Comments by "Rick2010100" (@Rick2010100) on "Audi R8 v Chevy Corvette v Porsche 911: DRAG RACE" video.

  1. The Porsche has the power over a much larger RPM range, thanks to Porsche VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry, this means the turbo performance can be adjusted to the RPM and always delivers the right pressure. The result is a power chart wich goes extrem quickly up and has a constant high power line till the end. The Vette has a slowly ascending power chart with peak power only in a certain high RPM range. The NA Porsche GT3 has also this slowly ascending power, but therefore the car is designed to be driven between 6k-9k RPM. https://youtu.be/etTqE_ePKh4?t=580
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  2. Porsche sells worldwide and their customer with difficult environment like high altitude (eg Swiss alps) or erxtreme heat (eg Dubai, or Saudi Arabia) also want that the cars have the power as promised, so there is a reserve between the specs and real performance in "normal" environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUUx1IvVw4 https://youtu.be/cSA0EN1eSNo?t=743
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