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st-anger · 05-12-2004, 01:28 PM

...same here zipp...

i mean, i had the feeling for quite some time that JC might not really like Porsche.....just my view, i don´t watch that much TG, so i wasn´t that surprised that he slightly prefers the SLR...

on the other hand i´ve a friend, i think i told you b4, who had an option on a SLR, actually attended the customer event in france, sure he liked it, who won´t, BUT he also had the option for the CGT too, and after his customer ride in Leipzig he cancled the SLR option....

i think that says it all, he said the SLR is not even close to the performance of the CGT on a tricky track...
the presentation of the SLR took place on a (more or less) oval, so only for showing off the 0-60 performance which is definitely amazing, also a top speed run of real ( GPS ) 205mph, but not a real handling course like it´s in leipzig...
but nevertheless, plz don´t underestimate the SLR too much, it´s a bloody fast car, i´m definitely curious about the NS time, i expect it not to be that much away from the CGT, and the auto box suits the SLR fine, it can´t be compared with a e.g. SL55 box, i´ve heared that from several sources, and they all agreed that the SLR isn´t that far behind from the CGT...

to the PCCC, it´s been again a press car for the TG test, the production cars are very very easy to drive, no need to revv the engine when driving off, one can drive off even without too much gas, just like on a std. Porsche, i couldn´t believe that myself too, because when i had the ride in the CGT (press car) the clutch really seemed to make some "problems", but on the production cars it´s no problem at all, i´ve already tested that

yg60m · 05-12-2004, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by st-anger

to the PCCC, it´s been again a press car for the TG test, the production cars are very very easy to drive, no need to revv the engine when driving off, one can drive off even without too much gas, just like on a std. Porsche, i couldn´t believe that myself too, because when i had the ride in the CGT (press car) the clutch really seemed to make some "problems", but on the production cars it´s no problem at all, i´ve already tested that

Lucky man

I am not that surprised that JC prefer the SLR, he often have an opinion which differ from the rest of the "world". I suppose that it's his "english side"

But anyway, i am sure the SLR can be surprising in a lot of ways, can' t wait to see it on Top Gear and 5th Gear

robruf · 05-12-2004, 02:56 PM

st-anger, loved that scanning job. The article was super and I would probably choose the CGT as it appeals more to me, if I want a fast Benz I will get a Brabus V12. When I did the DNA test, I came out with the GT2 as my most likely car followed closely by the GT3RS, GT3, Carrera Coupe and the Turbo Coupe. I think that I will take all 5, thank you very much.

1zippo1 · 05-13-2004, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by st-anger

to the PCCC, it´s been again a press car for the TG test, the production cars are very very easy to drive, no need to revv the engine when driving off, one can drive off even without too much gas, just like on a std. Porsche, i couldn´t believe that myself too, because when i had the ride in the CGT (press car) the clutch really seemed to make some "problems", but on the production cars it´s no problem at all, i´ve already tested that

Aha, very interesting to know!!

I think I've indeed underestimated the SLR too much. Because most reviewers (turbo.fr, Richard Hammond, ...) said it wasn't too good at taking corners like other supercars.

WhiteP · 05-13-2004, 03:55 AM

WOW.. those cars are bloody fast on the track.. 1:20...and 1:19... The SLR really surprised about the performance... I thought it will be 2-3 secs slower than the Carrera...

I m also not too surprised about JC's decision...since he sold his F355 and bought a SL.. may be at his age.. he's simply too tired about supercars.. he wants something easy to drive, luxury and fast...

Thanks for the scan

I want to buy this issue..

st-anger · 05-13-2004, 11:07 AM

AMS: Carrera GT and Abarth Carrera GT-L driven by WR...

:arrow: hi-res pics

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again, sorry german only...

miguellaborde · 05-13-2004, 06:20 PM

Hello, I am new to Jabbas World, could anyone please tell me where exactly i can get a copy of the GT3 Video

Many Thanks

Miguel

5vz-fe · 05-13-2004, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by miguellaborde

Hello, I am new to Jabbas World, could anyone please tell me where exactly i can get a copy of the GT3 Video

Many Thanks

Miguel

www.racingflix.com

mrzonda · 05-13-2004, 08:51 PM

thanks st anger, i was in the middle of reading the article in the other thread when the bandwidth was used up, haha

1zippo1 · 05-14-2004, 02:56 AM

German takes me a bit more effort to read then English, but I'll certainly give it a try!

Thanks for the nice scans St-anger!!!

st-anger · 05-14-2004, 03:29 PM

CGT transmission diagram:

Toronto · 05-14-2004, 03:58 PM

can't wait to read that WR artical (have to wait for my dad to come home to translate, he is german

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Kz · 05-15-2004, 10:03 AM

how can he choose the SLR over the carrera gt!!!!

Chingachgook · 05-15-2004, 05:13 PM

It's not strage JC choosed hte SLR over the CGT. It's more a GT rather than a Supercar,or better, racecar for the road. Auto gearbox, heavier and more easy to control...but for a true driving lover, the CGT is simply the BEST

SFDMALEX · 05-15-2004, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Chingachgook

It's not strage JC choosed hte SLR over the CGT. It's more a GT rather than a Supercar,or better, racecar for the road. Auto gearbox, heavier and more easy to control...but for a true driving lover, the CGT is simply the BEST

I think you got it perfectly right.

CGT is a drivers supercar.

SLR is an old mans supercar...easy and relaxing(how ironic)

And the Enzo is a car for an adrenaline junkie...pure G force fest, and more grip then you can handel..........