imo,you will get tired quite quickly of the G's "exotic" looks and sound when you will get killed time and again by a gt2,i know i did... (with the previous Gallardo)
the classic example of German efficiency and low key compared with Italian loudness and flare

 

Agree with that to some extent.

But on a general basis, I fail to agree that the GT2 would "run circles around the LP" .
On a tight track, the GT2 has a definitive advantage, but when it comes to a free way roll , I guess the cars are evenly matched, if that.

 

Am I the only person who read this? Who wants to DD a Gallardo on sucky roads? That would be something aweful. The GT2 has the best driveability and by far the best performance.

Get the GT2 and a regular G and you'll have a floss car and a real performance car to track on the weekends.

 

LP540 has 540hp and weighs 3,300lbs. GT2 has 530hp and weighs 3,200lbs. I fail to see how the LP540 will be get killed time and again by a GT2

 

The GT2 weights 3175 and has a zero-60 time of 3.4 (According to Motor Trend)

Lp540 weights 3,307 and has zero to 60 time of 3.7

Personally I don't think the Lp540 would be far behind or behind at all on the track when put against the GT2.

 

Lambos are generally underperforming for their power specs when it comes to the track. The lambo will likely get spanked. I think the Gallardo SL would have a better chance.

 

996GT2 has around 470hp with 3,200lbs, and "normal" Gallardo has 500+hp with 3,300-3,400lb. I doubt the old Gcar would even see the 996GT2's taillights. And between the GT2 and LP560 I'd pick the GT2.

 

I can't figure out a way to drive them both simultaneously but I do agree that the 996 GT2 is a bit quicker than the out going G. Taking shear speed only out of the equation, there is just something so cool about the G car that 911 simply does not posses. Also, anyone questions build quality, the tech I use at my local P car dealer is Really impressed with the build quality and suspension set up of the Lambo. His recent quote iabout the suspension and it's ability to be set up: "it's race car stuff"

Either way both are fantastic cars and you really can't go wrong with either!

 

The 996GT2 puts bus length ahead of the old Gcar in both acceleration and on the track. Great build quality all thanks to Audi which is owned by VAG and as of 2008 owned by Porsche AG.

 

Ohkay, I have been reading your comments for a while now. Yes we understand you are a 997 Turbo owner, yes we understand you _love_ Porsche's and yes we understand that you aren't a fan of Lamborghini. Fine.

Both are wonderful cars, both on paper and on track. Both have a dynamic and wonderful history. A Porsche is a Porsche and a Lamborghini is a Lamborghini.

Had this been the traditional Lambo vs Ferrari debate, I could've participated, but lets just end this by saying that both are great cars. I have the honor and privilege of owning both brands and I love both.

As per your comments on the GT2 vs the LP560. Tough to say who would win in a street roll, but my limited knowledge says that in a street roll, weight is less of an issue and power is more important, on which basis, the LP might edge out. But in the end, on track or road, the driver matters. So we can either have a person owing both, test them and give us a result (I would be glad to do that as I would be getting them both, but not for another 6 - 8 months ) OR , we could wait for the LP560 SL version and then put our money's worth.

Either way, as PCJR said prior to my response, "You can't go wrong with either" .

Cheers.

P.S - PCJR owns both the GT2 and outgoing Gallardo , so his comments on it weight more than your assessment . Not that I discredit your views, as I am in no position to, but I would rather believe him. I also hope this debate is stock 996 Gt2/997 Gt2 vs stock Gallardo/LP560

 

Very well put, and I respect everyone's comment. But with you saying that I do not like Lambos then you are wrong. I dislike the old Gcar thats all, I'd love to have a LP640 over any Porsche including the CGT because the LP640 fits my needs better than the CGT. I don't know if the 997GT2 is faster than the LP560 because no one I know have neither of the cars and we can't make true facts unless we can line them up at both street and track. But I am a CAR LOVER no particular brands, which car turns me on then you bet I'll be there.

 

I do know for a fact the lambos arent as fast as the power suggests.

Jenk12m race another buddy of ours in a Gallardo in his M6 and left him by a loong ways.

so

So sold that and got an LP640 and my TT was right there on it if not faster.


Personally, unless this LP560-4 is as fast or faster than the LP640, I think the GT2 will leave it.

 

I agree from personal experience as well.

 

If that result is stock TT to stock LP, then you are either pulling my leg or the LP (stick shift I assume) had a horrible driver. Don't get wrong,I know the TT is fast , but no way a stock TT can beat a stock E gear LP in a street roll. Just... No..

 

lol my opinion is yes i think a Porsche can be made a way badder race car but at the end of the day Lambos are just hard... I never really wanted one as bad as i do now... since Heffner has that turbokit/motorbuild for the Gallardo thats like my next car now lol... I just love boost i guess..