SL600 vs. 996 Carrera
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2009 SL63 AMG
SL600 vs. 996 Carrera
Man do I love Porsche's. Waiting at a light to take a left turn and in front of me sits this low slung, debadged 996 convertible. We are both turning onto a narrow and moderately winding road that stretches for a few miles. The light turns green, and the Porsche turns, gunning his motor with that beautiful Flat-6 exhaust note coming out his tail pipes. Grinning, I put the hammer down, slightly kicking my tail out as my worn 225mm winter tires scramble for any whim of traction. The rear finally squats and this tank takes off, as I glue myself to within several feet of his bumper, playing a mild game of chase up to 80-90 miles per hour, the street otherwise deserted. Lined by woods on both sides, with two motors howling off of each bend, the guy can't shake me, as I anxiously await the oncoming straightaway where the single lane splits and we could have a straight out run. Ah, but unfortunately, we had to refrain ourselves due to a seemingly sudden appearance of traffic up ahead (no point to taunt stupidity). All in good fun, I would love to find one on a wide open highway sometime.
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Grinning, I put the hammer down, slightly kicking my tail out as my worn 225mm winter tires scramble for any whim of traction. The rear finally squats and this tank takes off, as I glue myself to within several feet of his bumper, playing a mild game of chase up to 80-90 miles per hour, the street otherwise deserted.
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996 C4, previously owned 996 c2, c32 amg, 350z, R33 GTR, R34 GTR
The 996`s kick hard above 100 where the low drag and small frontal area make for a very quick car.
Good story and 225 must be scary in the bends.
Good story and 225 must be scary in the bends.
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