That's it. It's all over, guys
05-30-2014 | 05:21 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
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..but thats what I said already months ago..and I also said in the 991 GT3 threads that the car will/might have issues in the crank area...got hammered for that..But in the end, Im not suprised and actually I dont really understand why some of you are so upset.. told you guys that with VW things are different..soon there will be a 911 Hybrid etc..what then? We have already software controlled steering - connected with suspension etc in a 991..so..a turbo for me in a GT3..so what - this company has gone nuts so anything is possible.
I repeat what I said before - dont sell your 996/997 GT3/GT2 now..but everybody is free to choose....
05-30-2014 | 08:04 PM
#34
Rennlist Member
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From: Houston, TX
To be fair, there are several known downsides to the Mezger/GT1 Block: It's heavy compared to more modern engine designs No DFI And others I'm sure The benefit is overall reliability and the ability to be rebuilt again and again; hence the attraction for endurance racing use.
Why: because it is a mechanical gladiator. It won't die until something stronger than goat's nuts can kill it. And I am doubtful whether that warrior has yet been born in Weissach.
05-30-2014 | 09:31 PM
#35
Drifting
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From: CHI / ATL
To be fair, there are several known downsides to the Mezger/GT1 Block: It's heavy compared to more modern engine designs No DFI And others I'm sure The benefit is overall reliability and the ability to be rebuilt again and again; hence the attraction for endurance racing use.
Why: because it is a mechanical gladiator. It won't die until something stronger than goat's nuts can kill it. And I am doubtful whether that warrior has yet been born in Weissach.
Could the 991 GT3 complete a 24 Hour endurance race like the .2 RS did?
05-30-2014 | 11:16 PM
#40
Nordschleife Master
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From: Ny
05-30-2014 | 11:27 PM
#41
Drifting
Joined: May 2014
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From: Sydney Australia
I am thinking the 991 Gt3 RS will be a similar formula to what has been done in the past eg weight reduction ,,firm,r track focus suspension set up ,,,,over the top decals etc ,,,475 HP is more than enough , she just needs to trim of some of the fat ...........
