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 Road Test: 2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale vs. 2004 Porsche GT3
| TEST DATA | | | 2004 Ferrari
Challenge Stradale | 2004 Porsche
GT3 | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Mid-engine, rwd | Rear engine, rwd | | Engine type | 90° V-8, alum block/heads, LEV | F-6, alum block/heads, LEV | | Valve gear | DOHC, 5 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Bore x stroke, in/mm | 3.35x3.11 / 85.0x79.0 | 3.94x3.61 / 100.0x76.4 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 218.8 / 3586 | 219.4 / 3596 | | Compression ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.7:1 | | Max horsepower @ rpm | 425 @ 8500 | 380 @ 7400 | | Max torque @ rpm | 274 @ 4750 | 284 @ 5000 | | Max engine speed | 8500 | 8200 | | Specific output, hp/liter | 118.5 | 105.7 | | Weight to power, lb/hp | 7.1 | 8.0 | | Transmission | 6-speed F1 sequential manual | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratio (:1) | 4.44 / 3.72 | 3.44 / 2.92 | Suspension
front; rear | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, f;r | 15.0-in vented ceramic comp disc; 13.8-in vented ceramic comp disc, ABS | 13.8-in vented/cross-drilled steel disc; 13.0-in vented/cross-drilled steel disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 19x8.0; 19x10.0, cast aluminum | 18x8.5; 18x11.0 cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 225/35ZR19 84Y; 285/35ZR19 99Y Pirelli PZero Corsa | 235/40ZR18 91Y; 295/30ZR18 98Y Michelin Pilot Sport 2 | | DIMENSIONS | | Seating capacity | 2 | 2 | | Wheelbase, in | 102.3 | 92.7 | | Track, f/r, in | 65.7 / 63.7 | 58.5 / 58.9 | | Length, in | 172.3 | 174.6 | | Width, in | 75.7 | 69.7 | | Overall height, in | 47.2 | 50.2 | | Cargo volume, cu ft | 9.0 | 7.0 | | Curb weight, lb | 3000 (MT est) | 3043 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 25.1 | 23.5 | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration, sec | | 0-30 | 1.6 | 1.4 | | 0-40 | 2.2 | 2.0 | | 0-50 | 3.4 | 2.9 | | 0-60 | 4.3 | 3.9 | | 0-70 | 5.5 | 4.9 | | 0-80 | 6.9 | 6.3 | | 0-90 | 8.2 | 7.6 | | 0-100 | 10.1 | 9.1 |
| | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 12.53 @ 114.14 | 12.07 @ 116.04 | | Braking, 100-0 mph, ft | 298 | 318 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 107 | 113 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 72.7 | 71.6 | | 200-ft skidpad, lateral g | 0.95 | 0.95 | | Figure-8, sec @ avg g | 24.2 @ 0.77 | 23.9 @ 0.80 | | Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph | 2600 | 2250 | | CONSUMER INFO | | On sale in U.S. | Currently | Currently | | Base price (incl dest) | $193,324 | $100,665 | | Price as tested | $193,324 | $106,415 | | Stability/traction control | Yes / yes | No / yes (limited-slip differential) | | Airbags | Dual front | Dual front & side | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/unlimited mileage | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/unlimited mileage | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/unlimited mileage | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 10/16 | 15/23 | | Range, miles, city/hwy | 251/401 | 352/540 | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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