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The GT3 R has always been placed between the GT3 Cup and the very expensive RSR. All the 991.2 racing cars have normally aspirated 4-litre engines. Compared to the 991.1 GT3 R, the 991.2 GT3 R engine offers a broader usable rev range and the engine response is more precise due to 6 throttle butterflies. The roof, front hood and fairing, wheel arches, doors, side and tail sections, rear lid and interior trim are made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. Gets new double wishbone suspension.
This was the fourth version of the 991 RSR - the first two came with the rear engine, then the first mid-engine version was launched (all 4.0-litre) and finally the mid-engined RSR 4.2 with the largest 911 engine ever made. The increase in the engine capacity is a question mark as on production models the capacities are decreased and turbochargers are used. The 991 RSR 4.2 didn't have anything in common with the production cars anymore. No change in terms of power-to-weight ratio.
Based on the 530-bhp 911 Turbo S, the special-edition Porsche has carbon-fiber trim inside and out, plus upgraded leather, badging and the exterior colors of the 918, including the use of Acid Green on the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. Also limited to 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will be available in Coupe ($160,700) and Cabriolet ($172,100) forms, making this one very expensive dealer option.
In 2011, Porsche China released a special limited edition model to celebrate an active decade in the Chinese market. The Porsche 10 Year Anniversary Edition is yet another 911 of only ten copies, each with a stylish plaque with the chassis number. The Porsche has a Gold Bronze Metallic paint, combined with matte black carbon components such as the hood, rear wing, tailgate and side mirrors. Underneath, you will spot a 911 Turbo S. The interior is a combination of black with gold stitching leather, alcantara and carbon.
Singer Vehicle Design – Le Mans Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Le Mans Commission. The Le Mans commission, which is based in the UK, takes inspiration from this incredible racing car. Photo credit: @timscott Fluid Images....
Porsche 993 RS ‘Clubsport’ Driving HARD on the Nurburgring Nordschleife! In this video you will see a truely stunning Porsche 911 993 RS Clubsport driven hard on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. This 993 is far from stock, it has quite a few modifications including Moton suspension, Wiechers strut braces, Lithiumax battery,...
Singer Vehicle Design – Japan Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Japan Commission. The carbon-fiber bodywork is presented in Midnight Blue with light-ghosted side stripes, top stripes and lettering. Bumperettes and rear deck-lid badging are presented in nickel. The air-cooled, naturally aspirated flat-six is...
Singer Vehicle Design – Gsteig Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Gsteig Commission. The carbon-fibre bodywork is presented in Black Blue (light pearl) with light, ghosted stripes and lettering, body-color bumperettes and brass deck-lid badging. The Gsteig Commission has a 4.0L air-cooled flat-six is...
How the RS differs from lesser 911s The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive “Carrera” scripts and ducktail. It’s also one of the most valuable 911 road cars that exists, even if it looks more than a bit like every other 911 of the era....
A Deep Dive Into the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Electric! The word is kryptonite to petrolheads. It genuinely hurts us, not only our belief that it’s not the whole answer, but it’s alienating us from brands we have historically loved, many of whom almost guilt trip us into how dirty...
Porsche 942
The Porsche 942 was a special edition of 928 submitted by the company as a gift to Ferry Porsche on his 75th birthday in 1984. Also known by name 928-4, 928S, it had an additional 254 mm wheelbase than the normal 928 production model, including an extended roof over the rear seats to better accommodate tall passengers, headlights very advanced technology, the motor 5 liter 32 valves before introduced to the U.S. market.
Singer Vehicle Design – Raffles Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Raffles Commission. The carbon-fiber bodywork is presented in Yolk Yellow with dark ghosted stripes and lettering. For this car the air-cooled, naturally aspirated flat-six is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Both the...
Singer Vehicle Design – Sun Valley Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Sun Valley Commission. Carbon fiber body with light ghosted side stripes and black lettering. Wheels are specified with open lug-nuts and the brake calipers are finished in Pillar Green with white lettering. Inside...
Singer Vehicle Design – Mulholland Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Mulholland Commission. It showcases the capabilities of Singer’s ‘Special Wishes’ program and in this case follows the client’s brief to have a 911 that provides an undiluted, visceral experience. As Singer explains, “It...
Singer Vehicle Design – Stockholm Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Stockholm Commission. It has a 4.0L, air-cooled flat-six  and is specified with velocity stacks, presented in a champagne gold finish, and is paired with a six-speed, manual transmission. The gear shift knob is...
Singer Vehicle Design – Fredericksburg Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Fredericksburg Commission. The 4.0L air-cooled flat-six is specified with a ceramic plenum finish and is paired with a six-speed, manual transmission. Wheels are specified with open lug-nuts, while the brake calipers are finished...
Dutch YouTuber Automotive Mike captured a pretty special little Porsche 911 development car at the Nurburgring Nordschleife… Wearing the same camouflage as the Porsche Type 992 911 GT3 models being developed, this car does not seem to be as hardcore as those RS model. What it does have, however, is...
Porsche 997 GT2 RS versus 991 GT2 RS Porsche’s 991 GT2 RS remains the most powerful and fastest 911 ever built, able to deploy 700 horsepower with a lightning-quick seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and lap the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 47 seconds. The 997 GT2 RS isn’t quite as...
Taycan Turbo vs Turbo S Comparison 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Review and 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche Taycan Turbo makes more horsepower during a launch than the Turbo, but makes the same 616hp otherwise. Would this be your pick over the Porsche 911...
In our series of looking back at the racing icons of history this month, in preparation of global motorsports returning in July 2020, our second article is about one of the most famous Porsche race cars of all time. From the Grand Tour show, James May, or better known as...
Making The Case For Sticking With Manual We’ve covered three different versions of Porsche’s 992 so far: The Carrera S, Carrera 4S, and Turbo S. But we’ve never reviewed a 911 Cabriolet before, and Porsche just launched the Carrera range with an available no-cost 7-speed manual transmission! Though the car...
Now That’s What I Call Driving This is Stuart McFarlane´s beautiful Porsche 911 SC Safari, a 1974 machine built to tackle Rallying events on gravel, equipped with the iconic 3.0L Flat 6 Naturally Aspirated and still using the Gravel-spec suspension. Such a combination makes for some spectacular wheel-lifting action. Mr....
Singer Vehicle Design – Westlake Commission⁣ Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Westlake Commission⁣. The Westlake Commission⁣ is a Targa reimagined by Singer. All-wheel drive, 4.0L, 6 speed.⁣ Attack Grey over Deep Red.⁣ Photo credit: Singer Vehicle Design...
911 Owner Stories: Dan and his 993 Carrera 4S At a young age, Dan Brunn moved from Tel Aviv to LA; armed with a love of cars, but unable to speak English, he found a novel way to interact with other children who shared his passion – through car designs...
Like the standard 4S, the Targa 4S produces 443 bhp @ 6500 rpm from a six-cylinder, 3.0-litre boxer engine with twin turbochargers, and puts it to the road via an eight-speed PDK and Stuttgart's refined all-wheel-drive system. 390 ft lbs from as low as 2300 rpm also means you have tons of mid-range power on tap for any situation. Compared to the previous generation Targa 4S, the new model is up 23 hp and 22 ft lbs of torque.