RE: Chris Harris video: R8 V10 vs 911 Turbo S vs GT-R
Discussion
trackdemon said:
Loved the video, perfect b/g to midweek pizza 
Not sure it's quite fair, as no mention of warranty implications: you'd expect Pork & R8 to perform similarly at 60k miles with mfct backup, not sure a 50% added power GTR would be quite so 'everyday'. This vid & recent EVO test may explain why the R8+ was 'sub optimal' at SMMT day 
Fronts wrecked=too much understeer (trail brake helped but not ideal everywhere on hill route!)...
Litchfield offer warranties on all work they carry out on the GTR, and for second hand cars offer aftermarket warranties also. What you may lose from Nissan, Litcfield can offer anyway. Not sure it's quite fair, as no mention of warranty implications: you'd expect Pork & R8 to perform similarly at 60k miles with mfct backup, not sure a 50% added power GTR would be quite so 'everyday'. This vid & recent EVO test may explain why the R8+ was 'sub optimal' at SMMT day Fronts wrecked=too much understeer (trail brake helped but not ideal everywhere on hill route!)...Just as a side note, the engine spec in their demo car is actually able to run upto 1000bhp if you go for the larger turbos :-D
Great video as always, love the noise of the R8 but it'd be the GTR for me, that has to be one of ultimate do anything performance cars.
I applaud these cars as examples of what can be done but in the real world they don't have much appeal to me. If I left all the electronic aids on I'd probably be spending most of the time driving well below the limits of the car, as they are all too capable to be exploited properly on the public road. If I turned the electronics off I would either drive around like a wuss or stuff them.
For me - an enthusiastic but very average driver - I think cars launched in the 90s prior to electronic aids make better road cars. I think that as they didn't have an electronic safety net the cars had to provide better feedback and be more adjustable to allow them to be driven by the average punter. Personally I would also rather wring the neck on something with 300 bhp than be constantly lifting off the throttle with 600 bhp.
For me - an enthusiastic but very average driver - I think cars launched in the 90s prior to electronic aids make better road cars. I think that as they didn't have an electronic safety net the cars had to provide better feedback and be more adjustable to allow them to be driven by the average punter. Personally I would also rather wring the neck on something with 300 bhp than be constantly lifting off the throttle with 600 bhp.
RemyMartin said:
DoctorX said:
Air brake.
What are the two vertical circular cut-outs on the GTR back seat? Cup holders for when you're pressing on?
Pretty sure they are part of the subwoofer...What are the two vertical circular cut-outs on the GTR back seat? Cup holders for when you're pressing on?
I expect Litchfield Imports website will go into meltdown this morning
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk
Audi R8: Fast and the best Lambo you can buy
Porsche 911 Turbo S: Faster but dull
Litchfield Gtr: Holy f
k, Those times are just insane.
Price for this insanity is 15k
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Nissan-GTR/niss...
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk
Audi R8: Fast and the best Lambo you can buy
Porsche 911 Turbo S: Faster but dull
Litchfield Gtr: Holy f
k, Those times are just insane.Price for this insanity is 15k
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Nissan-GTR/niss...
Edited by CHIEF on Thursday 9th May 08:19
I really want a GT-R.
But guys, please work on your camera work. The 'follow' shots on track were a vibrating mess. And you had over-exposure on almost all the Audi stuff. The footage of the cars when they're standing still is brilliant as always but it would be good if you could do a better job of the moving stuff.
Loved the video, though.
But guys, please work on your camera work. The 'follow' shots on track were a vibrating mess. And you had over-exposure on almost all the Audi stuff. The footage of the cars when they're standing still is brilliant as always but it would be good if you could do a better job of the moving stuff.
Loved the video, though.
Schnellmann said:
I applaud these cars as examples of what can be done but in the real world they don't have much appeal to me. If I left all the electronic aids on I'd probably be spending most of the time driving well below the limits of the car, as they are all too capable to be exploited properly on the public road. If I turned the electronics off I would either drive around like a wuss or stuff them.
For me - an enthusiastic but very average driver - I think cars launched in the 90s prior to electronic aids make better road cars. I think that as they didn't have an electronic safety net the cars had to provide better feedback and be more adjustable to allow them to be driven by the average punter. Personally I would also rather wring the neck on something with 300 bhp than be constantly lifting off the throttle with 600 bhp.
^^this^^For me - an enthusiastic but very average driver - I think cars launched in the 90s prior to electronic aids make better road cars. I think that as they didn't have an electronic safety net the cars had to provide better feedback and be more adjustable to allow them to be driven by the average punter. Personally I would also rather wring the neck on something with 300 bhp than be constantly lifting off the throttle with 600 bhp.
E36/46 M3, NSX, 996C2s, Imprexa etc - all narrow enough to fit on UK roads whilst having their necks wringed. Surely more fun to actually DRIVE in the real world, aside from the fun of the drama of a Gallardo etc.
Amirhussain said:
Alex said:
Litchfield GTR. 0-100mph in 5.7s! fk me.
+1!! Stupidly quick. Nissan absolutely smashed it with the GTR, eats up cars on road.k me.Seeing times and watching a video is one thing, watching one pull off next to you at the lights when your in something pretty quick is even more impressive.
CHIEF said:
Price for this insanity is 15k
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Nissan-GTR/niss...
That was the stage 5,http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Nissan-GTR/niss...
Edited by CHIEF on Thursday 9th May 08:19
Stage 6 will produce 750 - 1000bhp >>>>> 0-100 mph in sub 5 seconds possibly??
What amazes me is that Nissan have a 3.8lt engine producing over 200bhp/lt in this thing, yet my only experience of Nissan main dealers has been their inability to fix the simple 2.5lt diesel engine in my wifes pathfinder.
Would I trust Nissan dealer with trying to fix one of these...would I bo!!ox.
PS Nice Vid Chris!!!
One of the most gripping vids you've ever done Chris, well done. And I'm sure the pulse rate of every viewer quickened for the duration of the GTR piece, and unfortunately for Stuttgart, slowed down a bit during the 911 laps (especially with one in that army truck green).
The only thing we need next is a production GTR v R8 V10 v latest 991 Turbo S video to get an up to date idea of where things stand.
The only thing we need next is a production GTR v R8 V10 v latest 991 Turbo S video to get an up to date idea of where things stand.
Yet another fantastic video. I don't understand why we're getting this level of production value for free, but I sure am happy about it!
I've not seen Harris look this wide-eyed since he was in the car with Francois Delecour!
I've not seen Harris look this wide-eyed since he was in the car with Francois Delecour!
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