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BTW... here's a Chart from the AutoCar Road Test comparing the 1999 Evolution VI GSR and the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34.
| AutoCar mag. wrote: | They were both dead even up to 50 mph...
The Evo VI GSR was quicker in 'mid-range' acceleration: Faster from 50-80 mph (0.1-0.2 sec for each 10 mph increment.)
... with the 1/4-mile "almost too close to call" (0.1 seconds.)
The Skyline was quicker in 'top-end' acceleration: ...80-100 mph (0.4 seconds.)... and 'Standing kilometre' (0.9 seconds) |
It seems to all come down to the OEM gear ratios used...
So much for all the hype and the on-going myth about the Skyline's overall invincibility on the street
compared to the  Evo VI GSR and the Subie WRX STi; the other JDM 'pocket rocket' of that era.
AutoCar's test data shows otherwise... at least when compared to the Evo 6 GSR.
| FINAL ANALYSIS wrote: | The Evo VI GSR is quicker (mid range)... and the Skyline R34 is faster (top end)...
but there's really not much in it either way. 'Nuff said! |
AutoCar's $0.02ยข 
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| VK-Sportsman wrote: | | So then would the 6 RS have a "slightly" faster time than the "AutoCar's 4.4s" due to less weight?.... |
| Sanctifier wrote: | My RS2 also has the factory option of the Group N rally box with a 4.875:1 final drive ratio.
It won't hit 155 mph like a GSR... but who cares! 0-100 mph is FUN!
Now that is an AutoCar Road Test that I'd love to read.
I do know that when I swapped the original E6 engine/box for an E7 engine (with identical parts) & std box (4.53:1 final drive), it felt like I threw away the 4th cylinder... The car was DEAD SLOW in comparison! |
Still no info on the JDM Evo VI RS yet... but this Road Test may answer the question about the performance of a 4.875:1 crown-wheel & pinion...
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| AutoCar Mag. 23-6-1999 wrote: | UPGRADES: - Evo VI RS Sprint...
INTERIOR: Manual window winders... No A/C... No Sound deadening material...
ACCESSORIES: Evo VI GSR PIAA Driving lights...
SUSPENSION: Front - 24 mm (0.9449") lower... Rear - 14 mm (0.5512") lower
DRIVE-TRAIN: No AYC (LSD installed)... Overall Drive Ratios = 9% lower.... Final drive Ratio = 4.53 listed (???)
| Sanctifier wrote: | If there's a 9% overall reduction in gear ratio... AND 'Top Speed' = 139 mph (down from 150 mph)...
then the 4.53:1 listed may be a "typo" IMHO; especially as...
0-100 mph = 10.4 (0.8 seconds faster than the E6 GSR!)... and (0.4 seconds faster than the R34 Skyline!) 
My E6 RS2 with 4.875 final drive gave a similar 'Top speed' result. I may be wrong but the Sprint may have been supplied with the "OEM optional" 4.875:1 crown-wheel & pinion. |
ENGINE: SuperFlow Air-filter & Induction kit... Super Dragger Exhaust system... Uprated turbo boost, solonoid & air system...
OUTPUT: 330 bhp @ 6,500 rpm...
PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph = 4.2 seconds... 0-100 mph = 10.4 seconds... '1/4-mile' = ??? seconds...'Top Speed' = 139 mph. |
Just checked The Archives. Here's a link to the article...
Link--> R/TEST: See You Later Homologator.
... and a few pages of interest...
| Sanctifier wrote: | I'm not interested in Drag Racing but now I'm curious about a "1/4-mile Test" between my stock RS2 and a stock R34 when I'm back on the road in late 2014...
Either "Best of 3 Runs"... or even better, "Average of 5 Runs"... All "in the interest of Science" of course!   |
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