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7 most powerful manual cars you can buy new in SA
BMW South Africa no longer offers its M3 and M4 in manual guise. And stick-shift versions of the popular Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R have also left our market.
You won’t find a manual model in the local Mercedes-AMG line-up, while even Renault’s little Clio RS is these days available exclusively with a dual-clutch transmission. In fact, a whole bunch of manual vehicles were recently killed off in SA.
So, what’s left for fans of three pedals? Well, we’ve had a rummage around to find the seven most powerful vehicles currently available new with a manual gearbox (six-speeders all round) here in South Africa. See last year’s list for comparison here.
1. Porsche 911 GT3: 368 kW
Porsche 911 GT3 Somewhat predictably, the most expensive car here is also the most powerful. Yes, some R2 750 000 will buy you a manual GT3 (which can now also be had with a so-called Touring Package). Thanks to a 4,0-litre naturally aspirated engine sending 368 kW and 460 N.m to the rear wheels, the GT3 completes the zero to 100 km/h sprint in a claimed 3,9 seconds, before topping out at 320 km/h. If you’re looking for something a little less extreme, there are various other 911 derivatives – from the Carrera coupé and Carrera 4S cabriolet to the 911 targa 4 GTS – also offered locally with a manual transmission.
2. Aston Martin V8 Vantage S: 321 kW
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S The V8 Vantage – which starts at R2 250 000 – takes second place in “S” form, with its 4,7-litre naturally aspirated V8 directing 321 kW and 490 N.m to the rear wheels. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h. While a roadster version is also offered locally, the V12 Vantage S with its seven-speed dog-leg manual sadly isn’t available in SA.
3. Ford Mustang 5,0 GT fastback: 306 kW
Ford Mustang Like the two vehicles above, this R852 900 fastback’s 5,0-litre V8 heart is naturally aspirated, sending its 306 kW and 530 N.m to the rear wheels. The obligatory sprint from standstill to 100 km/h takes a claimed 4,8 seconds. Interestingly, the convertible with the same eight-cylinder powerplant is available locally only with an automatic transmission. Drop-top lovers apparently don’t like to use their left feet…
4. Jaguar F-Type coupé: 280 kW
Jaguar F-Type With the recent facelift of the F-Type range, Jaguar saw fit to add a handful of new manual variants, including stick-shift versions of its most powerful supercharged 3,0-litre V6 engine. With 280 kW and 460 N.m sent to the rear wheels, the R1 140 596 coupé (there’s also a convertible manual version available) sees off the dash to three figures in a claimed 5,5 seconds, before topping out at 275 km/h.
5. BMW M2 coupé: 272 kW
BMW M2 Three-pedal versions of the M3 and M4 may have been culled locally, but the manual gearbox in the facelifted M2 is still alive and kicking, linking the rear wheels to a 3,0-litre turbocharged straight-six. In this application, peak outputs come in at 272 kW and 500 N.m, with the claimed 0-100 km/h sprint taking 4,5 seconds. The price? Some R914 506…
6=. Ford Focus RS: 257 kW
Ford Focus RS The final spot on this list is, in fact, occupied by two vehicles. The first is the Focus RS, a hot hatch priced at R699 900. Its 2,3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine sends 257 kW and 440 N.m to all four corners, facilitating a 4,7-second sprint to 100 km/h, according to Ford. Top speed, meanwhile, comes in at 266 km/h.
6=. Porsche 718 Cayman S: 257 kW
Porsche 718 Cayman S The 718 Cayman S (along with its Boxster S sibling) ties the Focus RS above on power, but makes some 20 N.m less. Priced at R950 000, the Cayman S hits three figures in a claimed 4,6 seconds (a tenth of a second quicker than the Ford) before topping out at 285 km/h.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/7-most-powerful-manual-cars-you-can-buy-new-in-sa/
BMW South Africa no longer offers its M3 and M4 in manual guise. And stick-shift versions of the popular Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R have also left our market.
You won’t find a manual model in the local Mercedes-AMG line-up, while even Renault’s little Clio RS is these days available exclusively with a dual-clutch transmission. In fact, a whole bunch of manual vehicles were recently killed off in SA.
So, what’s left for fans of three pedals? Well, we’ve had a rummage around to find the seven most powerful vehicles currently available new with a manual gearbox (six-speeders all round) here in South Africa. See last year’s list for comparison here.
1. Porsche 911 GT3: 368 kW
Porsche 911 GT3 Somewhat predictably, the most expensive car here is also the most powerful. Yes, some R2 750 000 will buy you a manual GT3 (which can now also be had with a so-called Touring Package). Thanks to a 4,0-litre naturally aspirated engine sending 368 kW and 460 N.m to the rear wheels, the GT3 completes the zero to 100 km/h sprint in a claimed 3,9 seconds, before topping out at 320 km/h. If you’re looking for something a little less extreme, there are various other 911 derivatives – from the Carrera coupé and Carrera 4S cabriolet to the 911 targa 4 GTS – also offered locally with a manual transmission.
2. Aston Martin V8 Vantage S: 321 kW
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S The V8 Vantage – which starts at R2 250 000 – takes second place in “S” form, with its 4,7-litre naturally aspirated V8 directing 321 kW and 490 N.m to the rear wheels. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h. While a roadster version is also offered locally, the V12 Vantage S with its seven-speed dog-leg manual sadly isn’t available in SA.
3. Ford Mustang 5,0 GT fastback: 306 kW
Ford Mustang Like the two vehicles above, this R852 900 fastback’s 5,0-litre V8 heart is naturally aspirated, sending its 306 kW and 530 N.m to the rear wheels. The obligatory sprint from standstill to 100 km/h takes a claimed 4,8 seconds. Interestingly, the convertible with the same eight-cylinder powerplant is available locally only with an automatic transmission. Drop-top lovers apparently don’t like to use their left feet…
4. Jaguar F-Type coupé: 280 kW
Jaguar F-Type With the recent facelift of the F-Type range, Jaguar saw fit to add a handful of new manual variants, including stick-shift versions of its most powerful supercharged 3,0-litre V6 engine. With 280 kW and 460 N.m sent to the rear wheels, the R1 140 596 coupé (there’s also a convertible manual version available) sees off the dash to three figures in a claimed 5,5 seconds, before topping out at 275 km/h.
5. BMW M2 coupé: 272 kW
BMW M2 Three-pedal versions of the M3 and M4 may have been culled locally, but the manual gearbox in the facelifted M2 is still alive and kicking, linking the rear wheels to a 3,0-litre turbocharged straight-six. In this application, peak outputs come in at 272 kW and 500 N.m, with the claimed 0-100 km/h sprint taking 4,5 seconds. The price? Some R914 506…
6=. Ford Focus RS: 257 kW
Ford Focus RS The final spot on this list is, in fact, occupied by two vehicles. The first is the Focus RS, a hot hatch priced at R699 900. Its 2,3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine sends 257 kW and 440 N.m to all four corners, facilitating a 4,7-second sprint to 100 km/h, according to Ford. Top speed, meanwhile, comes in at 266 km/h.
6=. Porsche 718 Cayman S: 257 kW
Porsche 718 Cayman S The 718 Cayman S (along with its Boxster S sibling) ties the Focus RS above on power, but makes some 20 N.m less. Priced at R950 000, the Cayman S hits three figures in a claimed 4,6 seconds (a tenth of a second quicker than the Ford) before topping out at 285 km/h.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/7-most-powerful-manual-cars-you-can-buy-new-in-sa/
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Porsche GT3 Touring to be followed by more ‘pure’ driver’s cars
Success of Cayman GT4 and freshly revealed 911 GT3 Touring package will encourage more simplified models
The success of the Cayman GT4 was the spark for Porsche’s GT arm to create the 911 GT3 Touring package.
“The GT4 showed us there was demand for a pure driving Porsche with a manual gearbox,” said Porsche’s head of GT, Frank Walliser. “This theme of ‘pure and simple’ is a success in other fields too, like scrambler motorbikes and single-speed bicycles. People like simplicity.”
The £112k GT3 Touring Pack is on sale now with first UK deliveries expected in January next year. The model is not limited in production numbers and Porsche is keen to point out that, unlike other GT models such as the 911R, there is no allocation to sell out.
“Buyers just need to get a regular slot on the production line. It’s not a limited-run car,” said a Porsche GB spokesman. Porsche is unlikely to apply the theme of a more focused driver’s car to lesser-powered 911 models.
“It doesn’t really work, because of the investment,” said Walliser. “A GT car drives like it does because all the suspension components are changed. And the investment has to be recouped with the price. You can’t downsize the idea of a GT car.”
Porsche provided further evidence that a successor to the GT4, the 380bhp Cayman, will also have six cylinders.
Since the GT4 was launched in 2015, Porsche has dropped six-cylinder engines from the Boxster/Cayman in favour of four-cylinder turbo engines.
Porsche is understood to be “very close” to making a decision to go ahead with a successor to the GT4.
Although company insiders won’t confirm that power will come from a six-cylinder unit, Walliser said: “We won’t do a performance four-cylinder.”
A performance 718 Cayman also defines the lower limit for GT cars in the Porsche range. “We wont go lower than a GT4,” added Walliser.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...touring-be-followed-more-‘pure’-driver’s-cars
Success of Cayman GT4 and freshly revealed 911 GT3 Touring package will encourage more simplified models
The success of the Cayman GT4 was the spark for Porsche’s GT arm to create the 911 GT3 Touring package.
“The GT4 showed us there was demand for a pure driving Porsche with a manual gearbox,” said Porsche’s head of GT, Frank Walliser. “This theme of ‘pure and simple’ is a success in other fields too, like scrambler motorbikes and single-speed bicycles. People like simplicity.”
The £112k GT3 Touring Pack is on sale now with first UK deliveries expected in January next year. The model is not limited in production numbers and Porsche is keen to point out that, unlike other GT models such as the 911R, there is no allocation to sell out.
“Buyers just need to get a regular slot on the production line. It’s not a limited-run car,” said a Porsche GB spokesman. Porsche is unlikely to apply the theme of a more focused driver’s car to lesser-powered 911 models.
“It doesn’t really work, because of the investment,” said Walliser. “A GT car drives like it does because all the suspension components are changed. And the investment has to be recouped with the price. You can’t downsize the idea of a GT car.”
Porsche provided further evidence that a successor to the GT4, the 380bhp Cayman, will also have six cylinders.
Since the GT4 was launched in 2015, Porsche has dropped six-cylinder engines from the Boxster/Cayman in favour of four-cylinder turbo engines.
Porsche is understood to be “very close” to making a decision to go ahead with a successor to the GT4.
Although company insiders won’t confirm that power will come from a six-cylinder unit, Walliser said: “We won’t do a performance four-cylinder.”
A performance 718 Cayman also defines the lower limit for GT cars in the Porsche range. “We wont go lower than a GT4,” added Walliser.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...touring-be-followed-more-‘pure’-driver’s-cars
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Raw and unfiltered - new 911 GT3 howls into SA
Porsche, those purveyors of sportscars for the masses (relatively speaking) have released their very non mass market 911 GT3 in South Africa.
Rear-wheel-drive, high-revving normally aspirated engine, motorsport chassis with rear axle steering, big-ass rear wing, a lightened body with better aerodynamics - it’s a more raw and unfiltered Porsche, like a Texan Plain cigarette if you excuse the non-PC smoking reference. But this is a non-PC car, a Porsche that doesn’t strive for the everyone-friendly duality of many other 911s, that meek-as-a-kitten feel around town but the tiger when you pull its tail.
On the mountain passes and urban roads around the Western Cape where I drove the car at its media launch this week, it was a tiger all the time. It felt fast even when going slow, a livid thing which lays on the emotion several layers thick.
Man, what a noise it makes. It’s a lurid wail that sounds like a Formula One car - or the way they used to before they became watered-down hybrids. Rev this normally-aspirated 4-litre between 7000 and its 9000 rpm redline and it howls like the hounds of hell being unleashed. Hide the wimmen and children, and close the shutters. That sound should come with an age restriction.
The car’s available with the PDK double-clutch seven-speed transmission for the fastest lap time, and a six-speed manual gearbox for the purists.
The PDK version I drove snicks through its gears with almost magical intuitiveness, but this is a car that implores you to use the paddle shifters to keep the engine revving in that wailing zone, not because it’s necessary to summon the power - there’s oodles of low down torque - but because it’s the right thing to do. It’s a playful imperative.
The wide tyres whoosh loudly over all but the smoothest tar, and the roll cage that replaces the rear seats (in the optional Clubsport package) sometimes clunks against the inside of the car when you drive over bumps - it’s all part of the GT3’s race-bred, visceral vibe.
The power may not rock the richter scale like a 911 Turbo, but the instant throttle response at sea level is a joy to experience - one can only hope that it transfers to power-sucking Gauteng altitude without too much loss.
The optional racing bucket seats adjust fore and aft only, but they’re surprisingly well padded and comfy.
The steering is surgically sharp and direct, which makes all kinds of sense on a track and smooth-surfaced twisty tar. But on a bumpy road that trigger-sensitive steering required very steady hands on the tiller; the twitchiness is not for sissies.
The grip is immense, and the rear-wheel drive GT3 swishes through turns with g-force-generating gusto. It accepts harsh throttle treatment without turning into a lurid, powersliding beast. Up to a point, of course.
The ride is undeniably firm and the GT3 sits 25mm lower than a Carrera S, but the Porsche Active Suspension Management shock-absorber system kept the ride bearably compliant over my 450km test drive.
If you’re wondering about the personalised number plate, Flacht is where Porsche’s motorsport division is located in Germany, where the GT3 is built alongside the Le Mans-winning 919, the GT3 Cup and other racing Porsches.
A fitting registration for one of the most track-ready of Porsche’s road cars.There are many faster cars than the GT3, but few that stir the soul more.
PORSCHE GT3 - THE NUMBERS:
Powertrain: 4-litre flat six engine, 368kW/460Nm, rear-wheel drive, 7-speed PDK or 6-speed manual transmission
0-100km/h: 3.4 seconds (PDK), 3.9 seconds (manual)
Top speed: 318km/h (PDK), 320km/h (manual)
Price: R2 750 000
Desirability: 11/10
Availability: now
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...filtered---new-911-gt3-howls-into-sa-11493376
Porsche, those purveyors of sportscars for the masses (relatively speaking) have released their very non mass market 911 GT3 in South Africa.
Rear-wheel-drive, high-revving normally aspirated engine, motorsport chassis with rear axle steering, big-ass rear wing, a lightened body with better aerodynamics - it’s a more raw and unfiltered Porsche, like a Texan Plain cigarette if you excuse the non-PC smoking reference. But this is a non-PC car, a Porsche that doesn’t strive for the everyone-friendly duality of many other 911s, that meek-as-a-kitten feel around town but the tiger when you pull its tail.
On the mountain passes and urban roads around the Western Cape where I drove the car at its media launch this week, it was a tiger all the time. It felt fast even when going slow, a livid thing which lays on the emotion several layers thick.
Man, what a noise it makes. It’s a lurid wail that sounds like a Formula One car - or the way they used to before they became watered-down hybrids. Rev this normally-aspirated 4-litre between 7000 and its 9000 rpm redline and it howls like the hounds of hell being unleashed. Hide the wimmen and children, and close the shutters. That sound should come with an age restriction.
The car’s available with the PDK double-clutch seven-speed transmission for the fastest lap time, and a six-speed manual gearbox for the purists.
The PDK version I drove snicks through its gears with almost magical intuitiveness, but this is a car that implores you to use the paddle shifters to keep the engine revving in that wailing zone, not because it’s necessary to summon the power - there’s oodles of low down torque - but because it’s the right thing to do. It’s a playful imperative.
The wide tyres whoosh loudly over all but the smoothest tar, and the roll cage that replaces the rear seats (in the optional Clubsport package) sometimes clunks against the inside of the car when you drive over bumps - it’s all part of the GT3’s race-bred, visceral vibe.
The power may not rock the richter scale like a 911 Turbo, but the instant throttle response at sea level is a joy to experience - one can only hope that it transfers to power-sucking Gauteng altitude without too much loss.
The optional racing bucket seats adjust fore and aft only, but they’re surprisingly well padded and comfy.
The steering is surgically sharp and direct, which makes all kinds of sense on a track and smooth-surfaced twisty tar. But on a bumpy road that trigger-sensitive steering required very steady hands on the tiller; the twitchiness is not for sissies.
The grip is immense, and the rear-wheel drive GT3 swishes through turns with g-force-generating gusto. It accepts harsh throttle treatment without turning into a lurid, powersliding beast. Up to a point, of course.
The ride is undeniably firm and the GT3 sits 25mm lower than a Carrera S, but the Porsche Active Suspension Management shock-absorber system kept the ride bearably compliant over my 450km test drive.
If you’re wondering about the personalised number plate, Flacht is where Porsche’s motorsport division is located in Germany, where the GT3 is built alongside the Le Mans-winning 919, the GT3 Cup and other racing Porsches.
A fitting registration for one of the most track-ready of Porsche’s road cars.There are many faster cars than the GT3, but few that stir the soul more.
PORSCHE GT3 - THE NUMBERS:
Powertrain: 4-litre flat six engine, 368kW/460Nm, rear-wheel drive, 7-speed PDK or 6-speed manual transmission
0-100km/h: 3.4 seconds (PDK), 3.9 seconds (manual)
Top speed: 318km/h (PDK), 320km/h (manual)
Price: R2 750 000
Desirability: 11/10
Availability: now
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...filtered---new-911-gt3-howls-into-sa-11493376
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First impression: Meeting the Porsche 911 GT3
When a sports car - a proper sports car - comes along, one is often left pondering whether or not it will live up to expectations. Take the Porsche 911 GT3 for example - sure it's a track-tuned monster on paper but what's it like on the road?
The media is rife with news and impressions on how intense it is, how it will leave almost anything it is pitted against in the dust. The only real takeaway is that it can be a scary car. And my goodness, is it scary!
Sure, when driven sedately it won’t bite but open the throttle and allow the six-cylinder engine to breath and the car will unleash so much power you’ll need all your wits about you to control it.
It is blindingly fast! Eye-popping savage! The speedometre is ever climbing, the rev needle chews to the red line, the engine behind the driver is shouting for the life to be wrung out of it... In your mind it echoes, over and over again, that you are in one of the purest sports cars around; and it’s both intoxicating and addictive.
The 911 GT3 is insanely brilliant on- and off the race track; its precise steering and responsive throttle adding to an experience that few rivals can match.
However, it requires a gentle hand to control. Though it picks up speed fast, it's possible to carry that same momentum through sweeping bends. Thing is, the rear can become twitchy; especially when the tyres are cold. But in the grande scheme of things it only underlines what a true, pure-bred sports car this GT3 is.
There is a profound connection between road, the wheels, steering wheel, and driver. Embrace that and the Porsche 911 GT3 is worth the drive.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/first-impression-meeting-the-porsche-911-gt3-20171127
When a sports car - a proper sports car - comes along, one is often left pondering whether or not it will live up to expectations. Take the Porsche 911 GT3 for example - sure it's a track-tuned monster on paper but what's it like on the road?
The media is rife with news and impressions on how intense it is, how it will leave almost anything it is pitted against in the dust. The only real takeaway is that it can be a scary car. And my goodness, is it scary!
Sure, when driven sedately it won’t bite but open the throttle and allow the six-cylinder engine to breath and the car will unleash so much power you’ll need all your wits about you to control it.
It is blindingly fast! Eye-popping savage! The speedometre is ever climbing, the rev needle chews to the red line, the engine behind the driver is shouting for the life to be wrung out of it... In your mind it echoes, over and over again, that you are in one of the purest sports cars around; and it’s both intoxicating and addictive.
The 911 GT3 is insanely brilliant on- and off the race track; its precise steering and responsive throttle adding to an experience that few rivals can match.
However, it requires a gentle hand to control. Though it picks up speed fast, it's possible to carry that same momentum through sweeping bends. Thing is, the rear can become twitchy; especially when the tyres are cold. But in the grande scheme of things it only underlines what a true, pure-bred sports car this GT3 is.
There is a profound connection between road, the wheels, steering wheel, and driver. Embrace that and the Porsche 911 GT3 is worth the drive.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/first-impression-meeting-the-porsche-911-gt3-20171127
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#Drive360 Awards: The very best car of 2017 is...
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
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Eh... nothing trumps the 918 in my books.
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Not quite the same league there...
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Precisely. I want to stand out in Dubai.
Jan grew up in Brakpan and although he hit the big time and became a billionaire, he never forgot his roots...
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DRIVEN: Porsche's 911 GT3 - Born in Flacht
As a motoring journalist one is often asked 'What's your favourite car?', 'What model would you buy?'
Until now it's always been a Nissan GT-R and a classic Toyota AE86 'Haichiroku'.
After driving the latest Porsche 911 GT3, I've added a third vehicle to my list; I'm in love with this monstrous Porsche and I need this car in my life.
There are few vehicles that can stir this much emotion among petrolheads at first glance. Love at first sight is a natural occurrence with the GT3 and there's no stopping it.
There's so much attention to detail from the moment you step inside and get comfortable in those deep, body-hugging bucket seats. This car was born for the track, or rather, 'Born in Flacht' but I wouldn't mind having it as a daily drive, roll-cage and all.
There are yellow needles on the instrument cluster along with contrasting bright yellow seat belts which stand out in among the black Alcantara, velvety interior. The built-in roll cage in the rear means this car is not for the faint-hearted.
Then you start the car and all resistance crumbles, like a Lindt chocolate ball melting in your mouth, the engine roar is divine.
But before we get in to that, lets take a quick look at the numbers.
The 4.0-litre straight-6, naturally aspirated engine delivers a glorious 368kW and 460Nm. Its capable of rocketing from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds (fitted with the automaker's PDK gearbox).
Sadly my stint behind the wheel was cut short before I could really get to know the car, and the better part of my journey was in crawling traffic.
It didn't matter though, I was behind the wheel of an epic vehicle. Its the kind of sports car that leaves a permanent grin on your face for a few days. Just thinking about it know is enough to bring up fond memories, sigh.
The monstrous sound emitting from its twin exhaust, trumpeting the engine's divinity leaves you wanting to keep a constant pressure on the throttle and hunt for winding roads.
It's hardly that uncomfortable though perhaps more impractical for a family. It's the kind of car you want to drive alone and leave baby to drive with Dad. Hence I wouldn't mind driving this day-to-day on a 120km commute to work. There's no need for audio, although multimedia touchscreen is there; why would you bother with the radio when you can listen to the riveting purr of the engine.
I took every opportunity to throw its rear into a corner, and boy, is the GT3 capable of hugging bends as if it was one with the road. I can only imagine how much pure fun the manual version must be though the automatic version is near perfect.
Gear shifts are sublime and smooth, the dynamics are faultless. Its looks are aggressive and its squat shouts 'ready to pounce'. It's very low on the ground, 44mm lower than that of the 911 Carrera so its appearance has a natural phat stance. That wide rear with a tail draped in carbon, the ram-air scoops, it's a car made to be driven.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-porsches-911-gt3-born-in-flacht-20171207
As a motoring journalist one is often asked 'What's your favourite car?', 'What model would you buy?'
Until now it's always been a Nissan GT-R and a classic Toyota AE86 'Haichiroku'.
After driving the latest Porsche 911 GT3, I've added a third vehicle to my list; I'm in love with this monstrous Porsche and I need this car in my life.
There are few vehicles that can stir this much emotion among petrolheads at first glance. Love at first sight is a natural occurrence with the GT3 and there's no stopping it.
There's so much attention to detail from the moment you step inside and get comfortable in those deep, body-hugging bucket seats. This car was born for the track, or rather, 'Born in Flacht' but I wouldn't mind having it as a daily drive, roll-cage and all.
There are yellow needles on the instrument cluster along with contrasting bright yellow seat belts which stand out in among the black Alcantara, velvety interior. The built-in roll cage in the rear means this car is not for the faint-hearted.
Then you start the car and all resistance crumbles, like a Lindt chocolate ball melting in your mouth, the engine roar is divine.
But before we get in to that, lets take a quick look at the numbers.
The 4.0-litre straight-6, naturally aspirated engine delivers a glorious 368kW and 460Nm. Its capable of rocketing from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds (fitted with the automaker's PDK gearbox).
Sadly my stint behind the wheel was cut short before I could really get to know the car, and the better part of my journey was in crawling traffic.
It didn't matter though, I was behind the wheel of an epic vehicle. Its the kind of sports car that leaves a permanent grin on your face for a few days. Just thinking about it know is enough to bring up fond memories, sigh.
The monstrous sound emitting from its twin exhaust, trumpeting the engine's divinity leaves you wanting to keep a constant pressure on the throttle and hunt for winding roads.
It's hardly that uncomfortable though perhaps more impractical for a family. It's the kind of car you want to drive alone and leave baby to drive with Dad. Hence I wouldn't mind driving this day-to-day on a 120km commute to work. There's no need for audio, although multimedia touchscreen is there; why would you bother with the radio when you can listen to the riveting purr of the engine.
I took every opportunity to throw its rear into a corner, and boy, is the GT3 capable of hugging bends as if it was one with the road. I can only imagine how much pure fun the manual version must be though the automatic version is near perfect.
Gear shifts are sublime and smooth, the dynamics are faultless. Its looks are aggressive and its squat shouts 'ready to pounce'. It's very low on the ground, 44mm lower than that of the 911 Carrera so its appearance has a natural phat stance. That wide rear with a tail draped in carbon, the ram-air scoops, it's a car made to be driven.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/driven-porsches-911-gt3-born-in-flacht-20171207
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Driven: 911 GT3 manual is the uncensored Porsche
In today's fast paced world, it’s all about results, instant gratification and convenience - more about the destination and less about the journey. At this point you might accuse me of getting all philosophical about life, but in truth this philosophical tangent is all about cars.
Think about it. In the last decade or so we’ve become obsessed with zero to 100 times, quarter miles and how quickly the latest (insert make, model and your favourite performance badge) can lap the Nurburgring. Twin-turbocharged engines can propel you to breakneck speeds in the blink of an eye and brilliant new double-clutch automated gearboxes can swop cogs within milliseconds. That’s progress for you and don’t get me wrong it’s all incredibly impressive, especially since most modern performance cars can also get you to the shops in Cadillac comfort, but at the end of that rainbow there’s also that despondent sensation that today’s supercars have lost some of their soul.
Though Porsche’s modern 911s have pulled off the aforementioned balancing act while largely remaining in-character, the GT3 takes a rebellious little detour - it’s that notoriously uncompromising black sheep of the family that just refuses to play by the rules. And while it can be ordered with an exceptional dual-clutch PDK gearbox for those purists wanting a not-so-purist cheat, the GT3 is one of the few supercars that you can still order with a manual transmission. That is precisely what brought me to the Western Cape one sunny Monday morning for a 500km blast through some of the region’s best roads.
Despite what its giant carbon rear wing, huge air intakes and 20-inch wheels might imply, the GT3 is not the most potent 911 on the block - with outputs of 368kW and 460Nm, it’s less powerful than the Turbo, Turbo S and GT2 RS, but it is certainly the revviest. Its normally aspirated four-litre flat six rips up the low-revving, turbocharged rulebook as it furiously screams its way to its 9000rpm redline, with peak power developed at 8250rpm. As far as modern engines go, this is about as politically incorrect as it gets.
This Porsche is unashamedly vocal, practically to the point of being rude, and its fearsome, ripsnorting bellow as you rev it towards that redline is so exhilarating and addictive that it’s in danger of being banned by the FDA. You can liven up the soundtrack even further by activating the exhaust flap, while a nearby engine-livening button treats you to a cheeky throttle blip on the downshift.
It’s loud inside too. In another puristic nod, Porsche didn’t get too carried away with the sound deadening material, to the point where having a conversation will require some speaking up, even at normal highway speeds. Much of the road noise goes unfiltered and you’ll often hear the integrated roll cage clanging inside the cabin, and stones pinging against the inner wheel arches, which is all part of the GT3 experience.
Raw, puristic and delightfully uncensored it may be, but don’t ever mistake the GT3 for a crude piece of machinery. Its engine, chassis and body are all engineered to the loftiest of dynamic heights.
The clutch has a distinctly mechanical feel to it, but it’s not too heavy and the gear lever slices through the gates with a sense of precision while also feeling perfectly weighted.
And granted, you’re not going to accelerate as quickly as that guy who bought the dual-clutch version - the claimed 0-100km/h sprint taking half a second longer, at 3.9 seconds according to Porsche - but once again, this car is more about the experience than the result.
A prominent chapter in that story is carving up them twisty roads, for which the rear-wheel-driven GT3 has been blessed with a unique, racing-inspired chassis as well as rear wheel steering, dynamic engine mounts and a rear differential lock.
The suspension set-up is appreciably firm, but it’s not rock-hard. You can feel yourself sinking into every undulation in the road - that together with the ultra-sensitive steering conspiring to keep your concentration at its peak on country roads - but the adaptive shocks do manage to damp out most of the harshness to the point where the ride is actually quite tolerable.
With its semi-slick tyres, the GT3 is immensely grippy. It’s not necessarily tail happy or temperamental, providing you show it the right amount of respect, and it still offers the safety net of PSM stability control, which can be deactivated in two stages.
Along with the roll cage that comes with the no-cost-option Club Sport Package, you can order yours with a deep and grippy set of racing-style CPRF-backed bucket seats.
Sure, they do make it tricky to get in and out, but that’s what you signed up for when you bought what’s essentially a race car for the road.
That said, the GT3 still packs all the basic creature comforts inside, including a touchscreen infotainment system and a decent climate control system, but I won’t bore you with any more of those mundane details.
Then again, you might appreciate the Porsche Track Precision app that provides detailed performance data, including lap times.
The GT3 is an almost perfect blend of brutal, old-school charm and modern cutting-edge technological prowess. It’s a meticulously crafted analogue car in a digitally obsessed world, made by people who love driving for those who love driving.
Oh, and the personalised Flacht number plate refers to the small German village that houses Porsche’s motorsport division, which also develops and builds race-bred road cars such as the GT3.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...gt3-manual-is-the-uncensored-porsche-12410922
In today's fast paced world, it’s all about results, instant gratification and convenience - more about the destination and less about the journey. At this point you might accuse me of getting all philosophical about life, but in truth this philosophical tangent is all about cars.
Think about it. In the last decade or so we’ve become obsessed with zero to 100 times, quarter miles and how quickly the latest (insert make, model and your favourite performance badge) can lap the Nurburgring. Twin-turbocharged engines can propel you to breakneck speeds in the blink of an eye and brilliant new double-clutch automated gearboxes can swop cogs within milliseconds. That’s progress for you and don’t get me wrong it’s all incredibly impressive, especially since most modern performance cars can also get you to the shops in Cadillac comfort, but at the end of that rainbow there’s also that despondent sensation that today’s supercars have lost some of their soul.
Though Porsche’s modern 911s have pulled off the aforementioned balancing act while largely remaining in-character, the GT3 takes a rebellious little detour - it’s that notoriously uncompromising black sheep of the family that just refuses to play by the rules. And while it can be ordered with an exceptional dual-clutch PDK gearbox for those purists wanting a not-so-purist cheat, the GT3 is one of the few supercars that you can still order with a manual transmission. That is precisely what brought me to the Western Cape one sunny Monday morning for a 500km blast through some of the region’s best roads.
Despite what its giant carbon rear wing, huge air intakes and 20-inch wheels might imply, the GT3 is not the most potent 911 on the block - with outputs of 368kW and 460Nm, it’s less powerful than the Turbo, Turbo S and GT2 RS, but it is certainly the revviest. Its normally aspirated four-litre flat six rips up the low-revving, turbocharged rulebook as it furiously screams its way to its 9000rpm redline, with peak power developed at 8250rpm. As far as modern engines go, this is about as politically incorrect as it gets.
This Porsche is unashamedly vocal, practically to the point of being rude, and its fearsome, ripsnorting bellow as you rev it towards that redline is so exhilarating and addictive that it’s in danger of being banned by the FDA. You can liven up the soundtrack even further by activating the exhaust flap, while a nearby engine-livening button treats you to a cheeky throttle blip on the downshift.
It’s loud inside too. In another puristic nod, Porsche didn’t get too carried away with the sound deadening material, to the point where having a conversation will require some speaking up, even at normal highway speeds. Much of the road noise goes unfiltered and you’ll often hear the integrated roll cage clanging inside the cabin, and stones pinging against the inner wheel arches, which is all part of the GT3 experience.
Raw, puristic and delightfully uncensored it may be, but don’t ever mistake the GT3 for a crude piece of machinery. Its engine, chassis and body are all engineered to the loftiest of dynamic heights.
The clutch has a distinctly mechanical feel to it, but it’s not too heavy and the gear lever slices through the gates with a sense of precision while also feeling perfectly weighted.
And granted, you’re not going to accelerate as quickly as that guy who bought the dual-clutch version - the claimed 0-100km/h sprint taking half a second longer, at 3.9 seconds according to Porsche - but once again, this car is more about the experience than the result.
A prominent chapter in that story is carving up them twisty roads, for which the rear-wheel-driven GT3 has been blessed with a unique, racing-inspired chassis as well as rear wheel steering, dynamic engine mounts and a rear differential lock.
The suspension set-up is appreciably firm, but it’s not rock-hard. You can feel yourself sinking into every undulation in the road - that together with the ultra-sensitive steering conspiring to keep your concentration at its peak on country roads - but the adaptive shocks do manage to damp out most of the harshness to the point where the ride is actually quite tolerable.
With its semi-slick tyres, the GT3 is immensely grippy. It’s not necessarily tail happy or temperamental, providing you show it the right amount of respect, and it still offers the safety net of PSM stability control, which can be deactivated in two stages.
Along with the roll cage that comes with the no-cost-option Club Sport Package, you can order yours with a deep and grippy set of racing-style CPRF-backed bucket seats.
Sure, they do make it tricky to get in and out, but that’s what you signed up for when you bought what’s essentially a race car for the road.
That said, the GT3 still packs all the basic creature comforts inside, including a touchscreen infotainment system and a decent climate control system, but I won’t bore you with any more of those mundane details.
Then again, you might appreciate the Porsche Track Precision app that provides detailed performance data, including lap times.
The GT3 is an almost perfect blend of brutal, old-school charm and modern cutting-edge technological prowess. It’s a meticulously crafted analogue car in a digitally obsessed world, made by people who love driving for those who love driving.
Oh, and the personalised Flacht number plate refers to the small German village that houses Porsche’s motorsport division, which also develops and builds race-bred road cars such as the GT3.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...gt3-manual-is-the-uncensored-porsche-12410922
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The Porsche motorsport department is presenting Weissach's latest treat at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show: the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with motorsport chassis and 383-kW (520-hp), four-litre, high-speed naturally aspirated engine. The new high-performance sports car is based on the 911 GT3, which has been refined still further to combine the performance-enhanced engine with a running-gear setup that features re-calibrated rear axle steering designed for maximum dynamics and precision. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 312 km/h. Following the launch of the 911 GT3 and the 911 GT2 RS, this latest release will see Porsche present its third GT road-approved sports car within a year.
Aerodynamics and interior based on the race trim
Aerodynamics have determined the design of the wide, weight-optimised body with its classic rigid rear wing. The racing look continues into the interior with full bucket seats made of carbon to provide secure lateral support in response to high-level driving dynamics. Lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops, reduced sound absorption and the new lightweight rear lid further emphasise the consistency of the material choices.
The most powerful naturally aspirated engine at 520 hp
The four-litre, six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from Porsche in the new 911 GT3 RS pushes the sports car to new limits: The flat engine delivers 15 kW (20 hp) more than the engine in the previous model and the 911 GT3. Together with a speed range reaching up to 9,000 rpm, it was the ideal choice as a thoroughbred sports engine. Combined with the specially calibrated seven-speed PDK, the high-performance engine guarantees an outstanding driving performance.
Motorsport-inspired chassis and Clubsport package
Technology straight from motorsport ensures that the chassis offers exceptional driving dynamics. Ball joints on all arms provide even greater precision than conventional elastokinematic bearings. 20-inch lightweight wheels with newly developed 265/35 sports tyres on the front axle enhance agility and steering behaviour, while 21 inch wheels with 325/30 tyres at the rear axle improve traction.
As with all current GT sports cars, the Clubsport package is also available for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS at no extra cost. The package includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt for a sporty driving experience.
Weissach package and magnesium wheels for additional weight savings
For particularly ambitious drivers, the Porsche motorsport department has created an optional Weissach package for a further weight reduction. The package features additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels. In its lightest configuration, this package reduces the weight of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS down to 1,430 kilogrammes.
Market launch and prices
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is available to order now. It will be launched in Germany from mid-April 2018. Prices for the new high-performance sports car start at 195,137 euro, including VAT and country-specific equipment.
https://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2019-911_gt3_rs/
The Porsche motorsport department is presenting Weissach's latest treat at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show: the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with motorsport chassis and 383-kW (520-hp), four-litre, high-speed naturally aspirated engine. The new high-performance sports car is based on the 911 GT3, which has been refined still further to combine the performance-enhanced engine with a running-gear setup that features re-calibrated rear axle steering designed for maximum dynamics and precision. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 312 km/h. Following the launch of the 911 GT3 and the 911 GT2 RS, this latest release will see Porsche present its third GT road-approved sports car within a year.
Aerodynamics and interior based on the race trim
Aerodynamics have determined the design of the wide, weight-optimised body with its classic rigid rear wing. The racing look continues into the interior with full bucket seats made of carbon to provide secure lateral support in response to high-level driving dynamics. Lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops, reduced sound absorption and the new lightweight rear lid further emphasise the consistency of the material choices.
The most powerful naturally aspirated engine at 520 hp
The four-litre, six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from Porsche in the new 911 GT3 RS pushes the sports car to new limits: The flat engine delivers 15 kW (20 hp) more than the engine in the previous model and the 911 GT3. Together with a speed range reaching up to 9,000 rpm, it was the ideal choice as a thoroughbred sports engine. Combined with the specially calibrated seven-speed PDK, the high-performance engine guarantees an outstanding driving performance.
Motorsport-inspired chassis and Clubsport package
Technology straight from motorsport ensures that the chassis offers exceptional driving dynamics. Ball joints on all arms provide even greater precision than conventional elastokinematic bearings. 20-inch lightweight wheels with newly developed 265/35 sports tyres on the front axle enhance agility and steering behaviour, while 21 inch wheels with 325/30 tyres at the rear axle improve traction.
As with all current GT sports cars, the Clubsport package is also available for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS at no extra cost. The package includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt for a sporty driving experience.
Weissach package and magnesium wheels for additional weight savings
For particularly ambitious drivers, the Porsche motorsport department has created an optional Weissach package for a further weight reduction. The package features additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels. In its lightest configuration, this package reduces the weight of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS down to 1,430 kilogrammes.
Market launch and prices
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is available to order now. It will be launched in Germany from mid-April 2018. Prices for the new high-performance sports car start at 195,137 euro, including VAT and country-specific equipment.
https://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2019-911_gt3_rs/
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Meet The Latest (More Powerful) Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Porsche has taken the wraps off its updated 911 GT3 RS, giving the high-performance sportscar yet more power.
Set to make its public debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, the 911 GT3 RS now makes 383 kW (up 15 kW) from its naturally aspirated, 4,0-litre flat-six engine, which redlines at 9 000 r/min.
The result is a claimed zero to 100 km/h sprint in a mere 3,2 seconds (one-tenth faster than before), with a top speed of 312 km/h. As before, a “specially calibrated” seven-speed PDK is the only transmission choice.
Porsche furthermore says the GT3 RS features “re-calibrated rear axle steering designed for maximum dynamics and precision”. A set of 20-inch lightweight wheels with newly developed 265/35 tyres on the front axle “enhance agility and steering behaviour”, while the 21-inch items wrapped in 325/30 rubber at the rear axle “improve traction”.
Inside, you’ll find carbon-shelled bucket seats, along with lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops. In a further bid to save a few grams, Porsche has used less sound deadening while also fitting a new lightweight rear lid.
The Clubsport package, which includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt, will also be offered at no cost.
There’s also the optional Weissach package, which includes additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels. In its lightest configuration, Porsche says this package reduces the weight of the 911 GT3 RS to 1 430 kg.
The new 911 GT3 RS is already available to order in South Africa, with a starting price of R3 220 000.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/meet-the-latest-more-powerful-porsche-911-gt3-rs/
Porsche has taken the wraps off its updated 911 GT3 RS, giving the high-performance sportscar yet more power.
Set to make its public debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, the 911 GT3 RS now makes 383 kW (up 15 kW) from its naturally aspirated, 4,0-litre flat-six engine, which redlines at 9 000 r/min.
The result is a claimed zero to 100 km/h sprint in a mere 3,2 seconds (one-tenth faster than before), with a top speed of 312 km/h. As before, a “specially calibrated” seven-speed PDK is the only transmission choice.
Porsche furthermore says the GT3 RS features “re-calibrated rear axle steering designed for maximum dynamics and precision”. A set of 20-inch lightweight wheels with newly developed 265/35 tyres on the front axle “enhance agility and steering behaviour”, while the 21-inch items wrapped in 325/30 rubber at the rear axle “improve traction”.
Inside, you’ll find carbon-shelled bucket seats, along with lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops. In a further bid to save a few grams, Porsche has used less sound deadening while also fitting a new lightweight rear lid.
The Clubsport package, which includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt, will also be offered at no cost.
There’s also the optional Weissach package, which includes additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels. In its lightest configuration, Porsche says this package reduces the weight of the 911 GT3 RS to 1 430 kg.
The new 911 GT3 RS is already available to order in South Africa, with a starting price of R3 220 000.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/meet-the-latest-more-powerful-porsche-911-gt3-rs/
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Porsche reveals new GT3 RS (+ SA pricing)
Porsche’s GT3 is one of the last truly purist supercars on the market, but many fear that it will eventually forsake its high-revving normally aspirated engine configuration in favour of the modern turbocharged route.
Thankfully that day has yet to arrive and to celebrate the delay, the gents in Flacht (the home of Porsche Motorsport) have unleashed the RS version of the latest GT3.
It’s by no means the most powerful 911 in the line-up (remember, it’s more about the thrill of revving all the way to 9000) but the new GT3 RS is now the most potent normally aspirated 911, its four-litre straight-six producing 383kW - which is 15kW more than the ‘stock’ GT3. It doesn’t offer the manual option, however, meaning that a specially calibrated version of Porsche’s seven-speed PDK is the only gearbox option.
Expect a zero to 100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 312km/h.
The car rolls on 20-inch front wheels, wearing 265/35 tyres, and 21-inch rear wheels with 325/30 rubber.
The RS features a re-calibrated rear axle steering system and as with the regular GT3, it can be specified with the Clubsport package at no extra cost - this comprising a roll-over bar, six-point harnesses and a fire extinguisher.
The GT3 cabin is also set apart by full carbon-backed racing bucket seats, lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops and you’ll have to excuse the noise (or orgasmic mechanical rock and roll in this case) as Porsche has removed some sound deadening to keep the car’s weight down.
On that note, owners can lighten their cars even further by opting for the Weissach package, which brings even more carbon components to the party (extending to the exterior, cabin and chassis) and magnesium wheels. Tick that box and your GT3 RS will weigh just 1430kg.
The GT3 RS is already available to order in South Africa and it’s priced from R3 220 000, which is a R470 000 premium over the normal GT3.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/porsche-reveals-new-gt3-rs-sa-pricing-13397037
Porsche’s GT3 is one of the last truly purist supercars on the market, but many fear that it will eventually forsake its high-revving normally aspirated engine configuration in favour of the modern turbocharged route.
Thankfully that day has yet to arrive and to celebrate the delay, the gents in Flacht (the home of Porsche Motorsport) have unleashed the RS version of the latest GT3.
It’s by no means the most powerful 911 in the line-up (remember, it’s more about the thrill of revving all the way to 9000) but the new GT3 RS is now the most potent normally aspirated 911, its four-litre straight-six producing 383kW - which is 15kW more than the ‘stock’ GT3. It doesn’t offer the manual option, however, meaning that a specially calibrated version of Porsche’s seven-speed PDK is the only gearbox option.
Expect a zero to 100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 312km/h.
The car rolls on 20-inch front wheels, wearing 265/35 tyres, and 21-inch rear wheels with 325/30 rubber.
The RS features a re-calibrated rear axle steering system and as with the regular GT3, it can be specified with the Clubsport package at no extra cost - this comprising a roll-over bar, six-point harnesses and a fire extinguisher.
The GT3 cabin is also set apart by full carbon-backed racing bucket seats, lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops and you’ll have to excuse the noise (or orgasmic mechanical rock and roll in this case) as Porsche has removed some sound deadening to keep the car’s weight down.
On that note, owners can lighten their cars even further by opting for the Weissach package, which brings even more carbon components to the party (extending to the exterior, cabin and chassis) and magnesium wheels. Tick that box and your GT3 RS will weigh just 1430kg.
The GT3 RS is already available to order in South Africa and it’s priced from R3 220 000, which is a R470 000 premium over the normal GT3.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/porsche-reveals-new-gt3-rs-sa-pricing-13397037
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Are you now gonna talk kark under all the guy's posts? I think you need your best friend called your right hand as stated by FiestaST