Can a stage-II GT-R keep pace with an FIA GT car?

[GaToR]

This, to me, is as exciting as the Top Gear FQ-400 versus Murchialago competition. David versus Goliath (in performance terms, the FIA GT car is Goliath).

"There's no need to overtake him. We just want to know; can he shake me off?"

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Second video suggests they know each other and knew they'd be going head-head. Same run group, same warmth in their tires and brakes.

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F430 GT
4.0L V8
470 bhp? (FIA GT2 limit)
2425 lbs
A racecar.

Forged GT-R
3.8L TT V6
CobbAP, intake/exhaust
Coilovers, springs, sways, track rotors + pads.
Toyo R888s or Hoosier A6s
Aeromotions active rear wing (getting great reviews right now).
3600 lbs
Streetable!

Improvements since 2009 (including active wing) allowed Sharif recently set a new Time Trial Unlimited record at Carolina Motorsports Park by a stonking 3 seconds!

So already one 1st place in 2010.

[zaxrex]

Ha, you could put me in a GTR and I'd probably still get my ass kicked by a Chrysler 300 driven by a real racer. C'mon, I'll show you. It'll be fun.

[complacent]

Ha, you could put me in a GTR and I'd probably still get my ass kicked by a Chrysler 300 driven by a real racer. C'mon, I'll show you. It'll be fun.

QFT.


That is a hell of an achievement though!

[Cereb Daithi]

I've been in a F430 GT2 car. Those things are incredible.

[GaToR]

I've been in a F430 GT2 car. Those things are incredible.

Looks spectacularly nimble.

[Cereb Daithi]

Extremely light too. Dry carbon everything. I was shocked when I opened the door to get in. Felt like I was going to rip it off the car.