Here is a very interesting video produced by AUTOCAR.co.uk where they are lapping the amazing Porsche GT3 RS against the super quick McLaren MP4-12C on a tight race track. I know the McLean has almost 150 HP more, has the paddle shift trans, and approx $150 grand more (so its a little apples and orange comparison) but I was surprised to see the results of the video.

You have to love that we have as many sport car choices in this free world

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/p...-video-review/

 

Interesting video. It's a miss match though. I was pleased the Porsche did as well as it did against a car with such advantages. I would like to see how the GT2RS, or even the GT3RS 4.0 does against the McClaren.

 

Porsche stays with it all the way - except on straights. You'd think the MP would open up a gap and just keep increasing it. Maybe the driver in the MP wasnt that great.

 

He says overall he cannot stay with the Mclaren meanwhile he's 5 feet from the bumper. LOL


Chris' lines were cleaner and smoother than the guy driving the MP4, but from the video it actually looks like he had to slow down, or brake early in some areas. The RS killed the MP4 on the brakes, negating any straight line speed.

They should have switched positions and then switched drivers and repeated.

 

Yes! That is what they should have done. Technically they should have done four runs. Two with each driver, one front, and one back, but that would have been too detailed and scientific for a TV show.