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      03-09-2013, 10:32 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by timbo_3101 View Post
Was duelling with a 997 GT3RS yesterday at Sandown. Second time I have seen these on track. Without denying the superior handling and top-end output, the 1M torque allows it to remain competitive on corner exits when heavily outgunned. Anyway, the driver seemed to loose rear traction quite readily (prior to running off in the sandpit).
I have several videos of me running down and passing stock and modded GT3 RS's in my relatively low torque e46 M3. Doesn't mean the gt3 isn't a (significantly) faster car or that torque is buying you anything.

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