Talk:Rennsport Redefined/@comment-31462314-20170531025430/@comment-30838914-20170531151021

>>"2017 RSR is still far too slow compared to other Pro-GTEs it competes against."

The 2017 RSR is actually very close in starting top speed and acceleration compared to the other non-upgraded GTE cars. The acceleration of the RSR is better than most. GTE cars do not have the same top speed as they are based on production cars. These cars have BOP (Balance of Power) in the real world to even out the performance: a car with better handling may be limited on speed, for example.

>>"Why is 911 Turbo faster than 911 RSR?"

The 911 Turbo is a production car, not a race car with engine limitations. Compare a Corvette Z06 and the race car - C7.R. The Z06 has more horsepower, larger displacement and is supercharged. The race versions will beat the street versions around a track with their better brakes and handling. The race versions weigh less, so the speed is similar even with less horsepower.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LM_GTE

http://www.racetechmag.com/2017/04/balance-performance-introduced-wec-lm-gte-pro-cars/