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Old 06-19-2016, 06:14 PM
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I don't know if this will help or not but I have some very recent experience with a 991 GT3, my Cobra CSX3170, and a 2005 Ford GT. No GT40 experience other than riding in an original with Jackie Stewart (I never got to drive it). I recently purchased a 991 GT3, it is an amazing machine and can do things that none of the other cars listed could begin to do on a race course, autox or even street driving. It makes you a far better driver than you really are because of PDK, stability control, traction control and ABS. It is fast, consistent and stops better than any passenger car I have ever driven.
My Cobra is much faster but an order of magnitude harder to drive.
The Ford GT is also faster but lacks four wheel steering and other helpful nannies that can save your a$$.
The GT40 replica will be 1960's technology which means crude
vs what you have now. If you want a great handling mid engine car how about a used McLaren 512, 570 or 650s they have all the bells and whistles and will out handle any replica GT40 and out run it as well. I have gone through years of upgrading my Cobra to keep it competitive but have to say the Porsche is a lot nicer and more rewarding to drive. The Cobra makes you feel incompetent at the slightest mistake in throttle or steering inputs. The Porsche fixes it for you and nobody even knows.
You will also really miss those perfect PDK shifts each and every time and the wheel spin free launches. I love fast cars
but am finding the newer cars can out do older stuff with ease.
If you are interested in appearance and don't care about performance or creature comfort then the replica GT40 might be for you. It is just a matter of individual taste, not trying to upset anybody but those are my experiences so thought I would share. Lots of people shun all the help and want to do everything them selves shifting, braking and throttle that is fine but if it is slower count me out and believe me it is.
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