Autoweek GT3 review. Purists get ready.
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Autoweek GT3 review. Purists get ready.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...IEWS/130719991
"You'll have to make up your own mind on this next point, but we're not buying the argument the 911 GT3 ought to receive a six-speed manual. Preserve its purity? When was the last time you saw one on a Le Mans winner? Exactly. … The seven-speed dual clutch brings a little additional weight and some packaging concerns. However, they are small sacrifices in the big picture considering how it helps widen the performance envelope, allowing you to enjoy the car on more levels than ever. Plus it adds to the car's performance potential in no uncertain terms. Not once during the day did we think a manual transmission would better serve the driving experience. And anyone who suggests no manual takes away the raw emotion likely hasn't experienced the new car the way Porsche Motorsport intended. Yes, it really is that good."
"You'll have to make up your own mind on this next point, but we're not buying the argument the 911 GT3 ought to receive a six-speed manual. Preserve its purity? When was the last time you saw one on a Le Mans winner? Exactly. … The seven-speed dual clutch brings a little additional weight and some packaging concerns. However, they are small sacrifices in the big picture considering how it helps widen the performance envelope, allowing you to enjoy the car on more levels than ever. Plus it adds to the car's performance potential in no uncertain terms. Not once during the day did we think a manual transmission would better serve the driving experience. And anyone who suggests no manual takes away the raw emotion likely hasn't experienced the new car the way Porsche Motorsport intended. Yes, it really is that good."
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A Lotus is sub 2,000 lbs!
Weight!!! The 991 is around 3,200 and change. The 991 Turbo S is 3,550 lbs.
(the real hog is the 918)
The new car is huge. The new GT3 and RS models have not received universal love among American enthusiasts
due to things like size, weight and the fact that "Nanny" isn't just visiting anymore but has moved all the way in.
I'm not so down on the 7 speed because it's only a matter of time. When they can make one that hits like a Ferrari I'll say; "mission accomplished".
Weight!!! The 991 is around 3,200 and change. The 991 Turbo S is 3,550 lbs.
(the real hog is the 918)The new car is huge. The new GT3 and RS models have not received universal love among American enthusiasts
due to things like size, weight and the fact that "Nanny" isn't just visiting anymore but has moved all the way in.
I'm not so down on the 7 speed because it's only a matter of time. When they can make one that hits like a Ferrari I'll say; "mission accomplished".
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