Tuesday 19th May 2009

Porsche Plans RS Spyder Road Car

Rumoured racer-based road car will replace the Carrera GT

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The internet rumour-mill is buzzing with news that Porsche is planning a road-going version of its RS Spyder racing car, following a report claiming just that in French magazine L’Automobile.

The 2008 Le Mans class winner

Although the report is not substantiated by any named sources, L’Automobile says the new RS Spyder road car will be powered by a 400bhp version of the racer’s 3.4-litre V8. In race trim the engine churns out over 500hp at 10,000rpm.

Apparently the new machine will be built around a carbon fibre monocoque, and Porsche’s ‘ultimate’ road car has been conceived to fill the hole left by the Carrera GT – itself a relic of Porsche’s cancelled 1999 Le Mans project.

The RS Spyder, in contrast, won the LMP2 class at Le Mans last year, as well as clinching the 12 Hours of Sebring.

With its super-light weight and relatively short wheelbase – approximately 8ins longer than a 911 – the RS could make a formidable road car. Let’s hope this is one rumour with legs!

[H22K]

"Let’s hope this is one rumour with legs!"

surely it would work better with wheels?!

thanks very much, try the veal.

[mr_krissy_kris]

Will you be here all week?

[EdT]

mr_krissy_kris said:

Will you be here all week?

[LeeThePeople]

So PH now reports on rumours of rumours?

[dom9]

Well, it's a rumour I like the sound of!

Role on CGT Mk.2 !!!

[dkennedyvxt]

Stuffed with the cold so apologies if i've read this wrong.....400BHP car filling the gap left by the CGT.

I seem to remember that having about 550bhp ish?!? Unless this is as light as Any Winehouse on hungerstrike...I think it may not quite fill the gap.

[DSE]

dkennedyvxt said:

Stuffed with the cold so apologies if i've read this wrong.....400BHP car filling the gap left by the CGT.

I seem to remember that having about 550bhp ish?!? Unless this is as light as Any Winehouse on hungerstrike...I think it may not quite fill the gap.

I would say looking at the pic it should be very light compared to the CGT (1430 kg ish wet from dubious internet source). Maybe even half the weight.

[red_slr]

3.4 V8...., in a road car, cant see it myself.

Porsche went to serious trouble (read they filed quite a few patents!) to keep the CGT <1400kg.
Even with a CF tub and body its still going to be over the 1000kg, maybe 1200kg I reckon.
A race tuned screamer would be pointless, IMHO.

I reckon much more chance of seeing either the new 4.8 TTV8 (500bhp) or perhaps some kind of bespoke version of the N/A version of that motor, probably with similar output.

Either which way it happens, Porsche wont produce a car that is slower than the last version, so expect VMax of >205mph and sub 3.9 to 100k's. I will open the book at 209mph & 3.7.

[morgrp]

mr_krissy_kris said:

Will you be here all week?

Lets hope not!

[dkennedyvxt]

DSE said:

dkennedyvxt said:

Stuffed with the cold so apologies if i've read this wrong.....400BHP car filling the gap left by the CGT.

I seem to remember that having about 550bhp ish?!? Unless this is as light as Any Winehouse on hungerstrike...I think it may not quite fill the gap.

I would say looking at the pic it should be very light compared to the CGT (1430 kg ish wet from dubious internet source). Maybe even half the weight.

In that case I shall nurse my semi and drool at the same time. Who said men can't multi-task

[dafeller]

CGT runs 605 bhp and 5.2 lbs/hp. The LMP2 Spyder runs 480 hp for 750 kg, or 3.44 lbs/hp. I wonder what it will take in weight to make the RS2 street legal?

[asbo]

Ultimate trackday toy per chance?

[Lordbenny]

Yet to see one of these on the road:

http://www.radicalsportscars.com/range/sr8-supersp...

Definately in my lottery car collection especially with some of the optional extras listed!

Edited to say: Do they actually make a road going version?

Edited by Lordbenny on Tuesday 19th May 14:12

[Mike Rob]

Pumped up Radical by the looks.

[mr bridger]

Yes please, Sounds good to me!
Mr B

[xblade]

Mike Rob said:

Pumped up Radical by the looks.

Methinks the same, but at least it has fresh LM class win Moet bubbly stains on its flanks