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Porsche 993 Speedster on the road

A few months ago, American tuner Gunther Werks introduced the Porsche 993 Speedster Remastered, and only 25 individuals will have the opportunity to own this model. It is based on the 911 model, with the body painted in a light green shade.

The Porsche Speedster is powered by a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 435 hp (324 kW) at 7,800 rpm and 335 lb-ft (454 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and there are three driving modes on offer: Composed, Sport and Sport Plus. It is mounted on wide Continental tires.

Although similar to the models produced by Gunther Werks for a long time, Speedster has a slightly larger wheelbase, front and rear roll bars, adjustable suspension, carbon fiber front spoiler, centrally placed exhaust pipes, redesigned rear tail, revised differential.

The guys from YouTube channel TheSmokingTire tested the car on the road. The first thing they noticed was that the controls were havy and the clutch was nice and smooth. Overall, they were pleased with the vehicle’s performance.

Source: TheSmokingTire via YouTube

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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Prototype at the Nürburgring

The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is currently in the final stages of testing at the Nürburgring. CarSpyMedia posted a video on its YouTube channel showing the GT3 RS Prototype cruising the racetrack.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with more than 540 hp (397 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the current model is powered by the same engine with 520 hp (388 kW) and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Reaches 60 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (311 km / h).

There is not much information about the new model. What can be noticed in the spy photos and videos are the cooling vents on the hood, the large rear wing, a pair of circular exhausts and matte black elements on the sides. Camouflage covers most of the car.

For more information, we will have to wait for the official presentation, which is expected to take place at the beginning of the year. The first units should reach their owners in the second half of the year.

Source: CarSpyMedia via YouTube

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How much does the roof down affect the speed of the car?

How much does the roof down affect the speed of the car? Paul Maric from the YouTube channel CarExpert tried to answer the question. He lined up two Porsche models, the 911 Turbo Coupe and the 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

Both models are powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 572 hp (421 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. They are equipped with an eight-speed double clutch automatic gearbox that transmits power to all wheels.

The first test was at the 1/4 mile where the 911 Turbo Coupe achieved a time of 11.4 seconds at 206.3 km / h and reached 62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet (Roof Up) achieved a time of 11.5 seconds at 207.5 km / h and reached 62 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Test 2 (Roof Down) – At 1/4 mile both models had the same time of 11.1 seconds. The 911 Turbo Coupe reached 62 mph in 3.3 seconds, while the 911 Turbo Cabriolet reached 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.

Test 3 (Roof On) – They equalized the weight of both cars, since the Babriolet is 20 kg heavier than the Coupe. This time, at 1/4 mile the Coupe achieved a time of 10.9 seconds and reached 62 mph in 3.1 seconds. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet achieved a time of 10.8 seconds and reached 62 mph in 3.0 seconds.

Test 4 (Roof Off) – 911 Turbo Coupe achieved a time of 11.0 seconds at 206.6 km / h and reached 62 mph in 3.1 seconds. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet achieved a time of 10.8 seconds at 208.2 km / h and reached 62 mph in 2.9 seconds.

Test 5 – They swap lanes and this time the Coupe was faster with 10.8 seconds, while the Cabriolet achieved a time of 11.1 seconds.

How relevant this was, we’re not sure. Maybe some other tests would show more accurate results. One thing is for sure, it was interesting to watch.

Source: CarExpert via YouTube