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Watch the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 lap the 'Ring in under 7 minutes – Motor Authority
Porsche has a new generation of its 911 GT3 on its hands and the car is significantly quicker than its predecessor.
During an attempt on the Nürburgring last September, Porsche test driver Lars Kern took a production-spec prototype around the full 12.9 miles of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a time of 6:59.927. His complete run is featured in the video above.
According to Porsche, the new time is more than 17 seconds quicker than the time set by the outgoing GT3. That’s an impressive feat as the two cars weigh about the same and also have similar power outputs, in each case from a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-6. The new GT3 packs 502 hp versus its predecessor’s 500 hp.
The key differences come in the areas of aerodynamics and chassis setup. The most obvious change is the new GT3’s rear wing, which features swan-neck struts like those used in motorsports. The rear wing is fully adjustable, as are the lip spoiler and diffuser at the front. In the most extreme setting, the new GT3’s aerodynamics see the car generate 150% more downforce than the old car.
2022 Porsche 911 GT3
In terms of chassis setup, the new GT3 benefits from a double wishbone front axle. It’s a completely new setup compared to the previous car and also features in the GT3 Cup racer. Benefits are said to include improved steering accuracy and cornering stability.
The wheel and brake packages have also gone up a step. On the new GT3, the engineers have fit 20-inch wheels up front and 21-inch wheels at the rear. The front wheels are half an inch wider than the wheels of the previous GT3, and gain an inch of diameter at the rear.
And for the Nürburgring run, Michelin’s excellent Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires were used. The street-legal tires are an available option. Another available option used for the run were carbon-ceramic rotors which measure a massive 410 millimeters up front and 390 mm at the rear.
The new 911 GT3 is expected to reach dealerships in the fall. Pricing information will be announced closer to that date. Also in the works are new versions of the GT3 Touring and GT3 RS.
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@juanhall: I gotta say, this was the most interesting bike in this post….love that Intense is experimenting with gearboxes…I can see it have a huge effect on DH bikes….thank god there’s still people pushing things. Now, they need to make an Enduro bike with the Pinion MGU!
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The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that the Bob-Birnie arena will be closed for its annual maintenance as of Monday, April 29. The Annex rink will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13, and the arena’s Main rink will be accessible as of Monday, June 3.
Public skating will resume on May 13, and the summer public activities programming will begin on June 3 when both rinks have reopened to the public.
In addition to the annual maintenance of the facility, two renovation projects are also scheduled to start at the same time:
Installation of new sound systems
The City will be replacing its current sound systems in both the Main rink and Annex rink, to offer arena visitors a better overall experience, whether watching from the stands or participating in on-ice activities. This project is expected to be conducted throughout the month of May.
Renovation of locker rooms in the Main Rink
The City will also be renovating the five locker rooms located in the Main rink, to bring up to date the amenities currently available to participants. These renovations are expected to begin in early May and will be completed by mid-August.
For all information about the Bob-Birnie arena, visit the arena’s page on our website.
We haven’t seen a new iPad in years, but Apple seems likely to change that in just a few weeks. All signs point to the release of new iPad models in the first week of May.
Apple CEO Tim Cook posted this GIF for the virtual event to X on Tuesday morning.
This morning, I received an email invite for a virtual Apple event, scheduled for May 7 at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). The invite, which says “Let Loose,” shows a drawing of a hand holding an Apple Pencil. Considering the iPad is the only device that uses the Pencil — that doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
Apple’s been expected to release new OLED-screened iPad Pros with newly designed Pencils and Magic Keyboard cases. New iPad Airs are also expected, including a larger-screened 12.9-inch model. Apple’s iPad Air lineup tends to be slightly redesigned versions of previous-model iPad Pros, so just look to the M2 iPad Pro lineup for a sense of what the next Airs could be. These would be the first new iPads since the iPad Pro M2 model arrived in late 2022.
Watch this: What to Expect at Apple’s May 7 iPad Event
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