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Which begs the question, what would a stock DCT E92 M3, on PS2's or PSS's, do with a factory driver that knew the ring well?
Take for example according to wikipedia (i know i know)
2009 Nissan GT-R, Factory driver, optional tires = 7:26.70
2011 Nissan GT-R, Horst von Saurma = 7:34
2009 Nissan GT-R. Horst von Saurma = 7:38
Ferrari 458 Italia, Sascha Bert = 7:32.92
Ferrari 458 Italia, Horst von Saurma, Michelin PS2 = 7:38
** EDIT: I'm not trying to imply that Horst is a bad driver in any way, just want to point out that much like the article says, Nurburgring times need to be taken in context. Drivers may have vastly different times, and we all should be aware that the weather changes very quickly there. Conditions may be optimal one day and poor another. Finally, tires, suspension setups, etc etc can also play a role.
I firmly believe in the right hands a showroom stock M3 could do a sub 8 minute lap, but, why does that matter? None of us are going to pull it off! At least that's how I see it.
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