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Originally Posted by Red Bread
I wouldn't think of an F430/458 as competitors to the R8, with either engine. They're double the cost and a lot more likely to be weekend only cars.
The beauty of the R8 (I've driven a V8 manual and just been around the block in a V10 with the stupid flappy paddles) is that it's meant to be a daily driver and not as much of a hooligan as the weekend only cars. The most direct comparable cars are the non GT 911's and the Maserati and compared to those, the R8 is pretty strong, if not the strongest. Of course, ignoring the price difference, it even compares fairly well to a 599 GTB.
I just think you're comparing things that aren't really directly comparable. If I were shopping for an F458, I wouldn't consider an R8 for a second, and the reverse is true too.
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I disagree. I have a friend who has an R8 and while its a great car, the 911 4S is still a stronger car, we both found that to be true. Strongest in that group as it just has so much more feel and precision its just a lot more fun to drive daily or on the track because of the many attibutes it holds over the r8.
The 991 4S is going to be something else as the 991 is likely the best all around car in the world.