he Porsche 911 has again shown its supremacy as the world’s most successful GT race car – this time both as a traditionally-powered racer and a hybrid entry. At the second race of the Nürburgring Long Distance Championship, the new Porsche 911 GT3 R celebrated its second overall straight win. The innovative 911 GT3 R Hybrid, which features …
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Three successful Porsche premieres at the Nürburgring Long Distance Championship
A successful weekend for Porsche at the season-opener of the Nürburgring Long Distance Championship: At its race premiere, the new Porsche 911 GT3 R claimed victory, the innovative 911 GT3 R Hybrid debuted with sixth place and Walter Röhrl made his much celebrated comeback after 17 years. Timo Bernhard (Germany), Marc Lieb (Germany) and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Debut In Geneva
Porsche introduced the world to the concept of a hybrid car more than 110 years ago with the Lohner-Porsche. Today, Porsche announces the development of a hybrid drive that supplements the already impressive 480 hp of the GT3 R race car. This innovative hybrid drive opens a new chapter in Porsche racing history that encompasses more than 20,000 …
Continue to the full articleA Video Look Inside the Porsche 997 GT3 RSR
This video has been sitting in our in-box for the last week or so and we've been meaning to spread the love. So, without further ado, here's a full eight minutes of aural and visual delights for those of you who just can't get enough of Porsche's newest race car. :-) Related Porsche Posts Video of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Night …
Continue to the full articleHere’s One Way to Beat Walter Röhrl Around the “Ring”
Someone once asked us to detail the difference between a Porsche GT3 and a GT3 RS? Our answer, "The Porsche GT3 is designed for occasional use on the race track while the Porsche GT3 RS is designed for occasional use on the road." Porsche intends to prove this during the historic Nürburgring 24 hour race this coming May. In addition to …
Continue to the full article2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R Almost Sold Out Before Launch
Keeping the focus on customer racing during the 2010 motorsport season, the new Porsche 911 GT3 R comes delivered to customers ready-to-race and replaces the 911 GT3 Cup S in Porsche Motorsports’ model range. The 911 GT3 R will be raced in [those] series based on international FIA GT3 regulations. In developing the vehicle, the emphasis was placed …
Continue to the full articleNight Driving the AutoBahn in a 2010 Porsche GT3 RS
Porsche just revealed the updated 997 GT3 RS at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The night before the unveiling, Andreas Preuninger, Manager of High Performance Cars for Porsche, gave us* the opportunity ride shotgun as he took the first produced 2010 Porsche GT3 RS out for a ride on the Autobahn. Due to traffic, he was only able to get the car up to …
Continue to the full articleIntroducing the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
What's the difference between a Porsche 911 GT3 and a GT3 RS? The Porsche GT3 is designed for occasional use on the race track while the Porsche GT 3 RS is designed for occasional use on the road. With 3.8 liters, 450 horse power, an 8500 RPM redline, carbon fiber rear wing, titanium exhaust and an optional lithium ion battery, that shaves almost …
Continue to the full articleVideo of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Turn the Volume Up!!
If a picture is worth 1000 words, how many words is a video worth? Not sure I know the answer, but I do know the teaser video from Porsche, on the all new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, is best watched with the volume on high!!! Related Porsche Posts Introducing the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Porsche GT3 “Facial Features” Video Rent a Porsche GT3 …
Continue to the full articleNumbered Bank Accounts and Neutrality
The Swiss are most famously known for their banking and neutrality, so it's fitting that Porsche chose the Geneva Motor Show as the location to premier the Cayenne Diesel and new 911 GT3. Why you ask? Simple, the Cayenne Diesel is probably the most controversial Porsche since..... well, the original Cayenne (forgetting about the Panamera for a …
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