Definitive 991 GT3 Thread
01-09-2013, 12:05 AM
#286
Race Director
About a year ago, I read an article that indicated that Porsche might position the engine a little further forward in the 991 GT3 than in previous GT3 models. The explanation was that since the GT3 has no rear seats, it does not require the engine to be as far back as other 911 models. And, moving the engine forward, even an inch or two, would improve the weigh balance of the car.
Has anyone here heard anything about this topic, or have an opinion as to whether Porsche might do such a thing?
Has anyone here heard anything about this topic, or have an opinion as to whether Porsche might do such a thing?
01-09-2013, 12:37 PM
#288
Remember in the 991 intro, there was talk of the hybrid powertrain that wouldve done just this (move the engine forward)!
01-09-2013, 08:20 PM
#291
Drifting
01-13-2013, 11:43 AM
#292
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Just noticed this Gurney lip...looks like it pops up. Electronic adjustable lip?
01-13-2013, 01:37 PM
#294
Race Director
997.1 and 997 GT3.1 both shared the same aerokit
01-13-2013, 02:04 PM
#295
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Semi-related question. What are predictions on how the 991 GT3 will affect prices of the 996/7 GT3/RS and GT2? Increased supply of GTx cars should bring prices down on used ones. And superior performance of the 991 GT3 may bring prices down on the older cars also. But if the 991 isn't sufficiently raw and fun, or has too many 'aids' (PDK, PTV, PDCC) which can be left out or turned off, that may increase prices of the 996/7.
I'm in the market for a GT3 (or GT2), but am suspecting that prices are currently too high, and will drop.
I'm in the market for a GT3 (or GT2), but am suspecting that prices are currently too high, and will drop.
01-13-2013, 02:43 PM
#296
Porsche 991 GT3 to be offered with PDK as an option...
Porsche 991 GT3 to be offered with PDK as an option...
"The 911 GT3 as the last bastion of Porsche purists. In addition, the cast iron sigh of relief: the dual-clutch is offered only as an option. In the summer of 2013, the GT3 roars with 450hp..."
(...with a different rear wing to the Aerokit on the test mule...)
Porsche models planned in 2013 -- Autobild Link
"The 911 GT3 as the last bastion of Porsche purists. In addition, the cast iron sigh of relief: the dual-clutch is offered only as an option. In the summer of 2013, the GT3 roars with 450hp..."
(...with a different rear wing to the Aerokit on the test mule...)
Porsche models planned in 2013 -- Autobild Link
01-13-2013, 03:17 PM
#297
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Porsche 991 GT3 to be offered with PDK as an option...
"The 911 GT3 as the last bastion of Porsche purists. In addition, the cast iron sigh of relief: the dual-clutch is offered only as an option. In the summer of 2013, the GT3 roars with 450hp..."
(...with a different rear wing to the Aerokit on the test mule...)
Porsche models planned in 2013 -- Autobild Link
"The 911 GT3 as the last bastion of Porsche purists. In addition, the cast iron sigh of relief: the dual-clutch is offered only as an option. In the summer of 2013, the GT3 roars with 450hp..."
(...with a different rear wing to the Aerokit on the test mule...)
Porsche models planned in 2013 -- Autobild Link
With all the recent posts stating PDK only I was getting nervous.
You have given me hope.
01-13-2013, 03:59 PM
#298
01-13-2013, 05:35 PM
#299
Race Director
I hope this is right and that there will be a choice for those who want a MT. I just wonder if this source is any more accurate than all those that have said PDK only.
01-13-2013, 05:42 PM
#300
Understand that Autobild magazine is Germany's top auto publication.
Yet just noticed the article dated 17 Dec 12! If it were definite, would been flashing all over the web!!
Yet just noticed the article dated 17 Dec 12! If it were definite, would been flashing all over the web!!