KresoF1:
I have to say that I am deeply dissapointed with some negative commetns about new GT3 here.
Specially regarding new REAl dry sump engine. So, Mezger is a reference? Ok, I can accept that it is proven base even for motorsport but... How about some technical facts?
Mezger can not use DFI.
Mezger can not be mated to any gearbox, but to manual and very old 5 speed MB automatic(997.1 Turbo).
Mezger can not use latest gen of engine control electronics(networked systems).
So, what did people here with negative comments expect from new 991 GT3?
Something like old Mezger 4.0L with 500ps, old 6 speed manual, NO SPASM-but conventional adjustable sport suspension, rear LSD good old 50% mechanical lock etc??
Car like that already exist and you can buy it on used car market.
BTW, nobody noticed few very nice things about new GT3:
-PDK is fully reworked, both mechanically and with extensive software/CPU redesign(from the scratch!)
-top speed is in 7th gear and overall ratio is much shorter then on normal PDK. Overall gearbox is tuned a la DCT on 458 and it is offering razor sharp response at any speed
For me personally new 991 GT3 is more then I expected from technical point of view. Exterior is debatable as always.
Hi Kreso,
More or less agree to what you say..except a few things on the Mezger engine. True is however also, no one expected the new GT3 engine to be a complete make-over of the 991 engine. The fact that basically started from scratch is good. No manual, ist not good, likewise 4-steering..its not used in racing.
But what I was trying to say, and with this I agree with 911rox, its now time that Porsche shows how good the engine is..that means, please put it in a 991 CUP and RSR. If it wins the 2013/2014 24 Le Mans..Im back in the market again..but only for the RS then..- if its more raw then the 991 GT3.
The 991 GT3 looks good, best looking 991 so far. So please, Porsche, for the RS, ditch the 4-wheel steering, the e-steering, no problem in keeping Pdk ..but above all, its time for the engine to earn its respect on the racetrack. This is a GT3....and not some "house -wives" car..,. Even my girlfriend with 50kg drove my GT2..its possible