[quote pid=3767 author=Alex date=1220356034]Isn't the slam panel on a Mk2 more substantial, giving better front end stiffness?[/quote]
Yeah the mk2 is far stronger at the front due to the chassis rails being welded into a substantial double skinned valance. The inner skin is heavily profiled giving a lot of additional strength (and somewhere to mount the radiator).
The mk2 shell is slightly lighter which is good too. Not only that but it's far better looking than a mk3 (IMO of course!) LOL
Personally, I don't think we should be comparing the GT with the G40. The driving experience IMO is so different. The GT even in standard form is nippy enough and with its rev happy engine and short gearing makes for entertaining driving. The G40, although quicker in every respect is longer legged and in a way more refined.
For a daily driver, I'd prefer a modified GT (circa 90+bhp) over a pretty standard G40 anyday. I started to do a full GT conversion into my mk2 including fitting the mk3 bulhead/servo/pedal box. I intended to modify the engine to around the above figure and go out and have some fun. Typically, I got a bit carried away, hence the reason the car is still nowhere near finished!