CRed05 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 ...if you own one of these http://www.supercars.net/carpics/4646/2010_Porsche_911GT3R5.jpg Porsche have chosen this week’s Autosport International show to launch its 2010 contender for the FIA GT3 series. The stunning 911 GT3 R succeeds the 911 GT3 Cup S for 2010 and will be delivered to customers ready-to-race. The starting point in developing the GT3 R was the latest 3.8-litre Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, which will compete in the 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup supporting selected Formula One races. However, the GT3 R – which weighs just 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) – has a larger 4.0-litre six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine delivering 480 bhp and other technical developments designed to improve the performance of the car further still. An anti-lock braking system, traction control and an electronic throttle with ‘blip’ function on gearbox down-changes make it much easier for drivers to get used to the GT3 R race car than the prior Cup S model, with the consequence that the new car is also an easier step up for the ambitious amateur racing driver rather than purely experienced professionals. The main focus with this new car was to deliver even better driveability and easier handling. Flared wheel arches front and rear emphasise the purposeful, wide track of the GT3 R, and like all second generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes with striking LED rear light clusters. For optimal aerodynamic performance, the underbody of the car is completely covered and features a rear diffuser and, compared to the prior Cup S model, the range of adjustment on the rear wing has been increased. The highly-developed suspension can also be adjusted extensively; at the front are height-adjustable MacPherson struts with variable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs (main and auxiliary). At the rear, the GT3 R features a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle together with adjustable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs. “Since we announced our intention to launch the 911 GT3 R, demand has been huge,” said Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. “The number of GT3 R vehicles we had planned for 2010 is almost sold out.” As the newest Porsche race car, the 911 GT3 R has an incredible provenance. In 2009, the ultimate racing Porsche 911 – the GT3 RSR – won the GT2 Drivers’ title in the FIA GT Championship, the GT2 title in the American Le Mans Series and also in the Le Mans Series of endurance races, and also triumphed in the gruelling 24 Hours of Nurburgring race. Like the 911 GT3 Cup and 911 GT3 RSR, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is designed and built by the Porsche Motorsport Department at the company’s Weissach Development Centre. First deliveries to customer teams around the world begin in the spring, and the base price of the Porsche 911 GT3 R will be around £245,000 (279,000 Euros plus taxes). http://www.supercars.net/cars/4646.html http://knowyourmeme.com/i/2267/original/do-want.jpg?1242277541 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 This makes me tingle inside...and makes me miss my old car too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 That is car is bad ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 That thing looks SWEEET! Me want 2 plzkthxby! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 wow, they're up to 4 liters now? That's the biggest 911 motor I can recall off the top of my head! I was glad to see they won gt2, hopefully they can keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 480 bhp meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I was glad to see they won gt2, hopefully they can keep it going! They were clearly out-gunned at the end of the year and barely hung on to take the series. The straight line advantage of the 'vette and M3 was pretty obvious. I think the bump in displacement is what they needed to keep things competative. The question is...will Lizzards be the only ones fielding them this year with the Farnbacher Loles debacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 480 bhp meh. Yeah, and under 2700 lbs too, that's not heavy enough. You might be happier with more "road hugging weight" right? Even out of its element on the strip I'm sure it runs high 11's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 The question is...will Lizzards be the only ones fielding them this year with the Farnbacher Loles debacle. It's sad, I remember not that long ago GT3's had nearly the whole class to themselves. Now it has come to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 480 bhp meh. Yeah but thats German HP. German HP = ~1.5 non-german HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yeah but thats German HP. German HP = ~1.5 non-german HP People always forget this equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yeah but thats German HP. German HP = ~1.5 non-german HP Lol, so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yeah but thats German HP. German HP = ~1.5 non-german HP yea i know all about that as i work for a german company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I bet it makes better use of it's 480hp than most cars would with 600hp. That being said, the 911 GT3 RS is more road-friendly than this is, I'll bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotaprestent4u1647545491 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 480 bhp meh. turning > straight , that car has more potential around the track than 95% of this forum, including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 turning > straight , that car has more potential around the track than 95% of this forum, including me. To be fair, it's not difficult when most of the cars here are on Pizza Cutters and Drag Slicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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