But now you're talkin' non-production-based, 6-700 lbs lighter, and way (and I mean WAY) more aero stuff than GT
It's apples vs. watermellons.
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good point. but look at a Saleen S7R's. they are purpose built, windtunnel tested, composite material based, race cars. they have aerodynamics, low weight, etc as well. they are similar.
also consider the arguments of supercharging/turbocharging versus larger displacement engines. i.e. turboed A8's versus the Panoz LMP1's larger displacement motors.
GT3R racecars by porsche (6's) in those series and the new BMW M3GTR's with the small displacement v8's. Overall the Porsches and BMWS have much more history and victories than any of the other production based racers regardless of engine displacements.
Porsche has consistantly favored small block powered, balanced cars to excel in cornerning and braking rather than overall grunt.
I can also post some results from PCA and SCCA racing in the NE. Look at the cars that run fast. Not all are big HP. When I run GT1R in PCA (the hottest PCA class) the guys in GT3S post the fastest lap times overall. The GT3 guys have street tires (as opposed to slicks), less aerodynamic aids, and smaller displacement engines. However, they continue to dominate in the results overall.
Also consider all condition driving. When the tracks conditions change due to dirt/
oil/water, etc on them and in rain (heavy and light) the tolls turn in favor of the small block racers. High HP and Torque in any conditions other than perfect usually lead to quick disaster. or foreign debris in undergarments.
there are good points on behalf of both engines. its clear i prefer the small blocks for weight distribution and their quick spooling high revs. also love turbos.
-ssnake
winston cup- high HP 351's
mustang dragracers in the 7's and 8's- turboed or supercharged with or without nitrous 302's and 351's
TRANS-AM - do they use 351 blocks?
Shelby challenge series: 351's.
FFR Challenge series: 302 spec motors.
Jim: do you own a transam car? any pictures you can post?