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18 Jul 2007, 06:16 (Ref:1966268)
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Mercedes Benz C11 vs Nissan GTP ZXT
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Since these two cars are the dominant force in their respective championships (Mercedes in the WSP and Nissan in IMSA), I'm just wondering which of these two cars could be the faster/best than the other? Of course Nissan is also represented in WSP, with R90CK.But quite unsuccessful to dethrone Mercedes or Jaguar. Last edited by jaybond; 18 Jul 2007 at 06:23. |
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18 Jul 2007, 20:47 (Ref:1966892)
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It may depend on the set of rules adopted, although I think that the C11 was technically more advanced, at least chassis-wise...
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18 Jul 2007, 20:51 (Ref:1966897)
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How quick was the Nissan? The C11 was quick, bloody quick at Le Mans in 91! Being German and a Mercedes, I would probably say that it was quite a bit more advanced than the Nissan, due to the difference in the courses that the C11 was raced at.
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19 Jul 2007, 04:36 (Ref:1967094)
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But Nissan RC90CK secured the pole in Le Mans 1990.
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19 Jul 2007, 05:17 (Ref:1967109)
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19 Jul 2007, 06:39 (Ref:1967129)
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...and without checking, I'm pretty sure the R90CK never beat the Merc over a race distance....in fact, I don't think much ever did.... |
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20 Jul 2007, 11:32 (Ref:1968269)
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20 Jul 2007, 11:42 (Ref:1968278)
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They were boycotting the event after a clash with the FIA. I seem to remember it having something to do with the race losing its status as a World Sportscar Championship event, and perhaps also something to do with the addition of the Mulsanne chicanes. But I haven't got my books to hand so can't be sure.
As for the comparison, my feeling is that the C11 was the best. It really was something else and I think it was probably the ultimate pre-3.5-litre Group C/GTP machine. I'd love to see one racing in the Group C/GTP series... I also wonder how good the Eagle Toyota GTPs that dominated IMSA after the Nissan were. |
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