997 GT2 7:29 @ the 'ring

[Guyr]

In an interview with Porsche and 911 World, Walter Rohl confirms he got 7:29 out of the 997 GT2 on an industry test session, despite nearly hitting an Audi at 310kph through Tiergarten...........

It really does sound like the new GT2 is going to be something special....

[ChrisW.]

One must assume that the 310kph assisted the time somewhat.

I wonder if that would have been a V10 R8?

[soupmonster]

as afar as i know the r8 has not broke 8 min mark around ring..!!

[flemke]

That time definitely catches the attention.
We need to keep in mind that it must have been done on a dual-compound MPS Cup tyre or similar, which is worth roughly ten seconds relative to a PS.

[vin_r1]

It's ok for Mr Rohl to do a time like that, but mere mortals will never get close to that therefore the car may well be stunning but we shouldn't get carried away - IMO. It may well be slightly easier to drive than the existing GT2 and get maximum performance from it - again just MHO

[NCH]

Having just been to the 'Ring again this year a couple of weeks ago.. and having managed to blag a Ring Taxi spot for myself and a couple of mates..
Due to events (a crash) we were lucky (?) enough to get a clear track from the marshalls who let both ring taxis out onto the re-opening track first..
We timed the lap Bridge to Gantry.. amazing..
No powerslides, just a full on perfect line lap from our driver.. and the time was.. 8.34 ! 4 up in an M5..

Seeing the laptimes of the new GT2 for example being quoted at 7.29 is frankly awesome ! I can't imagine EVER going round there that quick.. having experienced a 8 minute 30-ish lap, which felt brutal enough..!

Respect!

[willr]

Remember the times posted for Rohl are full lap, not bridge to gantry - so even more impressive.

[NCH]

Yeah, exactly!!

It almost defies belief.. I mean, you'd probably have to experience it to understand it!

As I said before... Respect !

N

[Dr S]

soupmonster said:

as afar as i know the r8 has not broke 8 min mark around ring..!!

yep, current R8 did 08:04, not much faster than an RS4 at 08:11. Would need a Biturbo in the R8 and a better set-up to be substantially faster.

[hog 1]

As has been said before, WR's ring times are the stuff of legends. He knows that circuit and Porsche cars better than most of the[other makes]works drivers. And don't overlook what he achieved in rallying when he was much younger.
Respect!

[oola]

Dr S said:

soupmonster said:

as afar as i know the r8 has not broke 8 min mark around ring..!!

yep, current R8 did 08:04, not much faster than an RS4 at 08:11. Would need a Biturbo in the R8 and a better set-up to be substantially faster.

Not sure about the RS4 time ... what about Frank Stipplers time on Oct 05 of 7:58 156.652 km/h?

[Dr S]

I quoted von Saurma's times as he does all the Ring tests for sport auto so times are comparable

[MTBR]

NCH said:

Having just been to the 'Ring again this year a couple of weeks ago.. and having managed to blag a Ring Taxi spot for myself and a couple of mates..
Due to events (a crash) we were lucky (?) enough to get a clear track from the marshalls who let both ring taxis out onto the re-opening track first..
We timed the lap Bridge to Gantry.. amazing..
No powerslides, just a full on perfect line lap from our driver.. and the time was.. 8.34 ! 4 up in an M5..

Seeing the laptimes of the new GT2 for example being quoted at 7.29 is frankly awesome ! I can't imagine EVER going round there that quick.. having experienced a 8 minute 30-ish lap, which felt brutal enough..!

Respect!

If 7min 29 sec is frankly awesome, just imagine what the 6 min 11.13 sec lap Stefan Bellof did in the Rothmans Porsche 956 must have felt like. That place must be really terrifying in a ground effect car.

[oola]

Dr S said:

I quoted von Saurma's times as he does all the Ring tests for sport auto so times are comparable

Yes your right, he does .... apples and apples n all that!

[flattotheboards]

thats 3secs faster than the carrera gt

[993rsr]

flattotheboards said:

thats 3secs faster than the carrera gt

Albeit the CGT runs on Michelin Pilot Sport 2 rather than the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on the GT2.

[guyvert1]

...And is more powerful, lighter and a tad more £££...

[GravelBen]

flattotheboards said:

thats 3secs faster than the carrera gt

3 sec faster than Horst Von Saurma in the Carrera GT. 1 Sec slower than Walter Rohrl in the Carrera GT, which is a more direct comparison as Rohrl was driving the 997 GT2 as well.


Bl00dy quick either way

[Hammerwerfer]

NCH said:

No powerslides, just a full on perfect line lap from our driver.. and the time was.. 8.34 ! 4 up in an M5..

The 'ring taxi drivers do hold back quite a bit these days. The car is capable of much faster times, even 4 up.

[anonymous-user]

jesus