View Poll Results: which would you choose?
7.1 3RS
44
72.13%
R8
17
27.87%
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7.1 3RS or R8
Apr 13, 2011 | 06:32 AM
#15
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 393
From: Venice (THE ORIGINAL ONE!)
was discussing this with a friend, which would you choose & why?
they are the same money, both good drivers cars (one being more so imo). the argument im hearing is that the 911 isn't special enough (not a bespoke model in the range), mid engine weight transfer is more desirable, rear biased awd on R8 has "perfect" balance , better interior, looks etc. some of these points you can readily argue, some though...
assumption is near dd (weather permitting)
vs
they are the same money, both good drivers cars (one being more so imo). the argument im hearing is that the 911 isn't special enough (not a bespoke model in the range), mid engine weight transfer is more desirable, rear biased awd on R8 has "perfect" balance , better interior, looks etc. some of these points you can readily argue, some though...
assumption is near dd (weather permitting)
vs
I think you should post the same question in the Audi Thread if you want to obtain some advise pro R8...
Apr 13, 2011 | 07:38 AM
#17
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,654
we have both in the family (GT3 is not an RS but more extrem due to tuning by RStuning)
I would say for dd the R8 is a better choice. It can be used all year, snow, rain etc is not a problem for the R8. And it looks really good and the V8 is fantastic,especially with aftermark exhaust, sounds really good and is a blast to drive. Just don`t buy the r-tronic, its boring and slow. 6speed is the way to go.
The GT3 is faster,more fun to drive,better handling, better sound etc. I just LOVE taking the GT3 for a weekend drive and to the track. But you will get tired of the fullcage and the racing seats (which is standard in europe) if you dd the car. The suspenion is pretty stiff too.
Thats my opinion. But i think you should drive the cars to get an idea.
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I would say for dd the R8 is a better choice. It can be used all year, snow, rain etc is not a problem for the R8. And it looks really good and the V8 is fantastic,especially with aftermark exhaust, sounds really good and is a blast to drive. Just don`t buy the r-tronic, its boring and slow. 6speed is the way to go.
The GT3 is faster,more fun to drive,better handling, better sound etc. I just LOVE taking the GT3 for a weekend drive and to the track. But you will get tired of the fullcage and the racing seats (which is standard in europe) if you dd the car. The suspenion is pretty stiff too.
Thats my opinion. But i think you should drive the cars to get an idea.
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Apr 13, 2011 | 07:59 AM
#20
Thread Starter
| FIGJAM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,463
looks like most of you agree with me, i have driven both and prefer the ultimate interaction of the 3RS. the chatter an RS gives you from all the controls is miles above the audi. the R8 has a fantastic engine though, very tractable and sounds excellent. it's hard to argue against the powertrain (both manual gearboxes obviously) and the mid engine balance but regarding the other points i think the RS shines.
i will say i was impressed by the quattro system on the R8, its rearward bias was to such a degree that it felt almost like a RWD car, only the lack of steering purity indicating the actual drivetrain configuration.
i will say i was impressed by the quattro system on the R8, its rearward bias was to such a degree that it felt almost like a RWD car, only the lack of steering purity indicating the actual drivetrain configuration.