911 (991) [Official] 2014 Porsche 911 GT3
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The Porsche 991 is the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 sports car, produced from September 2011 to December 2019. It was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September as the replacement for the 997.
klier
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Maybe a turbo hybrid with peak power at 6000rpm.
Or an NA hybrid with 8-9000rpm
WBarnes
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I was deliberately choosing a combination that would most upset existing customers.
Laurent T
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When you think that Le Mans cars are hybrid, F1 are hybrid too, it gives some sense to the idea. This week-end on French TV (M6 Turbo), they tested the 918 with a French Porsche factory driver who said that hybrid had some positive influence on the handling despite the extra weight...
tristatez28lt1
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Porsche 911 GT3 to receive 4.0-liter engine, 6-speed manual
The GT3 is the last member of the 911 family yet to receive its mid-cycle update. We’ve seen a number of prototypes testing over the past year and at the 2017 Geneva auto show in March the covers will finally come off.
Managers have been tight with details but in typical Porsche tradition we should see a few visual tweaks and some extra horsepower. According to Autocar, the updated GT3 will also come with a brand new engine.
The British publication reports that the engine will be a 4.0-liter flat-six. It won’t be the 4.0-liter engine found in 911 GT3 RS and 911 R but a unique unit based on the current GT3’s 3.8-liter engine. Peak output is expected to be “at least“ 500 horsepower, up from the current GT3’s 475 hp.
2014 Porsche 911 GT3
It’s also thought that the updated GT3 will offer a 6-speed manual transmission, likely lifted form the 911 R. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that the car launched with will still be available, however. Not only is the dual-clutch quicker than a manual, but it also boosts the appeal of the car.
Autocar has some details on two additional models to be added to Porsche’s “GT” lineup. One is a new generation of the GT2, which the British publication reports will be introduced towards the end of 2017 as a GT2 RS. It will feature the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six found in the 911 Turbo models but with output dialed to around 650 hp. The engineers were apparently aiming for 700 horses but this would have required numerous modifications for cooling.
The second model is a Cayman GT4 RS. This model is also expected to sport a 4.0-liter flat-six, which should deliver more than the 385 hp of the 3.8-liter engine in the Cayman GT4. We can expect an output of around 430 hp and a debut in 2018.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094373_report-porsche-911-gt3-to-receive-4-0-liter-engine-6-speed-manual
The GT3 is the last member of the 911 family yet to receive its mid-cycle update. We’ve seen a number of prototypes testing over the past year and at the 2017 Geneva auto show in March the covers will finally come off.
Managers have been tight with details but in typical Porsche tradition we should see a few visual tweaks and some extra horsepower. According to Autocar, the updated GT3 will also come with a brand new engine.
The British publication reports that the engine will be a 4.0-liter flat-six. It won’t be the 4.0-liter engine found in 911 GT3 RS and 911 R but a unique unit based on the current GT3’s 3.8-liter engine. Peak output is expected to be “at least“ 500 horsepower, up from the current GT3’s 475 hp.
2014 Porsche 911 GT3
It’s also thought that the updated GT3 will offer a 6-speed manual transmission, likely lifted form the 911 R. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that the car launched with will still be available, however. Not only is the dual-clutch quicker than a manual, but it also boosts the appeal of the car.
Autocar has some details on two additional models to be added to Porsche’s “GT” lineup. One is a new generation of the GT2, which the British publication reports will be introduced towards the end of 2017 as a GT2 RS. It will feature the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six found in the 911 Turbo models but with output dialed to around 650 hp. The engineers were apparently aiming for 700 horses but this would have required numerous modifications for cooling.
The second model is a Cayman GT4 RS. This model is also expected to sport a 4.0-liter flat-six, which should deliver more than the 385 hp of the 3.8-liter engine in the Cayman GT4. We can expect an output of around 430 hp and a debut in 2018.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094373_report-porsche-911-gt3-to-receive-4-0-liter-engine-6-speed-manual
tristatez28lt1
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Well, here is some news with regards to the 2014-2016 991 GT3 that I haven't seen posted here yet.
As some of you may know, there were some well documented instances of 991.1 GT3 drivers experiencing a CEL problem due to premature finger follower wear in the engine. This lead to speculation that perhaps ALL 991.1 GT3's were at risk of this happening eventually which lead to fears of keeping the car long term and resale value. A worldwide group of "concerned" 991.1 GT3 owners was formed who formally met with Porsche to look into the issue. Porsche has now looked into this extensively, and this is their position:
1) They have identified the cause of the premature finger follower wear as a metallurgy defect (inclusions) close to the surface of the finger follower. The vast majority of finger followers do NOT have this defect, which explains why most owners have not and will not ever experience this issue.
2) If a 991.1 GT3 develops such premature finger follower wear, Porsche will REPLACE the engine with a new engine with revised parts. Engine warranty will be extended to 10 years/120,000 miles with respect to failures related to this specific issue (from in-service date). Includes all markets (this is global, not just for US owners).
The full post/thread is here for those who want to read the whole story:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ouncement.html
This is indeed great news and I'm impressed at the duration of coverage for this issue. From my point of view, the fact that Porsche is offering such a warranty reinforces the fact that this truly is a low probability event. And if you're unlucky enough to have the issue, you get a new engine!!
Personally, my 991.1 GT3 has been flawless so far. I've had it since the summer of 2014 and I've been enjoying 2-5 track days every summer so far (along with fun weeknight/weekend drives in the city). This new re-assurance from Porsche about the 3.8 L engine is just icing on the cake. It just provides that much more confidence in driving and owning this car! No fears of revving this engine to 9000 rpm over and over again!
Here is a pic of my car from a track day:
As some of you may know, there were some well documented instances of 991.1 GT3 drivers experiencing a CEL problem due to premature finger follower wear in the engine. This lead to speculation that perhaps ALL 991.1 GT3's were at risk of this happening eventually which lead to fears of keeping the car long term and resale value. A worldwide group of "concerned" 991.1 GT3 owners was formed who formally met with Porsche to look into the issue. Porsche has now looked into this extensively, and this is their position:
1) They have identified the cause of the premature finger follower wear as a metallurgy defect (inclusions) close to the surface of the finger follower. The vast majority of finger followers do NOT have this defect, which explains why most owners have not and will not ever experience this issue.
2) If a 991.1 GT3 develops such premature finger follower wear, Porsche will REPLACE the engine with a new engine with revised parts. Engine warranty will be extended to 10 years/120,000 miles with respect to failures related to this specific issue (from in-service date). Includes all markets (this is global, not just for US owners).
The full post/thread is here for those who want to read the whole story:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ouncement.html
This is indeed great news and I'm impressed at the duration of coverage for this issue. From my point of view, the fact that Porsche is offering such a warranty reinforces the fact that this truly is a low probability event. And if you're unlucky enough to have the issue, you get a new engine!!
Personally, my 991.1 GT3 has been flawless so far. I've had it since the summer of 2014 and I've been enjoying 2-5 track days every summer so far (along with fun weeknight/weekend drives in the city). This new re-assurance from Porsche about the 3.8 L engine is just icing on the cake. It just provides that much more confidence in driving and owning this car! No fears of revving this engine to 9000 rpm over and over again!
Here is a pic of my car from a track day:
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
I was today in Austria and I stopped in Porsche showroom and I saw this nice used GT3...But the price is a bit high...
The modest mileage make it a fair price. The GT3 retains its value very well. Even older 997 ones are far from bargains.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
The defective engine only affected the first year of production, right?
Sunny
Premium
No, it affects every year, though they applied some coating to help with the wear on the cam lobes for the last model year - 16.
martinbo
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Which still doesn't guarantee that you not going to throw a connie through the block.
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