CloseHow were they able to do that, N/A 991 GT3 475bhp 0-62mph 3.5secs and 997 turbo 483bhp 0-62 3.7secs. This is a bit strange, could it be down to the aerodynamics in a straight line acc. ?
they sure did a good job to make a N/A with lower power output to go faster than a turbo charged engine variant 
Italo:
How were they able to do that, N/A 991 GT3 475bhp 0-62mph 3.5secs and 997 turbo 483bhp 0-62 3.7secs. This is a bit strange, could it be down to the aerodynamics in a straight line acc. ?
they sure did a good job to make a N/A with lower power output to go faster than a turbo charged engine variant
Part of it is the lower weight and better gearing of the GT3 (and the sticky tires with launch control).
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
Italo:
How were they able to do that, N/A 991 GT3 475bhp 0-62mph 3.5secs and 997 turbo 483bhp 0-62 3.7secs. This is a bit strange, could it be down to the aerodynamics in a straight line acc. ?
they sure did a good job to make a N/A with lower power output to go faster than a turbo charged engine variant
PDK also
Grant:
Sapphire Blue and Rhodium Silver are interesting new colors for the GT3 (on the UK site Configurator)
Indeed the UK configurator is up - Rhodium Silver looks very nice on the 3D version, but Im not struck on Sapphire Blue.
Looks like you can only have red stitching on the seats if you go with full leather. 
Some odd internal options too, like you can have the garage opener, cruise control and a light design package but there is no BOSE or Burmister options, just the crappy Sound Package Plus... 
Adam2S:
Grant:
Sapphire Blue and Rhodium Silver are interesting new colors for the GT3 (on the UK site Configurator)
Looks like you can only have red stitching on the seats if you go with full leather.
Some odd internal options too, like you can have the garage opener, cruise control and a light design package but there is no BOSE or Burmister options, just the crappy Sound Package Plus...
Interior noise levels are probably too high to appreciate Burmester (which sounds fantastic in Carrera)
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
RC:True but still...a lot of money. The new Turbo is rumored to have a base price close to 160k EUR (incl. BOSE and the LED lights).
If they continue with their philosophy, that the Turbo models are relatively well equipped cars, 160k base price seems okay.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Mar 5, 2013 3:40:42 PM
SportCarGroup:
Enmanuel:
Joost:
Webspecial is now online as well: http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911-gt3
Please someone tell me they have this pics in hi res, please.
Here you go...1920x1200
Thanks a lot my friend ! 
Mar 5, 2013 4:40:21 PM
Rossi:
RC:
True but still...a lot of money. The new Turbo is rumored to have a base price close to 160k EUR (incl. BOSE and the LED lights).
If they continue with their philosophy, that the Turbo models are relatively well equipped cars, 160k base price seems okay.
Well equipped vs. the Carrera? Yes. However, there will be a couple of new options which are extra. You can easily spec the new 991 Turbo to 200k EUR. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
RC:
Rossi:
RC:
True but still...a lot of money. The new Turbo is rumored to have a base price close to 160k EUR (incl. BOSE and the LED lights).
If they continue with their philosophy, that the Turbo models are relatively well equipped cars, 160k base price seems okay.Well equipped vs. the Carrera? Yes. However, there will be a couple of new options which are extra. You can easily spec the new 991 Turbo to 200k EUR.
Aside from PCCB and gaudy interior upgrades, how could any (sane) person add 40k Euros to the price?
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
Mar 5, 2013 5:59:27 PM
really looking forward to thursday. This GT3 is really .........................
i know that the RS and the cup will also be just
well i guess Porsche has again done a uge step for the men like amstrong did with the moon or Baumgartner with his jump rekord
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Mar 5, 2013 9:01:32 PM
Boxster Coupe GTS:
Porsche Debuts Fifth Generation of the 911 GT3...
Porsche Press Information: Geneva Motor Show 2013
Porsche Press Information: Geneva Motor Show 2013 -- Full PDF Link
J.Seven:
The fact you can disengage completely the clutch is phenomenal, I wish my PDK could do that, and 9000rpm WOW, simply amazing.
J.Seven
Is it possible to move the shift lever to Neutral while driving in your car? If so, no different besides better ergonomics...
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
Impressive specs. Considering, that the engine shares some parts with the common Carrera engine, Porsche must feel confident about their current engine lineup. I have said it before, the M96/97 engine had to suffer from limited engineering funds and the refusal of certain relevant figures to turn it into a promising engine. As impressive as the Mezger engine is, it is time to move forward and I hope that Porsche can substantiate their engineering prowess in this new engine. The specs sure sound promising.
Stylingwise the car is what almost every trackaddict will appreciate, just like the 997.2 GT3 there are a few slats and creases too much for my liking so I would prefer mine in black... 
Mar 5, 2013 10:31:02 PM
Porsche 911 GT3: First official driving shots...
"The new 911 GT3 celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show. In the 50th anniversary year of the 911, Porsche is now set to open a new chapter in race track performance sports cars..."
Porsche 911 GT3: First official driving shots -- Video Link
Mar 5, 2013 11:20:56 PM
Why is the engine still a sticking point for some? Yes it's relatively new and not yet race proved, but same can be said of the Metzger engine when it first came out, look where THAT engine has taken Porsche.
Even when Porsche/VW has the resources, I do not think the current DFI engines are a stop gap one. They must have planned many things for the basic block on capacity and output and has the head room built in.
Grant:
J.Seven:
The fact you can disengage completely the clutch is phenomenal, I wish my PDK could do that, and 9000rpm WOW, simply amazing.
J.Seven
Is it possible to move the shift lever to Neutral while driving in your car? If so, no different besides better ergonomics...
Yes it is possible to pass from D to N while moving, I think its not possible the other way around, anyway if possible, it can damage the gearbox! He mention they put this feature on purpose on new PDK, so I believe some changes in software had to be made in order to make it possible desengage the clutch without hurting the gearbox. Would love to know if it can be retrofited
Whoopsy:
Why is the engine still a sticking point for some? Yes it's relatively new and not yet race proved, but same can be said of the Metzger engine when it first came out, look where THAT engine has taken Porsche.
Even when Porsche/VW has the resources, I do not think the current DFI engines are a stop gap one. They must have planned many things for the basic block on capacity and output and has the head room built in.
Ah, but the Metzger motor was descended from above, fully perfected (am Anfang), indestructible, everlasting.
And lo and behold, all engineering know-how to that point was lost and forgotten. And all technical progress after that point stopped. For there was nothing new to be learned in Motordom, nothing more to discover, nothing to improve.
Hmmm... It is a religious thing...
J.Seven:
Grant:
J.Seven:
The fact you can disengage completely the clutch is phenomenal, I wish my PDK could do that, and 9000rpm WOW, simply amazing.
J.Seven
Is it possible to move the shift lever to Neutral while driving in your car? If so, no different besides better ergonomics...
Yes it is possible to pass from D to N while moving, I think its not possible the other way around, anyway if possible, it can damage the gearbox! He mention they put this feature on purpose on new PDK, so I believe some changes in software had to be made in order to make it possible desengage the clutch without hurting the gearbox. Would love to know if it can be retrofited
Oh, sorry. I haven't owned an automatic in decades, but my old American V8 cars would let you shift back to drive while moving - in fact you could even select reverse when moving forward (don't ask how I know :) )
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
DFI engines have been plagued with leaking problems since the introduction.
Hence, the worries on such a high strung engine constantly in high stress situation in the GT models.
Until Porsche race prove the DFI engine, the suspicion will never go away.
To make the matters worse, 991 Cup cars unfortunately do not come with DFIs.
Jean:
DFI engines have been plagued with leaking problems since the introduction.
What sort of leaks? I've only heard of the carbon build-up issue.
73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550
Grant:
Jean:
DFI engines have been plagued with leaking problems since the introduction.
What sort of leaks? I've only heard of the carbon build-up issue.
I should have said M96 or 9A1 instead of DFI.
Infamous RMS seal leak
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/08/porsches-deadly-sin-1-1999-porsche-911-996-3-4/
9A1
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/10000064-post66.html
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