Porsche releases revised 911 GT3 RSR
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Porsche releases revised 911 GT3 RSR
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Porsche releases revised 911 GT3 RSR
Posted Feb 13th 2008 11:32AM by Noah Joseph
Filed under: Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Porsche
click above for more photos of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
Porsche is the biggest name in endurance sportscar racing worldwide, and its racing engineers plan on keeping it that way. Following the introduction of the GT3 Cup S comes a new-and-improved version of its big brother, the GT3 RSR. The most powerful 911-based racer Porsche makes, the RSR produces 465 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six, and revs all the way to a 9400rpm redline. Although the engine carries over unchanged from the previous version, improvements have been made to the aerodynamics, suspension and transmission. Most visible is the new front end, with additional "flick" spoilers, enhanced air intakes and aerodynamically-optimized air outlets. The suspension offers a wider range of adjustability, and the RSR now features the six-speed sequential gearbox from the even-badder RS Spyder sports-prototype.
Despite its alphanumeric designation, the GT3 RSR actually competes in the GT2 class, where it will face stiff competition from the likes of the Corvette C6R, Ferrari F430 GT2 and the upcoming Aston Martin Vantage GT2.
Thirty-five orders for the new GT3 RSR have already been placed, at nearly €350,000 apiece, and are being filled by Porsche's Weissach workshop. Check out the images in the gallery below and the press release after the jump.
[Source: Porsche]
Porsche releases revised 911 GT3 RSR
Posted Feb 13th 2008 11:32AM by Noah Joseph
Filed under: Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Porsche
click above for more photos of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
Porsche is the biggest name in endurance sportscar racing worldwide, and its racing engineers plan on keeping it that way. Following the introduction of the GT3 Cup S comes a new-and-improved version of its big brother, the GT3 RSR. The most powerful 911-based racer Porsche makes, the RSR produces 465 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six, and revs all the way to a 9400rpm redline. Although the engine carries over unchanged from the previous version, improvements have been made to the aerodynamics, suspension and transmission. Most visible is the new front end, with additional "flick" spoilers, enhanced air intakes and aerodynamically-optimized air outlets. The suspension offers a wider range of adjustability, and the RSR now features the six-speed sequential gearbox from the even-badder RS Spyder sports-prototype.
Despite its alphanumeric designation, the GT3 RSR actually competes in the GT2 class, where it will face stiff competition from the likes of the Corvette C6R, Ferrari F430 GT2 and the upcoming Aston Martin Vantage GT2.
Thirty-five orders for the new GT3 RSR have already been placed, at nearly €350,000 apiece, and are being filled by Porsche's Weissach workshop. Check out the images in the gallery below and the press release after the jump.
[Source: Porsche]
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what do you mean by "private"??
There are no factory backed teams in the USA other than Penske and we all know what they run.
To be on the short list you need to be an establised team running in an established series, although, the Lizards are the only team running Porsche in ALMS in 08', they are not factory backed.
So, yes, private teams can place orders but will be placed accordingly on the waiting list for delivery.
This is how it was expalined to me, from a reputable source
There are no factory backed teams in the USA other than Penske and we all know what they run.
To be on the short list you need to be an establised team running in an established series, although, the Lizards are the only team running Porsche in ALMS in 08', they are not factory backed.
So, yes, private teams can place orders but will be placed accordingly on the waiting list for delivery.
This is how it was expalined to me, from a reputable source
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Farnbacher-Loles are rumored to also be entering 1 car for the entire season (ALMS) and possibly another for 4 or 5 races.
Also - Vici Racing is supposed to enter a car as well.
These are all rumors at this point in time.
Also - Vici Racing is supposed to enter a car as well.
These are all rumors at this point in time.
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Yes, BUT the 1973 CanAm Series 917/30 is still the best Porsche race car of all time, and there are, what, six still out there in various hands, sitting in museums....:
http://www.cknet.org.uk/html/917_30.asp
5.374L, AIR-cooled flat-12
1100+HP @ 8,000rpm
1098Nm @ 6,400rpm
39psi max boost
0-60mph 1.9s
0-100mph 3.9s
0-200mph 10.9s
top speed 245+mph
This baby basically obliterated the competition and killed the CanAm Series.
http://www.cknet.org.uk/html/917_30.asp
5.374L, AIR-cooled flat-12
1100+HP @ 8,000rpm
1098Nm @ 6,400rpm
39psi max boost
0-60mph 1.9s
0-100mph 3.9s
0-200mph 10.9s
top speed 245+mph
This baby basically obliterated the competition and killed the CanAm Series.
