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Porsche 992 GT3 RS has new carbon body kit

After the recently presented carbon body kit for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, the American company 1016 Industries joined forces with 9 Design and equipped the Porsche 992 GT3 RS with the new 3RS Carbon Replacement Program carbon body kit.

As an exceptional sports car, the Porsche 992 GT3 RS received a lower diffuser, new lip spoilers with upright splitters, front bumper insert, side skirts, wing tips, hood vents, fender vents, new roof rails, hood louvers, side intakes, and mirror caps, all made of carbon. The total value of the carbon kit is 62,746 euros, and each part can be purchased individually.

All carbon components are easy to install, without the need for serious modification work as they match the original plastic parts. Customers can choose between a gloss or satin finish.

1016 Industries hasn’t changed anything under the bonnet. The Porsche 992 GT3 RS is still powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-L flat-six engine with 518 hp (386 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque, mated to a seven-speed automatic (PDK) transmission. It is powerful enough to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.6 seconds with a top speed of 296 km/h (184 mph).

Source: 1016 Industries

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Ultra-rare 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is up for auction

In 1972, Porsche unveiled a special version of the 911 model, the Carrera RS, which was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. Two years later, the Carrera RS 3.0 was developed with Carrera RSR 3.0 homologation, and only 55 examples were produced. All the cars were sold to racing teams, and very few survived. One of the best preserved examples in existence, the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is up for auction.

The car is finished in Grand Prix White with striking Gold lettering over a Midnight leatherette interior, and is in excellent condition. While sharing many design cues with the Carrera RS 2.7, the Carrera RS 3.0 received wider Fuchs wheels, ventilated disc brakes borrowed from the 917, and strengthened chassis and suspension components. The five-digit odometer shows 29,453 kilometers (~18,302 miles).

This car was a demonstration car for prospective buyers, and after the duty was done, it was sold to the first owner, Sydney Butler, in the United States, and that’s when the interesting story of this car begins. After three years of ownership, Butler sold the car to his friend Charles Stoddard, and it was not the first time he encountered this car. When Porsche premiered this model, a number of people were able to enjoy a demonstration drive around the Hockenheimring, and Charles was in the passenger seat in this car driven by Jürgen Bart. He owned the car for 20 years, kept it in the garage and maintained it as needed. The car was then sold to Japan to return to the United States in 2004, and was sold to the current owner in 2017 when it became part of the White Collection.

The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is powered by a 3.0-L engine with around 230 horsepower. It is fitted with the original Pirelli tires that were present on initial delivery.

The auction will take place August 15 – 17, 2024 in Monterey, and the estimated value of the car is between $1,600,000 – $1,800,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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All-electric Porsche Cayenne coming soon

In 2023, Porsche revealed a facelift version of its luxury crossover SUV, the Cayenne, and it was announced that the fourth generation of the SUV could be all-electric. Now it’s official.

Photos of the camouflaged car reveal a few minor changes such as large vertical vents on either side of the rear bumper, active vents up front and different light signatures. On the other hand, no major changes are expected in the cabin compared to the current version.

The fully electric Cayenne will be built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform, which Porsche developed in collaboration with Audi.

The new generation Cayenne will be powered by two electric motors with more than 640 hp. This means it will be more powerful than the current all-electric Porsche Macan, which uses the same PPE platform. It will have AWD, and thanks to the 800-V infrastructure, it will use fast chargers with a power of up to 270 kW.

The arrival of the all-electric Porsche Cayenne is expected by 2026. Also, Porsche has no intention of stopping offering the Cayenne with an internal combustion engine.

Source: Porsche