Re: 997.2 GT3 Sport Auto Supertest
fritz:
Grant:
I can understand most of the objective results. Are there any interesting subjective observations made that are worth translating?
Grant
Kreso has already mentioned that Horst von Saurma did not precisely pinpoint the handling advantages of the dynamic engine mount, but he did say that the relatively smooth running of the engine both at idle and throughout its rev range are in indication of its efficacy. The driving wheels are less inclined to tramp during heavy acceleration.
Where the suspension is concerned, the new GT3 has inherited the genes of the 997 GT2, whose production has now come to an end, so the car now runs better than its immediate predecessor not only in a straight line but also in corners.
HvS cryptically says that the choice of set-ups for Normal and Sport settings of the PASM system are now more easy to comprehend, meaning that the set-ups now really do fit the different requirements of street and track better than in the past. He mentions in this context that during warmup or in traffic there are no signs of shaking (presumeably of the power unit) or of resonance. (I suspect that he should really have attributed these improvements to the dynamic engine mounts though).
The optimized aerodynamics make straight line running up to the top speed of 310 km/h more easily accessible, improving the car out of all recognition.
Where a comfortable (Autobahn) cruising speed might for various reasons have been about 220 km/h up until now, the GT3 now makes a base speed of 250 km/h easily and comfortably possible.Initial diasappointment at the lack of a PDK transmission is tempered by the facts that the function and operation of the manual transmission leave nothing to be desired, and that the additional weight of the PDK would have run counter to the highest priority of a GT3, keeping down weight.
The driving dynamics of the car come in for a lot of praise from HvS.
Danke
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