2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R

Before the new 911/991 mercy Frankfurt Motor Show floor, Porsche 911 is a summing current series in 2012 racing car GT3 R, a model that was successful due to great handling and speed. The new model year is taking these features with the addition of more horsepower and accessories.

Porsche 911 GT3 R is powered by a four-liter six-cylinder flat engine, which provides a total of 500 hp, 20 hp improvement due to to optimize the intake system. Six-speed sequential gearbox was adapted to the higher maximum power and paddleshifters were mounted on the handlebars for easy and quick gear changes. Transmission electronics, featuring automatic flash control throttle, further facilitates shifting. Race-ABS braking system rolls over from the previous model year, as it makes it difficult to ex-factory traction control.

The new GT3 R is still located between the 911 GT3 Cup GT3 RSR, and will be used in the competition, starting next year. It will be on sale in November 2011 at a price of 304,500 euros, or about $ 434,000 on current exchange rates. If you just so happen to own 2010 or 2011 GT3 R, do not worry, Porsche is in the process clients to update their model 2012 specifications for 43 100 euros, or about $ 61000.

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R Interior

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 R

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Racer

We have not even bothered to digest the full range of Aston Martin V12 Zagato, and we get a close look at race spec version of the new supercar Aston. Or at least something like that.

In preparation for the race car will debut at the Nurburgring this weekend, Aston Martin has given the public seeking first-hand look at the race spec version of the V12 Zagato. It may be just the provision of a car, but at least it gives us an idea of ​​what to expect when the car officially debut next makes his May 28, 2011 at the 53rd ADAC ACAS H & R-Cup VLN race.

Judging by the rendering race spec V12 Zagato looks very much like the street version with several well-known add-ons, including prominent rear wing, front lip and desktop black wheels.

That's as much as Aston is ready to share at this time. But at least it will not wait that long before we see race spec version in the flesh. Good timing too, considering that the 24-hour Nürburgring is scheduled for June 25 and 26, 2011, and Aston Martin will be fielding two V12 Zagatos in the annual endurance race.

UPDATE 05/31/2011: This past weekend V12 Zagato racer completed his first work under race conditions in the 53rd ADAC ACAS H & R-Cup VLN race at the Nurburgring. Naturally, the car ran into some minor problems, but data from the race will be used to adjust the car just before the 24-hour race next month, when two V12 Zagatos will compete. Check out David King comments on the driver and video driver Zagato, as he takes off on the track after the jump.

UPDATE 06/22/2011: Aston Martin will enter 24 in the Nurburgring this weekend with two hours of racing V12 Racers Zagato. The first race car number 3, nicknamed "Zag" (red), which will be piloted by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez. The second racer green V12 Zagato (nicknamed the "Zig") - car number 5 for the race - which was prepared by a small team based at the headquarters of the Aston Martin in Gaydon, Warwickshire. "Zig" will depend on the One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt. Check out the gallery of images in the first images of the red "Zag". Enjoy!

UPDATE 07/14/2011: Aston Martin unveiled a new official video in which they reveal two V12 Zagato riders in the race Nurburgring 24hr. Check the two cars as they participate in the grueling tale test of endurance, technique, and driver skill. Enjoy!

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato