2014 GT500 vs BMW M4

[-ammo-]

Not a race - just out for a Sunday drive.  The M4 driver was willing to go really fast - I hit 165 just before shutting it down.  My winter tires are my limiting factor not to mention the traffic (LOL).  They have a  W speed rating.


http://youtu.be/KLWFEu5oDwU

[Gman]

Hah - awesome.  Great sound from the GT500 too.

I'm so envious, I'd love nothing more than to unleash any of the fast cars I've had on those roads over there. I'm sure it's fun needling European drivers with what they believe a la Top Gear to be inferior American cars, and blowing their doors off regularly.  A new Z06 or GT500 from the past few years, or one of the new GT series of Mustangs coming - what fun it would be over there.

[Volron]

Should vest into a camera for rear view as well.  Just saw your vid from Mar 14, 2014 about that new Jaguar.   Would have been nice to see by how much you pulled away from him. 

[oldskool65]

Hmm impressive until you want to turn or brake lets see how long you stay with a European sports car round the twisties ohh you can't the gt500  (along with most American cars) handles like an ocean liner

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Hmm impressive until you want to turn or brake lets see how long you stay with a European sports car round the twisties ohh you can't the gt500  (along with most American cars) handles like an ocean liner

Autobahns rarely have tight turns. Track performance doesn't matter since most people never drive on a track.

[oldskool65]

oh yes and lets not forget awful build quality, prehistoric rear suspension and abysmal fuel consumption
also if all your fast driving is done on autobahns and freeways how do you handle the boredom ?

[MrRiplEy[H]]

oh yes and lets not forget awful build quality, prehistoric rear suspension and abysmal fuel consumption
also if all your fast driving is done on autobahns and freeways how do you handle the boredom ?

If I recall correctly the Mustang with the prehistoric suspension beat many euro cars on the Top Gear test track a couple of years ago.

Most people drive out of necessity, not because it's fun.

[SilverZ06]

You could have cut the first 3 minutes out of that video.

[Nypsy]

oh yes and lets not forget awful build quality, prehistoric rear suspension and abysmal fuel consumption
also if all your fast driving is done on autobahns and freeways how do you handle the boredom ?

That's rich, someone from the homeland of the Prince of Darkness bad mouthing American build quality.

[-ammo-]

Actually, this car handles and brakes pretty darn good. It has both the track pack and performance pack options.  There is a network of good curvy roads in the Black Forrest that guys like me take their cars too just to burn fuel and rubber. But mostly a lot of motorcycles.

Z06, sorry you didn't like the video.

GMAn, thanks dude - it's a hoot and I know one day, I'll miss having this opportunity.  I'm going to the ring this summer and will be sure to film it.  Also have a couple of drag races scheduled as well.

Volron - I have a second camera but I am waiting on a charger cord for the remote - will be up and running soon!

[Volron]

That's rich, someone from the homeland of the Prince of Darkness bad mouthing American build quality.

What in the hell is THAT from???  I think it would be safer to set yourself on fire and walk into a 747's central tank filled with vapor...

[edog1977]

Actually, this car handles and brakes pretty darn good. It has both the track pack and performance pack options.  There is a network of good curvy roads in the Black Forrest that guys like me take their cars too just to burn fuel and rubber. But mostly a lot of motorcycles.

Z06, sorry you didn't like the video.

GMAn, thanks dude - it's a hoot and I know one day, I'll miss having this opportunity. I'm going to the ring this summer and will be sure to film it.  Also have a couple of drag races scheduled as well.

Volron - I have a second camera but I am waiting on a charger cord for the remote - will be up and running soon!

Just make sure you don't get caught. 

From their website:
"It is prohibited to take photographs, film or make video recordings during tourist drives."

[SFRT - Frenchy]

Hmm impressive until you want to turn or brake lets see how long you stay with a European sports car round the twisties ohh you can't the gt500  (along with most American cars) handles like an ocean liner

 

Talked like a jealous peep pretending to know about cars while frustrated he'll never own a 600HP+ car.

Here mate have a cup of chillax to smooth your day:

[Volron]

Talked like a jealous peep pretending to know about cars while frustrated he'll never own a 600HP+ car.

Here mate have a cup of chillax to smooth your day:
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[Hetzer7]

That was excellent ammo, awesome ride; thank for posting <S>