GT40 v Porsche 997 - Track Video

[John]

Here's a fun little video:

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Anyone recognize the GT40?

 

[Troy]

RF117 - Iain Pretty's Car - Spectacular!

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-build-logs/22164-rf-117-a.html

 

[Malcolm]

Very impressive MGB considering the age difference of chassis technology etc.

 

[Randy V]

RF117 - Iain Pretty's Car - Spectacular!

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-build-logs/22164-rf-117-a.html

Yes - it is... Iain's car & Spectacular... :thumbsup:

 

[(C)arlos]

very impressive !

 

[Tim Kay]

By the lines the 997 driver is taking I think he'd have a hard time driving a soapy stick up a dogs arse. That 997 should've out handled both those cars on braking alone.

 

[EGLITOM]

That 997 should've out handled both those cars on braking alone.

Yeah still the driver makes a lot of difference. But also technicalwise why should the 997 be superior to Ians car.
Brakes are basically the same ( look at his build log, he is using P Brakes).
Power to weight ratio should be better on the GT40.
Suspension geometry and lower point of gravity should also be a plus for the GT40.
Everything else is just supportive systems ( like ABS) which can be scoped by a good driver.

From my recent experience on b grade back country roads, my GT40 handles better is much easier to drive fast than a 996 GT3 RS.

Still have to proof it, but under same conditions ( same tires, no sequential box, equal level driver) i do not fear to be beaten by one of this "modern" cars.

TOM