1997 Porsche 996 Carrera vs. 987 Boxster RS60

[ekam]

Thanks Samson, that's a bookmark!

[Dragonwind]

I don't think one lap can really prove it either. Get the STIG, do 5 laps each, then see which works out better.

Nice 'T' LB.

[LoveBunny]

Was she actually driving and talking while she was being timed or was it just made to look that way, because she really didn't look like she was trying that hard to me.

[Samson]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

Was she actually driving and talking while she was being timed or was it just made to look that way, because she really didn't look like she was trying that hard to me.

On Fifth Gear, they tend to always give commentary during parts of their "fast lap". It might just be on the easier sections, but then again, when you do something like drive fast for a living, it better not look like you're working hard when driving something as docile as a Boxster.

Another interesting video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsz8ZquK5j4

[LoveBunny]

I just know I've seen The Stig drive a Boxster and he pushed it so hard it was sort of wobbling around. I can't imagine chatting while doing that, but then I don't drive for a living. By the way, how does one get such a cool job?

[ChrisZang]

You want to see how ONE 986 takes on TWO 996 and wins?
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-R25pGYSoI
And I am NOT the stig

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

You want to see how ONE 986 takes on TWO 996 and wins?
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-R25pGYSoI
And I am NOT the stig

The way that driver was backing off the accelerator mid turn he's damn lucky he wasn't in the 911....

[Samson]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

I just know I've seen The Stig drive a Boxster and he pushed it so hard it was sort of wobbling around. I can't imagine chatting while doing that, but then I don't drive for a living. By the way, how does one get such a cool job?

Become a good racer, retire, then get lucky. Or, in the case of Top Gear, I'm guessing there were sexual favors involved.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by Samson

but then again, when you do something like drive fast for a living, it better not look like you're working hard when driving something as docile as a Boxster.

My brother-in-law rode a couple of laps as a passenger in a stock viper with Oliver Beretta (back when he drove for Oreca). He said that he was white knuckled the entire time but Oliver was just kicked back – no seatbelt, steering with one hand for part of the time and just looking very casual.

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

My brother-in-law rode a couple of laps as a passenger in a stock viper with Oliver Beretta (back when he drove for Oreca). He said that he was white knuckled the entire time but Oliver was just kicked back – no seatbelt, steering with one hand for part of the time and just looking very casual.

Skill means a lot, I'm quite sure even an older Mario Andretti could scare the crap outa me in my own ride...

[Dr. Kill]

Yes, skill plus experience. I can probably pull some moves on a tricycle that would blow my daughter's mind.