Here’s the Porsche 911 GT3 R officially presented at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham. The 911 GT3 R is a race-use only Porsche, in line with FIA GT rules, and includes modifications on the GT3 Cup, which in turn was based on the GT3 RS “standard” model. The GT3 R has a flat-six, 4.0-litre engine replacing the 3.8. It has 480 hp and a reduced weight of 1,200 kg.

The GT3 R has sports ABS, traction control and transmission assistance to avoid the rear wheels blocking when going up the gears. Changes to the aerodynamics are part of the package and include a huge rear spoiler, and the car is also fitted with adjustable SACHS suspension. The Porsche 911 GT3 R will cost about 279,000 euros, taxes excluded. It will be available in spring.

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The GT3 RS is the “most racy 911 ever”, and we’re not just talking the fluoro orange side strips. In this video Andrea Prenuninger (sports racer manager) gives us a low-down of the technology behind the new GT3 RS, including weight and aerodynamics, downforce, and the use of a wider track at the front, rims and wheels. In short, this is supposed to feel like a cup car, it just happens to be street legal.

Overall the GT3 RS has 450 hp on 1,370 kg of weight which is just 100 kg shy of a track version. Other features include external and internal roll bars, a closer, shorter shift, Porsche Stability Management system, electronic suspension control, active engine support and well…this machine was developed by Porsche motorsports so that should really tell us all we need to know! In addition the Sport function increases torque by 35Nm at middle rev range, while overall torque is 430 Nm at 6,750 rpm. Autobloc differential is included.

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In these pics the 911 Sport Classic is pictured with the 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS, and although the racing solutions of the latter have inspired the GT3 and GT3 RS, this 911 is still a classic. Who would have thought one rear spoiler could be so beautiful? This is pure Porsche tradition, no Panamera’s or Cayenne’s in sight.

The 911 Sport Classic is equipped with the 3.8-litre DFI boxer engine which now has 408 hp thanks to a new intake and engine management system. It will appear at the Frankfurt motor show soon, and will be made in a limited edition of 250 models. It’s already being controversial given its price tag of about 200,000 euros, taxes included. One for collectors only.

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Jaguar has released all the official pictures of the Xk-R “Goodwood Limited Edition”. And together with these, it has also released the first official information: the 5.0-liter Supercharged engine can reach up to 530 hp, supported by a good 700Nm of torque. Besides the already noted aesthetic changes (polished details, logos, 21-inch alloy wheel caps) it has also experience some technical changes, like the new louder rumbling exhaust pipes.

According to what’s been leaked, the Coventry builder has decided to use this noisy livery to evaluate the reactions of the most traditional clients, with a wink to the “GT3″ public. Who knows, maybe in the future there were be some product destined to tempt you into buying from the English.

From | Jaguar Mania

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The rejuvenating process for the Porsche 911 range continues, with the restyling of the GT3 coming up. These spy shots from France show the GT3 RS restyling.

The restyling mostly involves the basic model’s updates including LED day lights at the front, and the rear spoiler and roll-bar for the RS version. The traditional livery should be kept as is, with some touches to the wheels and other features.

Technically, the arrival of direct injection will take place which will result in about 20 extra horse power compared to the current 415: just in case that wasn’t enough, 440hp will now be at your disposal.

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Porsche is testing the new version of the 997 GT3 around the Spanish mountains, as seen in this photo taken by the guys at Carmagazine. In addition to the new LED lights common to all the restyled versions, the GT3 will also have new aerodynamics, rear wing and some internal modifications.

The 3.6 litre engine of the old version will be substituted with a new direct injection engine, although it’s not clear whether it will increase to 3.8 litres. Whatever the case, we should see power up around 400hp.

According to the latest rumours, the PDK transmission will also be available from the outset: we hope that a sportier shift will be chosen for the GT3, compared to the current steering wheel option. The official presentation of the car is expected for Geneva or Frankfurt, 2009.

Source | Carmagazine

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Autocar’s Chris Harris, whom we have got to know from other interesting test-drives on the website, presents us with a face-off that will really get the fans going. The new Nissan GT-R is pitted against two german competitors. In place of the Porsche 997 Turbo, its ‘natural’ competitor (it has the same horsepower and it was the target of Nissan engineers), we find instead the BMW M3, which is within the same price-range and the Porsche 997 GT3, more extreme and expensive but with a driving experience similar to that of the Japanese monster.

Continue reading: Video: Autocar drives the Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and the Porsche 997 GT3

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