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Overnight Corvette rebuild fuels Daytona Rolex 24 prep
sports1 month ago

Overnight Corvette rebuild fuels Daytona Rolex 24 prep

At Daytona, the 13 Autosport crew rebuilt its Corvette Z06 GT3.R overnight after a Thursday night refueling fire, with GM confirming no engine damage and Matt Bell topping GTD in final practice; IMSA set Balance of Performance for GTP and GTD Pro/GTD based on homologation data amid new Evo tires, and teams prepared for a race with Soft tire usage window limits and unrestricted Mediums. The weekend also brings updates on factory programs (Porsche through 2027), driver moves (Jaminet to WEC; JamJam noted absent), WRT’s BMW M Hybrid V8 debut, Ferrari Evo 296 GT3 feedback, Mercedes readiness, Heart of Racing’s Barrichello replacement, and United Autosports’ LMP2 lineup clarifications.

via Sportscar365|
#bop#gt3#imsa
2025 Le Mans 24 Hours: Key Details and Competitor Highlights
motorsport8 months ago

2025 Le Mans 24 Hours: Key Details and Competitor Highlights

Sebastien Buemi is set to become the most experienced driver in FIA World Endurance Championship history at Le Mans, with 90 starts, while the race features a diverse field of drivers from 33 nations, including a record-sized LMGT3 class and notable milestones for female and rookie drivers. The event also celebrates Toyota's 40th anniversary with a special car design, and offers extensive media coverage and charitable initiatives.

via Sportscar365|
#gt3#hypercar#le-mans
"Rare Opportunity: 6 Porsche 911 GT3s and Transport Truck for Sale"
automotive1 year ago

"Rare Opportunity: 6 Porsche 911 GT3s and Transport Truck for Sale"

A collection of six Porsche 911 GT3s, including various 991-generation variants and a transport truck, is up for sale in the U.K. The cars, assembled by an Austrian architect, have been in storage since a planned display at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Each car is claimed to be unused with only delivery mileage, making it a rare find for collectors, although the price for the collection has not been disclosed.

via Motor Authority|
#automotive#car-collection#gt3
"Aston Martin Unveils Dominant New Vantage GT3 Racer for 2024"
sports-car-racing2 years ago

"Aston Martin Unveils Dominant New Vantage GT3 Racer for 2024"

Aston Martin has unveiled a new GT3 race car based on its Vantage, featuring advanced aerodynamics and improved stability under braking. The car made its public debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona, with promising performance despite some reliability issues. However, the escalating costs and manufacturer-driven rule changes in GT3 racing may threaten the sustainability of the series in the long run.

via Jalopnik|
#aerodynamics#aston-martin#endurance-racing
automotive2 years ago

Ford Unveils High-Performance Mustang GTD Supercar

Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD, a road-legal performance car inspired by the GT3 racer, set to be available to customers in 2025. The GTD features an 800+hp supercharged V8 engine, carbon fiber body parts, advanced suspension, active aerodynamics, and titanium exhaust. It boasts a purpose-developed powertrain, semi-active suspension, and a near 50/50 weight distribution. The limited-edition model will be handcrafted by Ford Performance and Multimatic, with production starting in late 2024. Pricing is expected to start at around $300,000.

via Dailysportscar|
#automotive#carbon-fiber#ford
Porsche 911 One-Off Sells for $1.3 Million, Celebrating the 996.
automotive2 years ago

Porsche 911 One-Off Sells for $1.3 Million, Celebrating the 996.

A one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe, built in collaboration between the Porsche Club of America and Porsche Classic, has sold for $1.325 million at the Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction in Atlanta. The car features a GT3 drivetrain, unique styling, and a Pepita pattern interior. While the 996-generation Porsche 911 has historically been less-valued due to its design and abandonment of the air-cooled engine, this rare model demonstrates that it can still fetch big money on the used market.

via The Drive|
#996#auction#automotive
Rare Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe with GT3 engine sells for $1.2M
automotive2 years ago

Rare Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe with GT3 engine sells for $1.2M

A one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe, featuring a GT3 drivetrain, unique styling, and Pepita pattern black and Slate grey leather interior, sold for $1.2 million at an auction held by Broad Arrow auctions at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. The Classic Club Coupe is a collaboration between Porsche Classic and the Porsche Club of America, and is easily identified by its Paint to Sample Sport grey metallic paint, racing stripes, unique front bumper, ducktail spoiler, and forged Fuchs five-spoke wheels.

via Road & Track|
#auction#automotive#classic-club-coupe