991.2 RSR details announced in LA
11-17-2016, 05:13 AM
#48
This way, you can identify very quickly what kind of car you look at. This is useful for the marshal AND the pilots.
11-17-2016, 07:24 AM
#49
Just thinking out loud here: I've been simmering over the words of FSW about this RSR not needing a waver or anything of that sort to run the RSR next year. I've been wondering and thinking that maybe they used a Cayman instead to homologate the car. After all, they Cayman shares much in common with a 911 from the rear bulkhead forward. Anyone with better insight could chime in...
11-17-2016, 08:47 AM
#50
11-17-2016, 03:35 PM
#52
The car looks fantastic. I'm looking forward to see it in 2017 in 24H of Nurburgring and Le Mans. I have a question though. Do we have to expect a mid-engines limited edition GT2 RS or something similar?
11-17-2016, 04:39 PM
#53
Race Car
"The actual rules in GTE allow to optimize the position of the engine,” Walliser told Sportscar365. “No production car with this layout is planned and no waiver was granted.”
11-17-2016, 07:48 PM
#54
Three Wheelin'
At the PCA tent in Daytona this past January, the German brass clearly stated they were working on both turbo and NA engines for this RSR. I have to believe PAG opted for NA looking at simplicity and relying on BOP. If it weren't for BOP our cars would get crushed. I would not be surprised that if BOP is not favorable that a turbo engine will be installed in that car in the future.
11-18-2016, 09:11 AM
#56
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Selfishly, I'm glad they stayed with a naturally aspirated flat six in the RSR. It's easily my favorite car at the track.
The thousand horsepower spaceships are rediculously fast and impressive as well, but the wail of the RSR is sublime.
The thousand horsepower spaceships are rediculously fast and impressive as well, but the wail of the RSR is sublime.
11-18-2016, 12:58 PM
#57
Nordschleife Master
CJ: Great points.
However, I wonder whether Porsche will still go TT for thepublic street GT cars in the future regardless of staying NA for the RSR for GTE/LM since the public market is different and not subject to balance of power to level the playing field in the real world.
Just a thought.
However, I wonder whether Porsche will still go TT for thepublic street GT cars in the future regardless of staying NA for the RSR for GTE/LM since the public market is different and not subject to balance of power to level the playing field in the real world.
Just a thought.
11-18-2016, 01:03 PM
#58
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I'm hoping they'll continue to offer both NA and FI (and probably Hybrid too)...
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11-30-2016, 02:46 PM
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Build a mid-engine 911 for the street/track with double-wishbone suspension all around and we will come.
P.S. Don't forget the magnesium transmission housing.
P.P.S. And please do something about the froufrou interior.
All the best.
