Friday, April 29, 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: born to run

After the first rendering, and rumors, Porsche breaks the plunge and publish an exciting new video related to a series of new images of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, the latest limited-edition racing car of the House of Zuffenhausen, approved for use road but deadly if used between the curbs of a track.

Nell'inedita video posted by Porsche can be seen in action all the GT3 RS 500 hp, engaged in tortuous developments on the runway used by the German manufacturer to test his sports. The exploits of the new Teutonic supercar are accompanied by detailed description of Andreas Preuninger, historical test of the Porsche Motorsport department, explaining calmly and clearly a lot of data and additional details about this masterpiece of technology applied to the world of cars.

The 4.0-liter engine, equipped with six horizontally opposed, develops a maximum power of 500 hp at 8250 rpm and maximum torque of 460 Nm This engine has a dry sump lubrication, while the dual variable valve timing support Varioram system. The electronic unit is a Bosch Motronic ME7.8.2, aspiration has made of carbon fiber airbox and have performed with control valves.

Unpublished also the exhaust system that features two catalytic converters and two presilenziatori: Central double-silencer is made of durable, lightweight titanium. The huge power is discharged to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission connected to a locking differential. With regard to the handling, the Teutonic sport can count on the device which includes PSM traction control and stability, both switched off separately.

The 19-inch alloy wheels of the GT3 are directly derived from competitions, and are distinguished by attaching monodado, designed for quick replacement. The huge alloy wheels are wrapped in high-performance tires measuring 245/35 and 325/30 for the front and rear. The new sports suspension is lowered by about 30 mm from the 911 "standard" mode and can be adjusted in the Normal and Sport directly from the electronic device PASM, which gives the opportunity to raise the front if you had to overcome some obstacles, such as during parking.

The braking system features brake calipers with aluminum 6-piston front and 4 on to the rear while the front and rear discs measure 380 mm and 350 also optionally can be mounted carbon-ceramic discs which are lighter than 50 %. The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 thanks to the series Clubsport kit is almost ready to race.

The standard equipment of the sports package are in fact the roll approved by the FIA, the sport seats are carbon fiber shell with a six-point seat belts (but also available in leather and Alcantara or alloy shell), the ' extinguisher and the preparation for the battery switches.

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