Turbo S vs 2012 GTR

kardboard · 07-19-2011, 04:05 PM

I saw this Fifth Gear video and thought the two cars were incredibly close. Close enough to blame the GTR's loss to a number of variables (eg driver).

What do you all think? Which of the two would you rather drive?

Some numbers:

_____________911 Turbo S:________________2012 GTR:

HP======= 530 hp @ 6250 rpm___________530 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm
Torque==== 516 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm__________448 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Weight==== 3550 lb______________________3829 lb
0-60====== 2.9 sec______________________2.8 sec
1/4 Mile==== 10.9 sec @ 128 mph___________11.0 sec @ 124 mph
Base Price== $160,050_____________________$89,950

I know other numbers would be more telling, such as 80-130 mph times, but I couldn't find any. Feel free to add your own or correct mine. I'd take the Turbo S, despite being double the price.

991GT3 · 07-19-2011, 04:16 PM

The Turbo S but its too expensive

Grail05 · 07-19-2011, 04:17 PM

GTR FTW.... no doubt.

doesnt hurt if you fawk up the GTR...

nick3753 · 07-19-2011, 05:29 PM

I wish I was in a position to have a choice. Probably take the 911 because I am shallow.

kardboard · 07-19-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nick3753

I wish I was in a position to have a choice. Probably take the 911 because I am shallow.

Haha the 911 seems more classy, but the gtr is one hell of a bargain. Half the price, yet it matches the Turbo S in performance. 997GT3 says it best... It's too expensive.

Chachi112 · 07-20-2011, 08:08 PM

Hmmmm i would say Turbo S but i bought a ZR-1.....awd is a bore

1Sleeper · 07-20-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chachi112

Hmmmm i would say Turbo S but i bought a ZR-1.....awd is a bore

Although I am a huge P car fan I have a special place in my heart for an American V-8 with a blower. Had a little go with a ZR1 and besides being freaky fast it sounded sooooo good.

Dntlvet · 07-20-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chachi112

Hmmmm i would say Turbo S but i bought a ZR-1.....awd is a bore

awd may be a bore but it is great on track and especially for autocross.

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-20-2011, 09:52 PM

I'd take the GT-R because it looks cooler. I saw a Turbo today on the streets and was wowed but the GT-R wows be more.

Kensta335 · 07-20-2011, 09:57 PM

I'd rather drive the Turbo S. Too much attention in the GTR.

GnokGnik · 07-21-2011, 11:32 AM

Either way, you won't regret the purchase. The GTR will save you a lot, and you are driving a modern icon. The Turbo S is even more iconic, and it looks 100x rarer and more impressive, but it isn't for the cost vs. the GTR.

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kardboard Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, 2010 135i, 2004 WRX Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [6.00] 2004 WRX [8.00]	Turbo S vs 2012 GTR I saw this Fifth Gear video and thought the two cars were incredibly close. Close enough to blame the GTR's loss to a number of variables (eg driver). What do you all think? Which of the two would you rather drive? Some numbers: _____________911 Turbo S:________________2012 GTR: HP======= 530 hp @ 6250 rpm___________530 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm Torque==== 516 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm__________448 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm Weight==== 3550 lb______________________3829 lb 0-60====== 2.9 sec______________________2.8 sec 1/4 Mile==== 10.9 sec @ 128 mph___________11.0 sec @ 124 mph Base Price== $160,050_____________________$89,950 I know other numbers would be more telling, such as 80-130 mph times, but I couldn't find any. Feel free to add your own or correct mine. I'd take the Turbo S, despite being double the price. __________________ 2006 M3: Individual Blue Onyx on Black. MT
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991GT3 Captain 92 Rep 885 Posts Drives: Ford Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota iTrader: (0)	The Turbo S but its too expensive __________________ -2016 Macan Turbo(GF vehicle) -2017 Ford Raptor
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	GTR FTW.... no doubt. doesnt hurt if you fawk up the GTR... __________________
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nick3753 Major 1019 Rep 1,483 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Audi S6 [0.00] 1997 BMW 328i Touring [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	I wish I was in a position to have a choice. Probably take the 911 because I am shallow.
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Chachi112 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2013 CTS-V Coupe, 2015 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Hmmmm i would say Turbo S but i bought a ZR-1.....awd is a bore
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AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	I'd take the GT-R because it looks cooler. I saw a Turbo today on the streets and was wowed but the GT-R wows be more.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I'd rather drive the Turbo S. Too much attention in the GTR.
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GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Either way, you won't regret the purchase. The GTR will save you a lot, and you are driving a modern icon. The Turbo S is even more iconic, and it looks 100x rarer and more impressive, but it isn't for the cost vs. the GTR.
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