Vivid Racing has become quite a name in the Porsche tuning market.  As we continually progress with these cars, we are following the news of the latest 2010 Porsche GT3.  Who knows, you might see one here at our shop!  We got this press release forwarded from Porsche AG and thought we would share the pics.  This car is NUTS!

Stuttgart, is putting the new 911 GT3 RS on the starting line: Delivering more engine power with less weight, featuring shorter transmission ratios and further advanced body and suspension elements, the new 911 GT3 RS was developed as the homologated racing version of the 911 GT3 and meets every requirement for ongoing success on the race track. The GT3 RS is the continuation in the series of absolutely uncompromising, sporting 911s homologated for the road.

The heart of the new GT3 RS, its power unit, is based on the engine of the 911 GT3. Like it, the RS power unit now displaces 3.8 instead of 3.6 liters, while delivering still more power and Rpm.

Thus, the new 911 GT3 RS features an engine with 15 additional bhp compared to the 911 GT3 with a maximum output of 450 horsepower from a high revving naturally-aspirated power unit. This six-cylinder reaches a specific output of more than 118 bhp per liter, a benchmark for a natural-aspirated engine in the world. And that is not all: compared to many other high-performance engines, the power unit in the new GT3 RS is completely suitable for everyday use.

The new 911 GT3 RS is equipped exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency. To enhance the level of performance throughout the entire range of engine and road speed, the gears come with a shorter transmission ratio than on the 911 GT3, deliberately making concessions in terms of even higher top speed.

To further improve its sporting behavior, the new 911 GT3 RS comes for the first time with a specifically adjusted PASM suspension and wider track not only at the rear, but also on the front axle. As a result, the body of the new 911 GT3 RS is wider not only at the rear, but also at the front by use of additional wheel arch covers.
The front axle is fitted with nine-inch-wide wheels running on 245/35 ZR 19 sports tires, the rear axle features twelve-inch-wide wheels on 325/30 ZR 19 sports tires.

The standard dynamic engine mounts enhance the car’s driving dynamics even further. Depending on driving conditions, the mounts change in their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body especially when driving very dynamically.

Aerodynamics on the GT3 RS develop even more down force than on the GT3, adding to the car’s race track capabilities. For exactly this reason, the use on the track, Porsche is introducing yet another new option in 2010: a lithium-ion battery that is delivered with the car in addition to the conventional lead battery, and – when used instead of the regular battery – reduces weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lbs.

The new 911 GT3 RS cannot deny its close connection to motor sports which is also obvious from its dynamic looks. The particularly low clearance of the car, the new, extra-large carbon-fiber rear wing with its specifically designed wing supports made of aluminum, the characteristic dual tailpipes on the extra-light titanium sports exhaust, and the special front and rear exclusive to this model make this even more evident.

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One of our customers came by with his 2010 Nissan GTR for us to equip out to get more horsepower out of it.  Wanting to not have severe drone in the car but gain some power, the exhaust is always a great first option.  We went with the 5Zigen Inconel Exhaust system as it features titanium tips and one of the strongest and lightest metals available.  The exhaust saves 17.4lbs off the rear end of the car over the stock unit.    The main pipe is 80mm and then splits to a 60.5mm piping before it reaches the quad 100mm tips.  With the exhaust, power can further be maximized with the Cobb Accessport.  The 2010 maps are still in Beta testing as we found out on Nagtroc.org.  So we gave it a go and uploaded the files.  The car definitely hit and pulled hard.  The car ran a 11.7 in 95F heat.  Check out all our GTR Performance Products Here.

For years I have hated going to the dragstrip, but recently found a new love for learning the art of launching and going fast.  This past Friday, Vivid Racing and friends headed down to Firebird International Raceway for Friday night drags.  It was about 95F out in the Arizona night.  We just filled up with some 100 octane pump gas and were ready to hit it.  In the crew:  2010 Nissan GTR with 5Zigen Inconel exhaust and Cobb Accessport, a BMW E36 widebody racecar at an astonishing 2600lbs powered by a LS1 V8 engine aka GMW, and our very own Project 997TT.  The Porsche was just equipped with some straight pipes and a custom plenum with larger throttle body.  This was its first run out to do some tests.

With the boost cranked up to 1.4bar, the first run was a miss with a bad start.  Taking the lap around to the start, I was able to get a good a line up and launch, firing down the strip with a trap speed of 127mph and a time of 11.4.  This was the best run of the night as 2 other runs after were misses.  With the included mods, cooler temperatures, and some fine tuning, we expect to see this 997 in the mid 10’s.  More work ahead!  Enjoy the video and pics

The highly anticipated 2010 Camaro has been on the streets for some time now. And with a car as unique as the Camaro, it was only a matter of time before aftermarket modifications were designed to take it to a whole new level of unique. ProCharger has the best horsepower option available for the Camaro, an industry leading air-to-air cooled forced induction system, aka Intercooled Supercharger.

With the ability to increase the horsepower by 150+ on an otherwise stock Camaro, the ProCharger system is a perfect tool to meet your performance needs.

Not into the Camaro? Check out Vivid Racing’s entire ProCharger line and see if we have a kit for you.

With the recent release of the retro styled Camaro, it was only fitting to find the newest performance parts for the 2010 sports car. Hotchkis is among the first to have a sway bar set to help cure the body roll and understeer of the Camaro. The set consists of a 1.25″ tubular front bar that is 210% stiffer than stock and a 1″ adjustable rear that is 70%, 120% or 170% stiffer than stock.

The set is a direct bolt-on from Hotchkis. Get your set here – Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Package Chevrolet Camaro 2010