Originally Posted by 911SC
(Post 2324517)
Yeah, that "flawed designed, engine in the wrong place" has lead them to the most racing victorys of any marque from Le Mans to Dakar. Imagine if they made a car with the engine in the front with 50/50 weight dist. Oh wait, they did. The 928. Where is that perfect design now?:)
Try the carrera gt instead. |
3450 Lbs. to be exact. Still, front vs. rear, 50/50 vs 40/60 more or less. I'm just trying to figure out where the flawed design is. After more than 40 years it keeps on winning races and customers. Different fine, but flawed?
And you're comparing a $440k car to a $100K (GT3) one. |
Originally Posted by 911SC
(Post 2324538)
3450 Lbs. to be exact. Still, front vs. rear, 50/50 vs 40/60 more or less. I'm just trying to figure out where the flawed design is. After more than 40 years it keeps on winning races and customers. Different fine, but flawed?
And you're comparing a $440k car to a $100K (GT3) one. There is no flaw, but the 911 has never been known for neutral handling. These days I'm sure they're not as tail happy though. |
And by the way. a 1996 993t is 3300 Lbs.
My 1980 911 is tail happy, so is my dog. I love them both.:) |
I'll take the 997 GT2 thank you
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Originally Posted by FloppinNachos
(Post 2324152)
do they still have the engine in the trunk...
Porsche's done pretty good trying to perfect a flawed design :) |
^^^ That would have been Dr./Prof. Porsche himself. If it was/is so flawed, how is it that it's still around after 40 years and has won so many races since day one?
Maybe you should go teach them how it should be done. |
The GT3 is a work of engineering art.
Everything in the car is about form and function. |
i think the gt2 is cominz out, i'd defnitly get one if im looking for a car in that tier
but right now, I just want a freaking truck to haul shit on!! |
Originally Posted by 911SC
(Post 2333793)
^^^ That would have been Dr./Prof. Porsche himself. If it was/is so flawed, how is it that it's still around after 40 years and has won so many races since day one?
Maybe you should go teach them how it should be done. |
I always love seeing the new GT3 RS out on Nurburgring, everytime I go there are at least 10 of them out racing. The cars look great and sound amazing.
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are the 911's the only ones that still actually have a rear engine? Is the boxter and caymene considered mid engined?
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yeah
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i'd rather have a GT2 for the money, but i'd want the GT3 body panels and wing.
Oh and def in white with the alcantara interior |
Originally Posted by fdtt19
(Post 2334823)
It still around because its the companies flagship vehicle and they're too stubborn to replace/change it and they would probably alienate some of their consumers. While I don't know enough to design a car from the ground up I do know you shouldn't put the engine above/behind the rear axel because it throws off the balance. I understand it does help the cars areodynamics but the fact you need to dump an excessive amount of resources into the suspension just so the car can be controllable makes it a flawed design.
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Originally Posted by fdtt19
(Post 2334823)
It still around because its the companies flagship vehicle and they're too stubborn to replace/change it and they would probably alienate some of their consumers. While I don't know enough to design a car from the ground up I do know you shouldn't put the engine above/behind the rear axel because it throws off the balance. I understand it does help the cars areodynamics but the fact you need to dump an excessive amount of resources into the suspension just so the car can be controllable makes it a flawed design.
Call it a "flawed design" if you want but many forms of the 911 still consistently out handle (and out perform) it's competition and in many cases with less power (and lower price), in both race and road going forms. True many comparable cars are easier to drive but the only real flaw is the driver's skill like Sephiroth said. The 911 GT3 (and RS), especially, is extremely capable with the right driver at the wheel. |
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