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      08-03-2016, 02:02 PM   #1
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M4 GTS part of Motor Trend Best Driver's Car Test for 2016

Looks like the M4 GTS was included in the 2016 Motor Trend Best driver's Car.

Testing just wrapped up. Some heavy hitters this year.

Can we guess Laguna Seca lap time?



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      08-03-2016, 02:10 PM   #2
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I'm gonna guess 1:37 ish.
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      08-03-2016, 02:48 PM   #3
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God fun, got no clue on laptimes over there so I pass( might join in later if time to check laptimes on other cars there)
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Cayman gt4 hit 1.37s for reference...
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I suspect the GT4 will win best driver's car. (Despite our biased nature on this M4 GTS subforum. )
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I suspect the GT4 will win best driver's car. (Despite our biased nature on this M4 GTS subforum. )
It'll be interesting to see for sure, I think the mustang and the camaro have pretty good shots (equal to GT4). the GTS is a more exciting car to drive than a GT4 IMO, but the GT4 does have the manual... but the gearing is so long, on the street, its in the same gear forever...

but what a line up this year huh?
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      08-03-2016, 10:28 PM   #7
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Yeah, there is some stiff competition this year. Probably the most stacked field ever. It will be tough beating the GT350R, ACR, in a best driver's car comparo.
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Yeah, there is some stiff competition this year. Probably the most stacked field ever. It will be tough beating the GT350R, ACR, in a best driver's car comparo.
I seem to recall that Best Driver's Car also factors in road driving comfort, road driving dynamics, etc. If so, I'd wager the ACR will lose some points against the GT4, the GTS, etc.
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      08-03-2016, 10:32 PM   #9
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I suspect the GT4 will win best driver's car. (Despite our biased nature on this M4 GTS subforum. )
GT4 was in last years competition, it got second place. They got the new 991.2 S this year.
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GT4 was in last years competition, it got second place. They got the new 991.2 S this year.
Ah, yes, indeed. Forgot that it came in 2nd vs. the AMG GT S last year.
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Ah, yes, indeed. Forgot that it came in 2nd vs. the AMG GT S last year.
Are they re-testing some cars from last year? I ask because it looks like a yellow GT S in the picture above.
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This should be interesting to see
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Are they re-testing some cars from last year? I ask because it looks like a yellow GT S in the picture above.
Maybe the non-S? Base AMG GT was released this year.
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y don't they include any suvs?
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I have feeling a Camaro is about to win this bitch unless there's a 911R hidden somewhere. I'm guessing the GTS finishes no higher than 5th, but it being a monster in the lap times category will depend on how the other Germans apply the term "Dealer Option" to tires.
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I have feeling a Camaro is about to win this bitch unless there's a 911R hidden somewhere. I'm guessing the GTS finishes no higher than 5th, but it being a monster in the lap times category will depend on how the other Germans apply the term "Dealer Option" to tires.
It comes standard with M Cup 2 tires.
Can't wait to see the lap times. 😊
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MPSC2's aren't standard on some of the others, they are non advertised options (see the MB GTS or R8 for example). But they'll be on most of cars at the test because you can buy them at the dealer. The M4 will be put in it's place if the sports cars show up on equal rubber....
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I have feeling a Camaro is about to win this bitch unless there's a 911R hidden somewhere. I'm guessing the GTS finishes no higher than 5th, but it being a monster in the lap times category will depend on how the other Germans apply the term "Dealer Option" to tires.
Lieberman was hinting at something on instagram about the 1LE. He said you will be hearing a lot about this car and referenced the 2014 winner Z28 lap time. I guess hinting the 1LE went quicker or equaled its lap time. If so, quite impressive for what is essentially a performance package.

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y don't they include any suvs?
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I agree. There definitely should be some performance SUVs, crossovers, and trucks included in the evaluation as well. But let's draw the line at minivans and commercial vehicles...don't wanna throw too much into the mix.

You should write to them and present your case. You have my support.
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FYI I was there one of the test days and didn't see them timing. In fact I heard Randy asking one of the crew to time him in a couple of cars. So my deduction is that if they were timing why would he ask one of the guys to time him. I timed him in the amg and he did a 1:36. Never saw the m4 on track unfortunately but did see/hear it move around for the photo shoots.
I started a thread on this... Right after the event.
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