Porsche fans take their favorite cars very seriously, particularly when it comes to the track-oriented 911 GT3 RS. A new generation model is set to debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week, answering many questions as to its capabilities. Surprisingly, we won’t even have to wait until then as a spec sheet has leaked online, revealing loads of info.
The spec sheet, posted on Axis Of Oversteer, claims that the GT3 RS will be powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine that will produce 500 horsepower and around 340 pound-feet of torque. All this power will be channeled to the rear wheels by a seven-speed PDK dual clutch transmission. It also looks like the GT3 RS will incorporate torque vectoring and will have a wider track than the standard 911 GT3.
A “pit speed” button now makes its way into the cabin, reducing the car to the regulated speed when it boxes on a track day. Apart from the aforementioned specs and a few small details, there doesn’t see a vast difference between this new GT3 RS and the previous one, which is actually a good thing.
Those chomping at the bit to learn more about the GT3 RS were looking more to confirm or dispel any frightening rumors about a turbo engine ending up in their favorite naturally-aspirated sports car. While this information should bring them some satisfaction, they may still feel burned that no six-speed manual is being offered.
Related: Uh oh. Is this a scale model of the yet-unreleased 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS?
We don’t yet know what it will look like (well, we have some idea), but we’re talking about a 911 here, so any body changes will be quite subtle. A short wait until next week will confirm if the spec sheet is real when the 911 GT3 RS debuts in Geneva.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.