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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

In mid-August, Porsche unveiled a new generation of road-legal sports car 2022 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS with new aerodynamic and technological solutions. Now the car has shown its performance on one of the best racing tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 518 hp (386 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h). It is mounted on 20 and 21 inch forged light-alloy center-lock wheels wrapped in 275/35 R 20 (front) and 335/30 R21 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is a race track where all car manufacturers strive to show the best of their cars. The 20.8 kilometer lap, the Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS covered in 6 minutes and 44.848, and in the longer configuration in 6 minutes and 49.328 seconds. That’s slightly slower than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (6 minutes and 43 seconds) and the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (6 minutes and 43.616 seconds).

Porsche did not hide their satisfaction with the result. “Considering the far from ideal conditions, with a strong headwind on the long straight of the Döttinger Höhe and cool asphalt temperatures, we are satisfied with this time. The 911 GT3 RS is setting new standards for aerodynamics and the chassis. Never before has a road car embodied so much motorsport,” said the head of Porsche’s GT department, Andreas Preuninger. He previously said that around 500 hp is more than enough for a high-end sports car.

Also, Vice President model lines 911 and 718, Frank Moser was satisfied with what was achieved: “I’m incredibly proud of what the whole team has achieved during the development and testing of the new 911 GT3 RS. The 911 can still surprise us and proves that the rear engine concept is still supremely suitable for high-performance sports cars,” said Moser.

Source: Porsche

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2023 BMW M2 has finally arrived

After a long wait and plenty of spy photos of the camouflaged car, BMW has finally unveiled the new generation 2023 BMW M2 model, which will be the last with ICE.

The BMW M2 will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​engine with 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the current M4 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic technology, and BMW will also offer a six-speed manual transmission as an option. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The new BMW M2 will be offered with a carbon roof, and will have the same adaptive shock absorbers as the M4. It will be mounted on 19 and 20 inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 R19 (front) and 285/30 R20 (rear) tires.

Inside, newly designed M Sport seats with illuminated M logo on the headrests will provide the driver with maximum comfort. Buyers will be able to choose the M Carbon package, which offers carbon seats that are 10.8 kilograms lighter than the standard M Sport seats. Entering the vehicle, the first thing the driver will notice is the curved display on the instrument panel, with two screens of 12.3 and 14.9 inches through which the driver can adjust various vehicle systems, such as the chassis, steering, braking and M traction control.

BMW will produce the new M2 in its facilities in Mexico and the first deliveries to customers are planned for the beginning of spring next year. For the next few years, BMW announces more powerful versions, CS and CSL.

Source: BMW

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GMG 992 GT3

After the Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced, many believed that the Stuttgart-based company would not produce a better car for a long time. However, the road-legal 911 GT3 RS model brought new aerodynamics and technological solutions that raised the car’s capabilities to a higher level. Now, the German tuner GMG offers the GMG 992 GT3, customized for every driver who wants to compete on the track.

GMG will equip each car with a new Bilstein adjustable suspension, exhaust system, rollbar, powerful brakes with 394 discs (front) and 403 mm discs (rear) and AP Racing brake calipers, special diffusers that prevent wind blows to the interior when driving with the windows down. , new 6061 aluminum wheel arches, and a set of 19-inch Forgeline rims with Pirelli tires. Also, the rigidity of the vehicle is increased thanks to the stabilizer that is welded into the interior of the car based on the design from the WEC championship.

GMG offers two exhaust systems, which, thanks to 3D scanning, can be directly changed and do not require any modifications, and are also lighter than the standard ones and enable better performance.

When it comes to the powertrain, GMG hasn’t talked about any changes. Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine with an impressive 510hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph (318 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via manual or automatic seven-speed transmission (PDK).

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with only 518 hp (386 kW). The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h). It is mounted on 20 and 21 inch forged light-alloy center-lock wheels wrapped in 275/35 R 20 (front) and 335/30 R21 (rear) tires. Three driving modes are available to the driver: Normal, Sport and Track.

Source: GMG Racing