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11-03-2008, 10:59 AM

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2004 vs. 2009

Road and Track published braking statistics.

2004

60-0 114 ft

80-0 202 ft

2009

60-0 122 ft

80-0 218 ft

Salom

2004 68.5 mph
2009 70.8 mph

2004 .88g
2009 .90g

How can braking be worse?

Must be a mis print.

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11-03-2008, 11:04 AM

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rofl ?

maybe the 09 sucks ?

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11-03-2008, 11:09 AM

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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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11-03-2008, 11:16 AM

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Seriously

which model of 04 did they test ? basic one or what ?

cuz I know weight has a big role in stopping distance.

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11-03-2008, 11:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nycgps

Seriously

which model of 04 did they test ? basic one or what ?

cuz I know weight has a big role in stopping distance.

Im pretty sure they tested a sport.

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11-03-2008, 11:26 AM

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link to article? I'm curious to see which models were tested

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11-03-2008, 08:40 PM

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Grand Touring 2004 I have the R&T PDF

This month they featured a road test with the specs on the R3.
Can't article find it on line. It may be there but it is buried.

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