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08-03-2016, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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M4 GTS part of Motor Trend Best Driver's Car Test for 2016
Looks like the M4 GTS was included in the 2016 Motor Trend Best driver's Car.
Testing just wrapped up. Some heavy hitters this year. Can we guess Laguna Seca lap time? |
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08-03-2016, 10:28 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, there is some stiff competition this year. Probably the most stacked field ever. It will be tough beating the GT350R, ACR, in a best driver's car comparo. |
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I seem to recall that Best Driver's Car also factors in road driving comfort, road driving dynamics, etc. If so, I'd wager the ACR will lose some points against the GT4, the GTS, etc.
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y don't they include any suvs?
macan turbo x5m cle63s etc.
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I have feeling a Camaro is about to win this bitch unless there's a 911R hidden somewhere. I'm guessing the GTS finishes no higher than 5th, but it being a monster in the lap times category will depend on how the other Germans apply the term "Dealer Option" to tires.
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Can't wait to see the lap times. 😊 |
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MPSC2's aren't standard on some of the others, they are non advertised options (see the MB GTS or R8 for example). But they'll be on most of cars at the test because you can buy them at the dealer. The M4 will be put in it's place if the sports cars show up on equal rubber....
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I agree. There definitely should be some performance SUVs, crossovers, and trucks included in the evaluation as well. But let's draw the line at minivans and commercial vehicles...don't wanna throw too much into the mix.
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FYI I was there one of the test days and didn't see them timing. In fact I heard Randy asking one of the crew to time him in a couple of cars. So my deduction is that if they were timing why would he ask one of the guys to time him. I timed him in the amg and he did a 1:36. Never saw the m4 on track unfortunately but did see/hear it move around for the photo shoots.
I started a thread on this... Right after the event.
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