Follow the link to a very interesting collection of GT3 rumours over at autoguide.com. Lots of contradictions, some of the usual info but with one interesting exception. A rather significant move of engine positioning to give the new GT3 a more mid-engine feel for improved balance.
Looks like the 600 unit limited production of the GT3 4.0 has one slightly second hand example following a road accident outside Nurburgring involving another Porsche and a Chevrolet. See the report at Motor Authority for details and a very sad picture of the 4.0.
The first spy shots I have seen of the 991 GT3 have surfaced at a German site 'Auto Motor und Sport'. Check this out for some (grainy) images and an opportunity to test your German language skills. And over at WorldCarFans.com they have some limited info on the specs of the new GT3, including a potential release date of 2013. It also 'confirms' that the wingless 991 you see at the Auto Sport & Motor site is a test mule for the new GT3 mechanicals.
Spy shot 991 GT3 - Source 'Auto Motor und Sport'
There is an interesting discussion over at the 'TeamSpeed' forum on customer expectations for the 991 GT3, including yet another rendering of a possible rear view of the new street-legal racer. Enjoy!
At 'Top Speed' they have had a stab at possible 991 GT3 features and an artists impression of what the new car may look like (below). All interesting speculation.
Another breathless review of the 997 GT3 RS 4.0, this time from Winding Road magazine. Do check out the accompanying video to the article, especially the sound of the 4.0 accelerating at about 2.41 into the video. Awesome sound! As great as this car seems to be, even by epic GT3 standards, it just makes you wonder what the 991 series GT3 will be like. Particularly so given the very positive reviews of the 991 Carrera S so far. I, for one, can't wait!
A friend requested I include the Australian delivery statistics & colours of 997 series GT3, both Gen 1 and 2. Enjoy! BTW, those who may be interested in the 996 Series, we had previously posted those statistics here.
Source - Courtesy of Porsche Cars Australia 2011
I have found some interesting motorsport releases and reviews to keep us all interested. Plus a couple of new videos have been added here.
Porsche has just announced a new 2012 GT3 R race car. Click the picture below for further details.
Those lucky Americans. For a lazy $10,000, and some competition license flashing, you can get an afternoon driving a factory supported / prepared GT3 Cup Car. No wonder the author was sweating before he even pressed the starter! A good read.
Recent heavy rains in Singapore have wreaked havoc on some basement garaged exotic machinery, including this poor 997 GT3 RS. I hope the owner had fitted the 'wets'! More details here.
Anybody want a 4.0 litre 997-2 GT3RS??? How much do kidneys sell for these days?? Love those front 'dive' aero plates. And the engine, and the rear wing, and the rest quite frankly. Details from the official Porsche GT3 'microsite' here.
Other stuff:
- A new Autocar video of the 997 Gen 2 GT3 versus a BMW M3 GTS here.
- Another very positive 996 GT3 Buyers Guide, courtesy of EVO Magazine, has been added to our 'Links' page.
- A fantastic new rumour has surfaced regarding the next GT3 (991 series). I found it at a site I hadn't seen before, www.GTSpirit.com. Full details can be found here. Sounds mouthwatering if true!
- A great new rumour has surfaced about a faster 997-2 GT3 RS. Outstanding. A brief update here.
- And a great video comparo of race & road GT3s from 'Road & Track' magazine.
- A good article about the upcoming Carrera Cup series in Australia in 2011, including some technical specifications of the cars.
- And finally, a quick video of your humble correspondent having a go at a recent track day practice session.
One of our regular readers has suggested we put some time and effort into the highly technical subject of wheels and tyres, both road and track, for the 996 and 997 models (meaning 18" & 19" fitments).Thanks Tony! I will research and list as many reliable sources for such information as I can find ASAP. And it might also be an interesting pilot for our first (moderated) discussion section. Stay tuned!
Spied - 'the Porsche GT3 Resource' brains trust in deep conversation... - Bathurst 2010
Our Cars (l/r) The Beast, The Pearl Queen, The Arctic Fox......(Photo: James Cunningham Photography)