Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 288 GTO Vs 959

[LS (lashdeep]

FG, that's only true on paper.

When you drive a 959, you will understand and the new 997TT will resemble the character less Chinese plastic production that it is.

LS

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From: Fellippe Galletta <fellippe.galletta [at] gmail.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Fri, October 8, 2010 12:16:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288 GTO Vs 959

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 11:10 PM, E M <pokiebaron [at] gmail.com> wrote:

A friend of mine had the chance to spend some time with a 959 over in Germany on the Autobahn.  He said it was the most stable car he had ever driven.  He was amazed to look at the speedo, and see that he was doing 175 mph, in the rain.  As usable as a 911 Carrera, and "almost" as fast as an F40.  What a package!  :-)

Ed
911SC

The praise for the 959 is worthy I guess, but what worries me is that a modern 911 turbo is probably just as raw...and faster.

All that's left is the exotic looks of the 959...

I dunno, it's a cool car but a tough sell for the money.

Now the 288 on the other hand......that car will be a legend forever.

:)

FG