#porsche GT3 class

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Rennsport One starts the 2023 GT World Challenge America weekend with a dominating win from pole by their N°28 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) at California’s Sonoma Raceway.

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24H of Nürburgring Masterpost

Entry List (Includes pictures of most cars)

Unofficial Spotters Guide (Includes SP9 and SPX only)

Classes

130 Cars are participating in the race this weekend, divided into 23 classes. Two of these classes will be fighting for overall victory. SP9 and SPX, SP9 features GT3 cars conforming to FIA rules. SPX are special vehicles, this year there are two cars in the class. The Glickenhaus SCG 004c and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992).

In SP10 you'll find SRO Homologated GT4 cars while in SP8T there will also be GT4 cars though non-homologated. (These 2 classes while competing for different podiums are close pace wise)

In Cup 2 several Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) cars will be competing against each other. While In Cup 3 it will be Cayman GT4s competing against each other.

For explanation on any other classes feel free to ask, but these are the most important ones.

Timetable

Local Time/CEST

Thursday

13:00-14:45 Qualifying 1

20:00-23:30 Qualifying 2

Friday

13:30-14:45 Qualifying 3

17:30-19:15 Top-Qualifying

Saturday

12:40-13:25 Warm Up

16:00 Race

Streams

24H Nürburgring YouTube Channel

Streams in German and English

If you're in the US use Speedsport1 or VPN to a different country.

Track Map

Live Timing

Noticeboard

Top Qualifying

All cars slotted into top qualifying following the qualifying race

All cars able to qualify for top qualifying during Q1

Coming:

R/WEC Scratchpad

For any questions, hmu

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A banner weekend for Porsche Motorsport: After triumphs in both classes of the FIA WEC in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and works driver António Félix da Costa's victory at the Formula E home race in Berlin, the success at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in Laguna Seca was the icing on the cake.

During 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Porsche 963 No. 6 cliched 2nd place overall.

The Porsche 963 driven by Nick Tandy and Mathieu Jaminet won the action-packed thriller in California. This marked the 600th victory for a Porsche racing car in the IMSA series and the 100th triumph for the Penske team in sports car racing. Clinching third place, the sister car shared by the championship leaders Felipe Nasr and Dane Cameron continued its podium streak. Moreover, AO Racing's Porsche 911 GT3 R won the GTD class.

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100 questions Q&A about me

Now, I thought it would be a good activity to do 100 questions Q&A about me so I searched on Google "100 Questions For Your Get To Know Me Tag"

Are you a morning or night person? Night. I hate mornings.

Are you afraid of the dark? No. Never have been.

Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Introvert.

Are you double-jointed? No.

Are you left or right-handed? Right-handed.

Are you more of a tidy person or a messy one? Tidy. I am pretty much OCD if something isn't in the right place.

Are you on time or always late? On-time. I am normally early by about 10 mins or so.

Are you ticklish? Ticklish.

Can you curl your tongue? Yes.

Can you ice skate? No.

Can you wiggle your ears? No.

Coffee or tea? Tea.

Cookies, cake or doughnuts? Cake.

Did you ever participate in a talent show? No.

Did you go to prom? No.

Did you like school? No.

Do you believe in ghosts? No.

Do you bite your nails? Yes.

Do you consider yourself a good cook? No.

Do you enjoy dancing? No.

Do you enjoy DIY or crafts? No.

Do you forgive easily? No

Do you have a nickname? Yes. I have two. Apple and Phoenix

Do you have any allergies? No

Do you have any phobias? No

Do you have any piercings or tattoos? No

Do you have children? No

Do you have pets? No

Do you have siblings? No

Do you prefer dogs or cats? Dogs

Do you prefer Mac or a PC? Mac

Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? Mountains

Do you prefer to bathe or shower? Shower

Do you sing in the shower? No

Do you smoke? No

Do you speak any different languages? No

Do you still have your wisdom teeth? Yes

Do you still watch cartoons? No

Do you/have you played any sports? No, I don't play sports anymore but I use to play Golf.

Does your name have a special meaning? No

Have you ever been hospitalized? Yes. I had my appendix out a few years ago.

Have you ever been on a diet? No

Have you ever been to a concert? Yes

Have you ever gone camping? Yes

Have you ever met any celebrities? No

Have you ever skipped class? Yes

Have you ever won something? Yes

Have you had braces? No

How are you feeling right now? Tired

How tall are you? 5.6

If money were no object what would you get for your next birthday? Another custom Xbox controller

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Japan

Were you ever a scout or a brownie? Scout

What city were you born in? Chichester 

What did you last eat? Corn flakes

What did you want to be when you were younger? Fireman

What do you do on a typical Friday night? Gaming

What is one food that you refuse to eat? Squash

What is one item on your bucket list? Visit Japan

What is one item you can’t live without? My glasses

What is your shoe size? 7

What movie have you watched repeatedly? The Great Escape

What phone do you have (Apple or Android)? Apple

What should you be doing right now? Going to bed it's (5.10am)

What’s one goal you would like to accomplish this year? Read a few books.

What’s one of your pet peeves? Gate Lice

What’s the last song you listened to? Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme

What’s the most expensive item of clothing that you own? One of my leather jackets

What’s the thing you can’t leave the house without? My iPhone

What’s your best physical feature? My eyes

What’s your Chinese sign? Roster

What’s your current obsession? Battered Mushrooms

What’s your dream car? 911 GT3 RS - Porsche

What’s your favourite animal? Don't have one

What’s your favourite book? Don't have one

What’s your favourite colour? Blood Red

What’s your favourite dessert? Raspberry Cheesecake

What’s your favourite drink? Lemonade with ice.

What’s your favourite food? Anything spicy

What’s your favourite foreign food? Chilli Chicken

What’s your favourite gadget? Currently, it's my Macbook Pro

What’s your favourite hobby? Gaming

What’s your favourite movie? Lost In Translation

What’s your favourite restaurant? Don't have one

What’s your favourite sandwich? BLT

What’s your favourite season? Winter

What’s your favourite series? House Of Cards (US)

What’s your favourite snack? Chocolate Digestive Biscuits

What’s your favourite sport to watch? Hockey

What’s your favourite thing to have for breakfast? A full English or egg on toast

What’s your full name? TMarsh-Connors

What’s your longest relationship so far? Eight Years and 2 months

What’s your lucky number? 7

What’s your star sign? Pisces

When is your birthday? 4th March 1993

Which city did you grow up in? Arundel

Which city do you live in now? Littlehampton

Who do you miss right now? My girlfriend

Who is your celebrity crush? Don't have one

Who’s your favourite fictional character? Frank Underwood.

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Colton Parayko on The Cam and Strick podcast

Still drives the Dodge Dakota that he's had since he was 16 when he's back home

Stays in his parents' basement suite when he's visiting and sleeps in his childhood bed

C&S: Can you fit in that? CP: "I'm good. I just curl up in there and good to go."

His mom is a badass, she's a nurse in the heart operating room

"I'm the worst with cuts and wounds ... I gotta look away."

Retells the story where Tyson Fury shoves David Perron into a pool with the Stanley cup when they were in Vegas

C&S: "Were you guys like Schwartzy can you handle this? Schwartzy go beat him up?" Colton (joking): "We send over the big guns."

First big splurge was a GMC Yukon

Would go to dirt bike races on the weekends with his dad and brother, says the best he placed was 3rd (his brother was better at it)

Says that taking two classes during playoffs was the best thing for him his rookie year (actually looked forward to going home and doing homework); Panger was the one who found out he was juggling school and hockey when Colton forgot his computer during an away game and had to take a test in the hotel lobby

Closest with Scandy right now, they chat about cars a lot; Marco has a few Porsches and Ferraris (was the one steering Colton towards Porsches -- he got a 911 GT3 and is a good boy who always drives the speed limit)

Tries to get where he's going without drawing too much attention to himself

"I just bow my head trying to get to wherever I'm going. I'm just socially awkward"

Some of the people he's closest with and trusts are older; gets invited to weekend Jewish dinners with a family he knows

Latest interest is space, believes there to be some extraterrestial life out there (not necessarily aliens)

Growing up he would snowboard, can't right now "I just try to be smart"

Asked if he is a good cook "I think I am. People tell me I am." Cooks chicken wings for the boys, makes a good reverse seared steak, cedar plank salmon

On his style of play "I just like to get the puck, jump up in the play and move the puck ... You don't have to be mean or tough to play against. If I win my battles I don't need to touch anyone."

Races remote control cars, hasn't competed yet but plans to next summer and has 4 different cars

Collects hotwheels and used to trade Pokemon cards when he was a kid

Favorite road cities are Vancouver (Western Canada) and Vegas; least favorite are Ottawa, Winnipeg, Newark since there is nothing to do

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Porsche 924 - Une voiture qui continue de séduire les passionnés

Comment la Porsche 924 a rendu la conduite d'une voiture de sport accessible à tous

La Porsche 924 est née du contrat signé par Porsche pour Volkswagen. Basé principalement sur des pièces facilement disponibles de la VW. La voiture devait_être la VW Type 477, également connue sous le nom de code EA435. Cependant, VW a choisi d’annuler ses projets tard dans le projet pour des raisons financières. Porsche a ensuite acheté les droits de conception pour 60 millions de dollars ! (10 millions de dollars de moins que le coût de développement) et a produit la voiture. VW ayant assemblé les voitures dans son usine d’Audi à Neckarsulm.

Sous le capot de la Porsche 924 Moteur 4 cylindres 2,0 litres SOHC de 125 ch en Europe, 95 ch aux États-Unis, boîte de vitesses 4 vitesses, freins à disque avant et à tambour arrière. Porsche a amélioré les performances de la voiture pour répondre aux attentes du public. Les améliorations impliquaient freins à disque ventilés, suspensions sport, transmissions à 5 vitesses et moteur plus puissant. Parmi les améliorations apportées au confort vitres électriques, rétroviseurs électriques, chaîne stéréo améliorée, transmission automatique en option. Des éditions spéciales Porsche a pris d’autres mesures pour améliorer l’attrait de la voiture sur le marché. En commençant par des éditions spéciales telles que l’édition Martini (également connue sous le nom de Championship Edition, en 1977) ! la Limited Edition (1978) et l’édition Sebring ( 1979). Essayant de pousser cet effort plus loin, Porsche a travaillé avec quelques grands concessionnaires américains à partir de 1979 pour entrer et conquérir la scène D-Production du SCCA avec le D-Prod Kit Cars, connu en interne sous le numéro 933. 16 d'entre eux seront fabriqués. La plupart sont toujours là, mais peu sont encore en forme D-Prod. La classe ayant abandonnée dans les années 80. La majorité d'entre eux mis à niveau vers les spécifications GT3 pour les courses SCCA, ou GT5 dans Porsche Club Racing. La version Turbo La 924 Turbo, également connue sous le nom de 931, mise en service fin 1979. La compression légèrement réduite par rapport au 924 pour prendre en charge l’augmentation, et une nouvelle tête implémentée avec de meilleures caractéristiques de débit. Les niveaux d'amplification modérés, 8-10psi. Le moteur équipé d'un refroidisseur d'huile pour plus de durabilité. Le 931 venu avec un trans 5 vitesses depuis le début, mais avait les freins à disque / batterie de style précoce. Les performances accrues de la 931 nécessitaient les meilleurs freins à disque ventilés aux quatre roues, disponibles en option. Les versions ultérieures du 931 avaient des systèmes d'allumage numérique améliorés. Les 931 sont plus facilement identifiables grâce à la gaine NACA dans le capot sur le côté droit, les fentes d'aération sur le nez avant sur le panneau d'insigne au-dessous du badge Porsche. La Carrera GT

Porsche 924 Carrera GTS 937 1981 En 1981, la 924 Carrera GT est sortie, la 931, également connue sous le nom de 937. La cosmétique préfigurait la 944, avec une large partie avant pour couvrir la piste plus large. Mais la largeur arrière strictement augmentée grâce à petites fusées, comme on le voit actuellement sur les voitures 911 GT2. La carrosserie supplémentaire entièrement en plastique et non en fibre de verre. Freins standard, mais avec des circuits légèrement différents en raison de la géométrie de suspension. Des jantes Fuchs de 16 "et des freins et des suspensions améliorés de série. Moteur plus puissant grâce à un intercooler et une compression plus faible. Le refroidisseur intermédiaire intégré au tube de charge , juste au-dessus du couvercle de la came. Cela pour minimiser le retard du turbo. Il était difficile de faire circuler l’air à cet endroit et la cuillère recouvrait le capot de la came. Seulement 406 exemplaires fabriqués, aucune importation officielle aux États-Unis, mais quelques-unes seront importées par des importateurs privés. Porsche 924 GTS et GTR La Carrera GTS et GTR , ceux-ci ne seront pas mentionnés par des numéros de modèle distincts. Car développés à partir de la 937 Carrera GT, et sont donc également considérés comme des 937. Contrairement aux autres modèles, ils étaientconstruits chez Porsche à Zuffenhausen. Le GTS avait un intercooler dans le nez, comme la 944 Turbo, mais avec des phares fixes en plexiglas. La puissance améliorée Le poids abaissé et la puissance améliorée, mais la voiture était toujours légale, du moins en Europe. 59 GTS réalisés, dont 15 en configuration Club Sport; des réductions de poids supplémentaires, un rollcage, etc. La GTR, une voiture de course de 375 ch, conçue pour les 24 Heures du Mans et de Sebring. La voiture a été entièrement modifiée pour la course, avec un accent particulier sur la suspension pour les courses d’endurance. Comme les crics d’air, le ravitaillement en carburant, etc. Site officiel Porsche https://youtu.be/LoIQXD6ijrU Read the full article

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2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS at Lightning Lap 2023

From the February/March 2023 issue of Car and Driver. Lap Time: 2:40.5 Class: LL4 | Base: $183,315 | As-Tested: $186,975Power and Weight: 493 hp • 3053 lb • 6.2 lb/hp Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R; F: 245/35ZR-20 (95Y) N0, R: 295/30ZR-20 (101Y) N0 Porsche says the Cayman GT4 RS should not lap quicker than the 911 GT3. But we think that claim is track dependent, because the GT4 RS is a tenth…

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Carrie Schreiner announced as second ART Grand Prix racer for inaugural F1 Academy season

ART Grand Prix have confirmed German racer Carrie Schreiner as their second of three drivers for the inaugural F1 Academy season, partnering Lena Buhler.  Schreiner, 24, began her career in karting, becoming the first female to win the 2012 ADAC Kart Masters in the X30 Junior Category. After competing in British and German F4 in 2016, she switched to GT and endurance racing, claiming both the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East (Pro-Am) and DMV Gran Turismo Touring Car Cup (GT3 Class) titles in 2018.  READ MORE: First F1 Academy driver announced as Swiss racer Lena Buhler joins ART Grand Prix Schreiner also became the first woman to win a race in the selective Porsche Sports Cup and in 2021, she finished fifth in the Italian GT Championship.  Reflecting on her move to F1 Academy, Schreiner said: “It’s a great honour to be driving for ART Grand Prix. Not many teams have the amount of records they do, or have been champion so many times. I am proud to be joining the list of their drivers and excited about what we can achieve together. I think it’s an important step that F1 has its own championship for women. “The car is quite similar to an F4 car and I had some experience in this category a few years ago. It will certainly be fun to drive the car with the new aero and with a team like ART. I have the best requirements I need to perform well. I will give everything to achieve the best results and compete for front positions.”  READ MORE: ‘It’s a good thing for F1 to be involved in’ – New F1 Academy series backed by team bosses ART Team Principal Sebastien Philippe added: “I’m happy to welcome Carrie into our team. Her experience and technical background will be important pillars for building a strong career in the new F1 Academy championship. She has already proven that she can adapt to some very different championships and I have no doubt she will find her feet right from the start of the season.”  Schreiner has become the fifth driver to be announced for the new all-women series alongside team mate Buhler, Jessica Edgar at Carlin, PREMA Racing’s Bianca Bustamante and Nerea Marti at Campos. via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

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An Overview of 75 Years of Racing Triumphs for Porsche

Porsche and racing have had a strong link for 75 years. The German automaker has been a dominant force on the track, racking up victories and pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. Several iconic moments and drivers define Porsche's rich racing history.

Porsche's early strides in car racing began in the late 1940s. The legend began in 1948 with the birth of the Porsche 356. The car established the Porsche brand and laid the foundation for future racing success. Three years later, Porsche secured its first major win with a class victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The victory showcased the car's endurance and performance.

Then, the 1950s saw Porsche continue its ascent in motorsports. Drivers like Gilberte Thirion carved their names in racing history. Victories at legendary races like the Carrera Panamericana and Targa Florio cemented Porsche's reputation as a builder of competitive sports cars.

Next, the 1960s marked a golden age for Porsche racing. The arrival of the iconic 911 brought a street legend and a dominant force on the track. Porsche's first Formula One win in 1962 with the 804 further solidified its engineering prowess. Le Mans remained a particular focus, with Hans Herrmann's near-miss in 1969 followed by a dream come true in 1970 - Porsche's first overall victory at the grueling 24-hour race.

Over the following forty years, Porsche continued its constant innovation and success. In the 1980s, the 956, featuring a revolutionary monocoque chassis, dominated Le Mans for an unprecedented six years straight. The partnership with McLaren to develop the TAG Turbo engine further demonstrated Porsche's ability to push boundaries. Victories in unexpected arenas like the Paris-Dakar Rally with the 953 and 959 showcased the versatility of Porsche engineering.

The 1990s saw the birth of the Porsche Carrera Cup, a one-make series that continues to nurture aspiring drivers today. Le Mans victories continued with the 911 GT1 in 1998, a testament to the enduring legacy of the 911 platform.

In the new millennium, the car manufacturer saw new challenges and triumphs. The American Le Mans Series saw the rise of the RS Spyder prototype, piloted by drivers like Timo Bernhard. In 2017, another incredible feat at Le Mans took place. After falling behind early, the 919 Hybrid staged a remarkable comeback to secure a third consecutive victory. Porsche's racing journey has gone beyond endurance racing. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team's historic one-two finish in Mexico City in 2022 marked a significant achievement in electric racing.

Porsche's racing legacy extends beyond the sheer number of trophies. With its ever-evolving regulations, Le Mans has been a testing ground for groundbreaking technologies. From lightweight materials to turbocharging and advanced aerodynamics, Porsche has consistently used the field of motorsport to develop innovations that trickle down to its production cars. Efficiency has also been a cornerstone of Porsche's racing philosophy.

From early victories in fuel consumption categories to the recent success of the 911 GT3, Porsche has proven that speed and efficiency can coexist, winning awards for fuel consumption in their race cars.

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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Lamborghini Urus

Porsche 911 Gt3 RS

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche 718 Spyder

Ferrari 488 Pista

Ferrari 488 Spider GTB

Jeep Trackhawk

Tesla Cybertruck

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600

Mercedes-Benz V-Class Maybach

Bentley Bentayga S

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cadillac Escalade

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AO Racing masticates Daytona Speedway’s infield with their monsterous N°77 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) besting the GTD Pro class at the 2024 IMSA ‘Roar Before the 24.’

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Some current WEC (and a few IMSA) Rumours:

Vettel to Jota Porsche Hypercar

Vettel could drive for Jota in a Hypercar next season possibly alongside Kubica and Button. While another "Top EX-F1 driver" is also in consideration. Vettel is expected to test an Oreca 07 LMP2 with Jota soon. And has not denied the rumours but has said nothing is signed yet.

Mick Schumacher to Alpine

Mick Schumacher is in talks to race for Alpine in Hypercar next year. He's likely to test the car soon and could become a driver in one of their cars next year. Milesi, Vaxiviere and Lapierre have tested the new car already.

Rui Andrade to LMGT3 with a TF Sport Corvette

Currently in LMP2 with WRT, Andrade is not expected to race in Hypercar but could go to GT3. WRT will be running a BMW in the WEC GT3 class, but Andrade his name has mostly come up with TF Sport.

Ferdinand Habsburg has signed with a Hypercar manufacturer

According to his current teamboss, Vincent Vosse (WRT). Ferdinand Habsburg has signed with a Hypercar manufacturer, this manufacturer will not be BMW.

Daniel Juncadella to TF Sport with a Corvette

Current Mercedes Factory Driver Daniel Juncadella is likely to join TF Sport in the LMGT3 class. And would also join Corvette in the endurance races for the IMSA Championship.

Acura to Le Mans?

The Acura currently only racing in IMSA could be coming to Le Mans. Honda Performance Development will formally become Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US). And this is what they said about competing at in WEC (source: DailySportscar.com)

“I think we’ve always been pretty clear. We need to look at the WEC. We have an amazing, in my humble opinion, ARX-06, which has been the work of our team, ORECA have done a stunning job, and our race teams have done a stunning job. So we were smitten with our ARX-06.

They will not be joining in 2024 but possibly 2025?

Peugeot adds a rear-wing

The 9X8 will undergo a major upgrade for 2024. Their initial revolutionary no wing design has not been exactly competitive. For 2024 Peugeot will add a new rear-wing to the car. And will also change their tyre size. Currently they've been driving with a different tyre size than the rest of the grid and want to switch to the same size as everyone else.

Alex Albon to the 24H of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing

After it was initially announced that WTR would be running a current F1 driver during the 24H of Daytona rumours broke loose. However Marshall Pruett has confirmed this driver to be Alex Albon.

De Vries to Toyota in 2024

De Vries could be replacing Jose Maria Lopez in the Toyota drivers squad. The Dutch driver has a long-standing connection with the team and was meant to replace Lopez for the 2023 season already. But as de Vries signed a Formula 1 contract Lopez was retained but only on a single year contract.

Isotta Fraschini is evaluating a possible second car

Isotta will be joining the Hypercar grid with current LMP2 team Vector Sport next year. However Isotta is looking for a second customer to run a second car in WEC. This could be any one of LMP2 team Duqueine, or the Swiss GT squad Emil Frey Racing.

Jules Gounon and Jack Doohan tested an LMP2 recently

Gounon and Doohan recently tested an Oreca 07 with COOL Racing at Portimao recently. Doohan could be under consideration for an Alpine Hypercar seat. Gounon was fastest among several drivers and could be looked at by other Hypercar manufacturers.

Akkodis ASP in LMGT3 with Lexus?

ASP is known to want to join WEC as a customer team. This could be with Lexus and it has been revealed that if they're successful. That their current driver Timur Boguslavskiy is under consideration to continue with ASP if it switches to a WEC program.

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Mclaren estará no DTM em 2024

A marca britânica estará de volta ao DTM , más agora oficialmente competindo o campeonato inteiro e no campeonato de construtores  com dois modelos 720s GT3 Evo.

O DTM e o Adac  estão tentando se expandir a construtores de marcas diversificadas , um exemplo disso é a chegada da Honda e da Mclaren ao grid, junto a Porsche, Ferrari, Audi,  Mercedes, Lamborghini ,BMW.

Quando foi trocado o regulamento classe 1, em 2021 para o regulamento FIA GT3 , teve uma Mclaren da equipe Polonesa JP Motorsport com o Austríaco , Christian Klien fazendo algumas etapas , seu melhor resultado foi um 5º lugar em Assen na corrida 1.

A equipe não foi anunciada ainda , más se especulasse que seja a Project 1 , que era cliente da BMW até a temporada passada.  E os pilotos ainda serão anunciados.

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KW has developed two new Solid-Piston suspensions

KW has developed two new Solid-Piston suspensions for the Lotus Emira: DTM suspension technology for retrofitting on both road and racetrack Fichtenberg (Germany), November 27, 2023 – As the British sports car brand Lotus gears up to exclusively offer electrified vehicle models, it bids farewell to its mid-engine sports car, the Lotus Emira. KW automotive, a renowned suspension manufacturer, unveils two four-way adjustable coilover suspension kits, the KW V5 and KW V5 Clubsport, both boasting TÜV approval for this iconic sports car. Both coilover kits utilize KW's innovative solid piston design, enabling independent adjustment of high-speed and low-speed compression and rebound forces. Offering a stepless lowering range of 10 to 30 millimeters, each kit caters to specific driving preferences. The KW V5 Clubsport coilover is meticulously engineered for regular track day enthusiasts with semi-slick tires, while the KW V5 coilover is recommended for those seeking to inject the Emira with the spirited handling of a Gran Turismo, prioritizing enhanced ride comfort. More at www.kwsuspensions.net KW automotive is one of the first suspension manufacturers in the aftermarket to offer coilovers with solid piston dampers, including parts certification. KW's successful KW Solid-Piston technology, initially developed for the GT3 customer sports program, is now used in increasing street and track day suspension applications. Even for off-road vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or sport cars like Porsche 911, KW is developing its solid piston shocks. Converting the Lotus factory suspension to the KW V5 coilover or KW V5 Clubsport suspension does not compromise the Lotus's sporty handling. The era when upgrading to high-quality coilovers sacrificed ride comfort is long gone. "With the introduction of the V5 and V5 Clubsport coilovers, we now offer this cutting-edge technology for the Lotus Emira," says KW Brand Manager Florian Johann. "The significant advantage of our Solid-Piston dampers is that we can work more intensively with damper hydraulics and streamline the entire system for a more compact design." Notably, the KW V5 and KW V5 Clubsport suspensions for the Lotus Emira eliminate the need for external reservoirs with hose connections or fixed piggybacks. Unlike conventional mono-tube and twin-tube dampers where the working piston and valves can overflow, this is not the case with KW V5 coilover suspension kits. The entire oil column is displaced from the piston into the valve housing, equipped with independently adjustable high-speed and low-speed compression as well as high-speed and low-speed rebound valves. This damping technology allows the KW solid-piston-based suspension to respond with heightened sensitivity to factors like road irregularities, enabling smoother damping. Despite minimal suspension travel, this damping capability guarantees the Lotus Emira's stability and effortless control at its limits. Even on rough roads, the mid-engine sports car's handling can notably improve due to these characteristics. Individually Adjustable Four-Way Damping Both coilover suspensions offer independent compression and rebound valves adjustment, offering 14 clicks available in both high-speed and low-speed settings. High-speed and low-speed refer to the movement of the damper's piston rods, not the vehicle's speed. Fast piston rod movements occur during compression and rebound over rough or uneven asphalt, including when driving over bridge expansion joints. Slow damping velocities, on the other hand, applies to activities like acceleration, braking, and steering. "The best way to remember this is: anything that affects the suspension from the road is a high-speed input, while anything caused directly by the steering wheel or pedals is a low-speed input," explains Florian Johann. "The compression setting affects the compression phase, while the rebound setting is responsible for the rebound phase." The ability to independently adjust the V5 dampers in each parameter allows for increased ride comfort without sacrificing handling. For instance, users can tailor high-speed valve settings for a more comfortable compression and rebound, while opting for stiffer low-speed damping for sharper handling. For avid track enthusiasts, KW recommends the KW V5 Clubsport coilover suspension due to its higher spring rates, unibal-mounted attachment components, and optimized design for semi-slick tires. Both coilover suspensions available for the Lotus Emira come with parts certification, and the ride height can be continuously adjusted between 10 and 30 millimeters at both the front and rear axles. #kwsuspension #rpmmag #rpmmagazine Read the full article