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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS ![]() The blokes at Pistonheads supposedly got word from an inside source at Porsche that the automaker is considering a track-day version of the GT2. The hypothetical Porsche 911 GT2 RS would improve on every aspect of the standard turbocharged rear-wheel-drive coupe, beginning with an additional 50 ponies, bringing output up to 580 hp. Center-locking wheels are rumored to be part of the package, along with Plexiglas rear windows and a range of body modifications that could drop some 440 pounds from the standard GT2's curb weight. The UK-centric site reports that ten right-hand-drive examples will be produced, although it doesn't say what total global output would be. If the GT2 RS does come to fruition, expect it to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year, with sales beginning the following spring. [Source: Pistonheads] |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS Damn if true! that car is gonna be a serious track thug ![]() |
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![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS 440 lbs is a lot of weight to lose. That would be a seriously extensive weight reduction plan.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS That will be Mental! ![]() I'm glad it's int he Gt2 not the Gt3, rear wheel drive couldn't take it.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS According to a swedish Porsche employee, Porsche are working on more than one track oriented car.
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![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS The Gt2 is rear-wheel drive......
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS Can I be excused, I'm an Audi guy I usually think AWD ![]() Oh and in that case, it's a terrible idea!! Don't bother Porsche, too much power for a light weight RWD ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Re: Porsche working on 580-hp GT2 RS 220 pounds?? That's like 110kg, absolutely no way. Unless the buyers don't want the car to come with doors or a roof, Porsche will impossibly be able to slice of that much weight. The only option is using very exotic material which would spike the price up to unreasonable levels. The only way they would be able to do so, is by creating a 959 successor. |
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