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Porsche Offers New Lightweight Components for your GT3 and GT3 RS

corsa — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:10:15 +0000

Are you bummed because your 911 GT3 or GT3 RS is too heavy? Don’t worry, Porsche has you covered.

Porsche has just released a new line of lightweight components for retrofitting your 997 GT3 or GT3 RS for style and performance.

Developed by engineers in the Porsche Motorsport Division, you have lots to choose from. Accessories include a new dual-tailpipe made of titanium that reduces the weight of the car at the rear, and features a white-metallic finish that turns blue when exposed to high exhaust temperatures, just like on a race car.

You can also add a carbon fiber spoiler lip and carbon fiber ram air scoops on your rear decklid for another reduction in weight and added style. Carbon fiber mirrors are also available, along with a carbon fiber front air outlet for above the bumper, that features just one middle bar instead of three for a more open structure.

Finally, titanium-colored second-generation 19-inch GT3 wheels feature bolts made of forged aluminum, finished in red eloxy-plating.

Check out more pictures after the jump, and head to your Porsche dealer to pimp out your GT3 or GT3 RS.

[source: Porsche]

Video: 2010 911 GT3 RS Driven Before Frankfurt

corsa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:03:08 +0000

Continuing with the Frankfurt them of the day, check out this video of the 2010 911 GT3 RS being driven before the Frankfurt show.

That sound is AWESOME. Anyone know of an aftermarket exhaust system for my Boxster that would come close to that sound?

[source: YouTube]

2010 911 GT3 Cup Unveiled at Frankfurt

corsa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:58:59 +0000

Another of Porsches world debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show was the new 2010 911 GT3 Cup. Based on the street-legal 2010 911 GT3 RS, the GT3 Cup is the latest in the line of most successful production-based race of more than 1,400 units.

The car weighs 2,646 lbs. The 3.8 liter flat-six produces 450 hp at 8,500 RPM and is mated to a sequential six-speed manual gearbox. The car is shod with 9.5J x 18 three-piece alloy wheels with 24/64-18 Michelin racing tires up front and 12J x 18 three-piece alloy wheels with 27/68-18 racing tires in back. The suspension is upgraded to include additional Unibal joins and more adjustable anti-roll bars.

The race car features daytime running lights from the street-legal 911 and a specially-designed front end with a lower spoiler lip. In the rear, the rear wing is over 9 inches wider than the one on the 911 GT3 RS, but the rear air dam and rear LED lights come straight from the street-legal 911 GT3 RS. Body panels also carry over from the street-legal 911 GT3 RS.

Inside, of course, the cockpit is set up for racing, with an additional vent up front to provide more fresh air to the driver. The Info Display controls are on the steering wheel, and the steering wheel can be adjusted fore-and-aft as well as up-and-down just like a street car.

Since 1999, Porsche 911 race cars have over 130 class victories; they’ve won seven of ten GT2 manufacturers’ championships and eight of ten drivers’ championships in ALMS; and they’ve won seven of nine GT championships in Grand Am, including an overall victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Pricing hasn’t been announced, but the race cars will be available later this year.

More photos and a press release after the jump.

[source: Porsche]

World’s Most Successful Race Car adds Power, Proficiency

ATLANTA – August 26, 2009 – Stronger, wider, faster – Porsche’s new 911 GT3 Cup car is the latest-edition of the world’s best-selling and most successful production-based race car of more than 1,400 units. It will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009, along side the previously-announced 2010 911 Turbo and 911 GT3 RS.

For the first time, the race car is based on the street-legal 2010 GT3 RS version. However, in keeping with tradition, it continues to be assembled on the same production line as all road-going Porsche 911 vehicles in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

Like the flat-six “Boxer” engine in the new GT3 RS, displacement is increased by 0.2 liters over the former model to 3.8 liters and produces 30 more horsepower – 450 hp with a maximum RPM of 8,500. Additionally, it comes with a standard, sequential six-speed manual gearbox and weighs 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg).

Also like the 911 GT3 RS, the GT3 Cup car features the 1.73-inch wider body of the current 911 Carrera 4S, providing sufficient space for larger wheels. Wider front wheel arches allow for three-piece light-alloy rims measuring 9.5 J x 18 (previously 9 J x 18) utilizing 24/64-18 Michelin racing tires. The three-piece light-alloy wheels on the rear axle are up by one inch in width, now measuring 12 J x 18 with 27/68-18 tires.

The new 911 GT3 Cup is clearly recognizable at first sight through the special design of the front end. The striking daytime driving lights come straight from the current generation 911. Another carryover from the road-going 911 GT3 RS are the front body panels – as they prove aerodynamically-efficient for racing duty. The front spoiler lip is more than 0.5-inches lower to provide significantly more downforce on the front axle.

Downforce on the rear axle is also increased by the by virtue of a rear wing that is over 9-inches wider than the street version, 66.9 inches vs. 57.5 inches respectively. The rear air dam, with its air vent openings as well as the rear LED lights, also come straight from the road model.

Additional Unibal joints are featured on the track control arms and the front and rear anti-roll bars are now adjustable to seven different positions, allowing for an even more precise set-up of the car to best match each prospective race track.

The cockpit of the new 911 GT3 Cup caters even more to the specific needs of the driver. An additional vent in the upper part of the front lid, for example, provides the driver with a better supply of fresh air. The controls for the Info Display are now positioned directly on the steering wheel housing. And in addition to fore-and-aft adjustment, the steering wheel may now also be adjusted for height as on the regular production car.

Since the current era of sports car racing in the U.S started in 1999, Porsche 911 race cars have over 130 class victories, more than any other manufacturer. In addition, Porsche has won seven of ten GT2 manufacturers’ championships and eight of ten drivers’ championships in the American Le Mans Series. In addition, 911 race cars have won seven of nine GT championships in the Grand-Am Road Racing series, including an overall victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will be available later this year. U.S. pricing has not been announced.

Porsche Motorsport, located in Weissach, Germany, is the Porsche factory division that is responsible for all worldwide Porsche motorsports activities. This includes not only the development, building, and servicing of race car models, plus all customer racing programs, but also the engineering development of Porsche street models like the 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, the 911 GT2 and, previously, the Carrera GT.

Porsche Motorsport North America, located in Santa Ana, CA, provides a support system of race shop and at-the-track service for its U.S. professional and customer auto racing activities, a unique system unavailable from any other auto manufacturer – http://www.porschemotorsport.com

Video: 2010 911 GT3 RS

corsa — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:39:43 +0000

Enjoy the new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in action.

[source: YouTube]

2010 911 GT3 RS Unveiled

corsa — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:52:22 +0000

The latest version of my favorite Porsche is here: the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

For 2010 the 911 GT3 RS is more powerful, lighter, and faster. The old 3.6 liter engine is now up to 3.8 liters, with a 15 hp boost to 450. The six-speed manual is geared lower than the standard GT3 for better acceleration. A new lithium-ion battery is used for even less weight.

The suspension has been updated with a wider front and rear track and a specially setup PASM. Nineteen inch wheels, a new rear wing, and new exterior graphics complete the package.

The 2010 911 GT3 RS will be available in spring of 2010 starting at $132,800.

More pictures and full press release after the jump.

[source: Porsche via Jalopnik]

PORSCHE READIES MOST DYNAMIC 911 TO DATE: 2010 911 GT3 RS Porsche rolls out the definitive track ready, street legal 911

Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version of the 911 GT3 and will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009.

The heart of the new, uncompromising GT3 RS is the power unit. Like the engine featured in the 911 GT3, the naturally-aspirated RS power unit now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers even more power, while revving up even faster to its 8500 rpm redline. It now delivers 450 horsepower, 15 more horsepower than its 911 GT3 counterpart. Even with a specific output of more than 118 hp per liter from the six-cylinder boxer engine, the power unit in the new GT3 RS remains fully suitable for everyday use.

The new 911 GT3 RS comes exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency. To enhance the level of performance throughout the entire range of engine and road speed, the transmission comes with shorter ratios than found in the 911 GT3, deliberately conceding an even higher potential top track speed.

Dynamic engine mounts are standard and serve to improve the car’s handling to an even higher level. Depending on driving conditions, the mounts change in their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body when driving under very lively conditions, yet allow for more comfortable conditions during everyday street use.

Porsche is also introducing another new option in 2010 for the GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.

To further improve its sporting behavior, the new 911 GT3 RS comes with a purpose-built and specially set up PASM suspension, a wider front and rear track and corresponding bodywork.

The front axle comes with nine-inch-wide wheels running on 245/35 ZR 19 sports tires while the rear axle features twelve-inch-wide wheels incorporating 325/30 ZR 19 sports tires.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its close connection to motorsport through its dynamic looks, in particular by its low ride height, the new, extra large carbon-fiber rear wing and titanium exhaust system.

The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the U.S. in early spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800.

9ff Announces Faster Veyron-Killer

corsa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:44:15 +0000

Remember the 911 GT3-based GT9 that 9ff built to go faster than the Bugatti Veyron? It looks like the folks at 9ff didn’t think it was fast enough, so they’ve created a new version.

The new car, dubbed the GT9R, adds another 150 hp to up the ante to 1120 hp, and it also kicks out 774.4 ft-lb of torque. It also features a new rear wing, front fascia and splitter, wheel extractors, brake cooling ducts, roof-mounted air inlet, and side-exiting exhaust system.

The “regular” 9ff GT9 did 255 mph… so how fast will the GT9R go? I can’t wait to find out.

[source: 4WheelsNews.com]

GT2 and GT3 Will Get DFI

corsa — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:06:43 +0000

The next 911 Turbo, GT2, and GT3 will share the new DFI A91 engine that was just introduced in the 911 Carrera. Previously, those models used the M97 engine while the 911 Carrera (and the Boxster/Cayman) used the M96 powerplant.

The 911 Turbo and GT2 will both displace 3.6 liters, feature revised turbochargers and intercoolers, and power should increase by about 20 hp in each model, to 500 and 550 hp, respectively.

The GT3′s naturally aspirated engine will displace 3.8 liters and output should increase from 415 to 430 hp. Of course, fuel efficiency will also increase, and CO2 output will decrease.

[source: Autoblog]

Video: 2010 911 GT3 RS Testing on the ‘Ring

corsa — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:33:32 +0000

Motor Authority has posted an awesome video of the facelifted 1010 911 GT3 RS running some laps around the Nordschleffe, then taking off on the street.

According to Motor Authority, the new GT3 RS will get the same LED daytime running lights and revised taillights seen on previous test-mules, and it will also sport a cleaner front end with larger intakes in the lower skirt and a new lip spoiler.

Click here to check on their video, and turn up the volume. The sound is intoxicating.

[source: Motor Authority]

Follow Sabine Around the ‘Ring

corsa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:17:42 +0000

Here is a cool vid featuring everyone’s favorite Nurburgring driver, Sabine Schmitz. In this video, you are in a 996 GT3 following Sabine in a BMW M3. If I lived close to the Ring, I’d be broke. Oh, and you’d NEVER catch me riding around the Ring on a motorcycle. Insanity.

[source: Google Video]

911 GT3 Rolls on the ‘Ring

corsa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:01:15 +0000

Here’s a video of a 996 GT3 taking a corner on the Nurburgring just a little bit too hot…

[source: YouTube via Jalopnik]