GT3 Manufacturers... - Page 8

Racenut · 9 Dec 2012, 20:45 (Ref:3176906)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Meanwhile a RWD Volvo of the same power would be better on its front tyres...

Yes that is true but you would also have to consider the transmission losses converting the transverse engine to RWD. I would like the opportunity to develop a C70 Volvo GT3, it would surprise a lot of people.

hondafan37 · 9 Dec 2012, 23:42 (Ref:3176963)

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Originally Posted by Racenut

Yes that is true but you would also have to consider the transmission losses converting the transverse engine to RWD. I would like the opportunity to develop a C70 Volvo GT3, it would surprise a lot of people.

In 2013 SCCA World Challenge Pirelli we could see the GT3 cars vs Volvo S60. Is the SCCA Volvo S60 FWD?

Racenut · 10 Dec 2012, 00:01 (Ref:3176968)

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Originally Posted by hondafan37

In 2013 SCCA World Challenge Pirelli we could see the GT3 cars vs Volvo S60. Is the SCCA Volvo S60 FWD?

No it is 4WD and very quick

urdragon · 29 Dec 2012, 23:06 (Ref:3182800)

458 Italia GT3 2013 testing:

http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/29/s...otted-testing/

MJones94 · 29 Dec 2012, 23:16 (Ref:3182807)

A lot more aero parts at the rear of the car in comparison to the 2012 car.

TF110 · 30 Dec 2012, 09:44 (Ref:3182897)

I posted that in the Porsche vs. Ferrari thread. The GTE version looks close http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/14/r...58-italia-gte/

MJones94 · 30 Dec 2012, 12:43 (Ref:3182943)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I posted that in the Porsche vs. Ferrari thread. The GTE version looks close http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/14/r...58-italia-gte/

Thanks for the link. Image 3 of 4 in the gallery looks as though it is a photo of the 2013 458 GT3 car, whereas the other images are all of the 2013 GTE car. Image 3 has a car with no louvres in the front hood, the car also has a different splitter and front air dam in comparison to the GTE car.

urdragon · 30 Dec 2012, 16:37 (Ref:3183001)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I posted that in the Porsche vs. Ferrari thread. [/URL]

Probably that's the source of GTspirit or minimum the earliest rumor.

GT3.14 · 29 Jan 2013, 07:00 (Ref:3195586)

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...cus-15530.html

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Automobili Lamborghini has announced a new GT3 motorsport program. The long-term agreement will commence with a new car for the 2013 and 2014 seasons

Nothing like some good news to start the day!

MitchZ06 · 29 Jan 2013, 07:04 (Ref:3195588)

Actual Lamborghini factory GT3s? Awww YEAH!

rich07 · 29 Jan 2013, 08:09 (Ref:3195604)

Great news!

Im confused by the translation though-how much is Reiter involved in this?

GT3.14 · 29 Jan 2013, 09:58 (Ref:3195651)

I have the impression it is Reiter doing everything still, but now with a blessing and funding from Lamborghini.

fausto · 29 Jan 2013, 10:30 (Ref:3195655)

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Originally Posted by GT3.14

I have the impression it is Reiter doing everything still, but now with a blessing and funding from Lamborghini.

According to a couple of pieces appeared on Italian weekly Autosprint and a little whisper from an insider (dating back to last april) Lamborghini has brought "in house" design, development and production of GT3 cars. Carrozzeria Imperiale (Lamborghini "coachwork", and already involved in the Supertrofeo) is supporting them.

**FIRE** · 29 Jan 2013, 10:30 (Ref:3195656)

Great news!

Koenigsegg · 29 Jan 2013, 11:04 (Ref:3195669)

It's a 5 year agreement, minimum. This car is for 2013 and 2014. So it's safe to say that in 2015, when GTE and GT3 are combined, there will be a new model. Hopefully from the successor of the Gallardo.

Speed-King · 29 Jan 2013, 11:07 (Ref:3195672)

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Originally Posted by Koenigsegg

So it's safe to say that in 2015, IF GTE and GT3 are combined, there will be a new model.

There, fixed it for you.

urdragon · 29 Jan 2013, 11:41 (Ref:3195683)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Awww YEAH!

Apart from that, the bad news is that they will deliver to reiter the ugly last Version of the Lamborghini Gallardo (Anyway Reiter isn't selling too much so no problem cause we will not see much apart from BES and SRO Sprints), the good news are the Cabrera/Deimos/???? GT3 will arrive faster to racing..

**joeb** · 29 Jan 2013, 12:49 (Ref:3195715)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

There, fixed it for you.

That is a big if. But the parties are still talking on this front. Scot Elkins went to (or is still at?) a meeting this week. Safe to say there are likely going to be changes to the gt regs in a few years time.

GregoryDG · 30 Jan 2013, 14:48 (Ref:3196199)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

There, fixed it for you.

Indeed, SRO won't give the massive succes of GT3 away just like that...

GregoryDG · 30 Jan 2013, 14:49 (Ref:3196200)

While I'm reading this thread, does someone have any kind of information concerning the new Jaguar project? Thx!

Juntos · 30 Jan 2013, 14:53 (Ref:3196201)

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Originally Posted by GregoryDG

While I'm reading this thread, does someone have any kind of information concerning the new Jaguar project? Thx!

There is an Indian proverb that explains Jaguar today: "what does a monkey know of the taste of ginger?".

urdragon · 5 Feb 2013, 16:13 (Ref:3199644)

Maserati MC Granturismo GT3 undergoes homologation:

"Maserati will be among the contenders for this year's GT3. On 5-6 February the GranTurismo Mc will be subject for the first time to the FIA approval procedures for the GT3 class. Starting from June, following ratification by the World Motor Sport Council (FIA), the Maserati coupé will become available to sporting clientele and can take part at international level in all world championships allowing such vehicles."

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...cus-15649.html

http://gt1world.com/news/details/maserati-gt3-undergoes-homologation

Victor_RO · 5 Feb 2013, 16:15 (Ref:3199645)

What does that bring the total of distinct homologated or soon-to-be-homologated (including the Bentley) GT3 models to? 16-17?

**joeb** · 5 Feb 2013, 16:48 (Ref:3199659)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

What does that bring the total of distinct homologated or soon-to-be-homologated (including the Bentley) GT3 models to? 16-17?

The first page of this thread (http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131440) has a few lists of GT3's, but I don't know how complete they are. Maybe SRO has a list?

Koenigsegg · 5 Feb 2013, 18:49 (Ref:3199706)

Here's what I know that are (or will be) still racing:
Aston Martin DBRS9
Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
Audi R8 LMS
Audi R8 LMS Ultra
Bentley Continental GT3
BMW Alpina B6 GT3
BMW Z4 GT3
Chevrolet Camaro GT3
Chevrolet Corvette Z06R GT3
Ferrari 430 Scuderia GT3
Ferrari 458 Italia GT3
Ford GT GT3
Ford Mustang FR500C GT3
Ford Mustang GT3 (the one made by Marc VDS)
Jaguar XKR-S GT3 (the Emil Frey one)
Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 FL2
Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ (officially this is a different Gallardo model)
Maserati GranTurismo MC GT3
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3
Porsche 911 GT3 R (997 model - and various cup cars)
VDS GT 001-R

Not sure if all of these are still homologated or not yet homologated.

Then you also have previous GT3 cars and cars not homologated by FIA.
Ascari KZ1.R GT3
Chevron GT3
Ferrari F430 GT3
Ginetta G50 GT3
Ginetta G55 GT3
Jaguar XKR GT3 (Apex Motorsports one)
Lamborghini Gallardo GT3
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 GT3
Lotus Exige GT3
Maserati GranSport GT3
Morgan Aero 8 GT3
Morgen Aero SuperSports GT3
Mosler MT900 GT3
Venturi Atlantique GT3

I'm sure I missed some cars.

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