Sl65 vs 997 turbo.
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Originally Posted by cooperlee
fellas...just wait til some 997tt comes out of a few tuners (EVO, AWE, Fabspeed, etc etc.) I'm sure they be clicking 10s @130 with street tires ALL DAY LONG and still fit two midgets in the backseats!!!!! NOW BRING IT!!!!
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Originally Posted by cooperlee
fellas...just wait til some 997tt comes out of a few tuners (EVO, AWE, Fabspeed, etc etc.) I'm sure they be clicking 10s @130 with street tires ALL DAY LONG and still fit two midgets in the backseats!!!!! NOW BRING IT!!!!
THe only thing that offers an advantage has to be the improved Tiptronic.
Originally Posted by MarsMan
The SL65 has a 6.0L V12, not a 6.5 Liter. The SL600 has a 5.5L V12, not a 6.0 Liter.
I know this is confusing for some but the numbers don't corespond to the engine size.
I own a SL65 with Renntech mods and I can tell you that in a straight line I don't think my CGT would have to like it from 40-140mph. Guys with the same mods that I have are running 10.8's in the quarter, so it is serious fast!
I raced a stock Hayabussa from 75-165mph in my SL65 and I was 2 car lengths ahead. The car is truly a beast at highway speeds and I haven't found anything that can take it yet.
I do agree that comparing these two cars is apples to oranges, maybe if Porsche ever produces a hard top convertible you can compare it to the Merc.
I know this is confusing for some but the numbers don't corespond to the engine size.
I own a SL65 with Renntech mods and I can tell you that in a straight line I don't think my CGT would have to like it from 40-140mph. Guys with the same mods that I have are running 10.8's in the quarter, so it is serious fast!
I raced a stock Hayabussa from 75-165mph in my SL65 and I was 2 car lengths ahead. The car is truly a beast at highway speeds and I haven't found anything that can take it yet.
I do agree that comparing these two cars is apples to oranges, maybe if Porsche ever produces a hard top convertible you can compare it to the Merc.
Originally Posted by cooperlee
fellas...just wait til some 997tt comes out of a few tuners (EVO, AWE, Fabspeed, etc etc.) I'm sure they be clicking 10s @130 with street tires ALL DAY LONG and still fit two midgets in the backseats!!!!! NOW BRING IT!!!!
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aight...i'll let the car speaks for itself. only if these tuners start to roll out more goodies. If not, IM going straight to KOOKS for custom race headers & exhaust, then to farnbacher for new turbos/intercoolers/intake/cams, then GIAC. that should be good for 700hp daily driver..ahhahahahah Its all good playas...besides i can care less about running anyone off the light...BORING!
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
I'd like to hear Craig's take on how his modded 996TT would do against it. His car is a beast that is putting out nearly 800HP. Craig?
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yes, Im with your top dawg as I think a 600hp tt (996 or 997) will put a beating on a SL65.... those heavy *** benz and their higher lost of hp through the tranny in comparison to our tts will likely fall short on running neck 2 neck against our beasts.... Besides how often do u run into a SL65 that wants to run?????
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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme
It wouldn't even be close. I'm confident any 996TT making a true 600 crank HP will easily beat a stock SL65.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
What are you figuring a 25% drivetrain loss? isnt that a little high? i would figure 18-20% at most.