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      04-15-2014, 03:06 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by dmboone25 View Post
Pretty interesting that they have the same lap times - the M235 is heavier, with slimmer tires, and less horsepower. More torque with the N55 though...
My money is on tires. Despite the fact that the CSL uses Pilot Sport Cups, tire technology has come a long way in the last decade- something close to a 30 second lap time reduction on the 'Ring due to tires alone if reports are to be believed. Depending on the age/ spec of the PSCs used, expect up to a .05 G advantage to PSS, enough to wipe out the power, weight and and handling advantage the driver noted in his review. It'd be very interesting to see them on equal rubber...
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