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It’s a fact that when it comes to fun drivers-oriented cars, the U.S. will always get the cold shoulder. Case in point is the BMW M3 GTS, a lightweight, $140,000 coupe that is built for tackling a track straight from the factory is only built for the European market. However, Porsche’s GT2 RS, which is also lightweight, will make it to our shores but cost nearly $245,000.
Automobile magazine headed across the Atlantic to go test these two track-stars back to back.
The GT2 RS is a bare-bones car for purists, and “purists are used to suffering, according to the article. The seats are fairly uncomfortable to larger people, and the harnesses don’t help in that department. Air-conditioning is not standard, but an extra-cost option. Other than comfort, Automobile feels it’s an amazing car. The transmission is rewarding to shift, and sixth gear will propel the car to 215 miles an hour. The suspension is great, offering amazing road-holding and comfort to make up for the seats. The final results, the car is less relaxing to drive at the limit than cars like the Nissan GT-R—a true drivers car.
Automobile then headed to Spain’s Ascari circuit to test the BMW M3 GTS. Unlike the GT2 RS, the
Recaro seats are much more comfortable by being larger and better padded. The GTS costs twice as much as a regular M3, and while Automobile points out isn’t twice as fast or twice as agile, the car is a proper sports car instead of a luxury grand tourer. The GTS is also accessable to normal drivers looking for a track-day thrill, unlike the GT2 RS that will bite your head off if you treat it badly.
This summary just scratched the surface of this 10-page feature, head over to Automobile’s website for the amazing, full article.
[Source: Automobile]
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