Porsche 997 GT3 RS MkII

In case you missed the pictures, this is the MkII version of the RS on sale from summer 2009. No firm details yet though a switch to a direct injection engine is likely while a semi automatic PDK option is not.

Styling has been updated to look, if possible, even more aggressive than the MK I version.



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And here is the rest of it.

Zaino* this...

We're back, cars were abused but not destroyed, much fun was had by all. I think this picture sums up the spirit of this week end of awesomeness! (and no, we did not just sit around drinking Eifelfeuer!)

Give us time to decompress and remember, we'll post more about our trip over the next few days।

* Zaino... the polish of choice for those who live to polish and then write about it on the internet!

Porsche GT3 RS MkII testing

CG, as you are shopping, here is a third possibility: the 2009 (10?) GT3 RS. We were right when we discussed that there would be another run of 997 RS'.... Dale caught this one testing today.
If the weather holds, the track should be nice and rubbered in this week end!

Ringspiration

I wanted to give CG a little inspiration for his day with the RSRNürburg 996 GT3 RS but I could not find a proper video with that exact car so this will have to do. One of our "go to" Porsche video guys is "Sergini" who has been featured here a number of times before. In fact, we posted this very video last year but in crappy YouTube format. Here it is in glorious widescreen for you to enjoy.

So now CG has a target (7:55) which should be easily doable if traffic cooperates. No pressure, just don't end up like this guy!

Die luddites, DIE! Porsche 997 MkII with DSG in 2008

Some drivers have to push levers, some LIKE to hold sticks and some just want the best possible engineering solution to make the car as fast as possible,  it's a fairly solid rumor that Porsche have finally decided to cater to this last group with the upcoming facelifted and revised 997 coming in 2008.  Every model from the Carrera though to a new and revised GT3 MkII will have an available DSG transmission or, in Jeremy Clarkson speak,  flappy paddle gearbox.

The lineup looks awesome: all will get direct injection for better efficiency and less emissions ("I'm upgrading my Porsche because I love the Earth"  should work quite well....).  The base Carrera will get 345hp vs the current 325hp and the Carrera S, 380hp!  The cars should debut at the Geneva show and be on sale in Europe in April.

And it only gets better if you can wait,  September will see the rollout of the new Turbo and, most juicy, a GT3 mkII.  

The Turbo...we don't care, but the GT3 will have a 7 speed DSG transmission and a 435hp 3.6L Direct injection, dry sump engine.  If you missed your chance to buy a 997 GT3 the first time around,  here is your chance to get your deposit in.

Then again, why would Porsche NOT produce another run of GT3 RS...

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