There is a rare breed of driver who can't quite stand anything that resembles a creature comfort. Even the thinnest carpet offends these serious folks. For those who would skip another meal in the name of another tenth off their best time, Porsche has released a meaner, leaner, even more exclusive version of their fastest RS. For better or worse, this particular model will never wear license plates—this is a track-only special. The GT2 RS Clubsport will be eligible to run at clubsport events, Porsche Club of America (PCA) track days, as well as selected motorsport meets. "For the upcoming years, our customers will not only race the GT2 RS Clubsport during open track days but also at international motor racing events. We are currently holding very productive talks with the race organizer SRO," says Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars. Does this mean the return of a customer racing program with turbocharged 911s, à la the 993 GT2? To satisfy the ounce-obsessed road racer who skips carbohydrates three weeks before a track day, any unneeded pounds have been stripped from this svelte track scalpel. The Clubsport ticks the scales at just 3,045 pounds, and benefits from stronger brakes and stickier tires to shorten braking distances to those of a bonafide GT racer. Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing calipers on the front axle in combination with internally ventilated and grooved iron brake discs, with a 390 millimeter diameter provide excellent deceleration values at the front axle. In addition, the rear axle is fitted with four-piston calipers and 380 millimeter discs. Michelin slicks at all four corners provide the sort of grip and traction needed to exploit the thoroughbred chassis on pavement-rippling power. Like the 935, the powerplant has not been modified to provide any more thrust; 700 is more than enough. However, it has been mounted rigidly, as has the transmission. The differential has been optimized to handle the added stress of racing and the increased grip, and the nanny systems—more for speed than safety in this instance—are adjusted via a map switch positioned on the center console. This allows for tweaking of the various systems independent of one another to best suit whatever situation the driver finds themselves in. All that, as well as an air jacks, a fire extinguishing system, and a complete roll cage are just some of the added features which take the GT2 RS, a car which straddles the fence between road car and racer, and clear into the realm of the frighteningly fast and focused track toy for the most discerning enthusiast. Overview: Single-seater, non-street-legal race car Weight: ca. 3,064 pounds (1,390 kg) Water-cooled 6-cylinder aluminium twin-turbocharged rear-mounted boxer engine with rigid mounting; 3,800 cc; stroke 77.5 mm; bore 102 mm; ca. 700 hp; 4-valve technology with VarioCam Plus camshaft adjustment and valve lift control 7-speed PDK gearbox with rigid mounts and short paddle throws Bodywork: Weight-optimized bodyshell in aluminium-steel composite design Front axle: MacPherson suspension strut; adjustable height, camber and track; optimized stiffness with high-performance spherical bearings; center-lock wheel nuts; 3-way racing dampers; reinforced tie-rods; electro-mechanical power steering with variable steering ratio; anti-roll bar Rear axle: Multi-link suspension; adjustable height, camber and track; optimized stiffness with high-performance spherical bearings; center-lock wheel nuts; 3-way racing dampers; anti-roll bar Brake system: Two separate brake circuits for front and rear axles; adjustable via brake balance bar system Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake calipers with anti-knock-back piston springs; multi-piece iron brake discs, internally ventilated with 390 mm diameter, racing brake pads, optimized brake cooling ducts Rear axle: Four-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake calipers with anti-knock-back piston springs; multi-piece iron brake discs, internally ventilated with 380 mm diameter, racing brake pads, optimized brake cooling ducts. Electrical system: Instrument cluster consisting of Cosworth® color display ICD with integrated data logger; Sport Chrono clock and boost gauge in a vintage finish Front axle: One-piece light-alloy forged wheels Rear axle: One-piece light-alloy forged wheels Color: Water-based paint 200 cars $478,000 USD MSRP excluding tax, shipping, and import fees The post Porsche Unveils An Even Tougher RS: The GT2 RS Clubsport appeared first on FLATSIXES. Via https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/582782950/0/flatsixes/
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November 2018
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