Randy Pobst races the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) against the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C8) with Z07 package against the 2023 BMW M4 CSL (G82) — three road-legal track-special models — at Big Willow!
In this world's first test of the 992 GT3 RS, SCCA Hall of Fame race-car driver Randy Pobst delivers the definitive Willow Springs lap times for each of these cars, and automotive journalist Jason Cammisa narrates Randy's laps using time-warp and slow-motion techniques to slow the action for our deep-dive enjoyment.
Click here for the Corvette E-Ray drag race Jason mentioned:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQlOBwaOTvI
WILLOW SPRINGS LAP TIMES
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) 1:24.3
Chevy Corvette Z06 Z07 (C8) 1:24.9
BMW M4 CSL (G82) 1:28.2*
Driver: Randy Pobst (Sub-freezing temperatures)
*On base Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires rather than optional Cup 2R rubber
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 3 Randy Pobsts!
1:44 World Exclusive: Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)
3:05 C8 Corvette Z06 w/ Z07
4:01 G82 BMW M4 CSL
5:24 3-car Race!
5:56 Turn 1— BMW is fastest, Porsche brakes best
7:25 Turn 2 — Z06 feels great, Porsche grips!
8:50 Turn 3 — Z06 doesn't stop, 911 understeers!
10:10 Turn 4 & 5 — BMW is a handful, Z06 is unruly
10:57 Turn 6 — GT3 RS is perfect over the jump
11:50 Willow's Back Straight & Turn 7
12:26 Turn 8 — Entering at 145 mph
13:12 Pulling 1.3g at 130 mph for 17 seconds and 0.6 mile!
14:25 Turn 9 — Z06 is right behind the 911 GT3 RS!
15:14 Porsche wins!
15:22 Laptime Leaderboard
16:33 Conclusion: Slowest Car Wins!
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