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Porsche Carrera GT From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Porsche Carrera GT Manufacturer Porsche Production 2004–2006 (1,270 produced) Assembly Leipzig , Germany Predecessor Porsche 911 GT1 Successor Porsche GT1 Porsche 918 Spyder Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door roadster Layout Mid-engine, rear wheel drive [ 1 ] Engine(s) 5.7 litre DOHC V10 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Transmission(s) 6-speed manual [ 2 ] Length 4,623 mm (182.0 in) [ 1 ] Width 1,930 mm (76 in) [ 1 ] Height 1,168 mm (46.0 in) [ 1 ] Curb weight 1,380 kg (3,000 lb) [ 1 ] Related Porsche 918 Spyder The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Porsche in Leipzig [ 3 ] , Germany . Contents 1 History 2 Design 3 Technical specifications 3.1 Performance 4 Technology 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External links [ edit ] History See also: Porsche LMP The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to its predecessors, the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 racing cars . Due in part to the FIA and ACO rule changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999. The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-6 , but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine , pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 litres. Unfortunately the project was canceled after two days of testing for the first car, in mid-1999, mostly due to Porsche's wish to build the Cayenne SUV with involvement from Volkswagen and Audi , thus requiring engineering expertise to be pulled from the motorsports division. It was also speculated that VW - Audi chairman Ferdinand Piëch wanted Audi's new Le Mans Prototype, the Audi R8 not to face competition from Porsche in 2004. Porsche did keep part of the project alive by using the 5.5 L V10 from the prototype in a concept car shown at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show , mainly in an attempt to draw attention to their display. Surprising interest in the vehicle and an influx of revenue provided from the Cayenne helped Porsche decide to produce the car, and development started on a road-legal version that would be produced in small numbers at Porsche's new manufacturing facility in Leipzig . Porsche started a production run of Carrera GTs in 2004, shipping the units with an MSRP of $440,000 USD and a dealer invoice price of approximately $414,800 USD. In addition, the delivery charge could be as much as $5,000 USD. The first Carrera GT went on sale in the US on January 31, 2004. Originally a production run of 1,500 cars was planned. But Porsche announced in August, 2005 that it would not continue production of the Carrera GT through 2006, citing discontinuation was due to changing airbag regulations in the US. As of May 6, 2006 [update] , 1,270 GT's had been manufactured, with 604 being sold in the United States. [ 4 ] [ edit ] Design 5.7 litre V10 engine Front The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 k W ), [ 5 ] whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 558 hp (416 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph ) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph) [ 3 ] , although road tests indicated that in reality the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds [ 5 ] and 0-100 mph (160 km/h) in 6.8 [ 5 ] seconds. The Carrera GT has a basic five colour paint scheme which includes Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver and Seal Grey. Custom colours were also available from the factory. A traditional six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission. Attached to this gearbox is a beechwood gearknob which pays homage to the wooden gearknob used in the Porsche 917 Le Mans racers. In its second year of production, a limited edition carbon fibre knob was also made available. The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 engine framed by the carbon fibre rear bonnet. Fitted with Porsche's latest Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brake system, the 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels. Similar to other Porsche models, such as the 911 , the GT includes an automated rear wing spoiler which deploys above 70 mph (110 km/h). The interior is fitted with soft leather. Bose audio system and navigation systems are available as options. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars, start them and begin the race. The placement of the ignition enabled the driver to start the car with his left hand and put it in gear with his right. [ edit ] Technical specifications Engine [ 6 ] Drivetrain layout: Mid-engine RWD Engine Type: 68° V-10, alum block/heads Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, variable Bore x stroke: 3.86 in (98.04 mm) x 2.99 in (75.95 mm) Displacement, ci/cc: 349.8/5733 Compression ratio: 12.0:1 Max SAE net horsepower: 612 hp (456 kW) [ 7 ] @ 8000 rpm Max SAE net torque,: 435 lb·ft (590 N·m) @5 750 rpm Specific output, hp/liter: 105.5 Weight to power, lb/hp: 5.4 Transmission: 6-speed manual Redline: 8400 rpm Body [ 6 ] Cargo volume: 2.7 cu ft (76 L) Ground clearance: 3.4 in (86 mm) Fuel consumption for 2004 model EPA Rated city,highway in mpg : 9 mpg -US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg -imp )/15 mpg -US (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg -imp ) [ 8 ] Range: 241 miles (388 km) [ 8 ] Tank in gal : 24.3 US gal (92 L; 20 imp gal) [ 6 ] [ edit ] Performance Drag Coefficient : 0.39 [ 9 ] 0-60 mph (97 km/h) : 3.6 seconds [ 6 ] 0-100 mph (160 km/h) : 7.3 seconds [ 6 ] 1/4 mile : 11.1 seconds @ 133.4 mph (214.7 km/h) [ 6 ] Top speed: 205 mph (330 km/h) Braking 100 mph (160 km/h) to 0: 277 feet (84 m) [ 6 ] Braking 60 mph (97 km/h) to 0: 101 feet (31 m) [ 6 ] 200 ft (61 m) skidpad, ave g: 0.99 [ 6 ] [ edit ] Technology The Porsche Carrera GT's carbon-ceramic (silicon carbide) disc brake Notable technology includes a pure carbon fiber monocoque and subframe, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension . The carbon fiber monocoque and subframe were produced and assembled by ATR Composites Group of Italy . The spoiler of the Carrera GT extends into the air when the car reaches about 70 miles (110 km) an hour and evens out the air flow, which causes less drag. The Carrera GT radiator is about five times the size of a 911 Turbo's. Front and rear suspension consist of pushrod activated shock absorbers and dampers with front and rear anti-roll bars. [ edit ] Gallery Porsche Carrera GT – Front Porsche Carrera GT – Rear Porsche Carrera GT Interior Porsche Carrera GT [ edit ] References ^ a b c d e f "RSportsCars: Porsche Carrera GT" . RSportsCars . http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/carrera_gt.asp . Retrieved 2007-05-04 .   ^ a b "Serious Wheels: Porsche Carrera GT" . Serious Wheels . http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2004-Porsche-Carrera-GT.htm . Retrieved 2007-05-04 .   ^ a b "Porsche Carrera GT - Auto Shows" . Car and Driver . http://caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/sports_car_central/porsche_carrera_gt_auto_shows . Retrieved 2008-02-25 .   ^ "Porsche Announces The End Of Carrera GT Production" . Sybarites.org. 2006-05-11 . http://www.sybarites.org/2006/05/11/porsche-announce-the-end-of-carrera-gt-production . Retrieved 2010-10-03 .   ^ a b c "Porsche Carrera GT - Road Test" . Car and Driver . http://caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/porsche_file/porsche_carrera_gt_road_test . Retrieved 2008-02-21 .   ^ a b c d e f g h i "A Twist of Le Mans: Ferrari Enzo, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ford GT." . motortrend.com . http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0410_exotic_coupe_comparison/specs_price.html . Retrieved 2010-10-03 .   ^ http://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsche/porschephilosophy/principletechnology/carreragt/ ^ a b "2004 Porsche Carrera GT" . fueleconomy.gov . http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=2004&make=Porsche&model=Carrera%20GT&hiddenField=Findacar . Retrieved 2010-10-03 .   ^ "Porsche Carrera GT Specs" . carsdirect.com . http://www.carsdirect.com/research/specs?cat=all&make=PR&modelid=1394&acode=USB50PRC051A0&year=null . 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(December 2007) Porsche 911 GT3 Manufacturer Porsche Production 1999-Present Assembly Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen , Germany Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout RR layout Transmission(s) 6-speed manual Wheelbase 92.7 in (2355 mm) 996 Production 1999-2005 Engine(s) 3.6L 380 hp H6 Length 174.6 in (4435 mm) Width 69.7 in (1770 mm) Height 50.2 in (1275 mm) 997 Production 2006-Present Engine(s) 3.6L 415 hp H6 , 3.8L 435 hp H6 Length 174.3 in (4427 mm) Width 71.2 in (1808 mm) Height 50.4 in (1280 mm) The Porsche 911 GT3 is as a high performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a long line of high performance models which began with the 1973 911 RS. The GT3, named after the FIA GT class it was intended for, has a 3.8 litre naturally-aspirated six cylinder engine which is based on the unit used in the Porsche 962 and Porsche 911 GT1 race cars. Since its launch in 1999 a number of variations, designed for both road and track, have been added to the range. The current range (997) includes two road and three racing models. In addition to this, Porsche are currently developing a hybrid version which uses two electric motors and a Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems which was initially developed for Formula One. The GT3 has had a successful racing career both in the one make national Porsche Carrera Cup series, the international Porsche Supercup and also winning numerous championship and endurance races including the GT class of the American Le Mans Series seven times, the 24 Hours of Daytona outright and the 24 Hours Nürburgring five times. Contents 1 Engine and transmission 2 Racing 2.1 911 GT3 R Hybrid 3 Road cars 3.1 996 GT3 3.2 996 GT3 RS 3.3 997 GT3 3.4 997 GT3 RS 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External links [ edit ] Engine and transmission The engine of the GT3 sets it apart from most of the other 996 models although it shares the same basic 3.6 liter displacement of the standard 996 type so-called "integrated dry-sump" flat-six engine. Along with those of the GT2 and Turbo, it is actually based on the original air-cooled 911's versatile, true dry-sump crankcase, with an external oil tank . The original version of the GT3 had 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp), compared to the 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) of the regular 996. In GT3 configuration, this so called "split" crankcase (meaning the parting line of crankcase is on the crankshaft centerline) uses, instead of a fan and finned cylinders , separate water jackets added onto each side of the crankcase to cool banks of three cylinders with water pumped though a radiator. Thus, the GT3 engine is very similar to the completely water cooled 962 racing car's engine, which is also based on this same crankcase. The 962 differs, however, by using 6 individual cylinder heads while the GT1/GT3, like the air and water cooled Porsche 959 , uses 2 cylinder heads, each covering a bank of 3 cylinders. The GT3 engine could thus also be thought of as similar to a 959 engine, but with water-cooled cylinders. Up to early model year 2004 GT3 production, the basic casting used for the crankcase of the GT3 was exactly the same as the air-cooled engine and one could see the "964" casting number on the bottom of the crankcase and areas normally machined in the air-cooled application that are not machined for use in the water-cooled application. The crankcase casting was changed in mid-2004 to a "996" casting number crankcase to eliminate these external air-cooled remnants, but internally it is the same. This engine gives the GT3 a distinct racing heritage that dates back to the Porsche 904/6 of the mid-60's, up to the Carrera Cup and 997 Super Cup and RSR racing cars of today. Because the 911 air-cooled crankcase uses the Porsche 356 engine to transmission mounting flange configuration, the GT3 uses a manual gearbox also of air-cooled 911 heritage. This gearbox has interchangeable gear ratios and is more durable making it more suitable for racing than the standard 911 type 996 gearbox. At 450 hp (336 kW), the 3.8 litre flat-six engine in the 997 GT3 RS is the most powerful six cylinder naturally aspirated engine in any production car with a 118 hp per liter output. [ edit ] Racing Due to the absence of the official Porsche team in the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans , only privateers with the nearly obsolete air-cooled 993 GT2 Turbo were expected to represent the marque, with few chances to beat the Chrysler Viper for GTS class honors. Yet, two new race versions of the water-cooled 996 GT3-R showed up, officially entered in the GT class by private teams, but the drivers involved and Porsche engineers in the pits indicated that it was an effort backed by the company. Even though these were the least powerful cars in the event, being the only entrants in the GT class, the new GT3-R was noticed by fans for its loud exhaust sound when driving in 1st gear through the pitlane, comparable to ex- Formula One engines of Judd . The better of the two cars, entered by the German Manthey Racing team, finished 13th overall, beaten by only two of the Vipers with an engine more than twice the displacement. The 996 GT3-R were made available to privateer teams. In the 24 Hours Nürburgring of the year 2000, a factory-backed effort of the local Phoenix team managed to beat the Zakspeed Chrysler Viper that dominated this race from 1999 to 2002. The improved 996 GT3-RS version of 2001 was entered in countless races in the years to follow, scoring not only many class wins, but also overall wins at Daytona and Spa in 2003. In 2004, the 996 GT3-RSR was made available, with numerous improvements to the RS, including a sequential gearbox, which allows for faster gearshifts. In 2005, the new 997-generation racing vehicles began to debut with the GT3 Cup, and was followed by the launch of the 911 GT3-RSR at the 2006 Spa 24 Hours . In VLN endurance races at the Nürburgring in 2007, the new car had teething problems, and the wide rear fenders reduced top speed. Yet, the Manthey entry won the last 4h race before the 24h event, and managed to win the big event also. The following race versions were or are offered: 1999 996 GT3-R 2000 996 GT3 Cup [ 1 ] 2001 996 GT3-RS 2004 996 GT3-RSR - with sequential gear box [5] 2005 997 GT3 Cup [ 2 ] 2007 997 GT-3 RSR [6] 2008 997 GT3 Cup S [7] 2010 997 GT3 Cup 2010 997 GT3 R [ 3 ] Apart from numerous class wins, the GT3 won major events overall: 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 24 Hours Spa in 2003 24 Hours of Daytona in 2003 Also, at the Nürburgring , the GT3-RS and modified versions (with 3.9 litre engine) win many VLN races. The various national Porsche Carrera Cup series, and the international Porsche Supercup which is mainly run at Formula One events, also use the GT3 Cup. [ edit ] 911 GT3 R Hybrid Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid - at 2010 LA Auto Show The new Porsche 997 GT3 R Hybrid made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show . The hybrid technology featured in the car was developed by the Williams Formula One Team and is based on their F1 Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) which they did not race in 2009. Unlike other KERS that were developed for F1, the Williams system is based on using kinetic energy stored in a flywheel rather than batteries. The GT3-R has two electric motors, each developing 80 brake horsepower (60 kW), driving the front wheels to supplements the 480 brake horsepower (360 kW) four-litre flat-six engine at the rear. It is planned to enter the car in the 2010 24 Hours Nürburgring . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] As part of the build up to the 24 hour race the GT3 Hybrid made it's racing debut at the 57th ADAC Westfalenfahrt at Nürburgring on March 27 2010. [ 6 ] [ edit ] Road cars [ edit ] 996 GT3 As with Porsche's 911 RS models, the GT3 was devoid of any unnecessary items that would add weight to the car. Sound deadening was almost completely removed, as were the rear seats, stereo system, sunroof, and air conditioning , although automatic air conditioning and CD/radio became no-cost optional add-ons. In addition, Porsche offered a no-cost option called the Clubsport package. This option replaced the standard electrically adjustable leather front seats with manually adjustable racing buckets finished in fire-retardant fabric, bolt-in half-roll cage, 6-point drivers racing harness, fire extinguisher (mounted in the front passenger footwell) and preparation for a battery master switch. The Clubsport option was never offered to US customers ostensibly due to the additional DOT crash testing that would have been required to allow US sales. To bring the vehicle's track-prowess to the maximum level, Porsche endowed the GT3 with enlarged brakes, a lowered, re-tuned suspension system, lighter-weight wheels and a new front bumper with matched rear spoiler to help increase downforce, thereby increasing grip. Porsche made significant updates to the GT3 for 2004, the first year the car was offered to US customers. Horsepower was raised to 381 hp (284 kW) and torque to 284 lb·ft (385 N·m), 80% of which was available from a mere 2,000 rpm. The braking setup was upgraded, now featuring 6-piston calipers on the front (rears remained 4-piston), and the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system was offered as an option. The new car also was updated to the 2002 911 facelift including headlights that were differentiated from the Boxster. The engine alone costs over 40,000 GBP as a replacement from Porsche due to the cost of the titanium parts. In track testing by American automotive journals, the GT3 managed a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.0 seconds at 118 miles per hour (190 km/h). During skidpad testing the vehicle posted 1.03g. Porsche introduced a revised 911 GT3 RS to the European market in 2003, marking the last revision of the 996 platform car before its discontinuation in 2005. A total of 1,890 cars were built. Porsche's official test-driver Walter Röhrl completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the 996 GT3 in 7 minutes 56 seconds, a feat which was used by Porsche to promote the car. Later, with the 996 GT3 RS, he managed 7 minutes 43 seconds. [ 7 ] [ edit ] 996 GT3 RS The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a high-performance sports car built by Porsche since 2003. It is often confused with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS racecar of 2001 and later, which was based on the Porsche 911 GT3 R of 2000. The RS (short for the German RennSport , literally "racing sport" in English ) is mainly a carryover of the Porsche 911 GT3, albeit it is lighter thanks to a polycarbonate rear window, carbon fiber hood and rear wing. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brakes , which are also more heat and fade resistant than the cast iron units fitted as standard, are optional. The RS has a slightly different engine specification to the GT3. The cylinder heads of the GT3 RS have reshaped intake and exhaust ports for race homologation. Porsche claim the same 381 hp (284 kW) power output as the standard GT3 but Porsche's control dyno showed a jump to nearly 400 hp (298 kW) The RS has progressive springs rather than linear. The dampers are uprated and are between 10 and 15 percent stiffer than the normal GT3 in bounce and rebound. The wheel carriers are totally redesigned to maximize the improved dynamic camber control. The suspension top mounts can be turned 120 degrees to a cup car position. Both front and rear control arms are adjustable. The RS is 3 mm (0.1 in) lower than the standard car. The RS rear wing delivers 35 kg (77 lb) of downforce at 125 mph (201 km/h). The RS has ram air ducts on the engine bay which force air into the intake with 18Mb of pressure at 187 mph (301 km/h) and this is enough to create an additional 15 bhp (11 kW; 15 PS). That extra bhp cannot be homologated since the official engine output figures are certified on a dyno. Only 140 right hand drive GT3 RS cars were built by Porsche and 113 of those were officially imported into to the UK. The GT3 RS was not sold in USA or Canada. The original Porsche 996 GT3 RS had a production run from 2003 to 2005. The "RS" moniker, and the characteristic lightweight blue or red wheels and "GT3 RS" side stickers link the GT3 RS to historically important Porsches such as the Carrera 2.7 RS of the early 1970s. Automobile magazines claim the GT3 RS can accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 4.3 seconds, maintain over 1.0g on the skidpad, and have a top speed of around 190 mph (306 km/h). [ edit ] 997 GT3 In February 2006, Porsche revealed the latest street-legal version of the GT3, now built on the new 997 platform. Prior to that, 997 had already been in active race use for several months. In addition to a new 415 hp (309 kW) 3.6 litre flat-six engine, the vehicle features "zero lift" aerodynamics, meaning the car creates only aerodynamic downforce but no "lift", which pulls upwards and away from the road surface and affects overall grip. The vehicle now makes use of a modified, track oriented version of Porsche's active PASM suspension making this the first of Porsche's RS or GT3 versions to feature an electronically adjustable suspension system. Also available are a navigation system and Porsche's "sports chrono" gauge package, making this the most "friendly" lightweight track car the company has ever produced. The car went to sale in summer of 2006 and had a starting price of 106,000 USD. The RS was released in Europe in October 2006 and in North America in spring 2007. The vehicle has a rated 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 193 miles per hour (311 km/h). Road and Track was able to achieve a 0-60 mph run in 3.8 seconds. [ 8 ] Porsche's official test-driver Walter Röhrl completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 42 seconds with the 997 GT3. Cited in an interview with Mr. Röhrl by Swedish sports car magazine Automobil 5.06. In 2009 Porsche launched the 2nd Generation 997 GT3, boasting an enlarged 3.8 litre engine producing 435 bhp (324 kW; 441 PS). It also featured a number of new options including dynamic engine mounts and a hydraulically lifting front axle to compensate for the low ground clearance. The rear spoiler was also modified along other parts of the bodywork. Deliveries in Europe commenced in October the same year. [ edit ] 997 GT3 RS As with earlier models, such as the Carrera RS 2.7 of 1973 and the Type 964 911 RS of 1991, Porsche offered an RS version of the 997 GT3. In common with its predecessors, it provides a homologation model for use in a range of racing series. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds while reaching 200 km/h (124 mph) in 13.3 seconds. Maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph). The RS is 20 kg (44 lb) lighter than the GT3, weighing in at 1,375 kg (3,031 lb). This weight-saving was achieved by the use of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, a plastic engine cover, and a lightweight plastic rear window. The weight savings gives the RS model corresponding engine power to curb weight ratio of 300 bhp (220 kW) per tonne. One characteristic of the new RS is the body, which is 44 mm (1.7 in) wider at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models with which it shares its shell) by comparison with the 911 GT3. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves directional stability but also increases the potential cornering grip of the two-seater coupe. On the other hand, drag is increased, and top speed reduced. In addition to the new technology featured in this flat six motor car, the paint scheme and body panels are all designed specially for this car. For the RS version, the limited edition orange color was mixed specially for this car. The American version of the RS has a standard rear window (not plexiglas) and the smaller 911 fuel tank to comply with rules of SCCA, Grand-Am, and IMSA. For Grand-Am races, the central locking wheel nut is replaced with the standard five-lug pattern required under Grand-Am rules. Production of the first generation 997 GT3 RS ended in 2009. An estimated 1500 vehicles were delivered worldwide, with an estimated 413 of those directed to the United States. [ 9 ] For 2010, the new (or second generation) 911 GT3 RS received an additional 35 PS (26 kW; 35 hp) due to a new 3.8-liter flat-six, bringing total power output up to 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp). This car will not be raced in the United States as both IMSA American LeMans has not approved the new car for competition. Grand-Am originally did not approve the car, but after performance issues (a Porsche team did not compete at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama round), Grand-Am approved the second-generation car in April 2010. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Fifth Gear (known British television) carried out a road test on the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2011 which highlighted the exceptional performance of the car [ 12 ] Porsche test driver Walter Röhrl had intended [ 13 ] to enter the 2010 24 Hours of Nürburgring on a standard road legal 911 GT3 RS, but had to withdraw due to health reasons from the team that comprised racers Roland Asch and Patrick Simon , plus journalists Horst von Saurma and Chris Harris . The car, entered in cooperation with sport auto (Germany) [ 14 ] , is registered as S-GO 2400, and was driven from Weissach to Nürburg. The RS was modified according to safety requirements, which included a larger roll cage and fire extinguisher. As no race tyres were available for 19" rims, the 18" wheels of the Cup racers were used. Asch has qualified with 9:15, 42nd overall, and 9th [ 15 ] among the 17 SP7 class entrants, only beaten by its race-prepped Porsche 997 siblings. In an otherwise disappointing race for Porsche, with the best race 997 finishing only 6th, the road legal car did 145 laps, only 9 less than the winning BMW, for place 13. [ 16 ] It supposedly has to cover another 306km, on the Autobahn back home. [ edit ] Gallery Porsche 997 GT3 front   Porsche 997 GT3 rear   Porsche 997 GT3 RS   Porsche 996 GT3 RS   A Tafel Racing Porsche 997 GT3-RSR at the 2007 Generac 500 .   [ edit ] References ^ [1] [ dead link ] ^ "911 GT3 Cup (Type 997) - Racing cars / Racing components - Motorsports - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG" . Porsche.com . http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport/racingcars/911gt3cup-997/ . Retrieved 2009-07-19 .   ^ Porsche 911 GT3 R replaces the GT3 Cup S ^ 911 GT3 R Hybrid Celebrates World Debut in Geneva Porsche Official Website 2010-02-11 Retrieved 2010-02-19 ^ Porsche to use Williams hybrid system Autosport Website 2010-02-11 Retrieved 2010-02-19 ^ Suspension rises: Dream start field at the start of the season VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft Website 2010-03-23 Retrieved 2010-05-02 ^ Cited in an interview with Mr. Röhrl by Swedish sports car magazine Automobil 5.06. ^ Elfalan, Jonathan (September 2009). "2010 Porsche 911 GT3" . Road & Track ( Hachette Filipacchi Media ) 61 (1): 59 . http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=8195 . Retrieved August 15, 2009 .   ^ "GT3 RS Registry" . GT3 RS Registry . http://www.gt3rsregistry.com/docs/HowMany.htm .   ^ "2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Track-Ready, Street-Legal And More Power" . Jalopnik.com . http://jalopnik.com/5340633/2010-porsche-911-gt3-rs-track+ready-street+legal-and-more-power/gallery/ . 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