**CAR OF THE WEEK! Friday 22/06/12**

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Announcing the 20th installment of the Car of the Week series.


A chance for everyone on GTPlanet to get behind the wheel of the same car and give it a thorough going over. The aim is to get people driving what they wouldn't usually drive, or cars that may have been overlooked. They may be great, they may be terrible, but as part of GT5 they deserve discussion right here.

People can show off their amazing photos, trade tuning tips, race one another and review that weeks nominated car. Lap times can be posted, top speeds and acceleration times compared and tips on handling discussed.

We are starting to develop a brilliant bunch of regular contributors but I very much encourage everyone to get involved and have their say. Every week a poster will be picked for their contribution in that weeks thread to pick the star car for the following week. Ask anyone that has so far been chosen to pick and I am sure they will tell you what an honor it is! So get involved and it could be you!

So, without further ado, this weeks star car of the week.

This week the choice fell to the Wallbanger himself, XDesperado67 and he has given us something that will give us a very different driving experience from last week. Available in the UCD right now, the Audi S3 '02 is probably perfect for a run at this weeks seasonals.

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So lets get ready to rumble!
 
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-McClarenDesign's-

Very Serious SLS AMG Review of the Car of the Week N Stuff

"Yes, I understand that stage-coachy must mean taking on the characteristics of a stage-coach, Martin. It's just that I haven't got the faintest idea what on earth you're talking about" -Pat Fry

Week 20: 2002 Audi S3

Since arriving back from Japan, I've started getting my new/old life back together again. You might remember that two months ago, my wife and I were having "communication issues", culminating in both her and our daughter taking an extended vacation... from me. Thankfully, the events of this past two weeks have brought a happy ending to a nearly tragic tale.

Crisis averted.

Now that I no longer need to worry about divorce attorneys, or how we were going to divide up the dog, I can focus on more important things. My daughter will be driving soon, so I've began scouring the classifieds in search of something suitable for my offspring. Key words: my offspring. To assist, our producer has insisted she try out our Car of the Week, something both sensible and safe.

Because I love my daughter, safety is very important, and I've been assured that this week's car has earned a 25 pt., 4-star NCAP safety rating. Because it's sensible, I shouldn't have to worry about any stoplight shenanigans, but keep in mind she does share my genes... so it has to at least be quick. On paper, this should be something that will bring us closer together.

...(expletive).

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You might remember that precisely two months ago, it was a similar Audi that nearly tore my family to shreds. Now I'm expected to teach my daughter to drive in the baby version? That's like asking the folks near Three Mile Island to try a baby reactor! Teaching my daughter to drive might as well be like handling a nuclear reactor- any moment she could have a complete meltdown.

When I arrive at the garage, I find Hans already taking delivery of our Audi. We first met Hans when we tested the Audi TT in Week 4, and once again Audi has sent their top man to look after us. Fresh off another Le Mans victory, Hans is jubilant as ever. Greeting me with a warm smile, we walk over and begin looking over the car.

Why does this Golf have an Audi logo?

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According to Polyphony Digital via Translator-san:
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Created as the sporty version of Audi's popular A3 hatchback, the S3 extended the Audi's range of its sporty "S" series to the compact-vehicle class. Because it shared the same platform of the Volkswagen's sporty Golf GTI, the S3's handling character was already ensured when it made its debut in 1993. It was what Audi put under the hood that intrigued many.

Under the hood was a transversely-mounted 1.8-liter DOHC inline-4 which is intercooled and twin turbocharged. The output of this powerplant was daunting, with 221 HP and 206 ft-lb. of torque leaking at a low 2200 rpm. it came mated only to a 6-speed manual gearbox that transferred power to all four tires via Audi's excellent Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The combination of the engine and chassis was flawless as the S3 ripped through straight sections of road like a hot rod, and cornered like a sports car on the twisty stuff. Ride quality was surprisingly smooth for such a small car. Its main characteristic was its quick reflexes, born from the car's low curb weight of 1420 kg.

Audi designers kept the car's visual enhancements to a minimum, retaining the A3's stately overall appearance, with only subtle hints that it was not your typical A3. but it was when the car was on the road that people really noticed the prowess of Audi's version of the hot hatchback.

Perhaps the nicest thing about being a member of the Volkswagen group is having access to all those wonderful parts. I imagine the factories are like the automotive equivalent of Walmart, you simply pick up what you need, then assemble at home. Okay, it is Audi, so it would be a Walmart with upper class white trash, not your typical filth.

"Honey, would you mind picking up some four-wheel-drive on your way home? We're almost out." Sure, not a problem. "Dad, can we have the newest Lamborghini engine from the Reventón?" Absolutely, after you clean your room. Guess I'll need to pick up a Cayenne shell to carry everything in. Simple. If we must have badge engineering, shouldn't be it like this?

In America, we get the Grand Marquis, and something similar called the Crown Victoria. Vickie must be tickled about that one. Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth is just as bad, although now allegedly less schizophrenic. Chevrolet has more derivatives than there are bagels, so remember that the next time you step into Suburban/Escalade. This isn't badge engineering, it's cookie-cutter-ism! If you've saved a grand because it says Mercury instead of Ford, or GMC instead of Chevrolet, or Plymouth instead of Dodge, you're a bloody (expletive) idiot.

"If you can't spot the sucker at the table in the first 5 minutes, the sucker is you." -Doyle Brunson

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Performance as Purchased: June 5, 2011, Ming Blue Pearl Effect (Blue)
Displacement: 1,781cc
Max. Power: 198 hp @ 5,900 rpm
Max. Torque: 188 ft-lbs. @ 2,000 rpm
Drivetrain: AWD
Length: 4,159 mm Height: 1,415 mm Weight: 1420 kg
Tires: Comfort (Soft)
Performance Points: 398
Mileage: 17,981.2 mi.

While Hans and his Bavarian brothers toiled away on the car, our producer pulled me aside to have a quick word. He informed me that our guest driver had several requirements that had to be met before any testing could begin. Immediately I imagined Fernando Alonso walking in, demanding the air around him be cooled to precisely 73 degrees, and being scolded by his personal assistant for making eye contact.

Instead, I'd been handed a stack of papers, and kindly asked to stay in the trailer for the initial tests. Thumbing through the papers, I quickly scanned the words "Restraining Order", and something about a judge. What was the meaning of this? Who the hell would want me left out of testing, and why!? Enraged, I stormed out of the trailer and quickly found the answer.

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Left: The Todd- Professional Wanker Right: The Trent- Amateur Tosser Image Source

Audi drivers have a reputation, and if anyone embodies that reputation, it would be the Todd. Things went well for our test of the TT, but when we tested the RS4 in Week 12, blows were exchanged. Concerned that previous events would repeat themselves, The Todd brought along legal protection in the form of a Restraining Order. And a boyfriend, named Trent, who will be driving... while wearing the requisite Oakleys, Polo, Bluetooth and khakis.

While I was being lead to a secure location by armed escort, Hans' team were finishing up with the inspection and repairs. In my tiny, temporary office, I was handed the data, indicating gains of 21 hp, 20 torques, and 14 Performance Points... which I've just discovered are absolutely useless at picking the locks.
For those keeping score at home, other notable data includes: Max. Power: 219 hp, Max. Torque: 208 ft-lb., Max. Performance Points: 412 PP

The only amenities in my tiny cell were a desk, and a 10in. closed-circuit television to watch the action I was being restrained from. Humiliating. On the fuzzy little TV, I could see Todd and Trent laughing away, before settling into the S3 and pulling up to the line. It was sort of like watching Brokeback Mountain, only at Old Bridge Township rather than the mountains. Less than a minute later, the clocks flashed a 0-60 mph time of 0:06.754, and the quarter mile in 0:15.188.

Hours later, I was finally released from my oven... I mean cell.
For those keeping score at home, other notable data includes: 0-1 mi.: 0:38.432, 0-100 mph: 0:17.566, Max. G-Force: 0.90G, Top Speed: 148.9 mph

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Audi's answer to every question seems to be "just add Quattro," which makes me wonder why it isn't simply offered on everything to begin with. What's the point of having an Audi without it. I'm sure even the Le Mans teams are using some sort of the technological wizardry on their cars, and look how successful it is for them. I honestly can't think of a single person that has told me "no, I'd much rather have the front-wheel-drive model, because it's cheaper." Well if you wanted cheaper, go get a Golf!

That being said, the purpose of our test is to see if this upscale, sensible car is worth being wasted on a thankless teenager. More specifically, a teenaged girl, the most dangerous animal in all of the automotive kingdom. One wrong move, and we may find ourselves flattened on the very sidewalk we were just standing.

The site chosen for our test is Germany's infamous Nurburgring. While we've tested here previously, we've never done so with the challenges before us. In order to fully test the car's capabilities, I will be asked to simulate the driving experience of a 16-year-old female, sans drag. Instead of taking a focused and calculated approach to the Ring, I've been asked to take a single lap...
...while talking on the phone... and painting my nails... and eating... and checking out other local traffic (i.e. "hot guys")... all while simultaneously chatting with the four other 16-year-old high school girls.

God help us.

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Despite having a wet track, the Audi felt right at home. Although I did struggle with the multitude of tasks laid out before me, and Becky's riveting tale of what she had for lunch, the Audi felt flawless and confident through each of the slippery bends. Even though I was traveling at near triple digit speeds, none of the passengers seemed to have noticed, although I'm not sure if that's a credit to Audi's level of comfort, or the surprisingly low cumulative IQ amongst the hive.

Of course, my daughter would never approve of this car. It's too small, too bland, and most importantly... not pink. Prior to our family feud, she'd been pestering me for a new Camaro, to which I advised her that I would supply... on the same day Jesus comes back. She then switched over to the new Genesis, which is like going from an abortion to a meth addiction. So help me, if I hear the letters F, R, or S, I'll slap her Face Real Solid.

No, instead I think we'll go with the Audi. As I've said before, it's economical, quick, and most importantly bland. Young men are known for their testosterone, so this should act as a preemptive spermicide. It'll also be a handy indicator, because any 16 year old boy interested in the car will likely end up like The Todd... and I'll be damned if that happens in THIS family!




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Week 15: The Shelby Cars
Week 16: 1979 Honda Civic 1500 3door CX
Week 17: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Week 18: 1967 Prince Skyline 2000GT-B
Week 19: 1967 Toyota 2000GT


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I tried the S4 from a few weeks back on a couple of them last night. Rated at 500pp she had the power & speed, but being a bulky wagon she gave up too much on the twisty bits. This one looks much sleeker than the wagon, I look forward to giving it a go this weekend 👍
 
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I tried the S4 from a few weeks back on a couple of them last night. Rated at 500pp she had the power & speed, but being a bulky wagon she gave up too much on the twisty bits. This one looks much sleeker than the wagon, I look forward to giving it a go this weekend 👍

The S3 wants to be a RS4 when it grows up.
 
Another week and another good choice for the COTW... one of my preferred choices on the Ring. Fun and predictable handling, what more could you ask for? :cool:

Have a good one!
 
German again! However it is another one I've never used, only bought yesterday from the OCD.

As suggested I'll try it at some of the seasonals this week and definitely round the Ring.

British next week? Or how about French as we haven't had one yet?
 
McClarenDesign
Another Audi, huh?

What is it with you guys and German cars?

No matter, at least its not a Merc.

I can't help but think that after their utter dominance of Le Mans 24 this week it is quite appropriate we have an Audi for COTW.

And to the, *ahem*, haters out there (I am SO street!), you can have a chance of picking the car of the week if you get involved and make a contribution.

Now as for the S3, the car feels slow. Really doesn't feel very quick to me. But the lap times are much quicked than I would expect. Maybe because the drive train cancels out the drama, there is not terrifying under or oversteer and the standard suspension absorbs bumps well. A great car for holding a tight racing line.

I have never invested time in it before, finding it a bit character-less, a bit dull. But I think I will invest a bit more time getting to know it this week as I think the efficient and dramaless way it goes about its business might make it a lot faster than I give it credit for.
 
Yes, the car does seem a little dull, it has no character really, and quick for its class or not ( witch it is) I wouldn't want to drive it anymore.
This is just my opinion

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With the Seattle Sonics OKC Thunder being bumped out of the championship finally (Hardin who?), will we finally see some great reviews again from the "White Comet of OKC" McClarenDesign?
 
With the Seattle Sonics OKC Thunder being bumped out of the championship finally (Hardin who?), will we finally see some great reviews again from the "White Comet of OKC" McClarenDesign?

Eat a (expletive) I'm working on it.
Just kidding, please don't hit me.

Also, with the the Skyline, 2000GT, and S3 remaining, this is week 20 by my count. Of course, I was only educated in public schools, so what do I know?

-McClarenDesign's Very Serious SLS AMG Review of the Car of the Week N Stuff-
Insightful... but bollocks.
 
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Well it might look dull and be an Audi, but this COTW isn't too bad. Especially if it's pimped a bit.

First I took a stock one round the Nurburgring on the standard comfort soft tyres and achieved a 8:59.589 lap, not too slow and not fast either. A nice drive but a bit dull.



So it was off to the garage for more than the usual coat of paint and after some (very) serious additions including a semi racing exhaust, stage 3 engine mods, stage 3 weight reduction and a mid range turbo we ended up with 337bhp and a weight of 1182kg giving 497pp.

Pain is the Audi Silver Metallic and the wheels were done in Audi Brilliant Black for a serious look.

Back to the Ring and a lap time of 8:15.637. Almost too much power now as it's a bit more of a handful.


BTW when did these yokohama signs appear? I don't remember them from before the last update.

I did have a go at the La Sarthe 4WD seasonal and managed a second place. It didn't really have the top speed down Mulsanne to win easily.

Here's me at the Mulsanne corner...


and exiting.... the damage to the front bumper happened earlier!


All in all a good choice in the end despite my reservations.

Cheers
 
Good stuff, iainn.

-JACKPOT- scored another one on my UCD last night. Once I'm done with my review, I shall kit it and gift it to someone on my friends list.

I didn't record a full lap time, bit the S3 felt right at home on a wet Ring. Cozy and cool, like the other side of the pillow.
 
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Audi S3 '02​

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She came from the dealer rated at 210hp/406pp and after an oil change was 220hp/412pp. With my standard mild tune: chip, intake, exhaust and drive train she came to 301hp/454pp. She came in what Audi called Goodwood Green Pearl, for this Jag fan it was close enough to BRG to leave as is aside from a new set of rims :) The numbers from the test track are listed stock / tuned:

1/4 mi....15.121 / 13.542
1.0 mi....38.377 / 34.565
0 to 60...6.675 / 4.898
to 100....17.500 / 12.506
max G.....0.9 / 1.02
max spd...149.0 / 143.3

I think I saw Kurt Bush do this in a NASCAR race once
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Funny thing is I did the exact same thing with the tuned car, only thing is I hit the barrier much harder and faster. Those barrels at the entrance to the pits are not filled with water...trust me!

Air Audi
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Out at Deep Forrest for my best of ten laps, when I wasn't sliding through corners or bouncing off concrete walls I turned a 1:36.776 with the stock version and a fairly respectable (for a car in its class) 1:28.394 with the tune. Unlike the RS4 I was not impressed with the stock gear box, she seemed much more typical of a stock road car, the gearing spaced way too far apart to be effective on the track. I did find her deceptively fast however, evidence of my difficulties in trying to get a fast lap at deep Forrest. I found myself entering the corners with much more speed than I had thought, I just couldn't "feel" the speed in the car, she drove like a larger, heavier car.

Dropping into the infamous Corkscrew
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I experienced more evidence of this deception when I took to the track with the stock car. I chose the A-Spec Amature level Hot Hatch competition. Two small tracks that I thought a car that felt this big, slow and poorly geared for racing would have problems with, especially that tight, twisty Eiger track. I got two easy wins posting a best lap of 1:22.787 at Eiger Nordwand short and a 1:32.429 at Rome.

Passing on the outside
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Since I won the hot hatch easy with the stock ride I chose the recent 530pp 4WD seasonal challenge for the tuned one. When this challenge first came out I tried the RS4 from an earlier COTW which I had tuned at an even 500pp. I found her just unable to handle well enough to keep up so I was interested in what this car, rated 46pp less could accomplish.

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At Laguna Seca my best lap was a 1:42.393 for a distant P2 finish. I posted another P2 at Grand Valley with a best lap of 2:15.493. At the faster Cape Ring track I only managed P5 at 3:10.252. I knew that the top end, limited by the fixed trans, would be the weak spot in this car. That being the case I did not even attempt Sarthe, there was no way that 143mph was going to cut it down the mulsanne!

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In an earlier post, McClaren stated that the S3 wanted to be an RS4 when it grew up. I said that I would make her an RS4 killer then. Well, I was not quite there yet, but I was still nearly 50pp shy of my RS4 tune so I decided to see what I could do about that. I put the S3 on a stage 3 diet, a stage 1 engine mod was done and since the top end was the weak link I installed a high rpm turbo. What I ended up with was 358hp/495pp compared the the RS4's 463hp/500pp. Now I am getting close!

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The numbers at the test track, listed as RS4 / S3

1/4 mi...12.047 / 12.287
1.0 mi...30.498 / 32.236
0 to 60..3.602 / 3.833
to 100...8.582 / 9.261
max g..... 01.2 / 01.27
max spd...193.4 / 143.8

Pretty close overall and I would have to note that the RS4 had a custom trans that allowed me to stretch out the gears vs the fixed trans in the S3. This surely aided the top speed and some of the longer runs at the test facility. So, how did they compare at the track?

And for my next trick...
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At Deep Forrest the S3 knocked the RS4 from its number 8 spot down to 9th at 1:24.146, posting a time of 1:21.077, good enough to take 7th spot in the standings. For the challenge, she posted a much closer P2 at laguna Seca, -0.8 seconds and placed first at both Grand Valley and Cape Ring. I wasn't even able to keep up with the competition in this challenge with the RS4, she just didn't have the handling. So while she may not be the RS4 killer I intended, on paper, on the track where it counts her nimbleness more than made up for the top end advantage the RS4 enjoyed. Overall I would have to give the nod to the S3 here, till next week :cheers:
 
Nearly the end of the week COTW nerds, and time for a look at the cars so far....




I wonder what will be next.

How about a new country? France.
 
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Alrighty then, it seems clear we need more British cars. Which means of course, bring on the JAGUARS 👍 A bump for Italy would be nice also. As far as the ages are concerned, that seems to be what most of us here like to do. Take the older cars out and see what kind of performance we can get. My guess would be that as we run out of the oldest of them that the picks will move up through the ages.
 
iainn
ta da.....

Shouldn't you be reviewing?

Can't while at work, but the 2000GT should be finished tonight. I'll have to do the S3, as well as the next Car of the Week on Friday.
 
Okay since I'm the one responsible for picking the S3 I should probably have posted something for it here a bit sooner. Unfortunately other things have occupied my time but I finally managed to get to both the car and the 4wd seasonal races today.

I'll post a 370PP tune for the car that I used to win all 5 of the seasonal races with. (yes even La Sarthe without cutting, just have to catch the draft down the mulsane straights!)

Should have the tune up with a photo in the next half hour or so...:drool:
 
I wonder what will be next.

How about a new country? France.

For the love of everything that is Holy and good in this world and beyond, please, dear god, no. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Why would you say such a thing? That's like one woman asking another if she's pregnant, and you know what happens next!!! Please, stop!

By the way, here's last weeks, getting me caught up... until a few hours when the next car is announced. I'd stay up and do the S3 (that's what she said), but I'm exhausted and have to work in a few hours.
 
Okay here is my Audi S3 '02, "R300 Quattro" tune.

For those to lazy to check it has 470PP and can win all 5 of the 530PP 4wd seasonal races even with Ol'Harvey Wallbanger at the controls. (DS3, ABS1, Driving Line and an Automatic transmission. All other aids off.)
Also the Photo I snapped of it grabing the lead at Toscana.:D:gtpflag:
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Audi S3 2002

It's alright.

A mercifully short one from me this week as I've had very little time for GT related shenanigans. When I did manage a bit of seasonal catch-up, the game hung on exiting the seasonal screen/saving data, corrupted the save game file and I lost my progress. A bit tedious, but at least the new automatic backup file works:dopey:

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I was convinced I wasn't going to like the S3: being a Euro-hatch Golf clone (literally) it's not particularly interesting to look at, and I'm not a big fan of 4WD and their understeery ways. The numbers are reasonable for a hot-hatch, but it just seemed a bit...dull.

The only driving I've managed this week was the Trial Mountain comparison lap, unfortunately no time is currently available due to shameful lying alleged lowering of the times by certain members the team. The auditors are now being bribed investigating and times are expected shortly. The team director does not accept responsibilty as he had no prior knowledge of the figure manipulation, which happened under his predecessor anyway, and will therefore not be resigning.

As always with 4WD, it took me a couple of laps to get used to it - understeering into the corner, care with power before the apex lest you understeer some more. Otherwise seems pretty standard for a road car of its class: decent acceleration, though the gears are fairly wide and 3rd and 4th can stifle your progress momentarily as you change up.

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As others have mentioned, the S3 is deceptively fast and I found I was braking a bit a late into some corners, however once I'd adjusted my entry speeds and was getting used to the 4WD technique things became less frustrating. Turning slower and later into some corners allows a better exit as you can utilise the cars real strength: the huge grip as you point the nose and mash the throttle. After about ten laps, dare I say I was beginning to enjoy it.

Driving the stock car, it's actually OK and I expect competitive in its class but I did wonder a bit what Desparado was thinking! :lol: However, I can see that his alter-ego has had one or two of these in the workshop and created something a bit more special...
 
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Well my tune I posted livens the car up a bit but I have to confess that due to my limited time with it the tune is what I'd consider a rough tune. It gets the job done in the seasonals but could definitely use a bit more polish. It turns in nicely with the tune but you still have to be careful not to get on the throttle to early to avoid a little understeer in mid corner/exit.
Given more time for tuning the car has some real potential to surprise a lot of people. Also there is much more power available than I used in my tune so it can be set up to run a wide range of PP at a competitive level. Might not be the fastest at any given PP but given a decent tune and skilled driving is likely to surprise some of its more commonly seen opponents.
Like many things the Germans have built, the beauty isn't in the appearance of the finished product and the thrill isn't in how it gets the job done, but instead it is all about being efficient and so well suited to its task that you hardly notice how well its done until after your finished.👍👍
 

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