Spy shots of 991.2 GT3 RS 4.2 - supposedly
04-17-2016, 05:25 PM
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http://www.motor1.com/news/62161/por...he-first-time/
04-17-2016, 07:33 PM
#77
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I guess those are old pictures for 991GT3 mule. Latest spy pictures future 991.2 GTx series:
http://www.motor1.com/news/62161/por...he-first-time/
http://www.motor1.com/news/62161/por...he-first-time/
04-18-2016, 03:53 PM
#81
I guess those are old pictures for 991GT3 mule. Latest spy pictures future 991.2 GTx series:
http://www.motor1.com/news/62161/por...he-first-time/
http://www.motor1.com/news/62161/por...he-first-time/
The link u posted is the GT2, released last week, different model.
04-18-2016, 04:12 PM
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Drifting
Interesting comments from Frank Walliser at FIAWEC Silverstone
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/p...eturn-in-2017/
Speaking to Sportscar365 at last weekend’s season-opening Six Hours of Silverstone, Head of Porsche Motorsport Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser said it’s their intention to have two factory Manthey-run cars back in the championship in 2017.
“That’s the idea,” Walliser told Sportscar365. “It’s not finally confirmed. We have our budget process and things like that but it [should be] fine.”
The factory program would be with Porsche’s new 911-based GTE contender, which is understood to have already begun on-track testing.
Walliser wouldn’t confirm the fact that it’s testing but said he’s been pleased with the rate of its development.
Speaking to Sportscar365 at last weekend’s season-opening Six Hours of Silverstone, Head of Porsche Motorsport Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser said it’s their intention to have two factory Manthey-run cars back in the championship in 2017.
“That’s the idea,” Walliser told Sportscar365. “It’s not finally confirmed. We have our budget process and things like that but it [should be] fine.”
The factory program would be with Porsche’s new 911-based GTE contender, which is understood to have already begun on-track testing.
Walliser wouldn’t confirm the fact that it’s testing but said he’s been pleased with the rate of its development.
“All of the experience in making GT cars and all of the experience in making the RSR and developing it over the years has really all come together with this car,” he said.
“After a lot of concepts and discussions, we could quickly go out. I’m happy with the results.”
The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine.
Walliser said both normally aspirated and turbo engines were evaluated and a decision was made at the last possible moment in the development timeline.
“For sure with every new car, you need to have a deep look at the regulations to make the right decisions,” he said.
“After a lot of concepts and discussions, we could quickly go out. I’m happy with the results.”
The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine.
Walliser said both normally aspirated and turbo engines were evaluated and a decision was made at the last possible moment in the development timeline.
“For sure with every new car, you need to have a deep look at the regulations to make the right decisions,” he said.
04-18-2016, 04:52 PM
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04-18-2016, 09:57 PM
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It'll be interesting to see just how much change takes place with the new engine/trans location. If it's substantial then it would suggest that we don't see it in street GT cars until 992 vs mid-cycle 991, which was surly some time ago.
"The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine."
04-18-2016, 11:31 PM
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Good news.
It'll be interesting to see just how much change takes place with the new engine/trans location. If it's substantial then it would suggest that we don't see it in street GT cars until 992 vs mid-cycle 991, which was surly some time ago.
"The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine."
It'll be interesting to see just how much change takes place with the new engine/trans location. If it's substantial then it would suggest that we don't see it in street GT cars until 992 vs mid-cycle 991, which was surly some time ago.
"The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine."
04-18-2016, 11:55 PM
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“All of the experience in making GT cars and all of the experience in making the RSR and developing it over the years has really all come together with this car,” he said.
“After a lot of concepts and discussions, we could quickly go out. I’m happy with the results.”
The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine.
Walliser said both normally aspirated and turbo engines were evaluated and a decision was made at the last possible moment in the development timeline.
“For sure with every new car, you need to have a deep look at the regulations to make the right decisions,” he said.
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perhaps it's my poor grasp of english.
but walliser really didn't say anything in this conversation. but he is very good in putting a lot of words together.
“After a lot of concepts and discussions, we could quickly go out. I’m happy with the results.”
The new 911, which is understood to feature revised engine and gearbox placements for improved weight distribution, is also believed to again be powered by a derivative of the current four-liter flat-six normally aspirated engine.
Walliser said both normally aspirated and turbo engines were evaluated and a decision was made at the last possible moment in the development timeline.
“For sure with every new car, you need to have a deep look at the regulations to make the right decisions,” he said.
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perhaps it's my poor grasp of english.
but walliser really didn't say anything in this conversation. but he is very good in putting a lot of words together.
04-19-2016, 04:48 AM
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By motorsport 2017 regulations make only sense to raise to 4.4L 550hp normally aspirated
Or switch entirely to turbo 4.0 L 700hp
Or switch entirely to turbo 4.0 L 700hp
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04-19-2016, 08:36 AM
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As for Ford GT mopping the field, that has nothing to do with engine choice. BoP, series politics, team dynamics, strategy, and luck are what win races and championships.