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Originally posted by CJFusco
A lot of automotive journalists - used to driving 600hp Mercedes sedans, Caterhams that can rocket to 60 in just 3 seconds, 996/7 turbos that are as stable at 150 as they are at 50, and Bugatti Veyrons topping 250mph - are underwhelmed when they go back to the 959.
I remember reading an Excellence comparo of... geez, what was it? 996 turbo, 993 turbo S, 959, ... I want to say a 964 turbo S, and maybe a Ruf CTR? ... in any case, if I remember correctly, the 959 came in last in almost every category.
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No doubt. I wouldn't want to ride in it to feel its power or be impressed by how wonderful of a car it is, it's more along the lines of just wanting to get that close to one. Sort of like having dinner with your favourite celebrity - it may not be the best conversation you've ever had, but it would be among the most memorable.
The 959 was the king of cars when I was a kid and first started getting interested in cars, sort of the holy grail of sports cars, at least it was in my mind. So I've got a bit of an affection for it
