This is a comparison between four of the rarest GT road cars of 1998. Although the CLK-GTR clearly dominated the racing world, is the road car just as good? Not many cars in this class have been thoroughly road tested so the specs and numbers should not be the only thing to consider. The comparison includes the CLK-GTR, the Porsche GT-1, TVR Speed 12, and the Nissan R390 GT-1.
CLK-GTR (1998)
Engine = v12 60 degree, mid position
Aspiration = natural
Weight = 2205 lbs
Power = 660 bhp @ 7000
Torque = 516 ft/lbs @ 3700
0-60 = 3.4 sec
0-100 = 5.7 sec
¼ = 9.4 sec
Top Speed = 191mph
Porsche GT-1 (1998) Evo
Engine = Flat 6
Aspiration = Twin Turbo
Weight = 2756 lbs
Power = 544 bhp @7000
Torque = 442.5 ft/lbs @ 4250
0-60 = 3.6
0-100 = N/A
¼ = N/A
Top Speed = 192.6mph
TVR Speed 12 (1998)
Engine = *EDIT* v12
Aspiration = N/A
Weight = 2205 lbs
Power = 960 bhp (approximately)
Torque = 780 ft/lbs
0-60 = 2.6s
0-100 = N/A
¼ = N/A
Top Speed = 240 mph (approximate)
Nissan R390 GT-1 (1998)
Engine = v8
Aspiration = Twin Turbo
Weight = 2420 lbs
Power = 549 bhp @ 6800
Torque = 470 ft/lbs @4400
0-60 = 3.9 sec
0-100 = N/A
¼ = 11.9
Top Speed = 205 mph
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