991 GT3 info from the source!
01-30-2011, 09:14 AM
#17
He also absolutely stressed no 8 cylinder and I asked him multiple times. We spoke of the car in terms of the 991 Cup car in relation to the 991 GT3, as I figured he's tell me more if it was within this context! When I asked him about weight loss of the "base" 991 he said 130 pounds or so with more in the GT3. I asked about through the use of stuff like on the Gt2RS and he nodded in the affirmative.
01-30-2011, 09:38 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
Very interesting information... Thanks for sharing rosenbergendo. Whilst some of it has been speculated for a long time, its nice to have more conclusive info on the gt cars to follow...
01-30-2011, 10:14 AM
#20
Happy to help. Anyone who wants to speak with me, PM me and I'll shoot you my cell.
01-30-2011, 10:23 AM
#21
Nordschleife Master
So I have three years ( i will buy one used and bubble wrapped 
) to save up for a garage lift and another GT3.
Use my 997.1 for most DE's......and my new secrect weapon 991 to keep up with Trakcar and Erik
Or....in three years I will probably blow my car up on acciddent, send it to Sharkwerks for 3.9.....then have 991 horsepower.....then strip mine, solid mount suspension / engine, new LSD, 4.0 gearing, Motons, carbon doors / roof, full cage
Or....just buy a Fiat like Rads......that thing is fast
Either way.....I have options
) to save up for a garage lift and another GT3.Use my 997.1 for most DE's......and my new secrect weapon 991 to keep up with Trakcar and Erik
Or....in three years I will probably blow my car up on acciddent, send it to Sharkwerks for 3.9.....then have 991 horsepower.....then strip mine, solid mount suspension / engine, new LSD, 4.0 gearing, Motons, carbon doors / roof, full cage
Or....just buy a Fiat like Rads......that thing is fast
Either way.....I have options
01-30-2011, 10:31 AM
#23
Race Director
01-30-2011, 10:35 AM
#25
After driving home to West Palm from Daytona I am thinking of just keeping my "old" Mezger 2010 GT3 forever and will see about adding the 2013-14 to the garage!
01-30-2011, 10:39 AM
#26
Race Director
I just wish I could drive a GT3...that is all......but I have a great point by hand! LOL
01-30-2011, 10:42 AM
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Could be quite a brilliant move by Porsche:
If I'm not mistaken, the 9A1 engine weighs less than the GT1 , right? And the PDK weighs more than a manual (especially more with upgraded - read heavier - "S" internals).
So consider a total engine/transmission package of roughly the same weight as the current design but with the CoG shifted measurably forward. Then slide the rear axle rearward by just a couple of inches and viola: a rear-engined car for the purists with "mid-engined" handling for the masses, and more interior room in the bargain!
Purists keep their 911, the masses get a more mainstream vehicle, and VW gets to sell more cars What's not to like?
Mike
If I'm not mistaken, the 9A1 engine weighs less than the GT1 , right? And the PDK weighs more than a manual (especially more with upgraded - read heavier - "S" internals).
So consider a total engine/transmission package of roughly the same weight as the current design but with the CoG shifted measurably forward. Then slide the rear axle rearward by just a couple of inches and viola: a rear-engined car for the purists with "mid-engined" handling for the masses, and more interior room in the bargain!
Purists keep their 911, the masses get a more mainstream vehicle, and VW gets to sell more cars What's not to like?
Mike
01-30-2011, 11:19 AM
#28
Race Director
PDK weights 66lbs more than the current 6 speed manual. However PDK makes up for it in performance. Plus the weight is low and forward so maybe not so much an issue.
01-30-2011, 11:24 AM
#29
Nordschleife Master
Then PDK weight is no issue
01-30-2011, 11:44 AM
#30
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