Doc., Absolutely spot on comparison and well written!! I was very curious as to your opinion and captivated by every word. The truest of sublime enthusiasts could be empassioned by your thirst for only the best of the best. You have done well my friend, very well indeed!! Thank you for the visual dance between these two machines!! All the best, Kenny

 

No one else noticed Jas has a big screen IN HIS GARAGE?!?!?!

 

After you post I had to take the rs out again just to see. Well I'm truly satisfied it's the car for me. On track I have heard it is faster than the scud in stock form and far less costly to run. The manual is also important for me, it adds that extra dimension to the skill of good driving.

The scud is an itch I will have to scratch at some point, just not yet I'm loving the rs too much and can't have both.

Well done, look forward to more reviews!

 

Wow, excellent write up.

 

Jas, thanks for a great write up!

 

Your stables are off side, they are so nice! Spectacular collection and the home you provide for them!

 

Here are some stats that you may find useful comparing these 2 cars vehicles;

Ferrari 430 Scuderia vs Porsche 997 GT3 RS (facelift) - FastestLaps.com

 

I'm not sure that is realistic. Firstly I don't think the car has been round the top gear track. Secondly it is faster in dry tracks Than the scud yet slower in the wet. This is obviously down to the fact the Porsche runs on cups. Lastly there is the wear and tear and sustainability factor. The scud is supposed to go through brakes on track at a very alarming rate, both disks and pads. The guys That regularly track them change the disks to steel apparently. Also heard to keep up with well driven gt3s they need a gt3 aero kit, although may have misinterpreted that.

The difference in purchasing cost between the two cars is negligible today. What may set them apart is track reliability And general hardiness.

 

Jas, absolutely awesome writeup...enjoyed reading it to the end and the pictures complemented it as well...truly is a tough choice between the two it seems

 

This months (Sep) Top Gear Magazine has the GT3RS at 1:21.

The Lambo S/L at 1:20.8.

The 458 at 1:19.1

The LFA at 1:22.6

The SLS at 1:21.6

All Driven by the Stig.

Having stated this, I do agree. These tests very much depend on the tyre condition, weather temp, fuel levels, setup changes.

I find that the Nurburgring is always a great benchmark as it has different sections of track that can be comporable to Race circuits and others can be comporables to roads conditions.