The new 2012 GT3 R
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By Jeff Glucker
One of perennial first names in racing is Porsche, and that's because the German automaker is always looking to improve its motorsports products. Progression, thy name is 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Drivers and teams upgrading to the latest 911 for the track will find a host of changes designed to make lap times lower and speeds higher.
Engine output has been raised 20 horses to bring the power rating to an even 500 horsepower. Paddles have been placed on the steering wheel and new transmission brain is programmed to deliver throttle blip on downshifts. Up front, a softer anti-roll bar helps reduce understeer, which Porsche says adds a further dose of driveability.
Are you the principle in charge of a racing team that runs Porsches? If you are getting the new car, you can expect it to arrive starting in November of 2011. Hopefully you've already paid the 304,500 Euros ($433,000 USD) plus your respective value added tax. If you would prefer to upgrade your 2010 or 2011 GT3 R, Porsche also plans on offering a kit to do just that. It'll run you 43,000 Euros (around $61,000 USD). No word on yet on specific U.S. pricing and availability.
One of perennial first names in racing is Porsche, and that's because the German automaker is always looking to improve its motorsports products. Progression, thy name is 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Drivers and teams upgrading to the latest 911 for the track will find a host of changes designed to make lap times lower and speeds higher.
Engine output has been raised 20 horses to bring the power rating to an even 500 horsepower. Paddles have been placed on the steering wheel and new transmission brain is programmed to deliver throttle blip on downshifts. Up front, a softer anti-roll bar helps reduce understeer, which Porsche says adds a further dose of driveability.
Are you the principle in charge of a racing team that runs Porsches? If you are getting the new car, you can expect it to arrive starting in November of 2011. Hopefully you've already paid the 304,500 Euros ($433,000 USD) plus your respective value added tax. If you would prefer to upgrade your 2010 or 2011 GT3 R, Porsche also plans on offering a kit to do just that. It'll run you 43,000 Euros (around $61,000 USD). No word on yet on specific U.S. pricing and availability.
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No thanks... Too uninvolving.
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C'mon... Paddle shifters? And rev matching downshifts?
I like rowing the gears, and knowing that I made that downshift........ Ah, nevermind... It's gorgeous. Too bad I'll never be able to get one.
I like rowing the gears, and knowing that I made that downshift........ Ah, nevermind... It's gorgeous. Too bad I'll never be able to get one.
Looks awesome!
True, a little uninvolving, but the GT3R is designed to be more driveable for enthusiasts and amateur racers. After all, if you want more hands on, there's still the RSR!
For what its designed to do, I think the GT3R is perfect! Great development switching to paddles!
True, a little uninvolving, but the GT3R is designed to be more driveable for enthusiasts and amateur racers. After all, if you want more hands on, there's still the RSR!
For what its designed to do, I think the GT3R is perfect! Great development switching to paddles!
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The RSR is a sequential shift too. You clutch downshifts in both cars. The paddles take place of the push pull sequential shift stick. It's safer to have both hands on the steering wheel.
I don't get all the comments it's uninvolving ...this is a race car designed to compete and win races...not for some yahoo to think he's a race car driver on some back road.
I don't get all the comments it's uninvolving ...this is a race car designed to compete and win races...not for some yahoo to think he's a race car driver on some back road.
Last edited by mdrums; Sep 5, 2011 at 06:50 AM.