New 991 GT3 / Exclusive pics and information. The real deal & at last some good news!
03-04-2013 | 06:17 PM
#1006
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Engine based on the same engine as the Carrera S, PDK transmission, active rear-wheel steering (now the center lock wheels will turn left and right too? What could go wrong...), $130K+ before options, ....
After reading between the lines of the PDF file.... Yep, it is a Carrara S with power kit, body kit, suspension tune, and electronic gadgets.
After reading between the lines of the PDF file.... Yep, it is a Carrara S with power kit, body kit, suspension tune, and electronic gadgets.
And the aluminum titanium enforced pistons and connecting rods are off a Carrera S too?!
What about the completely redesigned heads with bigger valves etc etc etc ???!!!
What about the whole thing revving to 9K???!!!
Sounds to me you haven't read the whole press release or just trying to stir the pot?
03-04-2013 | 06:19 PM
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03-04-2013 | 06:22 PM
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My view is we will see a far tamer spec for the 991.1 GT3 RS variant than some posters believe (4-4.2l, 550hp etc)-
- 3.8L, 500hp
- PDK-S (possible manual as an option but Im doubting it)
- 30kg lighter (use of composite panels such as trunk hood and also lighter 918 derived style seats)
- Decals
- New rear wing
- New wheel design
- Mild aero tweaks
03-04-2013 | 06:23 PM
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03-04-2013 | 06:24 PM
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Seriously, re-read the press release (post #897) and watch the video (#906), pay attention to what is said about the engine, and you'll realize you're mistaken on that point.
03-04-2013 | 06:28 PM
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03-04-2013 | 06:33 PM
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03-04-2013 | 06:38 PM
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03-04-2013 | 06:46 PM
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My view is we will see a far tamer spec for the 991.1 GT3 RS variant than some posters believe (4-4.2l, 550hp etc)-
- 3.8L, 500hp
- PDK-S (possible manual as an option but Im doubting it)
- 30kg lighter (use of composite panels such as trunk hood and also lighter 918 derived style seats)
- Decals
- New rear wing
- New wheel design
- Mild aero tweaks
Also, the RS gets the same wheel design with different widths and offsets in the past. Maybe a better diff and even better PDK in a year's time? I'd really like to see at least 4.0 550 horse at 9000 rpm. Maybe they'll go to 10K with the "motorcycle" rocker actuated valve drive train … that would be even funner.
The 991 Turbo and GT2 are going to have to make phenomenal horsepower to stay relatively ahead of these new naturally aspirated engines.