Sure - that Radical is damn fast, but keep in mind it was performing a laprecord trip @ the pure Nordschleife.
The guys inside these Cayman's are racing the VLN-Variant (Nordschleife + GP-Track) and the pace goes on for a couple of hours with heavy traffic (up to 230 cars within the field).
As I recall from the 24 Hour website, 911 GT3RS' finished 1-2, followed by a Viper and then a Cayman. The nearest M Coupe (which finished 5th was 2 laps back.
Given the same power, a car (Cayman) with about 50/50 weight distribution will easily beat one (911) that has about 40/60 weight distribution due to better balance. That's why Porsche puts more powerful engines in their 911's so their lower model (cayman) won't embarrass it. But I think the BMW M roadster race car will be a better match than an M3 or 911 against this Cayman.
No race engineer, but I reckon it's more than just more equal weight balance. I reckon the weight is also closer to the centre, making it more eager to change direction. Furthermore with the Engine a bit more forward there could be more room for an effective diffuser.
You got it. Of course mid engine cars are more eager to change direction and also less nervous on the rear (oversteer), but the main goal in todays motorsport is downforce. That's why the 997 RSR has a hard time against the F430, because of their better aero. Cayman is the better basis, but of course not wanted by the CEO's to be the factory racer as it's the "low"cost Porsche.
btw, Alzen of the team leading the camera car tried to plant a Carrera GT engine in the Cayman, sadly project ceased...
it is better then every orgasmus :)
DevelStar 1 year ago 4
The legendary Green Hell
Frankfurt1899 1 year ago
Nice lap!
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Nordschleifeshop 1 year ago
amazing sound
Nick4967 2 years ago
that's realy fast
LATINOLOCO187 2 years ago
Would it be safe to assume that this has straight pipes?
golfguy11800 2 years ago
einfach NUR geil, auch wenn der führende Cayman den verfolgenden ein wenig einbremst - show vom feinsten!
alu57 2 years ago 2
...wie immer ein fest der sinne : )
brusecco 3 years ago
Great racing. Loving that engine scream.
traydamus 3 years ago
leider ist es nicht uwe auf dem alzen porsche,in der runde fährt patrick simon.
krateck 4 years ago
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why doesn't Porsche step up to the 21st century and race the Cayman?
LolaJudd 4 years ago
It's because Porsche is quite new to the business, they have no clue about this stuff. Don't worry - give them some time and they will getting better.
BTW: You can send them emails to point out mate... 8-)
MoSponiac 2 years ago
what business is porsche new to? sorry that I didnt get the story. its funny to read that they have no clue about something.. tell me^^
jasamappa 2 years ago
It seems you didnt get my irony. ;-)
Sorry mate, sometimes i'm kidding...
(it was a reply at LolaJudd's statement )
MoSponiac 2 years ago
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For an in car video almost 90-seconds FASTER than this, YouTube search; "Radical Nurburgring"
JGMagoo 4 years ago
Sure - that Radical is damn fast, but keep in mind it was performing a laprecord trip @ the pure Nordschleife.
The guys inside these Cayman's are racing the VLN-Variant (Nordschleife + GP-Track) and the pace goes on for a couple of hours with heavy traffic (up to 230 cars within the field).
Difficult to compare...
MoSponiac 4 years ago 14
this is beyond sick
shimeluchin 4 years ago
Hammer geil,typ im auto müss doch ein dauerständer haben. Ich jedenfalls schon.
tjcmhappy 4 years ago
ive done race tracks before and this guy is really hauling ass. omfg,,great driver. listen to the downshifts. keep posting.
themovieman1 4 years ago
i love videos like these
darkwizard22 4 years ago 2
As I recall from the 24 Hour website, 911 GT3RS' finished 1-2, followed by a Viper and then a Cayman. The nearest M Coupe (which finished 5th was 2 laps back.
TybeeZ4 4 years ago
was für eine schicke runde, man hat echt gemerkt das Pierre und Patrick Spass hatte.
Ich denke der Cayman hat aufgrund seiner Mittermotorbauweise die besseren Grundlagen für einen guten Rennboliden als der 911er
Aber letztendlich kann ein gutes Team jeden halbwegs vernünftigen Wagen an dei Spitze bringen
AccAkut1987 4 years ago
Woooow super wieder MSPEED aplause von ISY-POWER TURKEI TEAM CHEF Ceyhun
ahu07 4 years ago
sick ...didn't know caymans could keep up like that with m3's and 911's ..awesome
G2theOrdo 4 years ago
Given the same power, a car (Cayman) with about 50/50 weight distribution will easily beat one (911) that has about 40/60 weight distribution due to better balance. That's why Porsche puts more powerful engines in their 911's so their lower model (cayman) won't embarrass it. But I think the BMW M roadster race car will be a better match than an M3 or 911 against this Cayman.
AccordGTR 4 years ago
er its actually another cayman he is following..
mountjoy23 4 years ago
Its the "ALMAN" hes following.
The Cayman from Alzen Motorsport. ;)
ScarfaceHood 4 years ago
No race engineer, but I reckon it's more than just more equal weight balance. I reckon the weight is also closer to the centre, making it more eager to change direction. Furthermore with the Engine a bit more forward there could be more room for an effective diffuser.
Taxi645 3 years ago
You got it. Of course mid engine cars are more eager to change direction and also less nervous on the rear (oversteer), but the main goal in todays motorsport is downforce. That's why the 997 RSR has a hard time against the F430, because of their better aero. Cayman is the better basis, but of course not wanted by the CEO's to be the factory racer as it's the "low"cost Porsche.
btw, Alzen of the team leading the camera car tried to plant a Carrera GT engine in the Cayman, sadly project ceased...
tommy9927 2 years ago
Some of the best driving I've seen all year
golfguy11800 4 years ago
Wow!
5 stars for this video. And fuck 911, give me a cayman with the same modifications and im happy.
SemroDK 4 years ago
daddy wants one of those.
rgagliardo 4 years ago
alter schwede
nsgtrkotrrr 4 years ago