Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS

[targa]

porsche, given the choices i would choose the GT3, to me porsche's have more style

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

As I said already I'd rather have the Ferrari, I know the GT3 RS has near exact performance but just sitting in a Ferrari, the sound it makes, the F1 style gearbox, it just has to be the most wonderous experience in the world .... of motorsport/motoring

Plus I hate the rear engine setup :P

[Coventrysucks]

Oh, yes I forgot we aren't allowed to intimate that Ferrari aren't the greatest cars in the world

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

emmm i dont know but if u follow this link u will be able to see for yourselves the result of the last GT race that took place in China last week, in which an amazing 9 out the first 10 cars are either Maserati cars and Ferrari cars.

If you'd bother to check out your own link you'd find that, as previously mentioned, the Maseratis, and the quick Ferraris are in a different class, so the better had beat the Porsches, but oh dear:

11. Maassen/Luhr Freisinger Porsche 996 GT3 +5 laps N-GT
12. Drudi/Dor/Cadei BMS Ferrari 550 Maranello +5 laps GT
13. Kutemann/Daoudi/Casadei JMB Ferrari 575 Maranello +6 laps GT

I hope they have a good excuse for that.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

I know that this only one race`s result, but it is pretty much a reflection of the season, where Ferrari were dominant in the GT classs, and there was another manufacturer which gave it some serious competition, it was definetly Saleen, not Porsche.

If you look at the actual N-GT standings, in which Porsche compete:

1 Freisinger Yukos Motorsport - 138 (Porsche)
2 Freisinger Motorsport - 93.5 (Porsche)
3 G.P.C. Giesse Squadra Corse - 67 (Ferrari)
4 Proton Competition - 45 (Porsche)
5 Gruppe M Europe - 19.5 (Porsche)
6 Vonka Racing - 19 (Porsche)
7 AB Motorsport - 12 (Porsche)
8 JWR - 12 (Porsche)
9 Jens Petersen - 9 (Porsche)
10 Scuderia Ecosse - 5 (Ferrari)
11 Autorlando Sport - 5 (Porsche)
12 Mik Corse - 5 (Ferrari)
13 Seikel Motorsport - 3 (Porsche)
14 JVG Racing - 2 (Porsche)
15 Cirtek Motorsport - 2 (Porsche)
16 Machanek Racing - 1 (Porsche)

13 Porsches to 3 Ferraris, odd that the "inferior" Porsche is so much more popular.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

I cant remember the countless times that th GT podium was 1-2-3 for Ferrari, or at least 1-2 !!! Ferrari are not only dominating Formula 1 racing, but also GT, as is Alfa Romeo which won the ETCC Championship for the last 6 years in a row.

Alfa and Ferrari might be part of the same parent company, but the successes of Alfa have nothing to do with Ferrari.

Before you try getting all "high and mighty" about Ferrari's success in the FIA GT category, you might want to remember that the most successful "Ferraris" are built by British engineering wonders Prodrive. The same people who brought you the SWRT and BAR.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

There are some people ou there who seriously hate Ferrari for no solid or serious reason whatsoever....

I don't hate Ferrari for no reason. I don't "hate" Ferrari, I just think they have been very dissapointing of late. You wouldn't get me saying no to a F355. Unless it was an F1. Or a Barchetta.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

maybe u should refer to BBC Topgear`s Ferrari 360 cs VS GT3 RS test video in order to make up ur mind.
According to Clarkson, " a Ferrari is a toned up version of God" and the Porsche is a good car to make you entertained on a track, to be honest, he said that it is " a very good car", but in order to be amazed on track, u should have a Ferrari 360 CS.

Maybe you should know that Jeremy Clarkson's views are his own opinion, and not the absolute truth.

Just because he says Ferrari is a scaled down version of God it doesn't make it true.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

in my opinion, BBC topgear is one of the most professional and most unbiased programmes

You are in a minority then.

Originally Posted by Tifoso Scuderia

just because Ferrari is Italian and its racing history and heritage cannot be matched by any other manufacturer.

Run for your lives its a... FANBOY!!!! (Complete with inferiority complex!)

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

well its not really a parent company cuz they were founded by different people

its just now they're owned by ... who was it fiat? i cant remember

anywayz it's like saying ford founded aston martin ... *shrugz in terror*

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

does anyone know the 360 CS's lap time at the nurburgring?

i heard it was 7 min 56 secs but i wasnt sure

[RS6]

I like the GT3 RS best. I don't like F1 style gearboxes and I think the Porsche makes a better sound. A 6 cylinder engine seems to appeal to me more than an 8 cylinder engine.

[taz_rocks_miami]

Originally Posted by driftnWRX

The Ferrari all the way. Ferrari just has more racing heritage and that is evident in its trackability. I think it is a sweeter car in general.

As much as love Ferrari I have to correct you here. Porsche has an extensive and impresive racing history also. Having said that...I'll take the CS, I'm just not a fan of rear engined cars.

[SPN:DOC]

Porsche GT3 RS is one of my favorite cars… so I would have to choose it… did anyone checking the price tags on these car and comparing them..... buying a GT3 RS I think might save you something like 60k???