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Nissan GT-R "Spanks" 997 Turbo...
And the new Uber Vette.
This month's Road & Track has a shootout with the GT-R, Vette and 997 Turbo. The 997 came in second in overall testing. http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=6594 Seems Nissan was using the 996 and 997 Turbo as a benchmark for this new Skyline. An honor I suspect. I'd like to see how it fairs against a 997 GT2.
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THat Nissan is so damn ugly in every way - I mean, everything, all over.
Not even 'mean' looking.........just f'in ugly. Looks like a junior high Japanese kids' wet dream - But it did a lap 5 seconds quicker than the 997TT -
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As I understand the 997 T is "softer" compared to the 996 T.
A better track test comparison would be the GT3 or GT3 RS. I agree the Nissan is not my thing but for the money and the performance they are achieving that is one hell of a package.
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bwHA! Amen brutha, well said 8-). It's capital FUGLY here there everywhere. Sure, hard to deny FIVE FRICKIN SECONDS - geesh that's an eternity. But alas - who the F cares if you have to drive around w/ a bag over your head??? I used to like the original Skyline's lines, this one blows - faster than a 997tt bedamned. Also agreed, stack it with the GT2 and retest. And again, who cares if the P comes out slower. Saw both @ NYIAS the other week, prepare to barf: ![]() vs. SCHWING: ![]() Perf. #'s are only part of the ownership experience. And the NYIAS one was a chictronic - pass.
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I read somewhere ( I'll try and find the article ) that of the first fifteen cars (GTR) delivered no less than 7 have been smashed already. 5 were a complete write-off. So much for all those driver aids. Lets face it, it's on overweight piece of crap that will be bought by wanna-be race drivers.
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I have a hard time considering anything that is 5 sec / lap faster than a 997 TT to be a piece of crap. That said: is it overweight - yes; is it ugly - yes;would the GT3/GT2 have been more appropriate comparisons - yes; and would I ever buy one - no.
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Put Walter Rohl behind the the wheel of the 997TT and then see if it makes a difference. I believe we all know here that the 911 range of cars require a unique driving style. One that some people can just never get. And how many laps did they do? I would think after a sustained workout the GTR would slowly lose ground to the Porsche
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In my opinion, most of these comparisons are apples to oranges. First link is a comparison of GT3 to GT-R Articles are located here: http://993c4s.com/?p=133 http://993c4s.com/?p=37 http://993c4s.com/wordpress/?p=24 http://993c4s.com/?p=280 John
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I am going to contradict my last post but... They aren't comparing apples here. In CDN dollars (which is par with US) a GT R is ~80K, Turbo's GT2, GT3 and RS are all $150K plus to $200K. Maybe the performance numbers are close but a Porsche is Iconic, it stirs the emotion thats why we drive them. My 23 year old 930 is still worth ~$30K. Show me a Nissan(Datsun), Toyota or Honda that is 23 years old, holds some kind of value intrinsically or monetarily that people still give the thumbs up to and say "nice car" when you are at a stop light. I especially like the comments about it is the car they had a poster of in their lockers in high school. Long winded point...these tuner cars come and go..(see NSX, 300zx, Supra etc) soon to be GT R Porsches are timeless
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I would spend 80k on a totalled 997TT that can't do a lap before I'd spend 80k on a GTR that can do 5 seconds better than the 997TT.
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Ouch. A little bias here don't you think?
I personally feel the Nissan simply kicks porsche's ass here. Porsche should be damn embarrassed. I am feeling the late 80s all over again for Porsche. Is it heavy, yes. Is it ugly, I hate to say it but yes. But I can gaurantee that you guys rest your laurels on Porsche racing success. I love the 930 since it is the first car to successfully use a turbo to kick ass. I give it all of that credit, but you need to give Nissan credit too. (BTW I own a 89 930 cab) Nissan GTP kicks the venerable 962 to the curb. Nissan 300zx TT drastically hurt porsche in the early 90s. Even the first Z beat the venerable 911 in its day for much less money. The difference as to why they will never be coveted is that we associate success with cash and rarity. Not everyone can afford the 911 so it gets raised on a pedastal....just like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani..etc. Nissan simply shows that they can beat the worlds best at a reasonable price. Porsche and Ferrari could also sell their cars for less money by selling more units, but it would kill the exclusivity that makes the marks. It would crush all of the arogant owners that support their business. I still love the Porsche and I consider it my Family rocket (It has back seats) I love my TT ZX because it is a great comfortable driver. I admire my Ferrari because it is a no comprise drivers car. All are great in there own way, but damn give Nissan some credit here! PS. Why compare it to a GT2? Do you really want some Nissan tuner to change the chip in the car so it kicks its ass too? That will crush more Porsche egos. Be glad they haven't compared the two. ![]() |
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Personally, I don't think a buyer (considering a Porsche) is going to test drive a Nissan as a comparison (in 99% of all cases). The cars are built for different markets. In addition, it is Porsche that continues to be the Benchmark for cars like the GT-R. In 20, 30 years if the GT-R is the car the media chooses to compare all others to, then things may be different. In the interim. The GT-R, for the money, is a performance marvel. Will its design be consider iconic (like the 911?) Only time will tell. Will it perform, compete and win at all racing levels similar to the 911? Most likely not given the fact that right now, you can't even swap wheels on the damn thing, but again time will tell. I give Nissan credit for developing a high-performance car at a very attractive price. However, I still think Porsche wins in every category, not the least of which are "feeling the road" and "driver input"; two of the main things I look for when purchasing a sports car.
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Old 930s and 911s are timeless because they possess the magic that is utterly devoid in the fat and soft 997TT. There is nothing remotely timeless about a new 997GT3RS that still weighs more than a Corvette. Porsche has to lie about the weight just to pawn the car off on suckers expecting a light weight track machine, and instead getting a porker. Porsche better get back to 'timeless' real quick in my opinion. |
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