Road Test: 2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale vs. 2004 Porsche GT3
Over our best Figure-Eight laps, the German car outgrips the Italian by a fraction of a g in braking and cornering, while the Maranello machine triumphs in acceleration pull. Note, however, that the Stuttgart entry actually sneaks to a higher peak speed because it doesn't require a shift. While the Porsche registered a bigger initial braking g (particularly represented in our Figure-Eight test) for more than the briefest use, the Ferrari's stopping felt stronger to Road Test Editor Walton. So what's the bottom line between these two? Hands down: the GT3 delivers the overall lower lap time and higher average-g level.
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