Porsche fans because today we're getting an up close and personal look at the 2019 911 GT3 RS. One of our spy photographers caught the car with absolutely no camouflage whatsoever, giving us a clear look at the car. It's also hopefully an indicator that Porsche will officially reveal it along with all the juicy details very soon. Unsurprisingly, it features the same basic front and rear bumpers of the current "normal" 911 GT3, just amped up a bit. It has a deeper, wider chin spoiler and more aggressive side skirts. The hood now has a pair of NACA-style ducts the last model lacked. This new GT3 RS also features wider front fenders with large air vents similar to the last GT3 RS. The rear wing and spoiler setup is also similar to the old RS, combining a lip spoiler on the engine cover with a tall wing on supports. The wing and the supports have been reshaped a bit compared with the previous model. We saw a generally undisguised GT3 RS last July, and at the time we were expecting it to appear at the Frankfurt Motor Show. That show, along with L.A., Detroit and Chicago, came and went. The next one on the calendar is the Geneva Motor Show. It would be a smart choice since it's coming up soon, and because the Geneva show is a favorite for supercar builders to show off their latest and greatest products. So the GT3 RS would fit right in. Not only that, but the last version made its debut there. So keep an eye out for the winged 911 in Switzerland next month.
Sprinting from 0 to 60 mph takes six seconds, so this trim is a solid competitor for the base Macan. The second model is the M40i, which is similar to the Macan GTS. Powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six, this model comes with 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet on tap. Getting to 60 mph takes 4.6 seconds, while top speed is reached at 130 mph. In Europe, there鈥檚 a less powerful four-pot with 181 horsepower, as well as a couple of diesel offerings with 187 horses and 295 pound-feet and 261 horsepower and 457 pound-feet. 54,300 for the M40i. Read our full review of the 2018 BMW X3. The recently introduced F-Pace is also a solid competitor for the Porsche Macan, but the highlight here is the SVR model, basically one of the very model that can give the Macan Turbo a run for its money. Fitted with a more aggressive exterior, it also uses a massive, supercharged, 5.0-liter V-8 that delivers an incredible 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque.
The SVT hits 60 mph from a standing start in only 4.1 seconds, a tenth-second quicker than the Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, while delivering the best top speed in class at 176 mph. 8,000 less than the Performance Package version. Read our full story on the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. I鈥檒l be honest here, the Macan gained a bit more changes than expected inside and out. Sure, the LED taillight strip and the four-point headlamps were obvious choices, but Porsche made the Macan look significantly more aggressive by adding new bumpers front and rear. The bigger infotainment display and the sportier steering wheel are also welcomed additions, but some of the more interesting features are still optional. I鈥檓 a bit disappointed that Porsche didn鈥檛 upgrade the engines, but to be honest, the Macar is powerful enough as it is in all trims, even when compared to its rivals.
Sure, Porsche still needs a Turbo S model to go against the F-Pace SVR, but maybe the Germans are working on one as we speak. Read our full review on the 2018 Porsche Macan. Read more Porsche news. Update 1-4-2018: The Porsche Macan was caught playing again, this time in the snow. Check out the latest images below. It鈥檚 been more than a year since we first saw the facelifted Macan putting in work and not a lot has changed. And, like all Porsche facelifts, the facelifted model won鈥檛 change much compared to the model that鈥檚 in showrooms now. However, now that it鈥檚 in pre-production for, we pretty much know exactly what it will look like. Since we saw it last, Porsche has dialed in all the finer details. It now has the gloss black trim above the air intakes, and there鈥檚 now a single louver inside each one. The air dam extends the full width of the fascia and is no thinner than below. The only thing that鈥檚 not production here is maybe some trim elements around the corners and the official Porsche grille. As you can see from looking at the side, it鈥檚 also rolling on production wheels. Around back, we can see that there鈥檚 a new overhang above the rear glass that now has more prominent fins on each side of the high-mount stop light. The taillights have a slightly different layout too, however, we can tell if that鈥檚 decoy tape inside or some kind of weird graphics - we鈥檒l just have to wait and see on that one. A new rear diffuser, if that鈥檚 what you would call it, is in place with the typical square-shaped exhaust outlets. They are unfinished but should be chrome on the production model. In the end, you can expect to see the facelifted Macan debut within the next couple of months.
A full alignment is needed after any ride height change anyway so basically you are paying a lot of money and time to have your car's handling screwed up. Do it once, do it right. You can re-use your old springs. Check them for any damage or signs of metalfatigue by cleaning them thoroughly and by getting rid of all surface rust. Topchoice if you want a fresh suspension with a more sporty lowered look and better roadhandling. A combination of the above described Bilstein B6 and lowering springs of H&R. As the Bilstein are height adjustable you can lower your car as much as 40 mm. The ride will be firm but still comfortable enough for daily use, even on less than perfect roads. H&R green, the springs are actually coated purple as of this year. Koni FSD with lowering springs. The FSD system was designed to operate with standard height springs. Our advise: For lowering use Bilstein shocks. If you want the best performance with fully adjustable rebound settings than the PSS 10 is the set for you. Double springset and full stainless steel tubes. A 10 step adjustment that requires no tools. Settings range form comfortable streetdriving up to fully trackready. If you have a good set of tools, safe jackstands or even better a lift then installing new shocks is a perfect DIY job. The 964 suspension system is fairly starightforward and installation guides are readliy available on the internet. An indepent specialist should be able to do this job within one day maximum, expect 6 to 8 hours including alignment. Whilst doing the suspension install it is advised to replace the front lower A-arms bushings. Defective bushings ( and they will be defective after 20 years ) cause instable cornering and"sidestappeing" on bumpy turns. For any job on your Porsche 964 the Enthusiasts Companion is a good book to have in your garage.