E92 M3 mixing with 997 Turbo and Nissan GT-R

[dechoong]

Originally Posted by Garissimo

Thanks for the link.

It's sad that the M3 was relegated to sponge duty. Am I crazy to think it could have put up a competitive time? Also, did the GT-R gain any advantage by running on a track with a fresh layer of tire rubber on it?

I don't think the M3 can get close to the Porsche or Nissan. Both cars are not clumsy into turns and their 4wd and torque advantage will slingshot them out of corners faster, not to mention higher power down the straights. But I do wonder about the GT-R having possible traction advantage with the freshly laid rubber by the M3.

Also, I'm wondering what was the owner of the GT-R thinking tracking the car without 1st running in the engine.

[nusevad]

Damn im disappointed the M3 didnt get to run with them...

[Los Angeles]

Originally Posted by Garissimo

Also, did the GT-R gain any advantage by running on a track with a fresh layer of tire rubber on it?

The GT-R is just simply faster. There's nothing else to it.

[southlight]

There's not much doubt that GT-R and TT are in another league performance wise, but using the M3 to dry the track just serves one purpose: to bash it. Another lapse by Carmagazine. Great!


Best regards, south

[Garissimo]

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

The GT-R is just simply faster. There's nothing else to it.

It may turn out to be, but that one test under those conditions doesn't prove it conclusively.

[jaiman]

Originally Posted by E394KEN

GTR very sick, unfortunately the front makes it look like a dog, and that roofline, yuck!. BUT man can it move. Itll be interesting what demographic will be driving this car. For this money most of the posers will be into either an M3, C63, or Cayman S, maybe even a used P car.

I fixed that for you.

FYI I've heard of Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche owners putting down deposits to get GT-Rs. The demo it appeals to is people who want a fantastic performance car and aren't too worried about the badge.

[E394KEN]

Originally Posted by jaiman

I fixed that for you.

FYI I've heard of Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche owners putting down deposits to get GT-Rs. The demo it appeals to is people who want a fantastic performance car and aren't too worried about the badge.

Huh, most people that I associate with on other forums; Rennlist, Rennteam, E46 Forums, even some on MY350Z, consider this car a huge aesthetic disapointment and would never consider it. (Looks wise.) Performance of course it will own.

Most F car and P car owners can be said to be on the snob side. Most will look down on it because its a Nissan. Doesnt really matter to them if itll keep up or beat their more expensive German counterparts.

I agree that If youre a real enthusiast the car will surely appeal to your senses. But its been my experience that most Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche owners will not consider a Nissan in their stable.

Just my .05

[mach330]

bumping for later...

[NocturnalEVO]

anybody see this video on that site?

Teach you how to powerslide w/the e92 m3!

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Video/S...1/?&R=EPI-5284

[msing]

Originally Posted by ///M3

The M3 was the best looking car there! The Porsche was as boring as ever and the Nissan GT-R is quick but the styling is off. The front doesn't go with the rear at all.

right.....i'm sure when these three cars are parked side by side in public, passersby will go "oooh look at that m3!"

[///M3]

I would! The GT-R is fast, no doubt about that whatsoever, but it's styling just doesn't do anything for me. The Porsche, well what can I say. It's like I've seen it before many, many times. They all look the same!

The M3 is different. It has the looks to go with it's power and happens to be the car that stirs my emotions the most.

[00o00]

the GT-R is one ugly son of a bitch.... but oh man, one can't resist the power and overall ability of it... its like an ugly puppy... eveyone knows its ugly but because its a puppy everyone still loves it! hahaha

[JuniorDee]

The GT-R is nice but I read on autospies that the dealer mark up is making this car VERY expensive > 100k. I read that Nissan is trying to get dealers to stick to msrp. Good luck trying to get one.

[devo]

Originally Posted by JuniorDee

The GT-R is nice but I read on autospies that the dealer mark up is making this car VERY expensive > 100k. I read that Nissan is trying to get dealers to stick to msrp. Good luck trying to get one.

Not as hard as you might think.

[luckistryke]

Originally Posted by jaiman

I fixed that for you.

FYI I've heard of Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche owners putting down deposits to get GT-Rs. The demo it appeals to is people who want a fantastic performance car and aren't too worried about the badge.

Lambo, Ferrari, and P-car clearbra/tint customers of mine bought Evos/STi for their daily driver and track duties. they use it to hone their skills so they dont have to worry about crashing their high $$$ toys. the GT-R is no different to these rich DUDEs