Re: 991 spyshots thread (continued) (for UNRELEASED models only)
Grant:
RC:
I rather think that the GT3 RS will have 500 hp, 50 kg less and PDK. I also think that this car will have a shorter gearing and only optional comfort goodies (which may be free or not, this remains to be seen). The lack of AWS will be compensated by the lower weight, the lightweight roof, the shorter gearing, the RS specific wheels setup choice and other details.I find the part about lower gearing very surprising. This would require lowering the top speed (which doesn't matter much in USA, but would on Autobahn) or making a tall 7th gear and an annoying gap between 6th and 7th gears. I really don't expect that it's possible to improve on the GT3's gearing without adding an 8th gear, raising redline to well above 9k (unlikely), or lowering top speed.
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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
I don't think RS owners would mind if the top speed is the same as on the GT3.
Don't kill the messenger, I told you guys before that RS information is very limited (which is kind of dumb because it doesn't matter if the specs are well known earlier, on the contrary, it would help people to make a decision pro or contra GT3) and everything we have so far is solely based on rumors and dealer infos.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Turbo S, Porsche Boxster S (981), BMW X3 35d (2013)