Porsche claims Nissan cheated at The Ring
09-30-2008, 10:54 AM
#1
Porsche claims Nissan cheated at The Ring
http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/mo...t_nurburgring/
I say total bs, the gtr ran 3 seconds quicker than f430,muceilago/slr mclarren/z06 around topgears track with 1:19 (short lap time) 3 seconds is huge.
I say total bs, the gtr ran 3 seconds quicker than f430,muceilago/slr mclarren/z06 around topgears track with 1:19 (short lap time) 3 seconds is huge.
09-30-2008, 11:01 AM
#4
BanHammer™
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Wagonmafia Propaganda Lieutenant
Posts: 47,585
Car Info: 2001 Forester RS2 SPEC-F
they are not saying that the car did not run the time, Porsche is asking how they were 25 seconds off the pace with a production GT-R if Nissan ran their time with the same car.
09-30-2008, 11:02 AM
#6
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Hangin in Placerville youtube.com/rallydude1515
Posts: 11,892
Car Info: 1999 RS Coupé- 1995 Mazda Miata -KTM 300
they pulled off into a little town, grabbed a brat, and entered the ring almost near the end i think is what happened.
09-30-2008, 11:05 AM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Northern Bay Area: Larkspur
Posts: 1,004
Car Info: 02 Silver WRX sedan. Eibach springs, Blitz NUR cat back, Rota 17" Attacks, Cobb AccessPort/DP
I don't know, I think it's plausible. Why would Porsche put their reputation on the line like that. I'm sure the test was observed by someone outside of Porsche. Just seems a little foolish to make false accusations. Physics is a pretty solid argument in this case. Perhaps the Topgear test car was tweaked? Did they run any diagnostic tests on it before testing? Too many variables to figure.
09-30-2008, 11:07 AM
#8
i-Club Sympathizer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mazda NAO
Posts: 3,165
Car Info: 1969 BMW R75/5 & Work Whip
I read an article somewhere that of four different GTRs tested three different HP readings were produced. I wouldn't doubt if the pre-productions were pumped up.
09-30-2008, 11:16 AM
#12
I hear that zr1 and gtr may have run race gas as wellll.................
can't wait for some of these rumors to be answered..................and im sure it will get everyone into a ruthless attitude at the ring.
can't wait for some of these rumors to be answered..................and im sure it will get everyone into a ruthless attitude at the ring.