Just bought a GT86
Discussion
Thank you all. After 4 days, I am still gob smacked at how good the chassis is. It is totally neutral and balanced. But what amazes me is how they have made it so progressive in the way it loses lat grip, even in the traction zones. It basically gives you almost a second of warning as there is so much feel through the wheel and the seat, you know precisely what's happening at all times. It is so predictable. It feels exactly half way between a Cayman and an Elise in terms of feel, feedback and NVH. Which is exactly where I want to be for just over £16k with 3 year warranty left. I might give in and get grippy tyres as the Primacy will not withstand track use...
The engine? The jury is out. It does match the chassis perfectly in terms of delivery and peakyness but it's a bit gruff. It's is so low though and that helps the front end so much, you can forgive it that.
If anyone has been put off by the power and the 0-60 time (which is not a reflection of the true performance of the car at all) then it's their loss and helping initial prices to settle at their natural levels.
The engine? The jury is out. It does match the chassis perfectly in terms of delivery and peakyness but it's a bit gruff. It's is so low though and that helps the front end so much, you can forgive it that.
If anyone has been put off by the power and the 0-60 time (which is not a reflection of the true performance of the car at all) then it's their loss and helping initial prices to settle at their natural levels.
Edited by nickfrog on Wednesday 12th November 21:43
james_gt3rs said:
How does it handle compared to a Boxster?
Boxster is composed, solid, even graceful. Undoubtedly wonderful engineering, and entertaining. The GT is lighter, lively and bobbles along uneven roads. It is more communicative though, and more fun at lower speeds on B roads. Both great cars and not really in direct competition to my mind.someone earlier put the GT between Porsche and an Elise, fair point i think.
Most of my post seems to have been missed off!
Tried to say lovely looking car. How does it feel in terms of speed?
I love the look of them, but can't help but think they are quite slow for a sports car? It seems a bit silly to me to have a sports car that is slower than a diesel estate?
Genuinely interested about opinions on this because they are a lovely looking car. Just seems a shame they dont make a fast variant!
Tried to say lovely looking car. How does it feel in terms of speed?
I love the look of them, but can't help but think they are quite slow for a sports car? It seems a bit silly to me to have a sports car that is slower than a diesel estate?
Genuinely interested about opinions on this because they are a lovely looking car. Just seems a shame they dont make a fast variant!
A turbo version will arrive, 270bhp in 1230kg will see 0-60 in low 5's faster than most hot hotches as they have more weight. The FA20 engine is a capable tuner quite alot in japan with 350bhp on standard internals. Thing about NA is the response you get compared to turbo plus you can go into corners quicker and brake later tiff needle tested it in isle of man and up against a 265bhp megane and it was only 2 seconds slower on the lap time they arent as slow as on paper suggests. Only 2L diesel that would be as quick is a 1 series m sport.
Trailhead said:
Tried to say lovely looking car. How does it feel in terms of speed?
I love the look of them, but can't help but think they are quite slow for a sports car? It seems a bit silly to me to have a sports car that is slower than a diesel estate?
Genuinely interested about opinions on this because they are a lovely looking car. Just seems a shame they dont make a fast variant!
You would need to define "sports car", "fast" and "slow" first.I love the look of them, but can't help but think they are quite slow for a sports car? It seems a bit silly to me to have a sports car that is slower than a diesel estate?
Genuinely interested about opinions on this because they are a lovely looking car. Just seems a shame they dont make a fast variant!
On non-eco tyres I am confident a GT86 would out brake and out corner (at the apex at least) many "fast" "sports cars".
But in a straight line ? Well, it's comparatively slow and therefore certainly not for everyone. But to me a sports car is for corners.
A sports car is a car that you have to drive skilfully to extract the best out of, however "slow" that makes me as a driver.
Robert Elise said:
james_gt3rs said:
How does it handle compared to a Boxster?
Boxster is composed, solid, even graceful. Undoubtedly wonderful engineering, and entertaining. The GT is lighter, lively and bobbles along uneven roads. It is more communicative though, and more fun at lower speeds on B roads. Both great cars and not really in direct competition to my mind.someone earlier put the GT between Porsche and an Elise, fair point i think.
To some that will be the worst of both worlds, to me it's the best of both.
It actually is trickier to drive than the mid-engine low PMOI Boxster/Cayman up to the limit of adhesion but easier beyond...
I had a very breif test drive of a GT86 today. I am going back to have a longer drive next week. Is an engine noise streamed into the cabin via speakers? The noise sounded very artificial which i didnt like, but maybe i would get used to it.
I liked the gearbox/ seating position and steering feel. I also like the look of them and interior. I do not want heated seats/ acres of wood/ leather. I am buying this to have fun in so stuff like that is not high on my list of priorities.
I liked the gearbox/ seating position and steering feel. I also like the look of them and interior. I do not want heated seats/ acres of wood/ leather. I am buying this to have fun in so stuff like that is not high on my list of priorities.
dufunk said:
A turbo version will arrive, 270bhp in 1230kg will see 0-60 in low 5's faster than most hot hotches as they have more weight. The FA20 engine is a capable tuner quite alot in japan with 350bhp on standard internals. Thing about NA is the response you get compared to turbo plus you can go into corners quicker and brake later tiff needle tested it in isle of man and up against a 265bhp megane and it was only 2 seconds slower on the lap time they arent as slow as on paper suggests. Only 2L diesel that would be as quick is a 1 series m sport.
I know tiff took the GT86 around the IoM but I can't find any mention of a Megane doing a lap, any idea where it was published?Gassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff