bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
I dont think it used the supertyre Cup 2 R, it would have gone under 1:10 with these tyres for sureCould be a mix of Cup 2 approved Ferrari tires + Trofeo R, can't find anything on Cup 2 R
Autocar Britains best drivers car 2018
- Thread starter bmwz4coupe
- Start date
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
If it truly was on cup2 "R", then the rumor I read was true. I read a rumor either on fchat or rennlist that stated the pista would be getting cup2 "R" tires.
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
A
Very strange the GT3 was not faster on Cup 2 R, even if they where not fresh....?
kingjr9000
Das Beste Enthusiast
Rennlist it was:
back on Cup2 tires:
Cup2 N0 (Eco / 918 Spec)
Cup2 N1 (991.1 GT3 + RS Spec)
Cup2 N2 (991.2 GT3 + RS + GT2RS Spec)
Cup2 ZP (special road registration needed for MB GT R and Z06)
Cup2 R (the new best Cup2 tire - which was mounted on the GT2RS in Hockenheim (and i THINK also on the NOS car. but whoopsy is well informned and the .2GT3RS doing "just" 10sek slower... mhh. maybe 6.47 where really Cup2 N2...)
a dedicated Cup2 for the Pista (maybe the R) is also in development.
emve
Subscriber
I think this only confirms how incredibly fast are 600LT and Pista, so much faster than already incredibly fast GT3 RS.
Look at the difference against R8 V10 RWS, this already is a fast car.
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
Sounds strange still.I think this only confirms how incredibly fast are 600LT and Pista, so much faster than already incredibly fast GT3 RS.
Look at the difference against R8 V10 RWS, this already is a fast car.
The R8 was on normal P Zero...
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
Looking at other laps the GT3 RS has done with Cup 2 R tyres it should not be only 1-2 sec faster with fresh tyres, but rather 2-3 sec. So it is strange it looses so much grip after some laps. We also know this tyre has the same grip as a 1986 Opel Acona 1,6 when the tyres are not warmed up. And not to mention the grip when it is wet - and cold.
This tyre seems to have its maximum grip under specific circumstanses and for a very limited time. A street legal tyre yes, but who would use this as a street tyre?
For track test would be better slicks tyres for every car, just like some motorcycles magazine.
WBarnes
Subscriber
So the article says Cup 2 R and the specification box in the picture says Trofeo R. Not at all confusing.Very odd
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
Agree, this is crystal clear. Good job, Autocar!
Mafalda
Stuttgart Specialist
I hope so
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
LinsThiago
Einsteiger Fahrer
Trofeo R is faster or almost the same?
WBarnes
Subscriber
Cup 2 Rs are 2-2.5s faster than the Cup 2 N2s, with the GT2 RS and GT3 RS on Sachsenring. Non-R Cup 2s are a mixed bag, there are two wildly different sets available for the AMG GT R, and the Z06's were regarded by most as a step up too. Old Trofeo Rs were about 1s quicker than old Corsas on Anglesey Coastal.
bmwz4coupe
Subscriber
k
Trofeo R is quite similar to Cup 2
I rank Pirelli/Michelin tyres like this:
- Pirelli P Zero / Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Sport 4 S
- Pirelli P Zero Corsa
- Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R / Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP (specially designed for Corvette Z06, also used by AMG GT R)
- michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (specially designed for Porsche, will also be used by Ferrari)
