http://auto.joins.com/upboard/pds/pd...kubaBattle.asf

This is one exciting race video - wow great driving, fun ending! Thinking where would the 8 be here?

Check out ALL the VIDs on this site (!)

http://www.import-tech.net/forums/in...showtopic=1440

 

An RX-8 would be playing around with the Boxster, though most likely outpacing it. That was one hell of a showing for the Z, but I think the S2K would have had it had the GT-R not been in the way, and if he hadn't messed up that one turn badly...

 

What I don't get is how can the GT-R basically walk the Z?
It's not all that compared to the Z - is it?

Type: Inline-6, Twin-turbo
Displacement cu in (cc): 156 (2568)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 276(206) / 6800
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 216(293) / 4400
Bakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/40 WR18
Weight lb (kg): 3672 (1666)
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 5.2
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250)

 

Because the GT-R is underrated and awd. Notice they mention the track is wet. AWD would rule in those conditions. It is also accepted it makes a lot more than 300hp in stock form.

 

I have that Best Motoring on DVD.

It should also be noted that the STI in that video is the less powerful 2.0 Liter JDM STI, not the more powerful 2.5 Liter USDM STI.

-Uber

 

I think yer a bit confused, this video does not have an STi in it. I think you're thinking of the V35 Skyline (AKA G35), RX-8, Miata, ITR, S2K best motoring that also included a JDM WRX, not an STi.

 

Yeah, GT-R is in a different class from the rest of the car. Even the M3 is no match, I would suspect the M3 would also struggle in the dry condition against the GT-R.

The M3 has power but also has weight and only rear wheel drive with the combination of weight it will loose traction, which will slow down the car in any condition.

 

JDM WRX is as good as the STi in Australia... the bloody detuned to 198 kW basically make it on bar with the JDM WRX but just have a 5-gear gear box. It is a better car then you think!

 

It's only slightly more boost than the USDM car, and the STi has much better suspension and handling.

 

that is why the Impreza range across the Globe is so complicated.... so standard spec and different spec EVERYWHERE....

Wonder if how they do Quality Control in those cars --- NONE

 

The biggest suspension difference is springs, struts, and the rear sway I believe, not a whole lot of trickery or anything that needs a lot of "quality control" there. The struts are KYB so they are sourced out.