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  • MAGNAT SNOWMOBILE Porsche GT3

    Porsche GT3 has received another tuning package, but this time from Magnat … and Wimmer.

    The mighty 3.8 liter flat-six received updated software and modified exhaust system including sport catalysts and suction tubes optimization. All coming from Wimmer racing sport techniques in Solingen, Germany, and is called RS step 3. The result is 462HP (340 kW) and 451Nm (334 lb-ft). The top speed is 317 km/h (197 mph).

    Snowmobile Porsche GT3 stands on Ultraleggera HLT CT by OZ in 8.5J x 19” and 12J x 19” fitted with 235/35 ZR19 and 305/30 ZR19 Yokohama Advan Sport tires.

    The interior gets even more attention. Magnat has re-engineered the whole internal space of the car in finest craftsmanship and highest quality. Leather, Alcantara and high gloss paintwork let the GT3 shine in its unique design, the dynamic diamond patterns setting sportive and, in the same time, exclusive accents.

    The audio system boasts 2100 WATTS – high performance voice coils and the 1” textile tweeters, down-fire subwoofer casing with 10” woofer and  Magnat Black Core 5 channel amplifier.

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    Source: Magnat

  • Ferrari 458 Italia GT3

    RS Academy, which is one of the best track-driving car clubs, has taken delivery of only the second Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 to leave the factory. The car was taken to victory on its debut outing in the British GT Championship at Oulton Park on April 25th .

    458 Italia GT3 is powered by a 4.5 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 580PS (426 kW) at 9000RPM and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) at 6000RPM with 80% torque available at just 3250RPM. The engine is extremely responsive and builds revs lightningly fast.

    With such power, the car is stunningly fast and is currently one of the world’s great GT racers.

    “It’s amazing that we have been able to take such early delivery of a 458 Italia GT3 and it’s equally satisfying to see that it has made an impressive racing debut, but we are most excited about the fact that we can offer this unbelievable car to Club members at some fantastic European circuits. It’s this exclusivity which makes RS Academy a unique player in the high-end track day and supercar club market.”, commented RS Academy owner, Rob Stanbury.

    The car club also owns – Ascari KZ1R GT3, Noble M600, Ferrari 430 Challenge, Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Ariel Atom. The fleet will be joined by two all-new BAC Mono sports cars.

    Ferrari 458 Italia GT3

    Source: Ferrari

  • McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Price – £310 000

    The price of the new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 is £310 000. The manufacturer will build just 20 units, which will race for teams in 2012.

    At a press conference held at the McLaren Technology Centre, senior McLaren GT executives revealed to the world’s media and a group of prospective 12C GT3 clients the price and development programme details of the first non-Formula 1 race car built by McLaren since the McLaren F1 GTR.

    “Having been a customer of GT car manufacturers for many years, I’m delighted we are now able to offer a carbon chassis based GT3 car for £310,000. There will be no hidden costs and we will work as hard as we can to support as many races as we can.”, commented Andrew Kirkaldy, CRS Racing Team Principal and Project Manager for McLaren GT

    “We will spend the 2011 season developing the car with a team from McLaren Racing, McLaren Applied Technologies and McLaren Automotive and make sure this is the most efficient, reliable and easy to drive GT3 car on the grid when we deliver cars to customers next year.”, he added.

    “The new MP4-12C sports car is the essence of a race car and we used Formula 1 simulation technology to get us ahead in our development programme. We have a unique mix of experience in the McLaren GT team and I expect the 12C GT3 to be the start of our GT racing plans. We have had great success outside of Formula 1, from the US, to France, to Japan and there is no reason why we can’t repeat that success in sports cars after 2012.”, said Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Group CEO.

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    McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Conference

    Source: McLaren

  • McLaren MP4-12C GT3: full details

    McLaren MP4-12C GT3 will be the first car from the manufacturer built for FIA GT series racing since the famous McLaren F1 GTR. The iconic F1 finished production in1997. 12C GT3 is based on the new MP4-12C, which is one of the best super sports cars in the world.

    “McLaren has racing in its blood and it was a natural step to take our MP4-12C road car and turn it into the most reliable, efficient and easy to drive GT3 car.  Every car on the grid will have its performance balanced by race rules, meaning our objective must be to select a technical specification that ensures any driver is able to access the 12C GT3’s performance limit with ease.”, commented Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Group Chief Executive Officer.

    The 12C GT3 made its race debut at the UK circuit – Silverstone. Just a week after, the car was sent to the Circuito de Navarra in Spain for its first FIA circuit test. In simulated tests, McLaren GT was able to fine-tune engine calibration, power steering, spring rates, weight distribution, gear ratios and differential settings.

    McLaren MP4-12C GT3 comes with a new aerodynamics package, which is made entirely from carbon fibre. It is specially created by McLaren Racing in compliance with GT3 regulations. The body kit includes – a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.

    MP4-12C GT3 has the same 3.8-litre McLaren V8 twin-turbo M838T engine as the road car, but it will be de-tuned to 500PS (from 600PS) in order to provide optimum power for this performance-balanced race car. The car also includes the TAG-400 Engine Control Unit, which is a compact, self-contained engine management system and data logger for race engines designed and built by McLaren Electronic Systems.

    Other very important features are the unique engine calibration, bespoke racing transmission developed in partnership with Ricardo and a suspension arrangement tuned specifically for racing.

    Check out the specification, below!

    McLaren MP4-12C GT3

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    McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Technical Specification:

    Width (mm) 1995mm
    Height (mm) 1145mm
    Wheelbase (mm) 2670mm
    Fuel tank capacity 120 litres
    Chassis/body McLaren carbon fibre MonoCell with aluminium front and rear frames and bespoke carbon body panels
    Aerodynamics Front and rear diffuser, front splitter, dive planes and adjustable rear wing.
    Transmission 6 speed sequential using actuation via steering wheel mounted paddles

    Limited slip differential with a range of ramps and adjustable pre-load.

    Wet sump

    Sintered clutch hydraulically operated

    Driveshafts with tripod joints
    Engine type V8 twin turbo McLaren M838T
    Engine capacity 3.8L
    Bore x Stroke 93 x 69.9
    Max. Engine speed Limited to 7500rpm
    Cylinder block Cast aluminium , 90 deg V angle, dry sump scavenge, Nikasil coated liners
    Crankshaft Forged steel flat plane
    Pistons Forged aluminium
    Conrods Forged steel
    Cylinder head Cast aluminium with plastic composite cam covers, inlet & exhaust variable cam timing
    Valvetrain 32V with 40 deg variable cam timing on intake & exhaust. Low mass with sliding contact end pivoted pinger followers, single variable rate springs and hollow cast chilled iron camshafts
    Intake system Two water/air charge air coolers. Plastic composite plenum.
    Exhaust system Cast stainless steel exhaust manifold with compact MHI fixed geometry turbo chargers.  970 deg C turbine inlet temperature.
    Fuel system Returnless fuel rail with twin fuel tank mounted pumps and twin spray injectors
    Engine management MESL TAG400 ECU & CIU 100

    Interfacing with Bosch ABS and Shiftec control units
    Wiring harness Modular installation: Engine, chassis, fuel cell
    Lubrication MOBIL1: engine and transmission
    Cooling Air/water heat exchangers for engine water and charge air cooling combined with water/oil heat exchangers for engine, transmission & PAS.
    Front axle SKF integrated axles with handed single wheel retaining nut
    Rear axle SKF integrated axles with handed single wheel retaining nut
    Front suspension Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe
    Rear suspension Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe
    Dampers Coil over Multimatic dampers with DSSV technology with independent bump and rebound adjustment
    Front brake system Akebono 6 piston monoblock calliper

    378Ø x 36mm Iron ventilated disc
    Rear brake system Akebono 4 piston monoblock calliper

    355Ø x 32mm iron ventilated disc
    Steering Electro-hydraulic PAS
    Wheels Forged Aluminium

    Front 12” x 18”

    Rear 13” x 18”

    MESL TPS system compatible
    Cockpit electronics Multifunction steering wheel with integrated driver display

    Central switch panel with systems display screen
    Steering wheel Derived from MP4-24 Formula 1 wheel retaining integrated driver display, paddle shift and switches

    Source: McLaren

  • BMW Motorsport – M3 GT

    BMW Motorsport is preparing their cars for the very important endurance race – 24-hour Le Mans. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with car numbers 55 and 56 took to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” on Sunday, completing a total of 147 laps.

    The team collected very useful data, which will be used for the settings of the M3 GT race cars. The 24h Le Mans race will be held on 11th/12th June 2011, so the team has a month and a half to prepare the two BMWs.

    The No.55 BMW M3 GT, with Augusto Farfus (BR), Jörg Müller (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) at the wheel, came third in the GTE Pro class after two four-hour test sessions with a lap time of 4:01.631 minutes. Andy Priaulx (GB), Dirk Müller (DE) and Joey Hand (US) shared driving duties in the second BMW M3 GT, finishing seventh after clocking a time of 4:03.856 minutes.

    This test ahead of the 24-hour race definitely was an important one for us,” commented Team Manager Charly Lamm following the test day.

    “Le Mans is such a unique and mighty venue that every single lap of this track helps. The team used the occasion to reacquaint itself with the special demands and workings asked for by this classic circuit. The test was of particular importance for Joey Hand. He was a Le Mans rookie and successfully qualified for the race held in June. Conditions were excellent, all six drivers managed to put in many laps and collected a lot of data.”, he added.

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    BMW Motorsport - M3 GT

    Source: BMW Motorsport

  • Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Aston Martin has announced Vantage GT3, which is based on the V12 engined road car. The race car will be ready to hit the race tracks in 2012.

    The Vantage GT3 will take the place of the DBRS9, launched in 2006 at Le Mans. The new Vantage GT3 joins the Vantage GT2, GT4, DBR9 GT1 and the AMR-One LMP1. The line-up is really astonishing.

    The race car meets all FIA regulations and is powered by a lightweight dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine mated to a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems

    “The DBRS9 has been a very successful GT3 racing car and, despite being more than six years old, is still competitive today.”, commented John Gaw, Aston Martin Racing Managing Director.

    “However, the competition has moved on and we needed to create a new car that combines our six years’ experience in this category with the latest race technology to continue Aston Martin’s success in GT3 for many years to come.”, he added.

    Aston Marting Vantage GT3 will have a curb weight of 1250 kg and the power will be in excess of 600BHP and 700Nm. The first car will be completed in July 2011 and it will be put in serious testing. 10 units will then be built ready for delivery for the start of the 2012 season.

    Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Source: Aston Martin

  • 2011 BMW Z4 GT3

    2011 BMW Z4 GT3 is designed specially for private racing teams. The new version of the racing car includes aerodynamic modifications, advanced engine management system, a steel safety cell, and a variety of CFRP components.

    The aerodynamics package includes front and rear wings, bonnet, roof, fenders and many other components are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP).

    The new Z4 GT3 is powered by a new 4.4 liter V8 mated to a a 6-speed sequential gearbox. There are no further specifications, but the previous version of the V8 with 4.0 liters of displacement, the power was in excess of 480PS (353 kW).

    The goal of the latest modifications was primarily to improve aerodynamic efficiency in order to grant the car’s competitiveness in the many, hard-fought GT3 classes.

    2011 BMW Z4 GT3 is priced at €315 000 ($454 550).
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    2011 BMW Z4 GT3

    Source: BMW

  • Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

    Porsche has introduce the upgraded version of 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Version 2.0 will hit the 24 hours of Nurburgring race.

    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a 4.0 liter flat-six with two electric motors with combined output of 204PS (150 kW). The petrol engine delivers 470PS, which are delivered to the rear wheels and the electric system powers the front axle.

    The new GT3 R Hybrid has an aerodynamic optimization, which reduces drag and fuel consumption. The whole car now weighs 1 300kg, which is 50 kg less than the previous one.

    The steering wheel looks very strange, because of all the switches, but the driver can easily operate key functions without having to take their eyes off the road.

    “The emphasis of our work was on improving efficiency. That means we want to keep the lap times consistent with 2010 but use less energy, hence less fuel. In this way, we support future developments of road-going, sporting hybrid vehicles.”, commented Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche motorsport.

    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
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    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
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    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
    Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

    source: Porsche

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS Limited Edition

    Porsche will introduce a limited edition of 911 GT3 RS. There are not full details, but the new car will have bigger engine and more extreme suspension.Porsche 911 GT3 RS Limited Edition will be powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 500HP, which is 50HP more than the current version. It will be lighter and there are rumors, that it will feature a double-clutch gearbox, which is not bad, at all. As we know, Porsche is the first automaker, who managed to create a car, which is faster from 0 to 100 km/h with automatic gearbox, instead of manual.911 GT3 RS Limited Edition is expected to have bigger brakes and some aerodynamic modifications.Stay tuned for more information about the new beast.

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    Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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    Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    source: Autoblog

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

    2011 Porsche GT3 RSR hits the new new motorsport season with a number of modifications. It features improvement of the aerodynamics at the front and rear, changes to the suspension kinematics and to the engine.

    The vehicle is powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 455HP (335 kW) at 7800RPM. (more…)

  • Pikes Peak – Porsche GT3

    Jeff Zwart has just released a video of one of his shakedown runs prior to this year’s Pikes Peak event.

    The course is at the mountain in the middle of the California wilderness.

    The 12-mile Pikes Peak course starts at 9 440 feet and ends at an altitude of 14 110 feet. Its 156 turns, mixture of asphalt and gravel surfaces and the sheer drops of up to 6 000 feet make (more…)

  • Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – Racing vision

    Porsche announce the latest model of 911 GT3 Cup series. It is based on the GT3 RS, which is the ultimate road version of Porsche.

    2011 GT3 Cup comes with a wider body to shelter bigger wheels, tires and brakes. The LED daylights give a little style to the brutal monster. The car is powered by the famous 3.8 liter flat-six with 450HP at 8500RPM. The upgrades are an aggressive aero package and some badges. The Razor weighs just 1.2 tonnes (1200kg), so the power-to-weight ration is 375hp per tonne. (more…)