Motor Trend selects GT-R as the #2 "Best driver's car of 2011"
#1
10-13-2011, 05:35 PM
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Motor Trend selects GT-R as the #2 "Best driver's car of 2011"
Better than the GT3 RS and Cayman R?!? Oh, the horror!
Here's the list:
1. 458 Italia
2. GT-R
3. GT3 RS
4. Cayman R
5. Boss 302
6. Z06/Z07
7. R8 GT
8. SLS AMG
9. LFA
10. 1-Series M
11. Lotus Evora
Here's the list:
1. 458 Italia
2. GT-R
3. GT3 RS
4. Cayman R
5. Boss 302
6. Z06/Z07
7. R8 GT
8. SLS AMG
9. LFA
10. 1-Series M
11. Lotus Evora
#4
10-13-2011, 07:58 PM
Oh, no doubt. And lets be perfectly clear, I would love to own one. Its performance is unmatched, especially at its price point.
Having said that, I have friends who can't drive their way out of a paper bag, and the GTR makes them look like Lewis Hamilton.
I consider cars like the 996 GT2, Vipers, and Supras as "pure drivers" cars, because there are no nannies like TC, LC, or PDK (which, I want to get at some point).
Having said that, I have friends who can't drive their way out of a paper bag, and the GTR makes them look like Lewis Hamilton.
I consider cars like the 996 GT2, Vipers, and Supras as "pure drivers" cars, because there are no nannies like TC, LC, or PDK (which, I want to get at some point).
#6
10-14-2011, 12:03 AM
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#8
10-14-2011, 05:29 AM
Scott - Very Interesting top 10 list - Thanks for posting!
Quite a spread in MSRP's. I can't help but question their criteria and maybe others have a better sense for a few of these. LFA comes in behind the Cayman R and Boss 302??? I'll have to check out the CaymanR and Boss 302 as I'd have never guessed.
I'm on my 4th GTR - 2 '09's, '11, and now a '12 BE, I've always shook my head at comments such as: they have no soul, drive themselves, aren't pure cars... I see it as a new platform, technology, etc., with a very different driving experience than the Supra or a G, but the stability and effortless ability to do things I'd be hanging on for dear life to do in my Supra or G actually make it impressive to me.
Quite a spread in MSRP's. I can't help but question their criteria and maybe others have a better sense for a few of these. LFA comes in behind the Cayman R and Boss 302??? I'll have to check out the CaymanR and Boss 302 as I'd have never guessed.
I'm on my 4th GTR - 2 '09's, '11, and now a '12 BE, I've always shook my head at comments such as: they have no soul, drive themselves, aren't pure cars... I see it as a new platform, technology, etc., with a very different driving experience than the Supra or a G, but the stability and effortless ability to do things I'd be hanging on for dear life to do in my Supra or G actually make it impressive to me.
#9
10-14-2011, 05:57 AM
I have total respect for the GT-R and publications can print what they want to print.
With that said...Motor Trend?
That list is all over the place in my opinion.
Not a mag I put much stock in but it's still a free country.
With that said...Motor Trend?
That list is all over the place in my opinion.
Not a mag I put much stock in but it's still a free country.
Last edited by PRS 7; 10-14-2011 at 06:01 AM. Reason: spelling
#11
10-14-2011, 07:40 AM
The 458 Italia seems to be making great strides at the track as well... be interested to see the 2012 list and if the new 991 is worthy
#13
10-14-2011, 08:02 AM
+1, Absolutely 100% agree with you. The selection of cars is not wrong but I have issues with the rankings.
#15
10-14-2011, 08:14 AM
I've just seen another mag (Autocar) place the Cayman R 1st, the GT3 RS 4th and the Evora S 5th. These tests mean next to nothing to me. Last year Evo placed the GT3 RS 1st, the 458 2nd, the Evora S 7th and the DBA GTR about 8th.
Not trying to detract from the GTR, just merely stating my opinion that these tests as a lottery of bollox.
Boss 302 better driver's car than an LFA? There's one you wouldn't have predicted. Lotus Evora 11th? Obviously steering precision and feel wasn't a requirement.
GTR would win. Superior traction and torque.
Not trying to detract from the GTR, just merely stating my opinion that these tests as a lottery of bollox.
Boss 302 better driver's car than an LFA? There's one you wouldn't have predicted. Lotus Evora 11th? Obviously steering precision and feel wasn't a requirement.
GTR would win. Superior traction and torque.
Last edited by SRoser; 10-14-2011 at 08:21 AM.