If everything being equal....512TR or 550M?

enzomoon · Feb 1, 2004

bostonmini said:

Someone in one of the four pages here mentioned that their 512TR/M is faster in a straight line than a 550, by a good margin. My question is how? What has been done to it?
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First off, a 200 lb weight advantage, then various mods including Koenig chip, K&N filters, Test Pipes, Tubi Exhaust(Tubi, crossover pipes and K&N also on my 550). Trust me, the 512M will smoke the 550.

Regards,

Mark

enzomoon · Feb 1, 2004

ze_shark said:

I find the whole debate about residuals a bit odd. To me, it's a new vs used question, but when it comes to comparing two used models, it should remain a very secondary question.

While cosmetically better than the original 84TR, the cosmetics are still very reminiscent of the 80's TR design. With due respect to other people's taste, I have trouble conceiving that the 550's grace and class can be compared with a TR. I would not trade two 512TRs for my Maranello ! We're comparing an Armani suit with a Nike training outfit.

And when it comes to praising a car that prone to spin, that would not be my definition of a well sorted & balanced chassis.

The beauty of these forums is that it's difficult to resist commenting on questions that you find irrelevant ... ;-)
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Once again, a matter of taste. I love my 550 but the 512M is a far more visceral, exciting and special car, hands down.

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