PORSCHE 996 GT3 MY 2003
381 ho, like the fabolous 964 Turbo 3.300. This is the main element of the new version of the Porsche 996 GT3, born for the street but ready to run in a circuit. New model's design is almost the same of the last GT3, except for the aesthetical modifies introduced with the new 996 line and for a newe rear wing adjustable. The cx value, reach 0,30, a very good result.
At the same displacement, the new GT3 has 21 hp more than the previous model. The max speed is 3'6 km/h, top accelerarion 0-100 km/h in 4,5 sec. and 0-200 km/h in 19,2 sec. The car is 30 mm lower than a standard Carrera. There are bigger disc brakes (it's possible to install the PCCB brakes, with ceramic disks) and a new ABS system (version 5.7). Obviously, there are 5 airbags (2 front, 2 side). This incredible supercar would be introduced in Porsche listings at  107.400 Euro.
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October 24th 2002: FERRARI 420 MODENA
Ferrari are planning a much more radical facelift of the 360 Modena, which is expected to be released late next year. Concern about dropping behind its rivals, which include the shortly to be released "baby" Lamborghini L140, as well as the lukewarm reception that the facelifted 575M has received since its launch earlier this year, has pushed Ferrari into greater changes than originally envisioned.
The new car will be fitted with Ferrari's new 4.2-litre V8 engine which is already fitted to the new Maserati Coupe and Spyder. However to keep Ferrari above Maserati, the 184kg engine is expected to be tuned to produce around 465bhp, 75bhp more than in the Maserati. Styling will be overhauled, the 360 Modena has come in for criticism for its bland looks and a much more distinctive styling is expected, possibly drawing cues from the new Enzo supercar.
It is believed that the new car will be known as the "420 Modena", and is scheduled to make its debut in September next year, several months after its Lamborghini rival.

October 20th 2002: PORSCHE CARRERA GT
Sights of the new Carrera GT goes no. Is even more possible to see some prototype wandering along some fast German autobahn or along the hard curves of the old Nurburging or some "strange" 911 with misterious very large dimensions (expecially regarding the rear) and enormous front and rear mudguards. So we ourselves are not so muh sure that the "997" is effectively running its first steps...
Porsche AG, actually, doesn't reveal anything about the new car. We are only sure that the definitive road car will be introduced in late 2003.
And if the prototype shown at 2000 Paris Motorshow had been equipped with a terrific V10 68°, 5,5 litres, 48 valves and more than 550 hp, maybe Porsche could adopt a more echonomical way: after all, the new V8 90° for the Cayenne Turbo gives 450 hp, but we're sure those great engineers could extract even more power and on a lighter car...

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October 8th 2002: PORSCHE 997
Designated 997, the next-generation Porsche 911 is well on its way to a 2004 introduction as engineers are busy putting it through its paces in hot-weather desert testing.
The new car has flared wheel arches and doorsill extensions, which could mean big news for 911 enthusiasts all over the world: a significantly increased rear-track width. The wider track will mean even more impressive handling, but more importantly, increased space in the engine bay would provide room for an eight-cylinder engine for the first time in a 911.
Porsche is not confirming any plans for a possible eight-cylinder version of the 911. Instead, the company has hinted at an evolution of the existing 315-hp, 3.6-liter flat-six engine, possibly pushing it to 3.8 liters and 350 hp. It remains unclear what configuration an eight-cylinder engine would take—the 450-hp, 4.5-liter twin-turbo V8 planned for the Cayenne sport/ute, or a 5.0-liter flat eight capable of producing 450 hp before  turbocharging. An eight-cylinder would be offered in addition to the six-cylinder.
The new car is also longer, higher and wider than the existing facelifted 911. When the new model debuts, it will be offered as a coupe and convertible.

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