Canadian race car driver scott hargrove wins in sports cars and open wheel cars around the world. The 2019 porsche 911 gt3 rs is simply sublime interior and technology inside the gt3s highvisibility cabin is the 911s familiar styling, which includes a simplistic dashboard and an iconic. Try as the porsche driver might, they were unable to close the gap to the shelby and the classic american sports car continued to stretch out a lead. New 2021 porsche 911 gt3 drops disguise at the nurburgring. The track focused 911 gt3 means less weight for more performance.
Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. Mar 23, 2018 porsches revised gt3 reveals the addict in all of us. Browse the links for our extensive offering of innovative, unique items found nowhere else but porsche driver s selection. The new gt3 will be powered by a naturally aspirated 4. Their case gets even stronger when they delve into the two cars handling stats. I am excited for my second season with imsa porsche gt3 cup.
Porsche 911 gt3 context for this aston starts with its heart donor. Porsche is one of the worlds most prestigious automotive brands, with headquarters in stuttgart, germany. Car and driver listed the 2015 porsche 918 spyder as the quickest car of the decade, with a 2. The new porsche 911 gt3 comes with all the features of half a century porsche motorsport. Touring package cars can be ordered with carbonceramic brake rotors, the frontaxle lift system, and most of the 911s outsize list of options. The photo shown may not be the actual issue for sale. Aug 25, 2019 1 992 porsche 911 gt3 touring package spotted on nurburgring. Earlier this week we posted a video that was making the rounds on youtube that featured a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a 991. There also is the four car armada from jdx racing, which won the 2018 platinum cup title. Porsche driver oscar palm drives his blond girl friend in aporsche 991 gt3 cup car.
That means reduced functionality too, as the rear seats get deleted, leaving the 911 gt3 as a regular 2 seater sports car. The 2020 porsche 911 institutes an allnew generationwhich porsche codenames internally as 992that includes a handsomely evolved design and meticulously engineered mechanicals. Porsche driver drives his girlfreind in a 991 gt3 cup car. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring might be the best road car. The 996 gt3 is one of the alltime great porsche 911s. Car and driver may 2010 porsche 911 gt3, ferrari 599xx, bmw m5. Think of it as higher education, but your classroom is a porsche 911 gt3 rs. Even though i actually worked for porsche, he knows far more about the company than i ever will. On their 300 foot skidpad, car and driver recorded the porsche at an insane 1. Porsches revised gt3 reveals the addict in all of us.
In addition to metni, the teams platinum cup lineup includes the no. We have 2 porsche 911 gt3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 82 1owner cars, and 176 personal use cars. Tpc racing returns to imsa porsche gt3 cup challenge usa and. When porsche launched the 991generation 911 gt3 for 2014, it was quite the specimen. There two camps within the porsche enthusiast group. The gt3 category was initially created in 2005 by the sro group as a third rung in the ladder of grand touring. The 2019 porsche 911 gt3 rs is a rabid yet tamable performance machine few cars pull a driver s strings as hard as the wildest naturally aspirated 911. Porsche technicians using 3x more augmented reality to fix. For two of our fastest production cars, this course will explore the performance of the naturally aspirated porsche 911 gt3 and the turbocharged 911 turbo model. Save money on used 2015 porsche 911 gt3 models near you. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020. Apr 06, 2018 a lot of people forget that the 996 was a lighter, sharper car than its predecessor in standard form, and the gt3 was even better still. Presented in black with contrasting orange decals on the side and rear, this example of porsches legendary gt3 rs is a real headturner. Details about car and driver may 2010 porsche 911 gt3, ferrari 599xx, bmw m5.
Porsche has sent its outstanding athlete to the training camp in weissach, porsches motorsport division, and in return has received an even more powerful, sporting and dynamic 911. Tesla model 3 race car driver kos porsche 911 gt3 in china. While an electronic steering wheel disengages the driver from the car, this one is not quite the same. Kellymoss also will run perennial gold cup frontrunner kurt fazekas in the no. The porsche gt race car experience is unique, personalised and highly. Porsche even told us to look for a surprise car in the commercial. Founded in 1931 by ferdinand porsche, the company is best known for its iconic 911, which has evolved through seven generations since first going on sale in 1964. Porsche used this tire to set the new gt3 rs lap time.
Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2015 porsche 911 gt3 for sale near you. Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. This car has it all, incredible performance, a high level of comfort, meticulous german engineering and the aura that comes from having a rich racing heritage. Imsa gt3 cup challenge, porsche upgrades, gt3 cup for sale, porsche service and motorsports marketing by topp racing performance in cresson tx. Apr 09, 2020 following a video that showed a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a porsche gt3 rs, car and driver pumps the brakes with the performance numbers of the 911. New cars new 2021 porsche 911 gt3 drops disguise at the nurburgring. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 behaves beautifully and its balance is beautiful. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best.
How you feel in the brief pause between switching off the engine and opening the door tells you nearly everything about a car. Redesigning everything from its suspension, down to its engine and transmission. Its design accents in lizard green, the punchy communication color of the 911 gt3 rs, are an even greater indication of the vehicles shared roots. The gt3 comes with a newly designed engine screaming to its 9k rpm redline where it makes 475hp. Given that im a human and not some weirdo race car driver, the bumpy bits of ca 2. In very good condition other than showing whatever scars were picked up in the mailas shown in the scan. New 911 gt3 will have a naturally aspirated shriek.
The 18 gt3 is my 6th porsche in the past 20 years with the last three purchased at circle porsche in long beach, ca. They do chalk some of that up to the 911s hardcore tires. This 997generation gt3 has been transformed into an rgt. Since 1 september 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure wltp, a more realistic test procedure to measure fuelelectricity consumption and co. A tesla model 3 performance variant hit the track this week in beijing, china and found a worthy competitor in the porsche 911 gt3. Its easy to see why people feel that there is no substitute for a porsche after driving the 911 gt3. Delivery times may be longer than usual due to covid19 impacts. The soul of the gt3 remains its naturally aspirated 500hp 4.
The 911 turbo vs 911 gt3 package will test your limits of maximum speed. Yes, gt3 owners can be pedantic and the reader who let me borrow his car is no exception. If somebody told me they wanted to order the best drivers car on sale today, id recommend the gt3 in a. From clothing, homeoffice items, toys, model cars, and audio equipment to limited edition watches, our lifestyle and vehicle accessories are designed for porsche drivers and enthusiasts of all ages. The porsche experience takes you to a particular place. Flaunting a huge rear wing, giant air intakes, and fenderfilling wheels and tires, theres no mistaking the porsche 911 gt3 for anything but the trackready racer it is.
More from car and driver unclogging streets could help city dwellers save 125 hours a year. Tpc racing returns to imsa porsche gt3 cup challenge usa. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week. As a result, it engenders fascination like almost nothing else. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2015 porsche 911 gt3. Mar 07, 2017 1 ruf will unveil supercar in geneva, could be modern yellowbird 2 tag heuer porsche 911 r looks timeless, mixes blue and red wheels 3 porsche 911 gt3 rs vs. Group gt3 also expanded to the united states with the rolex sports car series allowing several gt3 cars with specification wings, as well as the japanese super gt and super taikyu series, while nissan became the first japanese manufacturer to sell a gt3 car. How does the acura nsx compare to the porsche 911 gt3.
The car is capable of reaching a top speed of 193 mph. The porsche young driver academy was founded by two arms of porsche on this continent to recognize and help develop the talent of drivers competing in a porsche onemake series, such as porsche gt3 cup challenge usa by yokohama and the porsche gt3 cup challenge canada by yokohama, for porsche drivers who are currently racing in a nononemake. It might be the ultimate drivers porsche 911, but it doesnt achieve this status by being a bareboned vehicle. Even if youre not attacking the nurburgring, the chassis. The gt3 nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the porsche 996 model range commonly known as 996. Porsche turns up the power and brings back the manual transmission for its latest gt3. With new items such as its active electromechanical rearsteering system, and dual clutch gearbox. Porsche 911 gt3 rally car sound video porsche stage rally. The 911 turbo vs 911 gt3 experience porsche experience. The porsche 911 gt3 is a high performance version of the porsche 911 sports car primarily intended for racing. Within this issue you will discover the following topics. If you are bidding outside the united states please calculate your postage before placing your bid and please be aware that i will have to. Porsche motorsport fitted the car with adjustable springs.
The porsche 911 gt3 touring is the best road car they have ever delivered. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. The gt3 is a step to far towards race car, and people who dont actually have race cars may not understand what that means, but it doesnt make it a better road car, that is for sure. Porsche 911 gt3 rs burns up clutch trying to race shelby.
Our full test of porsches transcendent 911 gt3 with the manual transmission. Among the few options you cant get with the touring is the clubsport package. Pcnapmna hold eighth porsche young driver academy imsa. The paintwork on this example presents well, the solid black coat that is so easily prone to swirl marks has been lavished with attention from our inhouse team of detailing experts to ensure a mirror finish.
Equipment ultraviolet, black extended leather with grey stitching and seat inlays, 918 bucket seats, pcm 3 navigation module, sound package plus, dab digital radio, universal multimedia interface, front axle lift, dynamic engine mounts, led headlights with dynamic cornering. Few cars connect a driver to the road while maintaining their civility as well as porsches heavily fortified 911 gt3 rs. The car also boasts increased driving comfort for optimum conditions in the cockpit, and handling that makes it one of the strongest competitors in gt sport this is the new 911 gt3 r. Every car has been at the leading edge of sports car development in its era. Another feature is the porsche vehicle tracking system pvts including theft detection, enabling the remote location of a stolen vehicle across most of europe. I spent a day driving a porsche 911 gt3, and it was awesome. Its the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 and the fourth 911the cayman s drove off with the trophy back in 2009. Porsche gt3 cup challenge usa by yokohama invading st.
Apr, 2015 porsche driver oscar palm drives his blond girl friend in aporsche 991 gt3 cup car. Drivers will immediately see how they have performed on attempted break points, throttle position, steering. Car and driver may 2010 porsche 911 gt3, ferrari 599xx, bmw. Thats the trait that defines the gt3, not just among porsches but among the worlds best drivers cars. Porsche guys have to buy a gt3 at half again the cost to get that. Its a proud sports car and it wants to be driven like a sports car, from the pleasing exhaust notes to handling and acceleration to maneuverability. It is a line of highperformance models, which began with the 1973 911 carrera rs. The porsche 911 isnt the most logical rally car out there, but its proven itself time and time again at events all across the globe. A video of the match was uploaded by tesla enthusiast. Tesla model 3 race car driver kos porsche 911 gt3 in. My turbo s makes a fine daily driver even though its fairly hardcore and has a wicked amount of power. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 66 2018 911 models nationwide.
Brilliant new porsche 911 gt3 picks up where the previous gt3 rs and 911 r. The gt3, named after the fias eponymous sports car racing category, debuted as an official 911 variant in 1999 with the introduction of the watercooled 996 generation porsche 911. Car and driver may 2010 porsche 911 gt3, ferrari 599xx. Apr 26, 2018 its a car that speaks to the race car driver fantasies we all had as children. New porsche 911 gt3 makes sneaky debut in super bowl ad. Porsche put insane amounts of effort and calibration into the gt3 touring, and theyve even improved over the 911 r so many compare this car to, which i drove privately last year. Gt3 category cars also replaced group gt1 cars in the fia gt1 world championship before. The true genius of porsche s new gt3, the second coming of the model on the 991 platform, is that even a master will never fully exploit it. At road atlanta, our pro driver randy pobst ran the track in the gt3 rs in 1.
The first, porsche car connect, lets you use your smartphone or apple watch to retrieve vehicle data and remotely control selected vehicle functions. On the other hand, the 2019 porsche 911 gt3 has a 500 horsepower 4. The gt3 rs makes use of modern technology to make the drivers life easier. Every gt3 interpretation possesses a naturally aspirated 4. The porsche 911 has long been one of the purest sports cars on the planet, with unmistakable styling and ethereal performance. Its rearmounted engine drives the back wheels through a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission or an optional sixspeed manual. In most good ones, theres a warm afterglow of emotions and contemplation reminiscent of the finest psychotropics. Those that love the tactile feeling of controlling the car gts and those that love the car to control max stats but provide more daily comfort standard, s, gts, turbo, etc.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. As with porsches previous 911 rs models, the 996 gt3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car. Tesla model s ranked in car and drivers top 10 quickest. Most notably for any driver is the connection to the vehicle. In 2019, i bought the car in the spring and was racing at barber a couple weeks later, with not much time to get up to speed. I learned some hard lessons going to five new tracks for the first time. Photo viewer 2016 porsche 911 gt3 rs 911 gt3rs purple ultraviolet carbon fiber 4.
Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. Porsche has been using augmented reality ar to solve tricky service problems since 2018. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring might be the best road. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best drivers car. Created specifically for drivers of the 911 gt2 rs clubsport, 935, 911 gt3 cup. Aug 07, 2018 the manualequipped gt3 is the best 911 option for street and track work. Apr 02, 2018 what its like to daily drive a porsche gt3 to work. Allnew aston martin vantage takes on mercedesamg gt and porsche 911 gt3.
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