Yes, stock. It sounds awesome.

Huge flexible powerband. You can rev it or let it pull like a big block, doesn't matter.

Nearly 4 miles (!) (Reno Fernley Raceway Track Information, Track Facts and Configurations)

Awesome, mostly unknown, hugely under-appreciated track. Off camber turns, blind corners, lots of elevation change, ultra-technical back section, wild horses roaming the area, safe.

It is my local track and I love running there. Took first place in Time Trials in my class for this year there with SCCA.

Oh- it is also at approx 5000 foot altitude so reduces horsepower by approx 18-22%

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Yes, good run-off although there are some big rocks out there if you go too far off. I only know of one crash in two years and that was the drivers fault for red-misting into a high speed brake zone while trying to pass another driver.

Pretty much all hosts require windows down when on track. Don't forget, here in the USA we don't get the plastic windows, all glass. Never had any issues with the glass windows shaking?



Haha, we have a great variety of cars that run here locally. That was a '65 Ford Falcon if I am not mistaken. Makes life interesting and they are having fun just like I am. Everyone is respectful on track which makes for a low stress track day.

It's all in the powerband of the motors. Honestly not much otherwise to compare.

1. 3.8- perfectly linear power but really needs to be revved out to redline. Not much bottom end torque.
2. 3.6 turbo- weak bottom end but not a big deal around town. With cold ambient air, power delivery becomes explosive as the turbos spool up under WOT. A real challenge to drive on track because of this but unlike a 3.8, it will pass anything but a full on race car on the straights.
3. 4.0- Gigantically wide powerband. Lots of bottom end torque, yet it it has a higher redline than 3.8 and makes power all the way to it. A joy to drive around town or on track due to the flexibility and perfectly linear power delivery. It will pull 6th gear from 1700 rpm with no complaints, the 3.8 won't do that.

 

Are you saying I cannot keep up with you anymore?

 

Looks you had a great time! Enjoy it!

 

Porsche should use that video as a "how to break in you GT3 properly". Nice to see you having some fun whit it!!

 

Awesome vid, a lot of fun to watch - great angle and driving was superb, a treat to spectate close up.

I noticed the blue car at the beginning had flashing lights (first car you passed) - is that how the brake lights work?

-- Gordie

 

Great video!