Porsche considering road-going RS Spyder...

"Even five years after its final production, the Porsche Carerra GT lives on in the hearts and minds - and often driveways - of Porsche loyalists, supercar enthusiasts and plain old gearheads. And now Porsche is rumored to be working on a successor based around the RS Spyder American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race car.

With 485-503hp (362-375kW) from its 3.4L V8 and just 1,705lb (775kg), the LMP2-class RS Spyder has taken class or overall victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans, in addition to numerous other races and the 2006-2008 LMP2 ALMS manufacturer's championships.

That kind of track cred is a solid foundation on which to build, but so far we can't confirm any plans to take the RS Spyder to the street. The rumors, which come by way of Italy's Autoblog.it, hint that a slight downgrade in power and rise in weight for street-trim will be in order.

If the RS Spyder does go road-legal, it will probably be in the neighborhood of 400hp (298kW) and 2,200lb (1,000kg) - right on par with the outgoing Carerra GT in power-to-weight ratio, but ultimately higher-performing due to its lighter weight. A production engine from Porsche's existing lineup will also likely be sourced to replace the race-spec model.

The carbon fiber tub chassis and running gear are expected to carry over from the race car, though the suspension will be detuned for bumpy city streets and the body and cockpit will be similarly relaxed to allow for more creature comforts. The two-seat roadster layout would be retained, however."



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I'd hit that

 

Chris Harris drives the RS Spyder around Weissach...

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No, I don't believe it.
There are rumors (very strong ones) that Porsche was(is) developing a LMP1 car to enter Le Mans for 2010/2011 season (also a prototype racing car ).

In fact the only reason Penske (who ran the original LMP2 program for Porsche) are racing in Grand Am, is because they wanted to keep the team together, whilst Porsche develop the LMP1 car.

I suspect that what has been seen is this car being tested.

 

They are doing a very good job of hiding this car so far. I thought for sure that we would see some pics of a test mule by now.

 

does this mean they'll be able to race it in GT2 instead of LMP2?

 

I wish Porsche would just stick that motor in a Cayman and call it a day.

Gives me a chubby just thinking about it.

 

it makes sence

 

Not really, I think you will start to see this car after Le Mans (and towards the end of the year).....if it exists.

 

During the ALMS 12 hours of Sebring television broadcast, in a conversation regarding the GT2 cars, one of the commentators said that he had heard from a little bird that the porsche GT3's development had about reached its end, and that porsche was planning something else as a replacement for the GT3

a road-going RS spyder could be that something else that he was referring to

 

Classic quote from the vid "...I think he's bloody insane!" LOL. What a ride!

 

The "replacement" of the GT3 will most likely be a derivative of the 991 (998), not likely from the RS Spyder.
Lets wait and see what happens.
Judging from the things that are happening at Porsche, we might not see anything for a long, long while.

 

I recall hearing the same thing. If I remember correctly, they said the current RSR is on "borrowed time" as far as the development goes.

Even if that is the case, the pace of those Flying Lizards Porsches are quite amazing.