Porsche finally reveals its new 911 GT3 16 February 2021 - 20:07 By Motoring Reporter The new 911 GT3 gets a four-way adjustable front splitter. Image: Supplied
The tease is over. After months of spy-shots and internet speculation Porsche on Tuesday at last pulled the silken wraps off its all-new 911 GT3. Based on the 992 that has been with us since 2019, this racy newcomer is now the most track-focused derivative in the current 911 model line-up and features an impressive amount of motorsport-derived technology.
Indeed, the heart of the beast is a glorious naturally aspirated 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine that comes straight out of the firm s 911 GT3 Cup racing car and revs all the way up to an intoxicating 9,000rpm. Sporting individual throttle bodies and a new lightweight stainless steel exhaust system, this unit now delivers 375kW and 470Nm worth of torque.
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25 Years Ago, Porsche Put a Boxer in a Roadster Again and That Saved the Company 22 Jan 2021, 8:09 UTC ·
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It all started 30 years ago when the German carmaker was struggling financially. The gamble it took with the 928 was not paying off, with sales falling way below expectations; that meant that the future of the upcoming 968 wasn’t looking too bright either.
The aging 911 was barely keeping the company alive, so the head honchos decided to build a completely new mid-engine roadster that would replace the unsuccessful models while offering customers an affordable Porsche.
Combining the words ‘boxer’ and ‘roadster’, the creative minds in Stuttgart came up with the name Boxster. By the end of 1991, development had already begun, with engineers working on the powertrain and the design teams drawing up concepts of the bodywork.
Subaru Reveals Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI
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Since its introduction in 1992, the Subaru WRX and WRX STI have served as the gold-standard for high-performance, street-ready rally cars. On Dec. 10, the automaker announced the price attached to both 2021 models, as well as some exciting new information on performance specs.
What to expect from the 2021 WRX
The base 2021 Subaru WRX will cost $27,495 the same price as the outgoing 2020 model. It will be available in three trim levels: WRX, WRX Premium, and WRX Limited, with the most expensive model starting at $33,995.
No matter which trim level you choose, you’re in for a thrill. The WRX comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine that blasts out 268 horsepower. For enhanced control, you can upgrade to a Sport Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with manual shift modes.
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