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Post #1 Fri, Jul 13, 1:49 PM
realcarsarehandmade
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 I was really anticipating this car, along with the Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale (which isn't out yet) and I am pretty dissapointed with this car. Both the new GT3 and the new Turbo are both brilliant cars, and I'm sure this one is too, but...this car seems like a 911 Turbo-S or something. It's extremely quick, but I don't knw...I guess I was expecting more...anyone else have the same feeling?
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Post #2 Fri, Jul 13, 8:16 PM
mitch
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 Hate to say I agree....really hate....
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Post #3 Sat, Jul 14, 7:26 AM
thunderbunny
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 The back end disappoints me, but other than that, I'm thrilled.
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Post #4 Sat, Jul 14, 12:47 PM
THEBEAST101
Senior Member - 424

 I'd take one. I dont think they should have changed a thing (excpet those vents in the back) I like it.
Post #5 Sat, Jul 14, 1:20 PM
madsick18
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Quote from realcarsarehandmade
I was really anticipating this car, along with the Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale (which isn't out yet) and I am pretty dissapointed with this car. Both the new GT3 and the new Turbo are both brilliant cars, and I'm sure this one is too, but...this car seems like a 911 Turbo-S or something. It's extremely quick, but I don't knw...I guess I was expecting more...anyone else have the same feeling?
there's no need to be disappointed, all you hve to do is just think a 911 gt3 with about 80 more hp. it will probly beat the gt's 7:40 time around the nur. plus the 911 is THE BEST cars at any price, now its faster and ligher. cant wait to get my tax return.
Post #6 Sat, Jul 14, 1:34 PM
realcarsarehandmade
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 Tax return? lol, you can't afford this. And this has 115hp more than the GT3, I'd still take the GT3 RS over this, and faster than the Carrera GT? Not a chance, not aroudn the ring at least.
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Post #7 Sat, Jul 14, 1:54 PM
jvjh666
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 dissapointed...lacks the aggression of the previous GT2.the GT3 looks more stunning.
but the rear end looks mean...yet ugly.
Post #8 Mon, Jul 16, 4:05 PM
madsick18
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Quote from realcarsarehandmade
Tax return? lol, you can't afford this. And this has 115hp more than the GT3, I'd still take the GT3 RS over this, and faster than the Carrera GT? Not a chance, not aroudn the ring at least.
my bad the carrera gt's best time based on the ring times on this web site is 7:28? the best time for a gt3 is 7;36? it is really difficult to find 8 seconds on a race track but with the 115hp diff in power from gt3 to gt2, plus thats boosted( lots of mid range punch, and top end) vs the na power of the gt3, they may be able to find that time. The only thing that would stop it is porsche. As they did with the cayman they will not allow the 911 model to surpass the carrera gt. unless they release another gt model, which they may do in the next two years, since they now have an lmp1? car racing programme.just my 5 cents
Post #9 Mon, Jul 16, 7:28 PM
realcarsarehandmade
Supercar Messi - 2635

 I'd be quite interested in seeing what Porsche is doing to replace the Carrera GT.
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Post #10 Tue, Jul 17, 9:23 AM
THEBEAST101
Senior Member - 424

 I wouldn't be suprised if the GT2 would get a better time than the GT around he nur. I mean really the GT is like 3 almost 4 years old now, cars are getting faster. And its not difficult to shave of 8 seconds around the nur especially with 115 extra hp. As a track gets longer then its easier to shave off seconds because theres more room for improvement. Kinda like runnuing a mile VS. running a 40 yrd dash.
Post #11 Tue, Jul 17, 6:41 PM
realcarsarehandmade
Supercar Messi - 2635

 but the GT is a mid-engine mounted and it had 80+ more horses that the GT2.
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Post #12 Thu, Jul 19, 11:14 AM
stighenrikaanneland
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 Moooooooooooooooooooore POWER. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post #13 Mon, Jul 23, 1:46 AM
arsenalfc
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 it looks like it has been made by a 4 year old but it cool
Post #14 Fri, Aug 3, 6:54 AM
Porsche addict
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Quote from arsenalfc
it looks like it has been made by a 4 year old but it cool
? I think you're a 4 year old
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Post #15 Wed, Aug 8, 1:50 AM
madsick18
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Quote from THEBEAST101
I wouldn't be suprised if the GT2 would get a better time than the GT around he nur. I mean really the GT is like 3 almost 4 years old now, cars are getting faster. And its not difficult to shave of 8 seconds around the nur especially with 115 extra hp. As a track gets longer then its easier to shave off seconds because theres more room for improvement. Kinda like runnuing a mile VS. running a 40 yrd dash.
Yes the distance is longer but the GT is also being drive at its limit and is also improving so its very difficult to find 8 seconds on a hot lap. but on another note reports are comming in that a gt2 ith a factory test driver did a 7:32 which is for all that are not familar with the nur is very, very fast, second to all MAINSTREAM cars except the GT. Porsche is king of the nur and if you rule the nur, you can finish that. cant wait to see what the ferrari scudari or what ever it is called. can do or even the upcomming corvette ss is gonna do. Porsche is so bold that they set the bar for very body which it will take like 3-6 years to beat that time. there is no substitute
Post #16 Mon, Sep 10, 9:26 PM
nishav
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? I think you're a 4 year old
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Post #17 Mon, Sep 10, 9:26 PM
nishav
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Quote from realcarsarehandmade
I was really anticipating this car, along with the Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale (which isn't out yet) and I am pretty dissapointed with this car. Both the new GT3 and the new Turbo are both brilliant cars, and I'm sure this one is too, but...this car seems like a 911 Turbo-S or something. It's extremely quick, but I don't knw...I guess I was expecting more...anyone else have the same feeling?
shut up.
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Post #18 Tue, Sep 11, 7:39 AM
rykard
New User - 1

 yeah I agree with all of you, this new 911 GT2, isn't nothing more than a 911 turbo uprated in every angle, looks like the GT" charisma has fall out.

I was expecting better looks and some serious hp, but we can�t request more for that bargain performance, left the techart masters in tuning 911 to get the extra appeal that the gt2 deserves
Post #19 Wed, Sep 12, 8:37 PM
PeCKS
New User - 24

 I wouldn't say no if someone gave me this car. I think it looks great, performs well and... well what more can you ask for?

Edited by PeCKS - Wed, Sep 12, 8:37 PM
Post #20 Wed, Sep 12, 10:13 PM
RedPower
Senior Member - 459

 Disappointed by the GT2? It's the standard Turbo that always disappoints me now. It always gets more luxurious and heavy, with AWD, and looks barely different from the standard 911. The GT2 is how the Turbo used to be- purposeful and more than a little intimidating.
It's going to be a long season.
Post #21 Thu, Sep 13, 12:58 PM
broken
Supercar Messiah - 12530

 This car is amazing.
Post #22 Mon, Sep 17, 1:07 PM
phanofmuzik2
Supercar Messiah - 36835

 I have no clue how you could possibly be disappointed. The previous 5 year old GT2 is already faster than pretty much all of todays supercars. This car is FIFTEEN SECONDS FASTER at the ring, and walter roehrl said it scared him it was so fast in places. scaring a rally driver is hard to do.

when the reviews come out it will be very clear its not just a turbo S. Its fast, brutal, unforgiving, and while pics may not show it, much better looking. the 996 GT2 and 996 turbo didnt look that different in pictures, but put them next to eachother and its a massive difference in real life.


I dont quite get how you could be disappointed by a 530hp, 3100 pound car thats keeping up with the carrera GT and is faster than the zonda F, koenigsegg, 430S, gallardo SL, 599, and everything else around, and costs right at about 200k.
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Post #23 Sun, Oct 21, 11:10 PM
snub disphenoid
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 yeah well you're all homos
Post #24 Thu, Nov 8, 9:10 AM
MarkM91286
Senior Member - 324
Quote from RedPower
Disappointed by the GT2? It's the standard Turbo that always disappoints me now. It always gets more luxurious and heavy, with AWD, and looks barely different from the standard 911. The GT2 is how the Turbo used to be- purposeful and more than a little intimidating.
As sad as I am to say it, I have to agree with you. The 911 Turbo has been growing more and more plush over the years, though I can't complain about the engine or the AWD. The constant addition of luxury items (i.e. adjustable/heated leather seats, GPS navigation, etc.) is kind of thinning the bloodline of the sports car, and that really shouldn't be. It seems that the definition of a "sports car" is slowly becoming "a car that goes fast" rather than a car that, for the most part, reduces driving to man and machine, and I think that sports cars (or should I call them "sports cars"?) becoming increasingly complicated and plush is detracting from the real art and joy of driving. It's maddening at times. Call me old fashioned.

Edit: I do have to say that I'm not disappointed with this car, though. Vicious and nimble. It's like a pissed off panther...with rabies.
Go read a book...


Edited by MarkM91286 - Sun, Nov 11, 9:47 PM
Post #25 Wed, May 7, 3:21 PM
zzUltimaGTRzz
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Quote from realcarsarehandmade
Tax return? lol, you can't afford this. And this has 115hp more than the GT3, I'd still take the GT3 RS over this, and faster than the Carrera GT? Not a chance, not aroudn the ring at least.
Time has proven you wrong. 7:32 to the CGT's 7:38 and the Bugatti Veyron's 7:40! But the Nissan GT-R (much much much cheaper and much more practical as a road car) did a lap in 7:29!
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