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I don't want to start about what do i see there...

Sorry Merc1 - you're right... I'm being distracted by our resident Maranellophobe.

Back to the point at hand, this is a lovely and very special Ferrari - I honestly don't know what's not to like.

In the light of such utterly fabulous super-lights in the form of the Superleggera and now this F430 Scuderia, I have to ask one question (you too Luw, bring your Porsche thinking cap); does Porsche need to bring out a GT2 RS to compete toe-to-toe with these two?

Not that a GT2 will be out of its depth from a performance point of view but rather it needs to match these two more on the visual front. GT3 RS style decals, wheels, tyres and a carbon fibre tail spoiler wouldn't go amiss in my opinion.

With Michael Schumacher's help for chassis development, this car could possibly the best handling Ferrari ever, and an absolute weapon on the track. I can't wait to see it taking on the GT3/GT2 and the Gallardo SL and win.

The ultimate combination would be a GT3 RS with a kit different from the GT3. At the moment I don't see the possibility of a GT2 RS. Even though the GT2 laughters the Superleggera and the Scuderia in performance it still doesn't offer the same racing experience.

A high revving NA engine is the big missing piece in the GT2 for it to be a pure breed racing car. Thankfully there is a GT3 RS which although is under powered offer the hardcore experience seeked by Superleggera, Scuderia, CLK Black Series and GT3 RS clientèle.

For the GT2 to fit in amongst those cars it needs a lighter engine(NA off course) and some weight reduction. On the other hand I have to confess that the though of a GT2 RS with decals and all is mouth watering.

I would love to see a future GT2 owner turn his car into an RS wannabe.

^ Thanks Luw, just one thing... I don't think that a high-revving NA engine is mandatory for a pure-bred track capable car. I think a turbocharged petrol engine is easily (and proven to be) up to the task.

I think a monstrous, turbo'd GT2 RS would make for a compelling alternative to the larger displacement NA high-revvers.

Furthermore, I think that the transmission is more an important criteria in what makes a good track car.

Yeah the transmission is very important too. if only Porsche can get their PDK tranny out the door before my hair turns grey.

M

Short video:

http://www.motortrend.com/av/autosho..._430_scuderia/

M