feed back on Porsche GT3 vs c Stradale

Both cars seem pretty similar to me in all performance respects. The GT3 is the only Pcar (other than the CGT) that has soul, but the CS will probably still give you a bigger hard on.

 

At Buttonwillow last month my son Derek and I put over 200 miles on my Modena, and at one point Derek got a chance (Thanks, Jack!) to drive a well-prepared GT3. I rode along but did not drive. Derek's comments were, and I felt the same from the pax seat, that the GT3 was very well balanced, stuck like crazy with the R-compound Dunlops it was running, good power but surprisingly tall gears, and it was easier to drive at the limit than the 360, probably mostly due to the tires. He also said the 360 was by a good margin the more involving and fun car to drive, took more concentration but rewarded you by doing exactly what you asked it to do (but you better be right), and by contrast you could almost "mail in" your GT3 performance, it was that forgiving. Another opinion, FWIW.

Gary

 

My take on it is that IF you really plan on tracking the car get the GT3, it isn't as much of a visceral experience, but the risk (cost wise), of having a bad encounter at the track is minimized. If however you plan on taking it through the canyons and light tracking then the Stradale is a beautiful and simply awesome car. It is so nice looking, it is virtually a piece of art. Or you can get a used 360 and track it hard too.

 

I have both cars.

The CS is a great car with the F-1 shifter. It is a bit slower on accelaration than the GT3 but is extremely responsive in turns.

Although I am still breaking in both cars...I think that the CS is faster track car while the GT3 is probably going to be a bit faster on the straight line.

In terms of practicallity, GT3 is better suited as a daily driver while the CS gets you much more head turns.

My GT3 has steel rotors while the CS comes standard with ceramic rotors.
Brakes are certainly better in the CS but the maintenace cost will also be much higher than the GT3. There is a very small hint of fade when I drive my GT3 hard.

 

Dave 6' 4", gee Art better becareful.

 

I had a 2003 yellow GT2 with kinesis k18 r wheels and special exhaust. I took it in to the dealer for a factory recall for new seats. On a test drive by one of the mechanics he proceeded to wreck it tearing the whole right side of the car off. I just replaced it with a 2004 Challenge Stradale. This car rides, handles and is FAR superior in every way to the GT2. I know you were asking about the GT3 but i needed to make this comparision for you. The GT2 was by far the most dangerous car I have ever driven.

 

Was it your car that was at Weissach here in Vancouver for a short amount of time? It had some nice Kinesis wheels and an awesome and mean exhaust note?

I ask because Weissach seem to be the go-to people in the Northwest for Porsche repairs and you're in Oregon. Thanks

 

I just let me Cobalt GT2 go for my new Minerva Blue GT3. I don't miss the 2 at the track at all, but it sure was fun in a straight line! The GT3 feels much lighter that the 2. The CS has to be my favorite car this side of an F40. More reliable too.

 

do a search here and on rennlist where you also posted this query and you will find alot of excellent previous discussion.

i have my 3rd GT3 right now and my CS. the difference that tells is stability and handling in the bumps or on non-race course smooth surfaces:

- CS is much more stable
- CS can easily be driven 10-15 mph faster easily and safely while driving say from 6/10's up respectively, at least on my bumpy, gnarly mountain roads and PCH.

 

Do you have steel rotors on the GT3 or ceramic rotors?

If you have steel rotors, have they been pretty noisy?

 

I have steel rotors on my GT3 and they are not noisy.

 

CS RULES.