Page 1 of 1

Senna vs. 911 GT3 RS

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:59 pm
by SSO
Just posted a new blog comparing the Senna & 911 (997.2) GT3 RS on the road:

https://karenable.com/race-cars-for-the ... 11-gt3-rs/

Comments?

Which keys would you grab?

Re: Senna vs. 911 GT3 RS

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:21 am
by RobYob
Kinda knew the conclusion before even starting it, but a still a good read.

Question is though does the GT3 RS' "harder work to go slower" frustrate as often as it rewards?

Contrasted with "Will the Senna get you thrown in a cell while having less fun?" :lol:


GT3 sans wing for me.

Re: Senna vs. 911 GT3 RS

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:56 am
by mik
Interesting write up. I must have missed any notice that you were getting an RS. :oops:

I do like this summary statement “The Porsche 911 GT3 RS will remind an average driver that they are exactly that” - 8-) - would interested to understand how much of that statement is driven by the manual box? (Not all I assume, but maybe PDK would “half” (or whatever) the validity of that comment(?).

Re: Senna vs. 911 GT3 RS

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:27 pm
by SSO
mik wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:56 am Interesting write up. I must have missed any notice that you were getting an RS. :oops:

I do like this summary statement “The Porsche 911 GT3 RS will remind an average driver that they are exactly that” - 8-) - would interested to understand how much of that statement is driven by the manual box? (Not all I assume, but maybe PDK would “half” (or whatever) the validity of that comment(?).
Had the GT3 RS for about 5 years now. As its been in Montana most of that time, its gotten a bit less focus/use.

On the "average driver", its a combination of old school manual and where the weight sit slung off the rear axle. It has a twitchiness to it that mid engine cars just dont.

Re: Senna vs. 911 GT3 RS

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:02 pm
by RobYob
Googling cognitive load from a manual transmission there's a few research papers.

Curiosity killed today's productivity etc. 8-)

Image

So a not insignificant extra task added from a manual box.

From (there's a pdf download on the page)
Linky