CLK-GTR vs. Porsche GT1 vs. TVR Speed 12 vs. Nissan R390 GT1
This is a comparison between four of the rarest GT road cars of 1998. Although the CLK-GTR clearly dominated the racing world, is the road car just as good? Not many cars in this class have been thoroughly road tested so the specs and numbers should not be the only thing to consider. The comparison includes the CLK-GTR, the Porsche GT-1, TVR Speed 12, and the Nissan R390 GT-1. CLK-GTR (1998) Engine = v12 60 degree, mid position Aspiration = natural Weight = 2205 lbs Power = 660 bhp @ 7000 Torque = 516 ft/lbs @ 3700 0-60 = 3.4 sec 0-100 = 5.7 sec ¼ = 9.4 sec Top Speed = 191mph Porsche GT-1 (1998) Evo Engine = Flat 6 Aspiration = Twin Turbo Weight = 2756 lbs Power = 544 bhp @7000 Torque = 442.5 ft/lbs @ 4250 0-60 = 3.6 0-100 = N/A ¼ = N/A Top Speed = 192.6mph TVR Speed 12 (1998) Engine = *EDIT* v12 Aspiration = N/A Weight = 2205 lbs Power = 960 bhp (approximately) Torque = 780 ft/lbs 0-60 = 2.6s 0-100 = N/A ¼ = N/A Top Speed = 240 mph (approximate) Nissan R390 GT-1 (1998) Engine = v8 Aspiration = Twin Turbo Weight = 2420 lbs Power = 549 bhp @ 6800 Torque = 470 ft/lbs @4400 0-60 = 3.9 sec 0-100 = N/A ¼ = 11.9 Top Speed = 205 mph