they're functional...I think there's a diagram or cutaway picture of the air intakes for the RS vs the GT3 and how they use the rear fender openings, but can't find it...Joe? does that ring a bell? I think it's a picture you uploaded
The BBC article mentions the induction sound from the inlets, and Porsche claims a ram air effect, so I would say they are effective.
My Dealer just got back from Lepzig where he drove and was driven around in a 918, GT3, and GT3 RS. He said that the RS is in a completely different world than the GT3 when it came to grip. He also commented that the RS is the most spectacular looking 911 he has ever seen. He is not one to throw around these kinds of comments randomly as he genuinely is a car guy. I asked him about the difference between the RS and standard GT3 and he said of course you really feel it on the track, but even on the road the sound and feel are in another world. Can't wait for mine to be made.
I'm not to keen on the look either. At least they could have made them look more similar to the front fender vents. Right now its a complete mis-match. But a year from now I'll probably be in love with it and have to have one.
They are fully-functional, but optimum effect takes place at high-speed, redundant for driving at low speeds. Ive uploaded the official diagram a couple of times here earlier, Porsche Ag produced a diagram showing the advanced induction it affords à la RSR.
I see what you are saying. I think the fact that they did not design rear vents especially for this car is what may not be sitting well with you, after all, the front fender vents are things of beauty, whilst the rears are simply the Turbo body-shells. My received wisdom is that these will be re-designed in the future with the next variant. As with the RSR (below), the air induction makes a difference at speeds that will for the most part not be road legal. This is an RS that definitely has a track bias. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I understand they're functional but are they necessary? Given the 991 GT3 3.8 and the 997 4.0 didn't have them I don't believe they were necessary. Surely they could have kept everything cool without them. As evidenced by the 2016 GT3 R. This race car, with basically the same engine, doesn't need them but the road car does? Image Unavailable, Please Login
Exactly... this is a limited edition model which will most likely be a future classic. If it's going to have them, they should be bespoke.
not sure if this has been posted in this thread or not (all 4k+ posts, kinda hard to keep track ) anyway, an RS 4.0, a racetrack, Pat Long and Hurley Haywood. an oldie but a goodie [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKK_E_SoJaA[/ame]
Lava Orange for now with a November build, but need to speak with a certain Mr. Sackey about speccing as I did my GT3.
