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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 hits 331km/h on the Autobahn (video)
Youtube user Kaipeternicolas just uploaded a new video on the popular website starring a Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 thundering on a German Autobahn at night and hitting 331km/h (206 mph) of top speed.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is the most powerful production 911 997 out there and comes with a 6-speed transmission specifically designed for racing use, which allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds, reaching the 200km/h mark (124 mph) in less than 12 seconds. The RS 4.0 is a 600 units limited edition issued this year that somewhat anticipates the end of the line for the 911 997 production.
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New Porsche 911, GT3 RS 4.0, Panamera Diesel and Cayman S Black Edition at Frankfurt
Porsche is another of the German car brands to be busy at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new 2012 Porsche 911 will be the queen of the stand, and it will be joined by the Panamera Diesel, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and the Cayman S Black Edition. We expect all eyes to be on the new 991 though, and ears will be open to hearing added news on future models.
The new Porsche 911 is longer than the previous 997 generation and gets only minor updates in terms of style, although overall it gives the impression of being a more athletic car. A new interior has been designed, and new technology developed including the new transmission and a series of more powerful, but more ecological engines.
Matched to start&stop technology and a chassis that is 45 kg lighter than the 997, the 991 ushers in a newer, greener era for Porsche. The new 3.4-litre six-cylinder boxer engine on the Carrera, gets average fuel consumption of 8.2 l/100 km (1.6l less than the previous generation) and gets Porsche under 200 g/km of CO2 emissions for the first time ever. The Carrera S also consumes 1.5 l/100 km less of fuel than the previous model.
BMW M3 GTS vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The BMW M3 GTS track drive that Vicki Butler-Henderson completed went the rounds of the internet as she thrashed the hell out of it and had a lot of fun doing so. Yesterday’s videos on the technical details of the M5 show how BMW’s GTS technology is making its way onto the M range - but can the M3 GTS compete with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
This fantastic little pits the two impressive cars against each other and let us say that the results are very tight. Oh, and who says women can’t drive? (Tiff Needell’s “look at the road woman” is really quite funny). Check out the face-off in the video above.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 new minisite pics
Can’t get enough of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0? Here are more pics of the latest Porsche GT3 model from the GT3 RS 4.0 minisite. If you’re interested in the technical side of things, more details are available on the site, including information like the dry carter and Boch Motronic electronic engine management system.
The large interior roll bar is part of the ClubSport package which gives the GT3 RS 4.0 its more racing characteristics. Three types of seats are available: carbon fibre shells, leather and alcantara with manual adjustment each weighing 10 kg, or light alloy which also comes in a sports version with airbags and electric adjustment. On the aesthetic side of things, the new Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 is available in the white version we’ve already seen, a red/black version or a totally black model.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 new pics
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 video: the best RS ever made
It’s hard to know at this stage just what kind of an achievement the new 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is for Porsche, but we get the impression that our title quote from Andreas Preuninger, head of GT cars, isn’t exaggerated. In his own words, the idea behind the new version is:
“To enrich the RS flavour by adding some spice like the crankshaft of the four-litre race car and some components that we’ve just introduced on the GT2 RS streetgoing car. And the result is an all time classic RS.”
You’d expect the man to be praiseworthy, but his understated tone suggests that this is everything that Porsche is promising with some significant modifications that go beyond just more power and torque. We can’t wait to see the first drive results emerge.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 official details
After the first pics of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 emerged, the company has officially confirmed the model and its specs. Inspiration comes from the GT3 RSR racing model, sharing some of the same aerodynamic features and engine components such as forged pistons and aluminium parts. The aspirated four-litre can managed 500 hp at 8,250 revs and 460 Nm at 5,750 rpm. Some quick maths shows that the engine ration is 125 hp to each litre.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 gets to 100 km/hr in 3.9 seconds, and 200 km/hr in less than 12. The only transmission available is a six-speed manual gearbox optimised for track use. The carbonfibre bonnet, front bumpers and simplified interior keep weight to 1,360 kg. Weight to power ratio is 2.72 kg/hp. The GT3 RS 4.0 Nurburgring track time is seven minutes and 27 seconds (compared to the 7.33 of the current, 450-hp GT3 RS).
The model will have a production run of 600 units and will be available from July 2011 at a price of about €178,600 euros, taxes included (that’s about 25,000 euros more than the 3.8-litre GT3 RS). No details as to market distribution or the availability of other colours have been disclosed.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 marks the end of the 997 GT3 career in its extreme and what a swan song. The model has been inspired by the GT3 RSR competition version and shares the same four-litre engine. The road-going 911 GT3 RS, though, has 500 hp and appropriately comes only with a manual gearbox.
These pics come from MotorAuthority and show a special white livery with white wheels and the interior roll bar in the same colour. The exterior trim is a silver stripe with red border. More technical details include a chassis based on the GT3 RS and aerodynamic changes, including the rear wing.
The interior of the GT3 RS 4.0 is expectedly pared back with no audio system and keeping weight down overall is a carbonfibre bonnet. According to Teamspeed, 500 units will be produced and each should cost about 180,000 euros but no official details from Porsche have been released yet (the forum has what looks like a spec sheet on the model, though….)
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS to appear?
Rumours are that we could see an even more powerfult Porsche 911 GT3 RS appear. The current GT3 RS packs some serious horse power, with 450 ponies and an extreme look. With all that, you’d wonder whether there was need for anything more, but Porsche fans will certainly be saying that you can’t get enough.
And so if the rumours are to be believed, we could see a new 911 GT3 RS show up as early as April 7, equipped with a 4.0-litre engine producing 500 hp. The model could also be lighter than the current one, meaning that extra power will really be felt. We won’t be surprised if this rumour turns out to be nothing more than that, and we won’t be upset either if a new GT3 RS does turn up….
Source | Autoblog.com
Peugeot RCZ 24 hrs Nurburgring model
The Peugeot RCZ will appear at the Nurburgring 24 hours with two RCZ models. Peugeot is fitting them with a new aerodynamic kit, but otherwise the vehicle will have the same standard components, or components from the Peugeot Sport range. Celebrating 200 years of Peugeot, this Peugeot RCZ is called 200 Ans and is equipped with the 2.0-litre HDI FAP engine with 200 hp, compared to the 163 hp on the series version.
Peugeot is using the Nurburgring 24 hrs as a chance to do some endurance testing of models based on their series cars - similar to the Lexus LFA and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The 24 hours Nurburgring is turning into an interesting race for these kinds of tests, with the Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid also participating this year.
Source | Lebuzzauto
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 40 year drive video
The historical video celebrates the life of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (RennSport), tracing a 40 year history. While we probably identify the first modern model of this kind as the Porsche 996 of 2003, the RS tradition actually started back in 1972. This video describes how the Porsche 911 GT3 RS was created and if you’re a fan, there’s so much footage here that you won’t know where to look.
The video takes us to the second generation 911 GT3 RS which is described as the “definitive track car for the road”. It’s equipped with a 3.8-litre engine with 450 hp and plenty of Porsche technology. This is not, though, a simple sports road car model - developed by Porsche motorsports, this really takes track driving to the roads. The video is a fantastic comparison of Porsche across the years - check it out above.
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