solomonschris

I was surprised to read in the latest Pano that the 991 based GT3 Cup car will be using a 460hp 3.8-litre Mezger engine. They are getting lots of dependable power out of the new 3.8 in both NA and twin turbo applications. Why do you suppose they are sticking with the Mezger engine?

cparkin

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests...sp?c=1&i=26804

"I know where the photos were taken and I don't know how they did it. We want to participate next year [the next day Manthey were announced as running factory 991 RSRs at Le Mans 2013] and, yes, the RSR and Cup will use the old engine. It is very reliable and strong and it does a good job and in the Cup it will be 3.8 litres. It was an easy decision."

chuckbdc

More details and pics on rennteam:


http://www.rennteam.com/forum/page1....lw5?vs=0#post0

see the post from 11:43 today. The pic of the tach is ohh so good.

wait- they come from rennlist LOL

Mike in CA

You guys should check out this morning's "New 991 GT3; Exclusive pictures" thread in the 997 GT2/GT3 forum.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...-new-post.html
Apparently the 991 GT3 will have neither the 9A1 or the Mezger, but instead a brand new dry sump, revs to 9K, Motorsport engine which will be the basis for the next generation Cup car engines. Change has come, and it looks really good.....

Dr.Bill

I believe they are still using the old engine as it's still homologated (or whatever) for a while longer. Seems the new GT3 may be the test bed for the new engine.

STALKER99

Im very excited to see the new GT3, but scared to know what its going to cost.