Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

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Jim Nelson
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Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

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It wasn't that long ago...
Now the GT3 does 7:12, the GTS does 7:22, and this...
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Charles H Jacobus
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Re: Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

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Yes, if fast is what you are looking for the 991 is quite a car. Even my base 991 is too fast for me!

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Re: Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

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And now the official in-car...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh8_2zQZ3xM

At 6:47.25, it’s really unbelievable how quick this is....

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Re: Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

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If you want really fast just save your money and buy a Radical :)

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anyt ... ve-rundown

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Re: Remember when we thought sub-8 minutes was incredible ?

#5 Post by Edwin Ek »

Is the gearing suboptimal? No redline in 7th gear on the long straight.
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