Originally Posted by GrantG

Will things like 4 wheel steering and PDCC be allowed on the racer? I would think those options (rumored for the road car) could contribute to longer tire life too...

Originally Posted by Mike in CA

Any kind of computerized active suspension manipulation, like PDCC, would certainly be verboten. 4-wheel steering systems typically are also computer controlled at the rear since the wheels have to turn in different directions depending on speed. I wouldn't think they'd be allowed either.

Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor

If this car will be offered as rumored, add Porsche to the list of sports car manufacturers losing the plot.

Originally Posted by Guest89

Would you enjoy watching racing with all of that active/electronic/etc. stuff?

Originally Posted by Mike in CA

I wasn't making a value judgement on it one way or the other, just stating that current GT regs wouldn't allow it. Since you bring it up, though, I recently read an article on Adrian Newey in Motorsport magazine. He knows a bit about racing as probably the best car designer in F1 history, and in his opinion, the "active era" of F1 in the early '90's (by the end of '93 they had 4 channel ABS, electronic steering, traction control, active ride, etc.) was a "great time" in his words, and he was very sorry to see it pass. Prost, Senna, Hill, Schumacher, Hakkinen, Michael Andretti, et al made for some fairly entertaining racing. Maybe it was before your time.


The issue isn't that active suspension and electronic aids make racing less enjoyable to watch, it's that they make it more, and for some too, expensive to compete.

Originally Posted by Guest89

I read the interview with Newey, as well. He's not a driver, he's an engineering/design savant. Those cars are still amazing, but I like to see things that place more emphasis on the driver. That said, if all of that tech can work throughout a 24 hour race, then it can certainly work on the street, provided the manufacturer has the ability to prevent obselescence.

And yeah, it was before my time to watch those races live.

Originally Posted by X2daC

Uuuuh.

Newey can drive. And has. He may not be the best driver in the world, but he certainly can compete.



Tread those waters lightly man.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_...rts_activities

Originally Posted by X2daC

Uuuuh.

Newey can drive. And has. He may not be the best driver in the world, but he certainly can compete.



Tread those waters lightly man.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_...rts_activities

Originally Posted by fbirch

I think the point G89 was making is that Newey’s admiration for computer-controlled, techno-wizardry is based on his perspective as an engineer, not as a driver. But you’re correct that he can certainly drive. He and Martin Brundle recently drove a vintage Jag to victory at Goodwood. As far as I’m aware, it didn’t have computer-controlled sway bars or electro-mechanical steering (but coming out of Newey’s garage, who can be sure?)

Originally Posted by Serge944

If you follow GT1 racing..the GT3 R has the best straightline speed in 2012...

Originally Posted by Mike in CA

I wasn't making a value judgement on it one way or the other, just stating that current GT regs wouldn't allow it. Since you bring it up, though, I recently read an article on Adrian Newey in Motorsport magazine. He knows a bit about racing as probably the best car designer in F1 history, and in his opinion, the "active era" of F1 in the early '90's (by the end of '93 they had 4 channel ABS, electronic steering, traction control, active ride, etc.) was a "great time" in his words, and he was very sorry to see it pass. Prost, Senna, Hill, Schumacher, Hakkinen, Michael Andretti, et al made for some fairly entertaining racing. Maybe it was before your time.


The issue isn't that active suspension and electronic aids make racing less enjoyable to watch, it's that they make it more, and for some too, expensive to compete.

Originally Posted by Mike in CA

Companies must still assign priorities as to how they will spend limited resources. You can bet that if they have to choose between racing or R&D for profitable new consumer vehicles, they'll choose the latter. It's a fact that many companies dropped racing programs, including Toyota and Honda in F1 in late 2009, due to the financial crises. I'm not saying I know that's why Porsche hasn't developed a DFI GT motor yet, just that things like this are often a lot more complex and political than they appear.

I agree with you completely; I don't fault the Mezger in any way. Historic engine, superb record, but it's time is passing at the top competitive levels, as every racing innovation must eventually. Still it's wonderful to own a car with one and you are lucky to have two! I would simply suggest that it's possible to appreciate the achievements of the Mezger while also appreciating the potential of it's replacement. Having owned Porsches for 30 years, and admired them for longer than that, I'm willing to be positive about the new car.

If we were closer we could share a good French wine and a good Napa Valley or Sonoma one, regardless of which engine shows up in the GT3.

Originally Posted by a.928

Hi Mike,

The Senna, Prost, Hakkinen time was exactly my F1 time..I was a teenager at that time..even have met 2 F1 drivers, have most F1 autographs form the 90s..this was still when F1 was f1 - not the bs we have today..but were getting off the topic here..

Originally Posted by a.928

Hi Mike,

Oh..I love California..and sometimes enjoy a great Cali wine here....seems we have to meet up for one of these one day..yes, unfortunately I dont live there..but if I had a choice..I wouldnt know what to choose regarding living location.....southern france/provence-northern Italy..or California