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Adapted from its production sibling, the 911 GT3 R features the distinctive double-bubble roof, and the wheelbase which has been lengthened by 8.3 centimetres compared to the previous generation. This ensures a more balanced weight distribution and more predictable handling particularly in fast corners, in comparison to the previous GT3 R.
Motorsports

Lighter And Faster: The New 911 GT3 R

IN Porsche, 911, GT3, GT3 R, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 R, GT3 Cup, GT3 Class

Based on the new 911 GT3 RS production sports car, Porsche has designed a customer sport race car for GT3 category racing around the world: the 911 GT3 R.


Developing 572 bhp and 700Nm of torque, together with a 100 kg weight reduction and shorter gearing, the Continental GT3-R is the fastest-accelerating Bentley ever. Capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds, the GT3-R is a Grand Tourer with the performance of a racer.
Happenings

Bentley's Continental GT3-R Debuts In Singapore

IN Bentley, Continental, GT3-R, Continental GT3-R, Wearnes Automotive

The rarest and most dynamic Continental is limited to just 300 examples to guaranteed exclusivity


Despite still being in just its debut year, the Conti GT3 has already proven to be a race winner (on home turf no less) at the Silverstone round of the Blancpain Endurance Series – the brand’s first UK race in 84 years. To celebrate, Bentley has announced a sharper, gruntier model, “inspired” by the racer – the GT3-R. Only 300 will be produced, hand-built and then finished by the boys at Bentley’s Motorsport division.
Happenings

Bentley’s Belting Brawler

IN Bentley, Motorsport, Continental, GT, V8, GT3-R, GT3, Race

Previously taken up only by Porsche, the GT3 moniker now gets applied to Crewe’s most hardcore model ever.


Happenings

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

IN Mercedes-AMG, SLS, AMG, GT3, Gull-wing, Mercedes-Benz, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Mercedes-AMG presents the SLS AMG GT3 race car-inspired high-end gullwing supercar, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. This is the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG.


Powering the new 911 GT3 RSR is a particularly efficient six-cylinder boxer engine with a four-litre capacity. With a mandatory air-restrictor, it generates 460 hp (338 kW) and drives the 310 millimetre wide rear wheels. The diameter of the front wheels has increased by 30 mm to now measure 680 millimetres. The Porsche sequential six-speed gearbox is operated via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
Motorsports

New customer sport top model for 2012 race season

IN Porsche, 911, GT3 RSR, Racing, Race, Porsche Motorsport

The S$870,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR from Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles is ready to race for the 2012 season!


Amongst racing customers all over the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is extremely popular for its forgiving handling and basic speed. And it is exactly in this direction that the improvements for the 2012 model year have been targeted. The engine output has increased by 20 hp to now deliver 500 hp. Paddle-shifts on the steering wheel ensure gear changes are even quicker and simpler, making it easier for pilots to concentrate on braking. Moreover, the transmission electronics, featuring an automatic throttle blip control, make it almost impossible to miss a gear and over-rev the engine. A softer anti-roll bar on the front axle reduces understeer.
The Pit

911 GT3 R Race Car Now With Even Better Driveability

IN Porsche 911 GT3 R, 911 GT3 R, Porsche, 911, 911 GT3 R Race Car

Need an ultimate 911 for the track?


As the natural successor to the enormously successful DBRS9, the new Vantage GT3 will offer customers the latest in race-car technology to ensure the Vantage GT3 has the credentials to compete with the most recent new product offerings from other manufacturers.
Motorsports

Aston Martin Racing's 2012 Vantage GT3 Racer

IN Aston Martin, Aston Martin Racing, Vantage, GT3, 2012 Vantage GT3.

What was once merely a concept model has now turned into reality


Ortelli continued to lead the race as Kechele challenged Roda, but it took several laps before the Vita4One Ferrari 458 moved ahead and started to close the three seconds gap that Ortelli had managed to open up to his rivals. While Kechele was charging forward, Roda’s Porsche came under pressure from the two SOFREV ASP Ferrari’s of Ludovic Badey in the No. 20 Ferrari 458 and Julien Jousse in the No. 10 Ferrari 458.
Motorsports

Vita4One Ferrari Triumphs In Spain

IN Blancpain, Endurance, Series, Navarra, 2011

The No. 1 Vita4One Ferrari 458 took its first victory in the Blancpain Endurance Series at Navarra in Spain, finishing 17 seconds ahead of the Belgian Audi Club Audi R8 LMS.


The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0's outstanding driving dynamics come from numerous, meticulously coordinated details. In addition to using suspension components typically encountered in motor racing, weight reduction is also of supreme importance. Equipped as standard with lightweight components such as light but strong carbon fiber sport bucket seats, carbon fiber front fenders and luggage compartment lid, and weight-optimized carpets, the two-seater's ready-for-action weight is just 2,998 lbs (1,360 kg) with a full fuel tank. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0's power-to-weight ratio is 5.99 lbs/hp (368 hp/tonne).
Happenings

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

IN Porsche, 911, RS,

The 911 GT3 RS, one of Porsche's most popular, coveted and successful track-inspired production cars, has been given a final injection of thoroughbred technology resulting in the 911 GT3 RS 4.0.


McLaren GT Project Manager Andrew Kirkaldy and McLaren Automotive Chief Test Driver Chris Goodwin piloted the new 12C GT3 on its first outings. These real-world tests follow months of virtual testing in the McLaren Simulator at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, which is also used to develop the 12C production car and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes' Formula 1 cars.
Motorsports

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Breaks Cover To Complete First Test

IN McLaren, McLaren GT, MP4-12C

The first McLaren MP4-12C GT3 to be built by McLaren GT has successfully undertaken its debut tests at the MIRA proving ground facility and Silverstone Circuit in England.



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