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Old May 22, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Default New GT3 - 997 Platform
From Rennteam...basic specs: Using current Gt3 engine but mod'd upto 400+ hp
Rumor is next Turbo will have over 540ish hp...thats a great sign!
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Lovin the central exhaust. Porsche is doing some great things with the new 997.
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Those wheels are sooo friggin skinny. I wonder if they are running the new PAX tires for a run-flat option.
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damn this is crazy, the same 6 cylinder engine but now pushing 400hp, that's a lot of power!!!!

and the new turbo with 540hp, if that's true, that's going to be one super insane car can't wait to see one on the road
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damn this is crazy, the same 6 cylinder engine but now pushing 400hp, that's a lot of power!!!!

and the new turbo with 540hp, if that's true, that's going to be one super insane car can't wait to see one on the road
Gotta keep up with the Joneses...but yea that turbo will be incredibly fast.
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6 piston calipers??
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6 piston calipers??
not really that special the e55 has 8 pots up front
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Gotta keep up with the Joneses...but yea that turbo will be incredibly fast.
Who are the Joneses, and why does the world think I need to keep up with them?

Wonder why the bright yellow brakes aren't on the rear.
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