At first glance, you would conclude that Porsche has destroyed the character of the 911 GT3 RS. While driving, and driving so fast, yo...
At first glance, you would conclude that Porsche has destroyed the character of the 911 GT3 RS. While driving, and driving so fast, you begin to figure out what you'll enjoy more than 911 cars in the top GT3 class, and a more expensive tag of US $ 58,000. Only when driving so fast, you will begin to realize how this car, turned out to be the purest realization of the defining Porsche sportscar.
Latest Porsche GT3 RS is not a car made faster using the additional turbo or hybrid devices, but uses a system of weights and adding power reduction through a simple formula; increase the capacity of the engine in the stern of his trademark. So now, the GT3 RS has an engine capacity of precisely 3.996cc with power of 500 hp at 8,250 rpm rotation, the same as the previous 997 GT3 RS type, although very much different engine technologies. The difference is, when the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 is a special edition and limited, type 991 GT3 RS is the standard model in the ranks of the other 911. There is never a previous 911 that uses the engine capacity of this magnitude.
The extra capacity is achieved through a longer crankshaft in order to increase power. Although there is no difference in speed at peak power, rev-limit this time down a few hundred rpm lower at only 8,800 rpm. Fortunately, although rev-limit down, there was an increase in torque and power curve more horizontal equally peaking at 6,250 rpm.
Transmission using unit PDK 7-speed automatic transmission are the same as the GT3, but the final-drive ratio lowered somewhat because the rear wheels are larger. Paddle its response time is made faster and sharper.
Porsche plans to RS this time is to give uniqueness more than the GT3-as architectures. This uniqueness is much larger than a dozen years and five generations of 911 previously. In addition to the typical RS modifications, such as the distance beneath a larger front wheel, rear glass perspex plastic, modified taillights, the car was enriched with additions of other elements that are so characteristic. The engine is one of them.
The most striking is the use of the base body 911 Turbo extra wide, add the width of the car 28mm at the rear than the GT3. This time the roof is made of magnesium, and the entire front body panels made of carbon fiber. The result is a car that is 10 kg lighter than the GT3 Turbo-amazing considering the larger body and 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inches in the rear.
As you have imagined, its chassis also get an extra touch. You will find various types of anti-roll bar, the latest damper settings and a rear suspension harder thanks to the extra downforce from the wing grandly. Per the front suspension taken from the standard GT3, but slightly elevated because larger wheels. It also causes unnecessary Porsche pinning per harder in the future. Michelin Cup tires (and Dunlop as optional) made especially for the GT3 RS, but actually only slightly modified, because these tires are standard on the 918 Spyder hypercar. Porsche was more busy modifying the electric power steering for the sake of additional downforce and grip handle larger front wheel-which according to Porsche has added the capability to maneuver at speeds 20% faster than before.
Actually, when you talk to the people who built this car, they would say the biggest difference tub between the Earth and the Moon and the GT3 RS, and also 911 other version of the highway, is the aerodynamics package. Over the years, 911 were born of motorsport department always get a tremendous additional downforce. However GT3 RS this time to print new standard, because the front spoiler was able to add 110 kg of downforce, and extra wide rear wings add another 220 kg. In total, this car has a three times greater downforce than the GT3. Place a context, at a speed of 200 kph, 991 GT3 RS has a higher downforce than the 997 GT3 RS at a speed of 300 kph. Other contexts, this is the standard production car has a 80% downforce of the cars racing GT3 Cup.
Adds additional downforce acceleration from 0-100 kph in 3.3 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the GT3, but the speed is only peaked at 308 kph, is lower than 5 kph GT3 because of the additional air resistance of its aero package. His Nurburgring lap time is 7 minutes 20 seconds, two seconds faster than the GT2 RS-911-powered 611 hp of the most powerful ever created. It must be remembered, Porsche recorded it on a wet circuit, and in the simulation of the car is able to record 7 minutes 17 seconds.
Surprisingly, the car was running so comfortable and steady on the track smooth German roads. And this car is also not pinned more luxury, especially with glass made of plastic. Porsche says that the GT3 is an everyday car, but if you love the look of the RS and ground-clearance is lower (can be removed through an electronic control), then this car was actually also have the same status. GT3 RS, in the end have a very different proposition than 458 Speciale as closest rival. Where is the uniqueness?
If you obey the rules on public roads and have a lot of brain cells, then it is hard to know the difference in performance between the GT3 and GT3 RS. You realize additional torque, and you will realize that this is a naturally-aspirated Porsche engine that ratio is not excessive teeth. I liked the more tightly, but this is not a big problem.
Another thing, you will also realize additional width of the car body when driving. Extra wide body offers greater grip and add power thanks to the air intake of more than a hole in the side. When setting foot deep to overtake the vehicle in front, you will most likely not be able to breathe until conscious already caught up.
Steering feels sharp, sharp-owned Cayman GT4. It seems Porsche is still looking for ways to continuously improve the quality of electric steering systems. Grip in dry track as if no limits.
So you also need a track circuit. There, the range of differences between the GT3 and GT3 RS is so big, much bigger than detailed specifications. Significantly, the focus of this car has changed completely. In the GT3, the kitchen spur become a major star, with the ability to sing up to 9,000 rpm, and is supported by the world's greatest transmission. In the RS, both a supporting role.
Lajukan so quickly in the challenging circuit, the car is behaving suit everyone expected. Grip level is so astounding, and the electric steering is so great. There was little reaction to understeer when turning a corner slowly, but can be overcome by lifting the accelerator pedal. Traction of the Michelin tires so amazing, so any maneuver is always ready lived.
This car is in a different level. Far above all the 911 I ever drove. This is the level that makes you drive in a different way. If you have more courage and skills are driving on the track circuit, you can realize the intensity level that is far different from what has been offered by the GT3.
You have to break boundaries to prohibit Porsche know-pity to turn off the traction control when journalists try. Instead of careful entering the corner, you have to turn it so quickly, throwing his tail, and believe in the balance and the tires for the sake of realizing the greatness of a system of four-wheel-steering Porsche. Even in the active stability control though, the car was still tends to oversteer when the accelerator is not stepped on though. At that time, your hand will be active, and instinctively realized was driving a GT3 RS-car license plate of the most exciting ever.
Not easy to drive this car at high speed, and if you're not going to drive it at high speed, then you should not have it. This car challenge you as a driver, and did not hesitate to punish you when making mistakes. Standard GT3 models is much more soothing, and for everyday use, that is the most suitable option.
However, some drivers feel ready to face the challenge, even very happy to do so with their GT3 RS on the track circuit. This car is also still civilized enough to take home, so that makes it very exciting to have. Any price tag, the car is far more valuable than all the cars that are offered today.
