GT3RS
01-07-2014, 06:13 PM
#106
Hard to imagine this being much faster. Weren't we told that the RWS was equivalent to 50hp or was it 75? That would more than make up for the smaller engine. With the wider shell mitigating the use of lighter materials somewhat I doubt they find truly significant weight savings. So basically you get wilder looks/C&C bling for $50k.
And 21 inch wheels at the back - my God, the 20 inch wheels are already a problem re track tires!
For exactly the same money, I would have to think long and hard about whether I would take this over the standard 3. For $50k it's a joke.
And 21 inch wheels at the back - my God, the 20 inch wheels are already a problem re track tires!
For exactly the same money, I would have to think long and hard about whether I would take this over the standard 3. For $50k it's a joke.
01-09-2014, 01:45 PM
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Historically, I imagine there was a meaningful performance difference to the RS? I wouldn't expect anything different now... I would bet the same was being said when the 997 GT3 came out - 'it'll be really hard to improve this...' They know where the compromises were made in the Carrera S which makes it relatively easy to design a GT3, and they know where compromises were made to develop a RS from there...
01-10-2014, 10:35 AM
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Historically, I imagine there was a meaningful performance difference to the RS? I wouldn't expect anything different now... I would bet the same was being said when the 997 GT3 came out - 'it'll be really hard to improve this...' They know where the compromises were made in the Carrera S which makes it relatively easy to design a GT3, and they know where compromises were made to develop a RS from there...
01-10-2014, 11:07 AM
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Historically, I imagine there was a meaningful performance difference to the RS? I wouldn't expect anything different now... I would bet the same was being said when the 997 GT3 came out - 'it'll be really hard to improve this...' They know where the compromises were made in the Carrera S which makes it relatively easy to design a GT3, and they know where compromises were made to develop a RS from there...
01-10-2014, 11:20 AM
#111
They could easily widen the gap with suspension, more track-oriented dampers, stiffer spring rates and bars to match it's R rubber. The RS doesn't need to be as streetable as the now more street pleasing base GT3.
21" rears sound horrible, wonder what the thinking is with that decision? Maybe something to do with elimination of RWS.
21" rears sound horrible, wonder what the thinking is with that decision? Maybe something to do with elimination of RWS.
01-10-2014, 11:40 AM
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01-10-2014, 12:07 PM
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I completely agree. Wish the RS would come with decent 2-way adjustable suspension from factory. That would definitely make the car more track focused and making the difference more justifiable.
01-10-2014, 12:10 PM
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But as a counterpoint, Porsche has offered adjustable front and rear swaybars on its RS models for decades and that has some disasterous possibilities for the uninitiated. So, maybe I'm wrong...
01-10-2014, 02:00 PM
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People talk about the RS not having RWS as though it were a given. I'm not at all sure that will be the case; in fact I will be surprised if it's true. Of course, I've been surprised before....
01-10-2014, 02:52 PM
#116
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there was a published interview with top german guy (prunigner?) where he stated the reason no rear wheel steering on RS would most likely be "battery power" issues....and that they were hoping it would be resolved by the time the RS was ready
01-10-2014, 05:07 PM
#117
I agree, however, this would also allow for an owner to really destroy performance (and make the car unstable at the limit) as well.
But as a counterpoint, Porsche has offered adjustable front and rear swaybars on its RS models for decades and that has some disasterous possibilities for the uninitiated. So, maybe I'm wrong...
But as a counterpoint, Porsche has offered adjustable front and rear swaybars on its RS models for decades and that has some disasterous possibilities for the uninitiated. So, maybe I'm wrong...
Definitely have a hard time believing Porsche will allow 2 way adjustment at the shock itself, but would be fun to have and potentially give a special marketing lap time while still being streetable.
01-14-2014, 12:22 AM
#118
New RS pics:
This must be getting close to final spec, excluding the wing design. Wing supports show 3.8, but obviously borrowed from the GT3. Might still be a 3.8, but I'll bet 4.0. Only about 7 weeks to go.
1.Wider turbo fenders with air inlets
2 Wide front fenders (notice the recessed fuel door)
This must be getting close to final spec, excluding the wing design. Wing supports show 3.8, but obviously borrowed from the GT3. Might still be a 3.8, but I'll bet 4.0. Only about 7 weeks to go.
1.Wider turbo fenders with air inlets
2 Wide front fenders (notice the recessed fuel door)
01-14-2014, 11:50 AM
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