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Old 12-30-2008, 11:50 AM #2774  
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Originally Posted by Trommel View Post

As for racing series, the GT-R is clearly a road car and was not designed with a particular FIA category in mind (hence 4WD etc.). The presence of a car in a racing series has absolutely zero relevance to driving one on the road. Saying that, I don't see many Caymans in GT racing either.
I disagree with that statement from an enthusiast perspective. The Cayman could easily sit on the grid in the SCCA. The GT-R would be uncompetitive.

I have no doubt the GT-R is quicker around a track than the 997 Turbo. It's suspension tuning/handling set-up and aids, gearing, underrated power, etc all point to this.

However, do you believe the sub 7:40 'Ring times were representative of a production-spec car?
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Last edited by Deuuuce; 12-30-2008 at 11:53 AM.