991 GT3 - Dealer Sales Pitch
02-07-2013, 07:21 PM
#91
Actually, 2008 was the last of the turbos to have the GT1 engine derivative. 2009-11 or 12 uses the 9A1 engine in turbo form. Most auto journalists including the top gear guys loved this version better.
02-07-2013, 07:30 PM
#92
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The 2011 GT2RS had the Mezger engine, not the 9A1.
02-07-2013, 07:42 PM
#93
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Porsche doesn't have a 'POWER' issue with the current engine, they still restricted.
It's a know fact that a flat 6 can produce 600HP in race configurations, so it has nothing to do with power.
Just wait and see the lap time of the 991 Cup with the 'OLD' dinosaur engine in it... I believe most will be surprised.
It's a know fact that a flat 6 can produce 600HP in race configurations, so it has nothing to do with power.
Just wait and see the lap time of the 991 Cup with the 'OLD' dinosaur engine in it... I believe most will be surprised.
Last edited by Mike in CA; 02-07-2013 at 08:09 PM. Reason: typo
02-07-2013, 10:02 PM
#96
The 991 Cup with the Mezger certainly will be faster than the 997 Cup with the same motor, but it will obviously come down to the superior 991 chassis. Due to restrictors, you're absolutely right that power isn't the issue, but weight and efficiency are. I read that the Ferrari 458 V8 DFI can complete a 6 hour race with only 4 fuel stops, starting with a full tank and finishing with an empty one. The Mezger-engined Porsches need an extra stop, creating a tactical disadvantage. With 24 hour races often being decided by seconds these days, you can see where efficiency becomes a big deal.
02-07-2013, 10:11 PM
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02-07-2013, 10:20 PM
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I believe it's strictly a matter of balancing overall performance, not just a particular HP number. The Porsche is superior to the Aston in so many other ways that if it was allowed anywhere near the same HP, it would be no contest.
02-07-2013, 10:28 PM
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More-cylinders design does yield advantages (e.g. shifting the powerband towards the lower rpm range, etc.) There are lots technical information on the web for sleepless night reading 
02-08-2013, 12:00 AM
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02-08-2013, 01:38 AM
#102
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Aren't the flat sixes undeniably down on torque vs. the Corvette and Viper, as well as all the others?
02-08-2013, 01:45 AM
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02-08-2013, 02:05 AM
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It will be like driving a ROTAX MAX go-kart with a lot more power...
As long as the PDK drivers take a few second handicap in timed lap battles, I guess I'm good... I am just not looking forward to the newbies bragging about how they WON their DE in their new PDK GT3s...
-B
As long as the PDK drivers take a few second handicap in timed lap battles, I guess I'm good... I am just not looking forward to the newbies bragging about how they WON their DE in their new PDK GT3s...
-B
02-08-2013, 02:19 AM
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sorry Crex, but you are dead wrong.
after many gt3, i am tight with PAG.
my connection informed me that the next RS will be inline six, horizontally opposed, left foot operated PDK, with 6 wheel steering (tyrrell), auto pilot with pre programmed track map so you can sip mocha while setting lap records. there will be a purple rotating button on the upper left side of the alcantara/boron composite steering wheel, where u can choose the style of driving: walter, jorg, pat, wolf and such. only 4 programs. if you want more, you must have PAG unlock the ECU to add memory then buy more driving programs. you can also stream the programs via iphone6: iOS7.12v.5
i look forward to this new technology. afterall, i can barely program my own vcr. i am still on betamax
after many gt3, i am tight with PAG.
my connection informed me that the next RS will be inline six, horizontally opposed, left foot operated PDK, with 6 wheel steering (tyrrell), auto pilot with pre programmed track map so you can sip mocha while setting lap records. there will be a purple rotating button on the upper left side of the alcantara/boron composite steering wheel, where u can choose the style of driving: walter, jorg, pat, wolf and such. only 4 programs. if you want more, you must have PAG unlock the ECU to add memory then buy more driving programs. you can also stream the programs via iphone6: iOS7.12v.5
i look forward to this new technology. afterall, i can barely program my own vcr. i am still on betamax