580hp, 0-100km/h In 3.46s, 339km/h, 4wd, Twin Turbo

[phunky_monkey]

Thought Best Motoring had a similar test in the past (911 turbo vs tuned GTR) Any idea how much a Mines GTR costs? Not 200,000 euros I'm sure!

I've heard AUS200k, but don't know for sure.

The Techart 997 is a beautiful car!

If you want to compare a factory car to a factory car then compare the new GT-R to this: http://www.ruf-automobile.de/content.php?s...=&details=1

[dazmo]

I've heard AUS200k, but don't know for sure.

The Techart 997 is a beautiful car!

If you want to compare a factory car to a factory car then compare the new GT-R to this: http://www.ruf-automobile.de/content.php?s...=&details=1

I belive that ruff is an aftermarket tuner so that would mean that comparing that car to a standard nissan GTR would not really be a fair comparison.

[KamikazeR33]

im much more into the hamann porsche really

hardcore volvo

[Forged]

I belive that ruff is an aftermarket tuner so that would mean that comparing that car to a standard nissan GTR would not really be a fair comparison.

Incorrect, Ruf is actually an independent car maker who builds complete new cars from bare chassis(based on Porsches).

RUF Automobile GmbH is a producer of high-performance vehicles, specializing in manufacturing new RUF automobiles completely from the bare chassis, conversions to RUF specification and the performance enhancement / refinement of Porsche cars.

Unlike TechArt, speedArt or Hamann, they are aftermarket tunners for Porsche cars.

RUF sells complete new cars with warranty, like these:http://www.ruf-automobile.de/content.php?seite=seiten/modelle_neuwagen.php

Edited November 23, 2006 by Forged

[Forged]

I do like this porsche, what are its specs?

The body modifications looks more integrated than the TechArt 997, which looks more like add-ons if you know what i mean.

im much more into the hamann porsche really

hardcore volvo

[phunky_monkey]

I belive that ruff is an aftermarket tuner so that would mean that comparing that car to a standard nissan GTR would not really be a fair comparison.

As said above RUF is an independent manufacturer, not an aftermarket tuner despite them selling aftermarket parts.

The Hamann 997 is very nice, I'm a big fan.

[SLO-N-STEDY]

Ill take a Gembala tuned porsche any day.

[rev210]

Thought Best Motoring had a similar test in the past (911 turbo vs tuned GTR) Any idea how much a Mines GTR costs? Not 200,000 euros I'm sure!

200K euro = $334k AUS.

This Mines built R34 actually sold for less than $150k recently I believe?

http://autostyleprestige.carpoint.ninemsn....styleprestigeau

[SLO-N-STEDY]

sorry to say kids, but give me the porsche anyday.

[phunky_monkey]

Me too

[Forged]

sorry to say kids, but give me the porsche anyday.

This right here is my favorite, of all time.

Edited November 24, 2006 by Forged

[thrtytwo]

Thought Best Motoring had a similar test in the past (911 turbo vs tuned GTR) Any idea how much a Mines GTR costs? Not 200,000 euros I'm sure!

dunno how much it sold for, is over east (the one that everyone knows that scared the shit outta those japanese rivers) but it was in autosalon a while back and mines had spent over $300k on it.

200K euro = $334k AUS.

This Mines built R34 actually sold for less than $150k recently I believe?

http://autostyleprestige.carpoint.ninemsn....styleprestigeau

there ya go

[Forged]

200K euro = $334k AUS.

Interesting how 334k AUD would only buy you a standard 911 turbo in Australia!

[ookami]

I'll proabbly get flamed for this but i reckon if the gtr goes as well as the porsche thats all good but from what I've seen so far it doesn't look anywhere near as good.

[r32-25t]

ive driven a 997 turbo

they dont drive like a turbo and are progressive in the way they make power

i booted it through 1st 2nd and 3rd looked down a realised i was doing 199km/h

its gets there so smooth and doesnt feel like ur doing those speeds

best way to descibe it is it feels like a fast n/a car

[sh@un]

tiny turbos and 3.6L will do that.

[r32-25t]

its not that they r tiny

they have are useing veriable pitch on the turbine blades

coz a tiny turbo will chock the top end and believe me there was no chocking in the top end

also as an interesting point there r no waste gates in a 997 turbo at all

[scandyflick]

Interesting how 334k AUD would only buy you a standard 911 turbo in Australia!

actually... you can get a brand spankin GT3 RS for a smidgen under $300k i believe.

[r32-25t]

actually... you can get a brand spankin GT3 RS for a smidgen under $300k i believe.

yeah but the turbo is more expensive then the gt3

and there will only be 25 gt3 rs's in aus and they arnt in the country yet but there all sold

[Forged]

also as an interesting point there r no waste gates in a 997 turbo at all

yeah these variable geometry turbos use a set of vanes in the exhaust housing to maintain a constant gas speed across the turbine, and the vanes are controlled by a membrane identical to the one on a wastegate so no wastegates needed.

this is also the reason for they have minimal lag not because they are small.