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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 11, 2022

Porsche x TAG Heuer Unveil A New 99X Race Livery For The ...

The new design of the Porsche 99X Electric was created exclusively for the Formula E races in the South Korean capital. As the Porsche Formula E team continues its push towards the end of the 2022 season, sight sets on the final round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The team preps for the finale by learning the track and improving performance, but also introducing a completely new livery design. In collaboration with its partners at TAG Heuer, Porsche Formula E is proud to debut a stealth-like race livery with inspiration from the all-new Connected Caliber 4 Porsche Edition smartwatch. Porsche and TAG Heuer are excited to showcase two world premiers at the Seoul E-Prix circuit. The two Porsche 99X Electric race cars will feature a new and exclusive design unveiled at an event in the SJ Kunsthalle in the trendy district of Chengdam-dong. The body of the innovative electric racing car from Weissach, which clinched its first Formula E victory in Mexico City this season, mirrors the colors of the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition: frozen blue and black. MUST-READ: The Porsche Taycan Sets A New Nürburgring Record For Series-Production Electric Cars The electric frozen blue shade adds contrast to the robust matte black finish, which comes directly from the all-electric Porsche Taycan. The graphic elements of the design reflect the pit boards, speed, and progress while drawing attention to the lights of Seoul. The head-turning color combination comes as inspiration from the TAG Heuer x Porsche Connected watch, a staple model for the brand as its entry example into the world of luxury smartwatches. The two Porsche 99X Formula E race cars driven by André Lotterer (GER/#36) and Pascal Wehrlein (GER/#94) will take on the Seoul E-Prix event on 13 and 14 August featuring the all-new design. View all current Porsche inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and Porsche news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE FOR SALE Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 10, 2022

The Porsche Taycan Sets A New Nürburgring Record For Seri...

A green car takes on the Green Hell. At this point, it’s no surprise that electric vehicles can pack some serious punch, and while this realization may have taken some getting used to, car manufacturers and enthusiasts are excited to explore the performance potential of electric vehicles. One of the automotive performance world's most important names, Porsche, has its own electric performance car, the Taycan, and it’s already proved its mettle with speed, dynamism, and luxury. However, there’s one place where brands, cars, and drivers all over the world put themselves to the ultimate test: the Nürburgring. It’s one of the most famed, long, and difficult race tracks in the world, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Porsche’s development driver, Lars Kern, set the fastest time yet for a series-production electric car on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. MUST READ: The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Is The Favorite Car Of The Earl of Pembroke At 7 minutes and 33 seconds, the Taycan Turbo S was able to achieve the time thanks to the new performance kit and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control but was otherwise a stock vehicle besides the required roll cage and racing seats. With the performance kit, the Taycan comes with 21-inch RS-Spyder-design wheels and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, that are road approved but similar to racing tires. Currently, this performance kit offered through Porsche Tequipment is only available in Germany for the 2023 Taycan Turbo S sedan, and because the tires are designed for the track, Porsche makes it easy to switch between the sports tires and more road-friendly tires without having to restore the original chassis software. With massive power and performance, but no sound or emissions, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is silently dominating the performance world. View All Porsche Taycans For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 09, 2022

The New Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive x Bamford Watch Dep...

Releasing on Wednesday 10th August at 9am EST. Available in extremely limited quantities. After recently announcing its upcoming collaboration collection, Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive prep car and streetwear enthusiasts with a wide variety of limited edition products sporting inspiration from each brand. As part of the exclusive release, the dynamic duo is proud to work with the horology experts at TAG Heuer and Bamford Watch Department on a limited edition watch that pays homage to the collaboration between all four industry leaders. The all-new 42mm chronograph features a very wearable stainless steel case design, with a polished crown and pushers that control the functions of the watch. MUST-READ: Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive Announce A New Capsule Collection A chronograph dial layout showcases the custom Bamford green face with yellow highlights, which also includes branding from RUF Automotive, TAG Heuer, and Highsnobiety. The new Heuer 02 in-house movement powers the watch, using 168 components and 33 jewels to achieve an impressive 80-hour power reserve. A transparent sapphire backcase allows for a closer look at the inner workings of the watch, with each brand logo meticulously laser etched to capture the moment in time. The special-edition TAG Heuer Carrera comes fit on a Saffiano Verde leather strap with yellow stitching that creates just the right amount of contrast. Those who are lucky enough to secure one of the limited-edition chronographs will receive a specialty branded box made from green frosted transparent acrylic. The new limited-edition TAG Heuer Carrera is set to release on August 10th at the Highsnobiety webstore for $7,785 as part of the Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive collaboration collection. View all current RUF examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. VIEW ALL RUF FOR SALE View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Highsnobiety

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 08, 2022

The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Is The Favorite Car Of The Ea...

The joy of driving a Porsche is fit for a royal. For many, giving up a career to attend to a family tragedy is a setback that can be quite disappointing, and while it absolutely was for William Herbert, who was an industrial designer when his father unfortunately passed away, that family tragedy left him with an entirely new set of responsibilities and traditions, as his family was of English nobles, hailing from the incredible, 14,000-acre Wilton House, a well-known 17th-century house in the UK which has been in the family for over 400 years. MUST READ: One of 407 Porsche 911 SC Weissach Editions Is Owned By a 17-Year-Old Entrepreneur William Herbert became The Right Honourable William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke in 2004 at 26, and now he’s 44, and while he’s settled into his role at the seat of the ancestral home, his passion for cars has never died. The former riding school at the home now features an incredible car collection, and its newest member is a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. The Earl first experienced a friend’s 911 GT3, and he was blown away by its performance, and after driving one at Silverstone, he decided that he simply needed to get one of his own. The subdued look of the Touring version of the GT3, along with its everyday comfort and usability is what sold him, and after nearly a year of searching for the right one, he was able to reserve a car with the perfect spec. The unabashed performance and the gentlemanly elegance of the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is what makes the Porsche 911 GT3 the perfect car for the Earl, who is even thinking about retrofitting rear seats to make it usable for the school run. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 05, 2022

One Of 407 Porsche 911 SC Weissach Editions Is Owned By a...

At just 17, he’s an entrepreneur, investor, and Porsche owner. Merlin Assfalg is a 17-year-old student and son of the CEO of mountain bike manufacturer Propain. However, at a young age, he has plenty of passions, which include stock trading, business, and cars. He has shares in Apple, and currently runs a startup that he founded himself selling bike parts online from a container on Propain’s property, and owns a Porsche 911. Being 17 and in Germany, he isn’t able to drive on his own just yet, but he turns 18 very soon, and his vehicle of choice is one of the most iconic sports cars ever made and a very special edition of it at that. MUST READ: Discover The One-Off Porsche Cayenne Convertible Concept That Never Saw Production His car is the 1980 Porsche 911 SC Weissach Edition, of which only 407 were made exclusively for the North American market, from where the car was imported. The car features a black exterior and a gray interior, and most importantly the irreplaceable driving experience of a classic Porsche 911. He has been able to balance his entrepreneurship, school, and passion for cars despite a serious battle with an unknown illness in 2020, and now he’s counting the days until he can drive his Porsche on his own, and while he has a passion for classic Porsches, he has the same enthusiasm for a bright future of sustainability with things like e-mobility and synthetic fuels. Drivers like him keep the passion for classic cars alive and push the automotive world towards a future that’s better for everyone. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 05, 2022

Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive Announce A New Capsule Coll...

Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive x TAG Heuer x Bamford come together for an epic automotive-inspired release. While the luxury automotive world continues to coincide with streetwear and high-end fashion on an artistic level, well-known designers are creating collaboration collections with world-renowned manufacturers. It’s a trend that the streetwear media specialists at Highsnobiety know all too well, showcasing the similarities between each industry in hopes of attracting a whole new community of enthusiasts. Highsnobiety is proud to announce its newest collaboration with RUF Automotive, a German manufacturer known for producing iconic one-off Porsche examples that boast incredible design and performance. The new campaign introduces a capsule collection of premium apparel and accessories, celebrating the ingenuity and resourcefulness ethos that both brands share. As part of the launch of Highsnobiety x RUF, the daughter of current RUF owner Alois Ruf photographed and starred in the campaign showcasing the collection. MUST-READ: Shop The New PUMA x BMW M Motorsport 50-Year Autumn/Winter ’22 Collection The Highsnobiety x RUF Collection joins together two German companies through a selection of apparel and accessories, sporting period-correct styles and graphics reminiscent of historic models like the RUF ‘Yellowbird’. The capsule collection includes a varsity jacket emblazoned with the RUF and Highsnobiety logos, a work shirt, pants and coveralls, an array of hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, jeans, and hats. A playful lifestyle accessory line features a model car, key chain, Yeti water bottle, mug, and a classic rearview mirror air freshener. Along with a perfectly proper clothing line, the collaboration also presents an exclusive TAG Heuer Carrera x Bamford x RUF x Highsnobiety watch. The entire collection pulls from RUF’s palette of green, yellow, black, and white colors, making it easily recognizable for any car enthusiast. The all-new Highsnobiety x RUF Automotive Capsule Collection is set to release on August 10th at the Highsnobiety Shop website, with prices ranging from $5 to $7,785. View all of the current RUF examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more supercar news and updates on the Highsnobiety x RUF release. VIEW ALL RUF FOR SALE Source: Highsnobiety

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 04, 2022

Discover The One-Off Porsche Cayenne Convertible Concept ...

Shortly after the launch of the first-generation model in December 2002, three additional variants came in for consideration. As Porsche continues its 20 year celebration of the iconic Cayenne, the German sports car manufacturer takes a deep dive into its archives of historic models. With an innovative mindset and an unlimited budget, its no surprise that the Porsche concept department was full of one-off examples that would never see the light of day. Presenting three alternative body shape to the first-generation Cayenne, Porsche is proud to showcase the one-of-one convertible variation. The Cayenne convertible came into consideration after stretching a coupé version by 20 centimeters, while also incorporating a row of rear seats and a retractable canvas roof. Today, there is still a single example of the open-top Cayenne kept in storage at the Porsche Museum. It is not a road-going prototype, however, but what is known as a Package Function Model (PFM). MUST-READ: Porsche Celebrates 20-Years of The Cayenne, The 959 Successor While the exterior underwent multiple design phases, Porsche engineers were unable to implement the appropriate body-stiffening measures necessary for a road-legal convertible. The sport styling of the Cayenne Convertible includes a rear end that mimics the lines of the 996 911, which became an area where designers were unable to agree on a final look. The disagreement of the rear design resulted in two different sections, boasting two completely different ideas and shapes. If the drop-top Cayenne had made it to the actual production line, Porsche was at the ready to install a now familiar soft-top mechanism that would quickly transform its appearance. Ultimately, the mechanism never made it past the computer simulation stage and the fabric top is now stored in the luggage compartment. After bringing back the idea of a Cayenne Coupé in 2019 with a successful production model, Porsche did not pursue the idea of a new convertible cars any further. View all of the current Porsche Cayenne examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more luxury lifestyle and Porsche news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE CAYENNE FOR SALE Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 03, 2022

A New Exhibition At The Porsche Museum Celebrates 30 Year...

One of the world’s most iconic one-make racing series is celebrating a big anniversary in a big way. The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup turns 30 this year, and it’s widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest one-make racing series. At the center of the series is one of the world’s most beloved, legendary and dynamic sports cars, the Porsche 911. The car is one of the cornerstones of automotive culture and history, and the Supercup has been part of its legacy for an incredible 30 years. MUST READ: The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche’s Latest Racing Machine To celebrate, Porsche created a custom 911 GT3 that features a special painted livery inspired by the VIP racing car, as well as a custom interior that echoes its colors, and now it’s on display at the Porsche Museum, among four other cars that competed over the years in the Porsche Supercup. The VIP racing car is featured, along with the 911 GT3 Cup 3.8 from 1994 is featured, based on the 993 generation of the Porsche 911, as well as the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cup based on the 911 Carrera RS, and the 911 GT3 Cup Type 997, the first Cup car to be delivered by Porsche without ABS. The exhibition, on display at the Porsche museum until August 28, celebrates the history of the Porsche Supercup and the legend of the 911 both as a race car and a sports car loved by car enthusiasts the world over. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 01, 2022

Porsche Accelerates Its Performance eBike Venture On Two ...

The electric drive systems will be used in Porsche eBikes as well as in the products of other brands. Porsche’s focus on embodying the perfect blend of design, performance, and technology spans far past its lineup of track-inspired sports cars into its collection of luxury lifestyle products. While the brand continues to dominate the market on four wheels, the German automotive manufacturer also prides itself on wanting to increase its activities within the eBike segment. After testing the waters with its recent release of the eBike Sport and eBike Cross, Porsche is proud to announce its all-new eBike Performance production in Ottobrun, Germany. In recent months, Porsche has acquired several eBike companies (including Greyp and Fazua) to help gain the knowledge that would translate into the same level of quality that goes into its vehicle production. MUST-READ: The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche’s Latest Racing Machine As part of the newly established Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, the facility will develop efficient electric drive systems for all bicycles. The state-of-the-art power sources include motors, batteries, and the necessary software for connectivity solutions. In addition to compact drive systems from Fazua, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH will develop and produce particularly powerful eBike drive systems under the Porsche brand name. The upcoming Stuttgart-based P2 eBike GmbH, powered by Porsche intends to use these drive systems to launch a new generation of Porsche eBikes from the middle of this decade. For those adventurists looking to experience Porsche eBikes now, the Porsche eBike Sport and Cross models are currently available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes starting at $10,700. View all current Porsche models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE FOR SALE Porsche Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 01, 2022

The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche's Latest Racing...

The Porsche 911 GT3 feels at home on the track, but this new 911 GT3 R can’t be anywhere else at all. Especially when it comes to the track-ready GT renditions of the latest 911 generation of the Porsche 911, innovations throughout the car have made it one of the most powerful, capable, and fast Porsche 911s yet. The naturally-aspirated 6-cylinder produces incredible amounts of power, and when that's combined with the car’s lightweight structure and dynamic setup, the handling and speed of the latest 911 GT3 are ready to race. Now, the new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R has been revealed, and its purpose is to turn race-ready into race-only. It’s the newest customer racing car from Porsche, and it takes the innovation and performance of the incredible 992-generation 911 GT3 further than we imagined it could go. MUST READ: Best Porsche 911 GT3s (992) You Can Buy Today For starters, the engine in the new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R is larger, going from 4.0 liters to 4.2, and with a bigger engine comes more power, and that amount is 565 horsepower, up from 502 in the roadgoing 911 GT3. Along with the increase in power, Porsche optimized the torque and power curve so that as much performance as possible is there exactly when you need it, whether it be between challenging corners or sprinting through a straight. The GT3 R features an underbody diffuser, and to accommodate it, the engine had to be tilted forward by 5 degrees. The gearbox is derived from the GT3 Cup race car, and shifts are done quickly through paddles. The suspension is easily configurable and reduces the wear on the rear tires, with 5 adjustments available for the KW shock absorbers. Derived from the 911 RSR, the underbody of the car allows for clean airflow under the car to the rear diffuser, and the wheelbase has been extended at the back to further preserve the life of the rear tires. Specialist brake company AP supplies the brakes, which are over 15 inches at the front and 14 inches at the back, and nearly the entire body is made of lightweight carbon fiber. The latest GT3’s signature swan-neck wing makes a reappearance in the GT3 R, this time in a much larger size for clean airflow and optimal downforce. The interior is modified to comply with new FIA side impact protection regulations, and the interior features the most granular details that optimize the car for racing, like a harness with a tongue that slides into the clasp even quicker, which makes driver-change pit stops quicker. While Porsche designed the new 2023 GT3 Cup to be a racing car that would be optimal for drivers of varying skill levels, it’s priced quite seriously at $567,210 and it’s only available in North America through Porsche Motorsport North America. That said, that serious price pays for some serious performance, and on the track, everything about the car you’re driving matters when it’s being pushed to its limits. View All Porsche 911 GT3s For Sale Source: Porsche

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