It doesn't really matter, but I was reading the latest AMS, and they have this Nardo High Speed test in it, with the SLR Stirling Moss, LP670, Ford GT, V12 Vantage, R8 V10 and some others, and it was something I noticed... The GT3 (a 'regular' GT3, no RS) was extremely competitive, but from 200 km/h and everything above that, the little 6 cylinder boxer is struggeling LP670 SV: 0-100: 3.7 seconds 0-200: 11.8 seconds 0-300: 29.9 seconds GT3: 0-100: 4.4 seconds 0-200: 13.8 seconds 0-300: 52.6 seconds (!!!)
The GT2 is more of top speed contender while the GT3 RS is for finesse and agility. It's hard for it to stand up against the SV670 that has a demon for a power plant. Porsche shall be facelifting the GT2 sometime next year, approximately one year before the introduction of the 998. It's astonishing how stripped down the GT3RS is, the metal door pulleys on the inside have substituted for polyester ribbons.
Weight is an important factor only at slower speeds, but at higher speeds it is drag. Drag increases with square of velocity, so a less powerful car (that is fast at lower speeds cause it is light) will run out of punch much before a more powerful, but heavier car. Also gearing. GT3 is for track work, and I doubt there are many tracks where a GT3 will hit 300, so I doubt the gearing is optimized for higher speeds.
Porsche GT3 RS laps Ring Source: Porsche GT3 RS laps the Ring | Car News | Supercars | evo :t-cheers:
Gear ratios / maximum speeds in gears The new RS' final gear is much shorter than the normal GT3's (3,89:1 vs. 3,44:1) New GT3 RS (GT3) 1st gear: 73 km/h @ 8500 rpm (81) 2nd gear: 124 km/h @ 8500 rpm (137) 3rd gear: 170 km/h @ 8500 rpm (189) 4th gear: 216 km/h @ 8500 rpm (240) 5th gear: 263 km/h @ 8500 rpm (292) 6th gear: 310 km/h @ 8300 rpm (312 km/h @ 7900 rpm) So I think the new GT3 RS will be the first N.A. 911 which will break the 4,0 sec barrier of the 0-100 km/h sprint. The normal 997.2 GT3 did 4,0 s 0-100 km/h and 12,8 s 0-200 km/h at Papenburg. I think the RS with less weight, 15 more hp and shorter gears will do 0-100 km/h in 3,9 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 12,5 s.:eusa_pray
Humm ... guys have you seen these colors ? Some think its rice, I quite like it though .. White Gold Grey/Gold
Some more stuff about the Porsche lithium-ion battery, which replaces a conventional battery: Specific characteristic: 911 GT3 Models & Boxster Spyder A lightweight lithium-ion battery is optionally available for the Boxster Spyder, the 911 GT3 RS and the 911 GT3. Its shape and function are comparable to those of a conventional lead battery. However, the lithium-ion battery offers a weight saving of more than 10 kg in comparison with the conventional vehicle battery used as standard in the 911 GT3 models. Compared to the conventional battery, the lithium-ion battery has the following advantages: • Lower height by approx. 70 mm (over 35%) • Almost 100% usable battery capacity • Uniformly high power output, regardless of the charge state • Improved charge take-up and a greater number of charge/discharge cycles • Lower self-discharge and longer shelf-life The lithium-ion vehicle battery will be included with the vehicle. Due to its similarity with conventional vehicle batteries (housing shape, fastening system and electrical connections), it can be quickly installed to replace the standard lead battery, e.g. for use on race circuits. The compact construction is outstanding, featuring a translucent upper housing cover with uniform arches, as well as high-grade battery terminals made from brass alloy. The housing arches and their semi-transparent design show the position and clear arrangement of the 4 lithium-ion cells. Due to its design, the power output of the lightweight battery is limited below 0°C. The inclusion of the lithium-ion battery enables both the use of a lightweight vehicle battery for enhanced performance, as well as high day-to-day usability with sufficient starting power well below the freezing point using the lead battery supplied with the vehicle as standard. Porsche Technology Glossary - Lithium Ion battery
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