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Wait, the new M3 has torque? That's news to me...]]>Mar 13th 2008 9:40AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 9:49AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 10:03AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 2:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 14th 2008 3:56AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 10:15AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 10:16AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/
These tests are very interesting because they actually compare two cars on the same dyno. The 911 turbo is rated at 480ps and the GTR at roughly the same. Surprise surprise, they acutally point down the same power on the same dyno.

Interesting bits, even though the 911 has a smaller motor, its torque ramps up faster due to the VGT turbos. The GTR is superior from 3.5k to 6k rpms though, right in the meat of the rev range where you'd be spending your time on a road course.

LS2/LS7, two different UK mags have compared the GTR to a 911 turbo and GT3, and both times the GTR has been faster around the road course. Easier to drive and it puts down the power much better allowing for better corner exit speeds.]]>Mar 13th 2008 11:49AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/
"I bet the 911 turbo still takes it on the track. The bizarre rear engine 911 drivetrain layout has some significant advantages on the track"

Too general. Depends on what track. Reports so far suggests the GT-R is quite a bit faster with the GT3 being a closer match.]]>Mar 13th 2008 2:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 6:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/
The 4.0L V8 in the M3 is naturally aspirated high rev concept. That means it is designed to deliver moderate but fairly constant torque over a very wide speed range and, enthusiastic throttle response. In the second graphic, the fat lines correspond to the Skyline, the thin ones to the M3. Torque on the left, power on the right.

The Porsche and the GT-R feature slightly lower displacements at 3.5 and 3.6L, respectively. However, both are fitted with large turbos for high boost power at high RPM. This lets them beat the M3 on the dyno, but the sound and feel is of course different. The key result here is that the GT-R' engine really does compare to the 911 Turbo.
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I bet the 911 turbo still takes it on the track. The bizarre rear engine 911 drivetrain layout has some significant advantages on the track.]]>Mar 13th 2008 11:23AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/They already compared the 911, M3 and GTR at the track and the GTR is the fastest of the three.

Also note that this is a JDM GTR, not an USDM GTR.]]>Mar 13th 2008 11:37AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 1:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/Mar 13th 2008 10:22AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/
Here's a dyno test on a Dastek 4WD dyno o the first UK GT-R:
http://www.gtrblog.com/index.php?blog=4&title=gtc-s-standard-r35-gt-r-makes-520hp-on-d&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

As well as a review of said GT-R by a 997 GT3 owner:
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/92347-so-i-drove-gtr-today-thanks-ben.html]]>Mar 13th 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/nissan-gt-r-meets-the-dyno-997-porsche-turbo-and-e92-bmw-m3/
The M3 may not have torque, but it still moves.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124954/pageId=136254
(and doesn't that include an upshift into 4th?)

So with a double clutch, 12.5@115?

BMW's double clutch has 7 forward gears, will Porsche's?

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