Ultimate Porsche track battle: Cayman GT4 vs 911 GT3 RS

ouchie · 12-23-2015, 09:53 AM

Don't like him very much, this guy HATES BMW but oh well...

overcoil · 12-23-2015, 10:12 AM

Not to be a BMW groupie but really wanted to see how BMW M4 GTS would have lapped in comparison.

ouchie · 12-23-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Not to be a BMW groupie but really wanted to see how BMW M4 GTS would have lapped in comparison.

I think the GTS will lose by 2 secs... Should've ran it up to 3 laps not just 1, and they should've used a longer track...

eric@helix · 12-23-2015, 11:11 AM

I think the M4 would be lucky to split the two Porsches' lap times. It's likely that the GT3 RS, at more than 300 lbs lighter, and about 60 more HP would deeestroy the M4, and the GT4, at nearly 400 pounds lighter and down 60 HP would be competitive. It'd be down to tires.

EfEightyM3 · 12-23-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eric@helix

I think the M4 would be lucky to split the two Porsches' lap times. It's likely that the GT3 RS, at more than 300 lbs lighter, and about 60 more HP would deeestroy the M4, and the GT4, at nearly 400 pounds lighter and down 60 HP would be competitive. It'd be down to tires.

An m4 might be 2-3 seconds slower than the GT4 but the m4 GTS might be slightly faster than the GT4 (given the massive hp difference) but def not nearly as fast as the GT3 RS.

chillindrdude · 12-23-2015, 02:54 PM

That is just conjecture, skewed towards your biases.

I would want the actual test. The GTS numbers do look promising.

auf Deutsch · 12-23-2015, 04:43 PM

M4 GTS not withstanding, I'd take the GT4 at half the price of the GT3, especially with that 6MT.

MPerformance211 · 12-29-2015, 05:14 PM

Great comparison. Holy Jesus that GT3RS is amazing. Like others have said, I'd still take the GT4 at half the price. My guess is the M4GTS would best the GT4 by a second or two but I do not see it beating the GT3RS in any way. Hopefully we find out soon enough.

Blackraven · 01-06-2016, 12:05 PM

You can't go wrong with either Porsche

Nevertheless, between the two, I would still prioritize the Cayman GT4 over the 991 GT3 RS because:
1) MR chassis layout
&
2) Manual

Sure PDK is faster and removes the driving hassle but imho, the manual has that analog feel of enjoyment

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eric@helix 214 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I think the M4 would be lucky to split the two Porsches' lap times. It's likely that the GT3 RS, at more than 300 lbs lighter, and about 60 more HP would deeestroy the M4, and the GT4, at nearly 400 pounds lighter and down 60 HP would be competitive. It'd be down to tires.
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chillindrdude Lieutenant Colonel 1167 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: anything with 4 wheels Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	That is just conjecture, skewed towards your biases. I would want the actual test. The GTS numbers do look promising. __________________ My Trackable Street Car 2016 BMW M4 GTS
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auf Deutsch Colonel 1913 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: '17 jackrabbit on crystal meth Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	M4 GTS not withstanding, I'd take the GT4 at half the price of the GT3, especially with that 6MT. __________________ 2017 BSM M2\|6MT\|Exec\|black kidneys and gills\|full alcantara wheel\|CF spoiler\|Dinan Stage 4\|Dinan COI\|Dinan free flow exhaust with resonator delete\|Fabspeed sport cat DP\|BMS clutch stop\|465 bhp\|4.75/5 stars retired: 2014 435xi\|MPPK\|335 bhp\|3/5 stars
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MPerformance211 Banned 274 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2013 981 Boxster S; 3 pedals Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: northern hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Great comparison. Holy Jesus that GT3RS is amazing. Like others have said, I'd still take the GT4 at half the price. My guess is the M4GTS would best the GT4 by a second or two but I do not see it beating the GT3RS in any way. Hopefully we find out soon enough.
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Blackraven Captain 218 Rep 654 Posts Drives: Toyota Corolla ALTIS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	You can't go wrong with either Porsche Nevertheless, between the two, I would still prioritize the Cayman GT4 over the 991 GT3 RS because: 1) MR chassis layout & 2) Manual Sure PDK is faster and removes the driving hassle but imho, the manual has that analog feel of enjoyment
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