991 GT3 pics revealed
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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...d=1458_7178741
475 HP from this article... with some other specs as well.
More official fun
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911-gt3/usa.aspx?ws=1
475 HP from this article... with some other specs as well.
More official fun
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911-gt3/usa.aspx?ws=1
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"The dual-clutch auto has only two modes of operation: “sport” and “racetrack.” Its ratio spread is 4.5, down from 6.3 in the regular Carrera PDK (indicating that its gear ratios are more closely spaced. The GT3 also has a shorter final drive than the standard Carrera (3.97: vs. 3.44). That should keep the maniacal six on the boil.
The most radical departure for the new GT3 might be the in the steering department, where the old GT3’s splendid steering is replaced by an electric-assist unit based on the standard Carrera’s. We’re cautiously optimistic. Oh, and there is the small matter of Porsche adding a four-wheel-steering arrangement to the GT3. Now, that’s new. The system uses two actuators to steer the rear wheels up to 1.5 degrees. At low speed (below 30 mph) the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction of the fronts to improve maneuverability. Above 50 mph, the rear wheels change course and point in the same direction as the front to aid high-speed cornering and stability."
This should totally ENRAGE the "purist" 997 GT3 owner who has been convinced by old marketing campaigns that, he has a simple direct non technical machine, especially as it drives on past. They will all be buying C7s. LOL
The most radical departure for the new GT3 might be the in the steering department, where the old GT3’s splendid steering is replaced by an electric-assist unit based on the standard Carrera’s. We’re cautiously optimistic. Oh, and there is the small matter of Porsche adding a four-wheel-steering arrangement to the GT3. Now, that’s new. The system uses two actuators to steer the rear wheels up to 1.5 degrees. At low speed (below 30 mph) the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction of the fronts to improve maneuverability. Above 50 mph, the rear wheels change course and point in the same direction as the front to aid high-speed cornering and stability."
This should totally ENRAGE the "purist" 997 GT3 owner who has been convinced by old marketing campaigns that, he has a simple direct non technical machine, especially as it drives on past. They will all be buying C7s. LOL
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Beautiful car. Great video on the microsite. Although my head almost exploded when I watched the drivetrain video. They mention the PDK shift lever will be in line with all other motorsports where it is pull back to upshift. Why the FU#K don’t they do this with the Carrera s? It is my biggest gripe about the car. That they gave it those darn buttons and the PDK shifter is opposite every other race car. I cannot tell you how many time I pull back thinking I am going to upshift only for the car to shift into 1st at 6,000 RPM. Just drives me nuts.
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Beautiful car. Great video on the microsite. Although my head almost exploded when I watched the drivetrain video. They mention the PDK shift lever will be in line with all other motorsports where it is pull back to upshift. Why the FU#K don’t they do this with the Carrera s? It is my biggest gripe about the car. That they gave it those darn buttons and the PDK shifter is opposite every other race car. I cannot tell you how many time I pull back thinking I am going to upshift only for the car to shift into 1st at 6,000 RPM. Just drives me nuts.