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Originally Posted by swamp2
There is no evidence here really of anything except certain dyno numbers on one car. The contention here always has been that the performance numbers are a bit too good for the stated power output. Please post back when someone can take THIS PARTICULAR CAR and post similar performance figures as the ones we have seen notably for 0-60, 1/4 mi trap and N'Ring time.
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For those among us who don't take being wrong as a constitutional crisis, this is pretty good evidence - especially when considered along with the previous body of evidence and logic that says the GT-R is exactly what it purports to be: Namely, an inexpensive Porsche Turbo with a terrific gearbox, better torque apportionment and an engine that isn't hung out in another zip code.
Swamp, you of all people should take heart from the performance of this car. With a fairly significant power to weight disadvantage, it runs pretty much even with a Tiptronic Turbo in a drag race, and the Tip is quite a bit quicker than the stick Porsche because of static boost. You've been raving about how good these new gearboxes are (with no argument from me), and when proof shows up you call it a power advantage. Sheesh.
Bruce
Edit: PS - "Drag race" - meaning from a dead stop. From a roll, every single data point we have is that the Porsche walks on the Nissan, just as it should.