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Porsche brings to life Sally Carrera from the famous movie ‘Cars’

Porsche brings to life Sally Carrera from the famous movie 'Cars'

“The story conveys values ​​such as friendship, love, and mutual support – and in the middle of it all is a Porsche: ‘Sally Carrera.’ Together with Pixar, we have brought the spirit of Sally to life in a new way, not on the screen but off the screen. With this one-off street legal 911, the ‘Sally Special,’ which we are auctioning for charity, we want to help people who urgently need support, quite in keeping with the spirit of the film character.”

Creating a real version of the animated car was no easy task. The project began in November 2021 and was only completed recently. It was, however, an enjoyable journey for both companies involved.

Porsche brings to life Sally Carrera from the famous movie 'Cars'

The 911 Sally Special 2022 by Porsche.

“We had great fun creating 911 Sally Special, and it’s the first time we’ve worked on a project of this kind,” said Jay Ward, Creative Director of Franchise of Pixar Animation Studios.

“We decided early on that we wanted to create a completely drivable 911 – inspired by Sally Carrera, but just not an exact copy. Sally Carrera loves to drive – that was our inspiration. We asked ourselves: if Sally were built today as a road-approved model, what would she look like?

An effort that paid off

The engineers encountered many challenges when bringing the car to life.

“911 Sally Special is based on the fastest and most agile variant of the 911 Carrera model line, the 911 Carrera GTS. The car is equipped with a manual gearbox, tapping into Sally Carrera’s passion for driving,” explains Boris Apenbrink, Director of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur vehicles.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R race car breaks cover with improved aero, promises more power

Porsche 911 GT3 R race car breaks cover with improved aero, promises more power

The Porsche 911 GT3 R race car project took three years to be finished, starting in 2019.

By :
HT Auto Desk
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Updated on:
Jul 31, 2022, 10:19 AM

Porsche 911 GT3 R gets power from a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine.
Porsche 911 GT3 R gets power from a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine.

Porsche has covered its 911 GT3 R race car ahead of its track debut next year. The GT3 sportscar’s development commenced in 2019, and it is based on the 992 general models. The new model claims to come with improved driveability, streamlined handling and reduced running costs as well. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R comes promising additional power output, while the aerodynamic efficiency of the model too has been improved significantly.

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In an attempt to make the new 911 GT3 R more attractive for drivers, the German luxury car brand has made several mechanical adjustments. It comes with a new suspension and more precise steering. This results in reduced wear on the rear tires. The KW shock absorbers come available in five different adjustment settings. At the front, it gets double-wishbone and multi-link at the rear. The suspension setup allows the car to have an elevated underbody that helps airflow to reach the rear diffuser without significantly increasing drag.

At the rear, the rear wing gets a swan-neck mount, further improving the car’s aerodynamics. The wheelbase of the 911 GT3 R has been extended in order to ensure better handling and lower tire wear. The carmaker has moved the rear wheels further back, extending the wheelbase from 2,459mm to 2,507mm.

The power source for the new Porsche 911 GT3 R is a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine, which is up from 4.0 liters in size. The engine can produce up to 565 hp power output, which routes through a sequential six-speed contest-mesh gearbox with paddle shifters, which has been derived from the 911 GT3 Cup race car. This engine is tilted by 5.5 degrees towards the front of the car in an attempt to make enough space for the underbody diffuser. It also helped the car’s weight balance.

First Published Date: Jul 31, 2022, 10:18 AM IST

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