http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNDne...layer_embedded#!

 

GT2 RS vs ABT R8 GTR

 

I wish I could understand what the guys are saying in the video. Can anyone translate?

 

Would love to here this in english

 

Sure.

"VROOOOOM VROOOM VRRRRROOOOOOOOOOM"

 

Here is a brief summary:

Walter Roehrl is driving the CGT. His critical role in the development of the car is acknowledged. He describes the CGT as "more emotional" than the 2RS, mainly due to its much sharper throttle response, better engine and exhaust noise, sharper steering, considerably stiffer carbon monocoque chassis and more race car-like suspension response. He considers it still largely up-to-date except for its tires. The tires are a ten-year old design and as such are significantly inferior to the modern tires of the 2RS. Walter says that advances in tire design and materials over the last ten years have been phenomenal. He thinks that with modern tires the CGT would probably be faster than the 2RS. No word on whether mounting modern tires would have to be accompanied by a revision of the suspension geometry.

Porsche factory driver Mark Lieb is driving the 2RS. He is faster than the CGT. He says that the 2RS is relatively easy to drive and that it does not feel overpowered because it does a great job of putting down its power. The engine still has a small amount of throttle lag that is very manageable, however.

After their drive, Walter and Mark chat about the cars. Mark agrees with Walter's assessment of the CGT as the sharper car, more closely resembling a competition car and that its tires are the biggest reason for it being slower than the 2RS. They agree that the CGT is more fun to drive fast, but for getting there in the shortest time, the 2RS is probably better.

At the end, the narrator bemoans the fact that there are too few CGTs and 2RSs around to ever get much of a chance to see one on the road.

 

Thanks for the translation. Interesting commentary. What were the OEM tires on the CGT? As I recall they were street tires and not something like Sport Cups or Corsas.

 

Tires are Michelin PS2s. Front: 265/35x19. Rear: 335/30x20.

 

I need new tires on the cgt soon so the comments are interesting. Does anyone know what comes on the GT2?

 

Interesting match. It's almost as if they're equal in other aspects. Between the two cars i'd pick the GT2 RS even though you can't go wrong with either one.

 

thanks for the vid.

If the carrera GT came out today nobody would ask questions. The car looks so good, doesnt look outdated at all (except for the interior). The Engine is still one of the best and the best sounding!

Would love to see what the Carrera GT could do with some PS Cups

 

Sport Auto Times just in:

GT2 RS
7:24 (NR)
1:08.4 (HHR)