991 GT3 info from the source!
01-30-2011, 01:25 PM
#31
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So 6MT optional or not?
01-30-2011, 02:01 PM
#32
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Re purists: they would prefer a WB decrease instead.
01-30-2011, 02:18 PM
#33
1.9A1 motor for sure with 480 hp for GT3
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
None of this would surprise me although that kind of weight loss would be pretty darn shocking and revolutionary for P. I would be thrilled to see it. And a PDK "S" version could well be more weight optimized based upon four years of experience.
A PDK is a joy to drive on track and the performance advantage over a stick is undisputable (yes, a stick is more fun for some, I know).
I have a very nice FVD DFI full exhaust system (that won't throw a CEL, no drone, but is loud) for sale if someone wants to get ahead of the 991 release rush
01-30-2011, 03:13 PM
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01-30-2011, 03:16 PM
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Just got back from Daytona and my 2010 Gt3 in the Porsche corral with my 4 year old. I managed to corner one of the very very higher ups of Porsche motorsport and he was VERY open with 991 info. He saw my car and I started asking him about the 991 GT3 cup and then going on to what he knew about the street car. What he told me is the following.
1.9A1 motor for sure with 480 hp for GT3
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
1.9A1 motor for sure with 480 hp for GT3
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
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01-30-2011, 05:23 PM
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Just got back from Daytona and my 2010 Gt3 in the Porsche corral with my 4 year old. I managed to corner one of the very very higher ups of Porsche motorsport and he was VERY open with 991 info. He saw my car and I started asking him about the 991 GT3 cup and then going on to what he knew about the street car. What he told me is the following.
1.9A1 motor for sure with 480 hp for GT3
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
1.9A1 motor for sure with 480 hp for GT3
2. PDK-S (he used this term twice) which has been tested with the 9A1 for over 4 years he claims.
3.Weight loss of 180-200 lbs through use of composites.
4.Aboslutely no hybrid tech.He said specifically it doesnt fit the GT3 motif.
5.Confirmed no more Gt1 (Mezger) block after GT3 RS LE (he confirmed 4.0 RSR motor).
6.Stressed the move of the motor forward essentially making the car a mid-engine car, even though Porsche will never call it one. He says this will make the car more balanced.
I wont say the guy's name but he is in a very high position within P-motorsport.
I'll be keeping my mezger 3.8 I think ....
01-30-2011, 05:41 PM
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This sounds very interesting. Maybe PDK "S" will be a lighter weight, faster version of PDK? I read in an evo article that Wolfgang said Porsche won't put PDK in the GT3 unless they can find a way to reduce the weight enough. I think PDK-S could be the solution.
Here is a rendering of the 991 GT3 I made in Mexico Blue.
Also, here is another rendering of a 3.4 Carrera I made.
Here is a rendering of the 991 GT3 I made in Mexico Blue.
Also, here is another rendering of a 3.4 Carrera I made.
01-30-2011, 05:48 PM
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Thought PDK S is what is in the twin turbo, which is needed for higher BHP cars?
The Photoshop is pretty cool ... Although I am not loving the front that much ...
I still want to see a 9A1 variant engine in a race car before I buy a GT3 based on it ... 480bhp or not.
The Photoshop is pretty cool ... Although I am not loving the front that much ...
I still want to see a 9A1 variant engine in a race car before I buy a GT3 based on it ... 480bhp or not.
01-30-2011, 07:53 PM
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overall nice news, I am getting ready to buy one in 2-3 years anyway and strip my current car for track fun, so to get a 480hp NA car with PDK will be just a freaking dream come true.
01-30-2011, 07:55 PM
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The GT1 engine is MUCH more expensive to produce - it's about profitability. It will be interesting to see what mods to the 9A1 they employ to create 480hp (Displacement increase?, Ti Conrods?, True Dry Sump?, How high will it rev?).
01-30-2011, 07:56 PM
#44
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As a 7RS.1 owner I am happy that there is a alternative to bring our cars to 991 rumored engine spec through a SW 3.9 kit. This with Moton CS, toe-links/dog bones, GMG bars should make it a pretty good ride.
01-30-2011, 08:00 PM
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quite interesting - what do they say in general about gt1 block removal reasons? i really do not understand, this engine is pretty much flawless, WHY do they want to replace it with 9A1? just for fuel efficiency?
overall nice news, I am getting ready to buy one in 2-3 years anyway and strip my current car for track fun, so to get a 480hp NA car with PDK will be just a freaking dream come true.
overall nice news, I am getting ready to buy one in 2-3 years anyway and strip my current car for track fun, so to get a 480hp NA car with PDK will be just a freaking dream come true.
I still think they will have to work some to extract an additional 40% output from the 9A1 to achieve 480bhp! And I really want to see a race car with such an engine campaign 1st ...
Regardless is makes the 997.2 a special car given it's the last of the mergers