Benzito11

Hey everyone, just wondering what the outcome if this run would be. I messed around with a sl55 up to like 140 in my 997S and it seemed like a pretty good run.
What do you guys think would happen in a 1/4 mile race, a 1st gear roll, and a 3rd gear roll.

SLK55R

its no comparison straight line. SL55 will smoke the porsche 997S.

Murtaza

The 997S weighs a good 1400lbs less the 55, I very much doubt it'll get 'smoked'. Beat by a bit, probably

Addicted2Speed

From a standing start, it will be cose. SL55 will probably win, but not by much. A well driven 997S is capable of mid 12's in the 1/4 with very low 4's to 60. However SL55 will destroy it from a 50mph+ roll, I'm thinking at least 2-3 cars or possibly more.

TurboTuner

From an owner of a 911 S, it will smoke a SL55 to 60mph easily. 0-60mph tested as low as 3.9secs. I don't think a SL55 can touch that. On the freeway roll thats a different story I think the SL55 will win that type of race.

SLK55R

we are talking about the 997S right? the NON turbo?

m52e55

think close, but nod to you. have run more than a few 997 S's in my 55/RENN-1, it's not even close.

Benzito11

I honestly think it would be a good race. I went to the 1/4 track my 997S for the first time and with 6-7k miles on it and managed to pull off a 12.7 @111 mph with a ****ty 2.1 60 and granny shifting.
Im willing to bet that it will be a good run, even on the highway. I am lightly modded. I am willing to run anyone who is down that is from the so cal area.

Look at it this way. 997S around 800-1000 pounds lighter, manual, and has more aggresive gearing. So I think it wouldnt be even close to a smoke.
how much hp is a sl55 putting down to the wheels?

Murtaza

The E55 is quite a bit lighter then SL55, by about 300lbs I think...

Benzito11

Ive actually ran my freinds e55 many times. He is not that skilled of a driver (dont know how much skills you need for an auto). From a launch I took him and had the lead untill we shut off (around 4th). 1st gear roll i had the lead and he started to pass me at the end of 3rd beg of 4th. We did 2 2nd gear rolls and he jsut plays catch up each time ( I think he doesnt put it in tip or something becuase i just rocket away at the 3rd honk. With all this said, I know the 55's are more powerfull car but it def wont smoke a 997S, its to the point where driver would make a diff and things like "not putting it in tip" will be the deciding factor if they will win or not.

SLK55R

I love the 997S I almost got one ... but I don't see how an SL55 is even close to a 997S. Maybe all that extra weight does make that BIG of a difference.

At least I know not to even bother racing a SL55 ...

TurboTuner

Yes I'm talking about a 997 S, I have had two of them and love them to death. I just got my SL55 so I know what I'm talking about. The 911 S has excellent traction, gearing and low weight to give it excellent out the hole acceleration and the magazines have proven this. I'm not saying the 911 S is faster at the top end, because I don't think so. But from 0-60 or maybe even the 1/4 mile it maybe quicker. Catch a 911 S on the freeway and you probably have a good chance at beating one on the roll.

Benzito11

+1

sprins

More like minced meat. Once momentum is on the AMG's side it's a very one-sided story.

Don't get me wrong, I respect the 997S, on a track it would be a different story, but on the freeway? Not a chance.

Thericker

E55k walk me at freeway speeds, I recently walked a heavier CL55k 03-up on the frwy, I've also easily beaten (3) 997 4 S models on the freeway, they don't have the torque at freeway speeds to touch a SL55, E55, etc...0-60 yes 997 very competitive.

This was in my C6 Vette, I know it's not an SL55k but considering comparo's being tossed around in here w/E55k's etc, my input is viable.

Benzito11

Your saying you beat a 997S with a regular C6 vette non Z06?

AMG_55

strtswpr996?





when we meetin up?


amg_55 aka 911_997S

im down to run anyone also, tried to run 3 sl55 but sl owners seem to be weenies in their midlife crisis and need a nice car to make them feel better

e55 owners are way more likely to run

AMG_55

yes, he has a 4sp auto C6

he ran a C4s that might not have been racing if i remember correctly

Benzito11

It is I, the one and only swpr of the strt's.lol.. Dude we got to get it going already, im down.. I think I have a better chance with a sl 55 though, but im still more then down to run,
Btw I ran a c6 vette, He did not take me.

AMG_55

nice, i ran one too and it seemed dead even


why dont you roll to the rosebowl meet on sat., ill be there w/ my p. we can pick on a few amgs , maybe they'll bite

dont register (mb only ), just show up

https://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/189522-spring-rose-bowl-meet-saturday-may-12th.html

i would love to check out your whip

Thericker

Hey I'm not trying to start a flame/war here I've raced (3) total now (not sure if they were the race lighter version AMG55 has?) read C4S Carrera on the back lid looked like this w/dealer plates the other (2) had reg Cali plates..
NON TURBO version.



From a roll 60ish guy didn't have a chance I had to repeatedly lift the throttle for fear of hitting his rear bumper (we had only one lane open, I forced him to run) the other two got walked badly same frwy racing/rolls but multi-open lanes 60-75 punch it instantly pulled 2- cars then very fast walk to 100+ ending 6-7 lengths before lifting, there deadly twisty and 0-60 but torque is severly lacking for freeway damage.

I'll gladly meet and race you, I love this ****e!

Yo Vadim! I'll be trying to make it to the Rosebowl meet hopefully see ya there

Thericker

lol.. he didn't want to but I pissed him off drafting him till he opened her up...

Benzito11

Cool dude, I repects Vettes, shiiiiiitt I had a C5 Z06 before I got my 911. Your C6 is stock?, Im down to do some comparo runs.

Benzito11

rosebowl? nice, thats not far from me. its this sat? what time? I can just walce right in tothe meet?

AMG_55

good to hear, hope you make it out