991 GT3 Premiere - Tues 05 March @ 09:45 GMT

[SFO]

pheaduser said:

Video tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECATvlRf3ls

JB is a bit awestruck, and the questioning is very tame .. essentially a marketing video from Porsche

[LaurasOtherHalf]

I quite like the fact the flagship & Carreras now share the same engine, I always though it devalued the brand that they didn't race the m96/7 units.

However, I'm aware that at present they aren't racing the new unit-is this to change for next season?

[SimonRS]

It's just not a GT3.

[J-P]

Just watched the EVO vid. Sounds like it's a great car. Still a shame it's not a manual though. That engine sounds like it's going to be utterly epic!

[Carl_Docklands]

100nm labelling on the centre-locks?

[HoHoHo]

Sounds like PDK = learn how to change gears with your fingers near the wheel rather than stirring a gear lever.

Sounds OK to me.

[Carl_Docklands]

Great EVO interview with the Porsche man, he talked quite openly about the key things.

Steels are 380mm at the front and at the read
Ceramics are 410mm (!) at the front and 380mm at the rear.

The only parts used from the standard 9A1 engine are the following:

- crankcase
- bolts on the crankcase
- the chain for the drive-train
- generator

The revised engine uses:

- titanium rods
- forged pistons
- cylinder head with rocker arms
- 475BHP is a conservative figure.


Microsite on Porsche UK website is live: http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911-gt3/uk.aspx?w...

Edited by Carl_Docklands on Monday 4th March 21:02

[911C2S]

Incredible.. If Porsche says PDK is the way to go, I believe them. After all this is a GT3, there is no better track tool.

[Geneve]

As ever there will be the naysayers, but I'm sure it will be epic.

Not currently on my agenda, but envy anyone who's getting one.

[Carl_Docklands]

[Magic919]

Nice to hear Andreas talking about his new baby.

[Scott Parker]

Im getting itchy about this car now. If it comes with rear seats im having one

[SimonRS]

Carl_Docklands said:

That's the first view of the 991 GT3 where the rear lights work for me.

[J-P]

Scott Parker said:

Im getting itchy about this car now. If it comes with rear seats im having one

No it doesn't. Read the press release. I'm reserving judgement until I've driven one.

[Popolou]

Yeah, just read the full release and it does keep the electro-mechanical steering. DRL's are now around the main circular main lenses.

ETA, they are now including three years warranty as standard.

Edited by Popolou on Monday 4th March 22:29

[LaurasOtherHalf]

pheaduser said:

Video tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECATvlRf3ls

Thanks for posting that, Andreas is such an enthusiastic host, still prize may signed 3.8RS brochure from the launch evening.

Having heard all that he has to say I think I'm convinced.

[Rods]

OlberJ said:

What's the other big Porsche reveal going to be?

Turbo S

[BubblesNW]

991GT3 web special now on the Porsche website.

[Scott Parker]

Rods said:

OlberJ said:

What's the other big Porsche reveal going to be?

Turbo S

GT3 cup car

[fioran0]

I'm going to wait and get the convertible version I think