MB AMG GT-S vs. Jaguar F-Type R AWD Drag Race
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Not sure how much I put into this test. When you have a guy as the starter, it's not the most objective test since reaction time plays a factor. Only credible test I've seen the AMG GT S is much faster in the 1/4 mile, which is not surprising since it weights so much less. Now, in the **real** world at the stop light...the F-Type does quite well since LC is not a factor. Unless this test is doing it without LC for the AMG
2016 Jaguar F-type R Coupe vs. 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S, 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: Final Scoring, Performance Data, and Complete Specs
2016 Jaguar F-type R Coupe vs. 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S, 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: Final Scoring, Performance Data, and Complete Specs
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Not sure how much I put into this test. When you have a guy as the starter, it's not the most objective test since reaction time plays a factor. Only credible test I've seen the AMG GT S is much faster in the 1/4 mile, which is not surprising since it weights so much less. Now, in the **real** world at the stop light...the F-Type does quite well since LC is not a factor. Unless this test is doing it without LC for the AMG
On paper it looks like the FTR should win. While the FTR is heavier (3,814 lbs vs 3,627 lbs), it has more power (550 hp vs 504 hp), torque (502 vs 479), and a better weight to HP ratio (6.9 vs 7.2), plus AWD.
There are plenty of factors that could be involved here including reaction times, driver skill, LC, etc. Neither car broke traction so that shouldn't be a factor. We really need to do several tests with min/max and average runs on the results to get a real sense.
I see numbers all over the place for all these cars, it all depends on who is doing the tests, how they insure controlled conditions, and how many tests they do to establish a reasonable baseline.
If I were shopping again, I'd definitely consider both vehicles. Both cars are ridiculously fast. I think the interior on the AMG GT is superior, but I still prefer the exterior of the F-Type. I'd be happy with either, but for the money I think the FTR is a better deal personally.
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So I went back and checked C&D numbers...looks like the original number of 11.2 @ 127mph is not correct, it's more like 11.5...I still think the AMG GT-S is faster than the R AWD because of the weight and I've yet to see any publication have the AWD R into the 11.5s or 11.6s. I think actual weight diff is more like 400 lbs, not the 200-ish using curb weight. But in the real world, w/o launch control, it'd be a pretty good race, especially since there's no lag on the jag.
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Although the thread does has interesting technical points being raised for general interest.
Lawrence.
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