40 horse more than any 996 GT3 I've ever seen in stock trim.
The dyno's were conducted at one of our most reputable sponsors on this board....AWE Tuning.
#51
01-12-2007, 09:39 AM
I agree, the Mustang dyno is a true loading dyno rather than the inertial dyno of Dynojet. I've dyno'd various cars on 3 different dynojets, and found a not insubstantial spread in numbers.
The Mustang dyno appears to be much more consistent and accurate.
The Mustang dyno appears to be much more consistent and accurate.
#52
01-12-2007, 10:07 AM
Originally Posted by Hamann7
Geez... I consider the 360 (non-Stradale) a piece of trash... the 355 is even worse. My ex girlfriend used to compare her ex's 360 to my GT2... that's when I pretty much knew I had to get rid of her.
The only Ferraris I would even put in the same sentence as a GT3 is a 360 CS or a 430. Period. End of story.
The only Ferraris I would even put in the same sentence as a GT3 is a 360 CS or a 430. Period. End of story.
Gary
#53
01-12-2007, 12:22 PM
I still dont even understand how we are talking about and comparing a 355 Vs GT3 in straight line performance, or even track work?!? Its beyond me, they are in different leagues clearly!
#54
01-12-2007, 02:09 PM
2 completely different cars
porsche = daily driver, boring car, fast not pretty
ferrari = passion, sound of engine, smell of the car etc
ferrari 355, the whole experience that makes it a good car...dont buy it because you want a fast car.
just my 2cents
porsche = daily driver, boring car, fast not pretty
ferrari = passion, sound of engine, smell of the car etc
ferrari 355, the whole experience that makes it a good car...dont buy it because you want a fast car.
just my 2cents
#55
01-12-2007, 02:17 PM
Originally Posted by Bike
2 completely different cars
porsche = daily driver, boring car, fast not pretty
ferrari = passion, sound of engine, smell of the car etc
ferrari 355, the whole experience that makes it a good car...dont buy it because you want a fast car.
just my 2cents
porsche = daily driver, boring car, fast not pretty
ferrari = passion, sound of engine, smell of the car etc
ferrari 355, the whole experience that makes it a good car...dont buy it because you want a fast car.
just my 2cents
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01-12-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bike
porsche = boring car
apparently you never owned a Porsche...especially a GT3, GT2 or Turbo. ..
#57
01-12-2007, 02:35 PM
Originally Posted by rockitman
Obviously this is a statement from a wax job poseur.
apparently you never owned a Porsche...especially a GT3, GT2 or Turbo. ..
apparently you never owned a Porsche...especially a GT3, GT2 or Turbo. ..
edit: please keep in mind that this is my opinion => a porsche looks boring compared to a ferrari
#59
01-12-2007, 03:58 PM
Originally Posted by Bike
I was talking about the looks....not performance ofcourse.
edit: please keep in mind that this is my opinion => a porsche looks boring compared to a ferrari
edit: please keep in mind that this is my opinion => a porsche looks boring compared to a ferrari
#60
01-12-2007, 04:30 PM
To be fair, here's my former car, now on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem