997 GT2 vs. F430 Scuderia

[Kooper]

First: thats not a great comparsion...

Second: was it a F430 Scuderia that made the 7:55?

Agreed. I don't usually rate comparos such as those very highly since I always think that the car that 'lost' could be driven faster around any particular track.



...But 7:32? Around the 'Ring? That's mighty impressive. Even more impressive if you read it like so --> Seven Minutes Thirty-Two Friggin' Seconds.
Just. Wow.

ADDED IN: To be fair though, I couldn't find any official story yet, so whether 'special' tyres or other steroids of the automotive sort were used is anyone's guess.


That's the first part, the second part:

I imagine not, but 7:55 is plenty fast in itself. The Scuderia with it's trick rubber, higher power and lighter weight will probably shave quite a lot of seconds off. It'll probably also cost a few bank-robberies more as well (not a valid argument with these cars I know).


Closing off: I love both the F430 and GT2, but in my books the GT2 wins by a smidgen.

[JRodrigues]

Shouldn't it be: 997 GT3 RS vs 430 Scuderia vs Gallardo Superleggera?

[Kooper]

Mmmm...

Canuck, you're right it seems. The source of this claim states that Porsche themselves lay claim to the figure of 7:32 in their brochure.

Now I know Porsche usually do not make inaccurate claims (as far as I know) when it comes to performance, but still, makes the claim that much harder to chew on.

Anyway, original story here.

[fisetdavid26]

Shouldn't it be: 997 GT3 RS vs 430 Scuderia vs Gallardo Superleggera?

Yes, I think it should be that.

Anyway I'm for the F430 Scuderia. For me it's just as good as it gets.

[Vindesh17]

tough choice... GT3 RS for me.

[Kitdy]

Yes, I think it should be that.

Anyway I'm for the F430 Scuderia. For me it's just as good as it gets.

No way. The GT3 RS is nowhere in the league of the other cars in terms of horsepower; it has only 415 hp. The comparison definitely should be between the GT2, F430 Scuderia, and Gallardo Superlegerra.

The GT2 has 530 hp.
The Scuderia has 510 hp.
The Superlegerra has 530 hp.

Makes sense?

[fisetdavid26]

No way. The GT3 RS is nowhere in the league of the other cars in terms of horsepower; it has only 415 hp. The comparison definitely should be between the GT2, F430 Scuderia, and Gallardo Superlegerra.

The GT2 has 530 hp.
The Scuderia has 510 hp.
The Superlegerra has 530 hp.

Makes sense?

Power-wise it does... but the GT3 RS compares better to the F430 Scuderia imo because of its more track-oriented approach.

[Kitdy]

Power-wise it does... but the GT3 RS compares better to the F430 Scuderia imo because of its more track-oriented approach.

Ok let's wait for the GT2 RS if and when it comes out then. That will make for a fair comparison.

[fisetdavid26]

Ok let's wait for the GT2 RS if and when it comes out then. That will make for a fair comparison.

Unfortunately there's no such thing as a GT2 RS.

[clutch-monkey]

Unfortunately there's no such thing as a GT2 RS.

there is a GT2R. an RS is not exactly impossible

[Ferrari330P4]

Scuderia, I just don't like the shape of Porsche, yes Porsche in the singular form since they all look the same.

[fisetdavid26]

there is a GT2R. an RS is not exactly impossible

Not impossible, yes, but what I meant is that it doesn't exist/isn't planned.

[clutch-monkey]

Scuderia, I just don't like the shape of Porsche, yes Porsche in the singular form since they all look the same.

you actually like the looks of the scuderia though? i can understand not liking the shape of the porsche, but the scuderia 'ruins' the looks of the 430 imo

Not impossible, yes, but what I meant is that it doesn't exist/isn't planned.

they've done it before haven't they? wasn't there a 993 GT2RS? not sure
EDO makes a 996 GT2RS, not much to do with porsche though.

[fisetdavid26]

they've done it before haven't they? wasn't there a 993 GT2RS? not sure
EDO makes a 996 GT2RS, not much to do with porsche though.

Maybe Ferrer or henk will be needed here, but AFAIK there's no such thing as a 993 GT2 RS.

[Ferrer]

Yes, I think it should be that.

Anyway I'm for the F430 Scuderia. For me it's just as good as it gets.

You've got a 911 GT2 in your avatar and you chose the Ferrari?

Maybe Ferrer or henk will be needed here, but AFAIK there's no such thing as a 993 GT2 RS.

No there's no such thing as GT2 RS, in either of the generations.