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If you think you've seen this car before, don't worry, you haven't. We think. This is Porsche's new 911 GT3 R out-of-the-box racer.
It succeeds the 911 GT3 Cup S as Porsche's competition car for the (rich) people and is an evolution of the 911 Cup we showed you a few weeks' back. Like we said, déjà vu.
Anyway, it's a lightweight (1,200kg), stripped-out special based on FIA GT3 regulations with a 480bhp, 4.0-litre engine.
It's designed with a series of driver aids to help out the amateur racer, including an electronic throttle that blips on the down-change, anti-lock brakes, traction control and a front-wheel-drive hatchback that's less likely to drag a novice backwards into the gravel trap. That last bit's not true.
The GT3 R also features a wider track with pumped up arches and a smooth under-body with rear diffuser. That huge rear wing is adjustable, as is the suspension.
Fancy one? Then head up to Autosport International this weekend for a closer look - and get ready to write Porsche a cheque for the best part of £300,000.
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Granny-Smith commented on this article
at 03:26 pm on 14 January 2010
We know you guys think every 911 has been the same since 1821, but come 'on, the jokes old now. Come up with something new and funny, or just give us some facts... Oh, and if Porsche releases a new RSR in a few weeks and you guys start bitching about that one aswell, you loose a foreign subscription...
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ShelL commented on this article
at 03:30 pm on 14 January 2010
actually the rsr is already "refreshed"
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Wobbletastic commented on this article
at 03:58 pm on 14 January 2010
I think it looks brilliant. It's designed to go very fast instead of to look overtly flashy, Porsche should be applauded for making cars like this.
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120Y commented on this article
at 04:54 pm on 14 January 2010
like .
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Mori commented on this article
at 05:22 pm on 14 January 2010
the look on my face while i was reading the bit with the hatchback .. lol .. anyway it looks pretty good
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