When a G.T. 500 owner encounters a G.T. 350 owner

[deathsled]

https://youtu.be/I3hjG7kyH3M

[67 GT350]

Thats funny....

[Side-Oilers]

Clever video.   Let's apply the same "slower-but-more-fun" rule to why we love ICE (versus EV) cars.

I just bought a new Porsche GT3 (502 hp normally-aspirated 4.0 liter with 9000 rpm redline) with the 6-speed stick, rather than the much quicker but not as much fun 911 Turbo S, which comes only with paddles.

To me, the fun of three-pedals far surpasses the fun of 0-60 mph a half-second quicker. Yes, even though the GT3 has a real world market price about $75,000 MORE than the Turbo.

Along those same lines, two other cars to contrast:  My pal's new gazillion horsepower Lucid Air will bury my Kirkham 427 in acceleration, handling, braking and just about every other dynamic test.  But, the Kirkham's aluminum 482-inch side-oiler absolutely rules the world with its sound.  It's a REAL CAR. 

IMO, the Lucid/Plaid/etc. are NOT real cars. They are some kind of mysterious spaceships that just happen to connect to the ground via tires.  They CAN'T be real cars, because they make NO SOUND, other than the grind of regenerative braking and the occasional chiming of about a hundred warning bells.  100% artificial intellect.  Zero % soul.

Interestingly, after only 3,000 miles of ownership, my pal is ready to dump his Lucid and buy something like a BMW M5.  His reasoning:  "Once the thrill wears-off from showing all your friends its blinding acceleration and non-stop party trick gizmos, the Lucid is not all that fun to drive. Because it's silent. One of our senses is being completely left out of the experience. To me, that matters."



 

[98SVT - was 06GT]

My Mercedes Smart Car had a clutch like the GT500. It was a gray market car with the increased performance over the US model. It reminded me of driving a 36hp VW.

[deathsled]

Clever video.   Let's apply the same "slower-but-more-fun" rule to why we love ICE (versus EV) cars.

I just bought a new Porsche GT3 (502 hp normally-aspirated 4.0 liter with 9000 rpm redline) with the 6-speed stick, rather than the much quicker but not as much fun 911 Turbo S, which comes only with paddles.

To me, the fun of three-pedals far surpasses the fun of 0-60 mph a half-second quicker. Yes, even though the GT3 has a real world market price about $75,000 MORE than the Turbo.

Along those same lines, two other cars to contrast:  My pal's new gazillion horsepower Lucid Air will bury my Kirkham 427 in acceleration, handling, braking and just about every other dynamic test.  But, the Kirkham's aluminum 482-inch side-oiler absolutely rules the world with its sound.  It's a REAL CAR. 

IMO, the Lucid/Plaid/etc. are NOT real cars. They are some kind of mysterious spaceships that just happen to connect to the ground via tires.  They CAN'T be real cars, because they make NO SOUND, other than the grind of regenerative braking and the occasional chiming of about a hundred warning bells.  100% artificial intellect.  Zero % soul.

Interestingly, after only 3,000 miles of ownership, my pal is ready to dump his Lucid and buy something like a BMW M5.  His reasoning:  "Once the thrill wears-off from showing all your friends its blinding acceleration and non-stop party trick gizmos, the Lucid is not all that fun to drive. Because it's silent. One of our senses is being completely left out of the experience. To me, that matters."

Pics of the GT3? Sounds like a real machine for the road.

[Side-Oilers]

Richard:  Because you asked about GT3 photos, here's a few.

911 GT3, 6-speed.  Black over black/saddle interior with all the good options.

I chose the Touring model instead of the standard GT3, because I'm too old to be seen in a street car with a giant rear wing.  Everything else about the Touring is identical to the winged GT3. 

Drove from the Dallas Porsche dealer to home in SoCal.  High winds and huge blowing tumbleweeds in New Mexico stuffed a bunch of twigs into the front radiators at 100+ mph.

[deathsled]

Thanks for the video, Van!  California desert.  Porsche eating asphalt.  What's not to love?  The engine really hums a racing melody to me.

[Side-Oilers]

Hey Richard,
I decided to take the video down. Glad you got to watch it first.

I noticed the GPS screen shows the road we Possibly, Might Have or Not Been On. So, for reasons of "flying low and avoiding..." I deleted it. 

[deathsled]

Hey Richard,
I decided to take the video down. Glad you got to watch it first.

I noticed the GPS screen shows the road we Possibly, Might Have or Not Been On. So, for reasons of "flying low and avoiding..." I deleted it.

Smart move.  Some prosecutors and law enforcement are bored so they troll around for those very things.  I did find it impressive that you reached the posted speed limit and no more.

[Side-Oilers]

Of course.   No need to speed, ever.  I'm afraid of fast cars.

[FL SAAC]

Nice video with the pretty fellas

Give me the 500 as it will outperform on the circuit and 1/4 mile track that little 350 voodoo grenade motor

GT350 as I have mentioned before  are obsolete

Nice cars, row row row but will never ever touch a GT500