RE: Chris Harris video: 911 Turbo vs McLaren 12C
Discussion
APOLO1 said:
I agree at the end of the day its down to individual tastes and requirements. with regard to nos ect I have actually raced a TTS against a 12c and 997Gt3,on track... who are better drivers than me.....They could not even get close.....
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So what? This is all getting rather petty.
It's not just about the length, or the girth.
Dblue said:
Love the clean design and details of the 12C up close and although it can look a little bland in some colours (Yellow included) in the right shade its a very very handsome car
I don't normally like yellow cars but I saw a yellow 12C on the M25 and it was stunning. It's not the normal yellow you get on most cars. I don't think video does it justice.Well I thought the turbo did OK to stay with the 12c to 120mph, did the same on the Autocar test against the F12 as well, where they didn't use launch control either. (it's better not to use it as who would in real life?)
I don't think there is any shame in coming second best to the 12c, perhaps the 991 GT2/RS when/if they come out might be in the same league as the 12c but the Turbo is a rung down on the ladder in terms of price.
Not sure I like the look of the new turbo though.
I don't think there is any shame in coming second best to the 12c, perhaps the 991 GT2/RS when/if they come out might be in the same league as the 12c but the Turbo is a rung down on the ladder in terms of price.
Not sure I like the look of the new turbo though.
Edited by Wills2 on Thursday 28th November 19:19
DanielSan said:
For everyone else's sake I f
king hope so. I've never seen a thread on hear so de-railed by one person because his car lost a drag race.
don't worry mate...I could not GAFF, many cars will out run a TTs not a problem.....but not a 12C. I feel like I broken down out side WONGA....Biking hope so. I've never seen a thread on hear so de-railed by one person because his car lost a drag race. Great video followed by ridiculous (if very funny) thread.
It's always great to see the word "fact" bandied about willy nilly when the word "opinion" is far more accurate. In my opinion.
I particularly liked a Porsche 911 Turbo S being described as a "Q" car. Classic.
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts."
Bertrand Russell
It's always great to see the word "fact" bandied about willy nilly when the word "opinion" is far more accurate. In my opinion.
I particularly liked a Porsche 911 Turbo S being described as a "Q" car. Classic.
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts."
Bertrand Russell
APOLO1 said:
DanielSan said:
For everyone else's sake I fking hope so. I've never seen a thread on hear so de-railed by one person because his car lost a drag race.
don't worry mate...I could not GAFF, many cars will out run a TTs not a problem.....but not a 12C. I feel like I broken down out side WONGA....Biking hope so. I've never seen a thread on hear so de-railed by one person because his car lost a drag race. ItsJustARide said:
I particularly liked a Porsche 911 Turbo S being described as a "Q" car. Classic.
I presume you live out in the sticks. The 991 TTS is practically a Q-car if you live in a city like London. No different from common as muck, the other 911 variants (this is particularly true of a new 911). ETA: Oh Vancouver, J4CKO above explains what a 'Q-car' is better than I could.
Is it just me, every time I say 991 TTS it comes out as tits?
Edited by Dr Z on Thursday 28th November 17:20
Wanta996Gotta said:
Not sure that i have read any stats apart from the 0-60 that shows the TTS to be match for the Mclaren in any performance measurment. The Mclarens lower weight and extra 60+bhp surely makes it a non-contest.
And anyone blessed with the power of sight knows that as well. APOLO1 said:
don't worry mate...I could not GAFF, many cars will out run a TTs not a problem.....but not a 12C. I feel like I broken down out side WONGA....Bi
So you don't care, and yet you're still here going on about it... And that's he second time you've said bye to this thread. Try following up on your promises, its the honourable thing to do. Ed Straker said:
DMC2 said:
Let's not forget the turbo has four seats which puts it in a different league when it comes to usability.
LolIt so does not.
If you can afford a Macca you can afford to have the wife and kids sit in your Range Rover when the need arises.
Dr Z said:
I presume you live out in the sticks. The 991 TTS is practically a Q-car if you live in a city like London. No different from common as muck, the other 911 variants (this is particularly true of a new 911).
ETA: Oh Vancouver, J4CKO above explains what a 'Q-car' is better than I could.
No J4CKO does not explain what a Q-car is. He explains how the term was used inappropriately. A 911 Turbo S is less conspicuous than a McLaren but a Q-car it definitely is not. ETA: Oh Vancouver, J4CKO above explains what a 'Q-car' is better than I could.
And believe you me, with all the Chinese money in Vancouver, 911s are 2-a-penny whilst every variety of Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren etc are common sights. Generally driven by 17 year olds.
ItsJustARide said:
No J4CKO does not explain what a Q-car is. He explains how the term was used inappropriately. A 911 Turbo S is less conspicuous than a McLaren but a Q-car it definitely is not.
And believe you me, with all the Chinese money in Vancouver, 911s are 2-a-penny whilst every variety of Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren etc are common sights. Generally driven by 17 year olds.
Oh dear, I appear to have been sucked in to APOLO1s vortex, but you get the idea, for someone who's used to cars at that level, a Turbo S is less ostentatious (whilst being as fast as much more exotic machinery in the real world). Unless you're an anorak/petrolhead, I doubt you could tell which of the 911 variant is coming up in your rear-view mirror.And believe you me, with all the Chinese money in Vancouver, 911s are 2-a-penny whilst every variety of Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren etc are common sights. Generally driven by 17 year olds.
Edited by Dr Z on Thursday 28th November 18:15
Dr Z said:
Oh dear, I appear to have been sucked in to APOLO1s vortex, but you get the idea, for someone who's used to cars at that level, a Turbo S is less ostententatious (whilst being as fast as much more exotic machinery in the real world). Unless you're an anorak/petrolhead, I doubt you could tell which of the 911 variant is coming up in your rear-view mirror.
Especially when it turns out to be a Boxster 
DanielSan said:
Dr Z said:
Oh dear, I appear to have been sucked in to APOLO1s vortex, but you get the idea, for someone who's used to cars at that level, a Turbo S is less ostentatious (whilst being as fast as much more exotic machinery in the real world). Unless you're an anorak/petrolhead, I doubt you could tell which of the 911 variant is coming up in your rear-view mirror.
Especially when it turns out to be a Boxster Or in the dark, MINI! Lord knows how many times I've been fooled by that! Think it's a MINI, turns out to be a Porsche 911!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff