Jul, 2017 the current porsche 911 gt3 rs is an amazing machine, but one of the major complaints about it is the lack of a manual gearbox option. However, the 2nd to 6th gear proportions are shorter. How this hero gave his porsche 911 gt3 rs the manual. We knew a sixspeed manual sport gearbox from weissach was likely to feature on the new gt3 as an option, however total 911 can reveal this will be at no additional cost to the owner. View and download porsche 2015 911 gt3 cup technical manual online. Jul 10, 2017 as you can imagine, the owner was asked why he preferred to go through all this trouble instead of ordering a 991.
The first of its kind porsche 991 7speed manual transmission. In conjunction with pdk, fitted as standard, the system operates with an electronically regulated and fully variable rear differential lock. The gt cars were only delivered with manual gearboxes. I finally figured out how to shoot sideways video i guess. However, if you have one of porsches ultimate naturally. Supercharged 996 carrera with tiptronic to manual conversion. We get the first manual 911 gt3 in the country on track to see if its better without the pdk. Porsche 996 to 991 gt3 rs wide body kit 996 conversion body kit by xclusive customz sheffield see more. View online or download porsche 2016 911 gt3 cup 991 technical manual. Jul 09, 20 i have not had the opportunity to drive the newest iteration of porsches 911 gt3.
But i have driven the 991 carrera s with the 7speed manual transmission, and plainly put, its a crappy gearbox, the polar opposite of. The current porsche 911 gt3 rs is an amazing machine, but one of the major complaints about it is the lack of a manual gearbox option. So if you are considering getting an automatic gearbox, the gt cars are not what you are looking for. The dualclutch gearbox is another feature specially developed for the 991 gt3, based on sequential manual transmissions used in racing cars. The gt3 is one of the lowest and one of the firmest cars porsche builds and if you go with the manual it has a very heavy clutch and if you. I like to row my own gears so wasnt interested in the. Porsches internal standard equipment specifications list for the new 991generation porsche gt3 rs euro model have been leakedrevealed on must be registered to view, and the draft pdf document confirms its another rs 4. With all the conversions gremlins now apparently sorted, fulltilt testing has started for the 911 gt3 rs that was. Porsche didnt offer the option in the 991generation gt3, but bowed to the wishes of enthusiasts worldwide and developed a bespoke sixspeed manual for the 911 r and 991. If not for quicker lap times, then for more fun and for added value after the 991 gt3 4. We offer ground effects, spoilers, wings, fenders, bumpers, and more for 991 porsche gt3 rs vrs program. Really its not much different or expensive on a 996 carrera. While the optional porsche doppelkupplung pdk transmission gets a lot of love from enthusiasts and the automotive press, the 7speed manual transmission is a revolutionary addition to a long history of exceptional standard transmissions. Porsche wont give the 911 gt3 rs a manual transmission, but.
Are you tired of that automatic transmission in your porsche 928, and the lack of driver involvement it gives you. Porsche 911 gt3 touring how much does a manual transmission. In this one i follow my gt3 rs with a new ultraviolet 6 speed manual 991. This firstever porsche 911 gt3 rs 6speed conversion cost. As you can imagine, the owner was asked why he preferred to go through all this trouble instead of ordering a 991. Porsche isnt offering the gt3 rs with a manual transmission but this. The manualconverted 991 gt3 rs has been testing and it. Further road testing of the worlds only 911 gt3rs with a manual 911r transmission. This article will guide in the process of swapping the automatic transmission with a manual transmission on your porsche 928. Brilliant new porsche 911 gt3 picks up where the previous gt3 rs and 911. Heres what makes the manual porsche 911 gt3 so special. The typical naca air intakes can also be ordered in carbon fiber, and so are the front spoiler, the louvers of the fron ait arches air outlets, the side air intake covers, the side skirts, the rear wing profile and winglets, the diffusor and the rear apron shaft. Porsche 911 gt3 rs swaps pdk automatic gearbox for 911 r. Few subjects are as sore among the porsche faithful as the companys refusal to put a manual transmission in the current 991 generation of their mad track weapon, the 911 gt3 rs.
It has the cup bumper, hood, scoops, pins, fenders, flares, and front lip. Nov 09, 2017 heres what makes the manual porsche 911 gt3 so special. Weve had an opportunity to take a close look at the all new, trackonly, 991 gt3 cup car and examine its suspension. In a thoroughbred sports car that will move you to tears of joy, time and time again. This article does not apply to the gt cars porsche 997 gt3 and gt2. Find your ideal second hand used porsche 911 gt3 991 cars from top dealers and private sellers in your area with pistonheads classifieds. This is a sports car completely transformed by a manual gearbox. By the by, the 911 gt3 with manual transmission including dualmass flywheel and mechanically locking rear differential saves approximately 17 kg. But i have driven the 991 carrera s with the 7speed manual transmission, and plainly put, its a crappy gearbox, the polar opposite of the enjoyable unit in the 997. The porsche 991 7speed manual transmission may come as standard, but there is nothing standard about it. That crucial third pedal is the reason were driving this guards red gt3. Awe switchpath conversion kit for porsche 991 1519 gt3.
May 02, 2017 the new porsche 911 gt3 is good, right. Used porsche 911 gt3 991 cars for sale with pistonheads. The manual converted 991 gt3 rs has been testing and it sounds glorious. Our full test of porsches transcendent 911 gt3 with the manual transmission. Options, power, weight reduction, and signature tone. The porsche 911 r and gt3 share the same 493bhp output and fine manual gearbox. The porsche 911 991 gt3 for sale is the current generation of 202018 porsche 996 gt3 series. Its very normal to hear of a transmission swap in cars like a nissan 240sx, subaru sti, and even older generations of the bmw 3 series and 5 series. May 11, 2015 this article applies to the porsche 997 carrera and turbo models 20052008. For example, the 991 gt3 s engine uses titanium connecting rods attached to forged pistons, in order to allow the engine to reach up to 9,000 rpm. Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the systems active control of the differential lock. With all the conversion s gremlins now apparently sorted, fulltilt testing has started for the 911 gt3 rs that was.
Chris really wanted to separate his car from other gt3s on the road, so he went with a complete porsche motorsport cup front end conversion. Porsche only offered its latest 911 gt3 rs with a pdk dualclutch transmission, but the company developed a sixspeed manual gearbox that. How this hero gave his porsche 911 gt3 rs the manual gearbox. One brave porsche gt3 rs enthusiast has ditched the standard pdk box and fitted his. Porsche torque vectoring plus ptv plus ptv plus has been specially adapted to the new 911 gt3 rs. The second thing youll notice about chriss gt3 is the slight race car look up front.
I have not had the opportunity to drive the newest iteration of porsches 911 gt3. Oh yes, its safe to say were fans after driving the pdk version on uk roads. Since we have our street version sitting here in the garage, weve decided to put together a suspension comparison as well. Join our closed facebook group of likeminded obsessed. Porsche 2015 911 gt3 cup technical manual pdf download. The porsche 911 gt3 is a highperformance homologation model of the porsche 911 sports car. But doing a tiptronic to manual conversion in a porsche is just something that has not been seen by my eyes. The techart carbon fiber front lid for the 911 gt3 rs is available in entierly visible carbon fiber structure or partially painted. We finally are wrapping up our conversion of a 991 gt3rs from pdk to manual transmission. The tuner will also fit a sports exhaust to keep the 60s racecar sound. Porsche lets slip gt3 touring package is to stop 911 r flippers. While the pdkequipped gt3 retains its single focus to deliver the fastest nocompromise laps the manual equipped gt3 relinquishes seconds in exchange for driving pleasure.
Based on the facelifted 991 generation 911, the gt3 touring package is fitted with a 4liter sixcylinder engine producing 493 horsepower and a sixspeed manual transmission. This article applies to the porsche 997 carrera and turbo models 20052008. But we also got a chance to drive the new porsche 911 gt3 on road and. Porsche introduced a new sevenspeed manual with the 991 generation model. Based on the facelifted 991generation 911, the gt3 touring package is fitted with a 4liter sixcylinder engine producing 493 horsepower and a sixspeed manual transmission. And the new 991gen gt3 hits every mark and gets off every line. Aftermarket manual transmission on a 991 gt3 will be a huge headline and someone will definitely sink money into achieving this. Its a phenomenal car, but now theres a bigger and badder gt3, and you dont have the manual purists to help save your investment. This model has a sixspeed manual transmission thats similar to the previous 911 series. Even when driving fast, the steering of the preowned 997 gt3 providers perfect sensory feedback. Would the gt3 be better with a manual transmission. The two cars are surprisingly very similar to each other as far as the suspension goes.
How a florida shop made the manual gt3 rs porsche wouldnt. That being said i am in the process of completing a full manual conversion. It is a line of highperformance models, which began with the 1973 911 carrera rs. R600k as it includes the 911 r box, pressure plate, clutch, singlemass flywheel, hydraulics, pedal conversion, shifter conversion, various plastic trim pieces. Porsche 928 how to convert automatic to manual transmission. Believe the ridiculous hype after trying and failing to keep up with walter rohrl on a race track, i can now tell you just how good the 991. Front bumper 991 gt3 rs style bonnet pair of gt3 rs front wings with inlets side skirts gt3 rs style pair of wide rear quarters rear. Wicked motor works porsche 991 gt3 rs body conversion and carbon fiber accents duration. The pdk version will still be faster, and the manual conversion is likely to be less than pretty, but someone will do it as theres a buyer out there. The 493bhp output means the gt3 still occupies a neat middle ground in the 911 power hierarchy between the 991. Max gains of 19 hp and 20 ftlbs of torque at the crank switchpath exhaust available as full switchpath exhaust or center muffler delete. We all know manual transmissions are slower than automatics. You can now buy a porsche 911 gt3 rs with a manual gearbox. Porsche lets slip gt3 touring package is to stop 911 r.