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Originally Posted by CSG Mike
A bit of clarification. That 2955 GT4 is not with a full tank, with every lightweight option, and is not representative of the average GT4 out there, which is closer to 3130 with a full tank. On the other hand, the 2989, or more often published "sub 3000" number quoted for the 600LT is without all the extra weight saving measures, and is a 100% accurate real world number. You can trim a 600LT to be as low as 2914 lbs with a full tank.
The GT4 punches, unfortunately, below it's price point, whereas the 600LT punches above its price point. The GT4 is heavily hampered by artificial factory limitations, as well as being a parts bin car.
Case in point, with equal tire compounds, a 600LT, or 570S will easily out-corner a GT4, even though the actual tire sizes are significantly smaller. Did you know the two mclarens use a 225 width front to generate their performance numbers? Now, granted, this is a totally unfair comparison, as the McLaren is nearly double the price of the GT4.
How much seat time do you have in the 600LT and GT4?
The new GT4 is even heavier than the outgoing. That's very disappointing, since safety standards haven't changed between the two generations.
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Quite a bit of time in the gt4. Ive got the track record for a GT4 on street tires at High plains Raceway, 1:58. On a car with all the lightweight boxes ticked. Probably over 150 laps in a 2 years or so.
Never had the opportunity to drive the 600 on track. Have had one on a spirited run for about 20mins. The car is obviously much much quicker and a performer.
I’m not trying argue that a gt4 will outperform a a 600, but I’d argue a gt4 for a street car isn’t a fat pig, especially for its price point. And parts bin or not punch above it’s weight. The times I’ve posted around here say so. Spent some time in a 570 as well.
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