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Debut for the newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 R

Debut de la nueva generación del Porsche 911 GT3 R

El nuevo Porsche 911 GT3 R se presentará al público en las 24 Horas de Spa-Francorchamps de este año. Comenzando con la Rolex 24 At Daytona, los equipos de clientes de Porsche pueden promocionar el nuevo vehículo de carreras en eventos de automovilismo en todo el mundo que se adhieren a las regulaciones de GT3. El vehículo se basa en el último 911 de la generación 992. En comparación con su predecesor, el nuevo 911 GT3 R cuenta con un motor más grande que produce hasta 565 CV (416 kW), un rendimiento aerodinámico más constante y un equilibrio del vehículo optimizado.

Con la última generación del 911 GT3 R, Porsche presenta un nuevo auto de carreras para clientes. El nuevo retador de la serie GT3 en todo el mundo se basa en la actual generación 992 de la icónica plataforma 911 y estará listo para competir a principios de la temporada 2023. El desarrollo comenzó en 2019. Se dio prioridad a mejorar aún más la capacidad de conducción para los conductores con varios conjuntos de habilidades, así como a aprovechar mayores reservas de rendimiento para diferentes clasificaciones de Balance of Performance (BoP). Otro enfoque fue optimizar el manejo del auto de carrera para los equipos y reducir los costos de funcionamiento. Porsche Motorsport ahora ofrece el nuevo 911 GT3 R a los clientes norteamericanos a un precio de $567,210 y extras opcionales. En los Estados Unidos y Canadá, el nuevo corredor solo está disponible a través de Porsche Motorsport North America.

“En América del Norte, GT3 es la categoría superior de las carreras de GT, como pronto lo será en todo el mundo”, comentó Volker Holzmeyer, presidente y director ejecutivo de Porsche Motorsport North America. “Esto hizo que la nueva generación del 911 GT3 R fuera especialmente importante para nuestro mercado. Su desarrollo, que incorpora no solo las lecciones aprendidas de la generación anterior del GT3 R, sino también del monomarca de la Copa GT3 y del 911 RSR, ha hecho que este coche sea muy atractivo para los equipos de nuestros clientes. La capacidad de conducción es muy importante para la amplia gama de conductores que tenemos compitiendo aquí y ese fue el enfoque del modelo 992 911 GT3 R. Ya hemos tenido un gran interés en el automóvil y estamos ansiosos por verlo girar por primera vez. aquí pronto. Después de que la clase GT3 fuera anunciada como una categoría profesional en el Campeonato IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar de América del Norte, el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia (WEC) de la FIA hará lo mismo. A partir de 2024, los autos de carreras GT3 como el nuevo 911 GT3 R podrán participar en las 24 Horas de Le Mans por primera vez.

“Dimos en el blanco con el predecesor enormemente exitoso. En consecuencia, el listón para su sucesor es alto”, enfatiza Sebastian Golz, Gerente de Proyecto 911 GT3 R en Porsche Motorsport. “Nuestra tarea consistía menos en hacer que el nuevo 911 GT3 R fuera aún más rápido: la clasificación dentro de las ventanas de rendimiento establecidas por el BoP anula rápidamente esta ventaja. Para nosotros, se trataba principalmente de que nuestros clientes pudieran conducir el auto de carreras rápido durante más tiempo. Esto requiere durabilidad y es por eso que nos enfocamos principalmente en mejorar la capacidad de conducción. Esto se refleja en la banda de revoluciones utilizable más amplia del nuevo motor de 4.2 litros, una aerodinámica más estable y constante y menores cargas en los neumáticos traseros, lo que permite que su potencial dure más tiempo”.

Motor basado en el 911 generación 992

En el núcleo del nuevo auto de carreras se encuentra el motor casi estándar basado en el motor 911 de la generación 992. Como en el modelo anterior, se trata de un motor bóxer de seis cilindros refrigerado por agua con tecnología de cuatro válvulas e inyección directa de gasolina. La principal novedad es el desplazamiento. Al igual que el 911 RSR, la capacidad del nuevo 911 GT3 R ha aumentado un cinco por ciento, de 3.997 a 4.194 cc. Esto ha aumentado la potencia máxima del motor a alrededor de 565 HP (416 kW). Sin embargo, lo que es más importante, Porsche ha optimizado la curva de par y potencia en todo el rango de revoluciones. En consecuencia, el nuevo seis cilindros y 4,2 litros se adapta mejor a una gama más amplia de experiencias de conducción.

El seis cilindros de altas revoluciones continúa sin turboalimentación y se sienta en la posición trasera clásica, mejorando así la tracción y el frenado. Sin embargo, se ha inclinado hacia adelante 5,5 grados, creando más espacio para el difusor debajo de la carrocería. Los componentes auxiliares, como el alternador y el compresor del aire acondicionado, se movieron significativamente hacia adelante y hacia abajo en un espacio frente al motor y la caja de cambios, lo que tiene un efecto positivo en el equilibrio de peso del 911 GT3 R. El concurso secuencial de seis velocidades La caja de cambios de malla se deriva del actual auto de carreras 911 GT3 Cup. Las paletas de cambio controlan un actuador de tambor de cambio electrónico que permite cambios de marcha particularmente rápidos y precisos.

Suspensión modificada en muchos detalles.

La suspensión del nuevo 911 GT3 R (muchos detalles de la cual se han modificado) favorece la facilidad de conducción, permite una dirección más precisa, garantiza un menor desgaste de los neumáticos traseros y reduce el tiempo dedicado a los cambios de configuración. Para ello, se tomaron numerosos componentes y soluciones técnicas del 911 RSR. En el eje delantero, un diseño de doble horquilla de última generación controla las ruedas. El eje trasero luce un diseño multibrazo. Los amortiguadores KW se mejoraron aún más y ofrecen cinco configuraciones de ajuste. Las modificaciones de configuración se realizan con las llamadas cuñas. Estas placas permiten ajustes de precisión sin necesidad de volver a alinear la suspensión después, lo que requiere mucho tiempo.

 

La posición optimizada de los puntos de pivote centrales en el eje delantero libera espacio para el concepto aerodinámico de “carrera bajo el suelo”. Al igual que en el 911 RSR, esta parte inferior de la carrocería elevada permite un flujo de aire limpio hacia el difusor trasero y reduce la sensibilidad de cabeceo del coche de carreras, es decir, una gran inclinación al frenar. Las ruedas traseras se han movido más hacia atrás, lo que amplía la distancia entre ejes de 2459 a 2507 milímetros (8,0 pies a 8,22 pies). Esto también reduce la carga sobre los neumáticos traseros y mejora la consistencia del rendimiento de los neumáticos en períodos más largos.

Pinzas de freno de competición del especialista AP

Además de las pinzas de freno de carreras monobloque de aluminio, los discos de freno del nuevo 911 GT3 R ahora también son suministrados por la empresa especializada AP. Los discos delanteros de acero ranurados y ventilados internamente miden 390 mm (15,35 pulgadas) de diámetro y son activados por seis pistones. En la parte trasera se montan pinzas de cuatro pistones y discos de 370 mm (14,56 pulgadas). Una sofisticada aplicación de software para el ABS de carreras de quinta generación reduce el desgaste de los neumáticos y los frenos. El sistema de control de tracción de Porsche también recibió un mayor desarrollo.

El nuevo 911 GT3 R es el segundo coche de carreras de Porsche Motorsport basado en el modelo actual 992 911 después del 911 GT3 Cup. Su carrocería liviana con un diseño inteligente compuesto de aluminio y acero se basa en el modelo de producción, aunque con importantes modificaciones para su uso en el 911 GT3 R. Casi todos los paneles de la carrocería están hechos de fibra de carbono liviana, incluidas las tapas delantera y trasera, puertas, laterales paneles, alerón trasero y techo. Los pasos de rueda están hechos de fibras de aramida.

Cuerpo ligero con un diseño compuesto de aluminio y acero

En un vehículo como el nuevo 911 GT3 R, la funcionalidad es clave. Sin embargo, Grant Larson de Style Porsche volvió a tener éxito en la creación de formas particularmente impresionantes y armoniosas. Acentúan la herencia del Porsche 911 y la combinan con una eficiencia sofisticada. En particular, esto se refleja en la aerodinámica. Los puntos clave incluyen una parte inferior elevada por delante del eje delantero, por primera vez junto con una bandeja inferior lisa y un difusor trasero. Esta combinación mejora la carga aerodinámica sin un aumento significativo en la resistencia. El alerón trasero ahora cuenta con una montura de cuello de cisne. Esto asegura un flujo de aire limpio debajo del ala y, por lo tanto, mejora la eficiencia aerodinámica del componente.

El interior del nuevo automóvil continúa con el tema de la eficiencia y la evolución. El asiento se ha movido más cerca del centro del automóvil. Esto permitió a Porsche adaptar de manera óptima la posición más ergonómica del asiento a la jaula antivuelco mejorada y a los nuevos mandatos de protección contra impactos laterales de la FIA. Al igual que en el predecesor, el volante y los pedales se pueden ajustar longitudinalmente para adaptarse al conductor manteniendo un asiento fijo. Los especialistas de Porsche volvieron a examinar de cerca el arnés de seis puntos. Las lengüetas ahora se deslizan aún más rápido en el cierre a través de rampas especiales, ahorrando alrededor de un segundo durante las paradas en boxes para los cambios de conductor. El diseño del volante también recibió más mejoras en el modelo anterior. Incorpora elementos que han demostrado su eficacia en los coches de carreras 911 GT3 Cup y 911 RSR de última generación. La pantalla de 10,3 pulgadas, por ejemplo,

Los faros LED de alto rendimiento del 911 GT3 R se basan en la tecnología de colimador, que Porsche desarrolló para el nuevo prototipo IMSA GTP y WEC LMDh 963, entre otros. Este dispositivo funciona como una lupa, solo que al revés. Ilumina un área particularmente grande de la pista de carreras y es una mejora significativa con respecto al modelo anterior, que había sido considerado líder de su clase. La información detallada sobre el nuevo 911 GT3 R.

Datos técnicos Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) modelo año 2023

Concepto  • Coche de carreras monoplaza para clientes; homologado para la categoría FIA GTE; base de homologación: Porsche 911 GT3 (serie 992).

Peso/dimensiones
• Peso base: aprox. 1.250 kg (dependiendo de la clasificación BoP); distancia entre ejes: 2.507 mm.
• Longitud: 4.619 mm; ancho: 2.039 mm (eje delantero) / 2.050 mm (eje trasero).

Motor
• Bóxer de seis cilindros refrigerado por agua, montado en la parte trasera; cilindrada 4.194 cc, carrera 81,5 mm, diámetro interior 104,5 mm; revoluciones máx. 9250/min; potencia: aprox. 416 kW (565 CV); tecnología de cuatro válvulas; sistema de mariposa de un solo acelerador; inyección directa de combustible; unidad de control del motor Bosch MS 6.6; lubricación por cárter seco con intercambiador de calor aceite-agua; volante monomasa; sistema de escape de carrera con tubos de escape dobles y convertidor catalítico certificado por DMSB; Calidad del combustible: Superplus sin plomo hasta E20 (mín. 98 octanos).

Transmisión
• Caja de cambios secuencial de malla constante de seis velocidades Porsche; levas de cambio en el volante con actuador de cambio electrónico; diferencial de deslizamiento limitado mecánico con unidad de sistema de precarga ajustable; Embrague de carrera de carbono de tres placas.

Cuerpo
• Cuerpo ligero con diseño inteligente compuesto de aluminio y acero; puntos de montaje para dispositivo de elevación, escotilla de rescate extraíble en el techo; jaula antivuelco soldada; homologado para uso como copiloto en circuitos; asiento de competición de carbono de seis tornillos según FIA 8862-2009; arnés de seguridad de seis puntos para uso con HANS®; conjunto de pedales ajustables longitudinalmente y columna de dirección ajustable con sensor de ángulo de dirección; cubierta frontal con sujetadores de liberación rápida integrados, conducto de aire de salida del enfriador y entrada de aire central para la ventilación de la cabina; parachoques delantero ensanchado con borde de alerón; guardabarros con extensiones; moldura trasera con luz de lluvia integrada de acuerdo con FIA; puertas, portón trasero y alerón trasero de fibra de carbono; alerón trasero con soportes de “cuello de cisne”; acristalamiento completamente de policarbonato con revestimiento duro; parabrisas calefactable; sistema de toma de aire de cuatro postes; puntos de montaje de válvulas en ambos lados; Pila de combustible FT3 de 117 litros delante del coche.
• Molduras interiores de fibra de carbono, volante multifuncional de fibra de carbono con acoplamiento de liberación rápida, levas de cambio y pulsadores iluminados; panel táctil digital ergonómico con retroiluminación multicolor; redes de seguridad (centro y lado del conductor) de acuerdo con las últimas normas de seguridad de la FIA; protección integrada contra impactos laterales CFK; asiento del conductor con ventilación de asiento; sistema de extinción de incendios con unidad de disparo electrónico.

Suspensión 
• Brazos de control y soportes superiores de aluminio forjado, rigidez optimizada; cojinetes esféricos de alta resistencia con protección contra el polvo; cubos de rueda con cierre centralizado; amortiguadores de carreras ajustables en cinco direcciones, diseño de válvula específico para deportes de motor y función de soplado; ajuste de la suspensión mediante cuñas; barras antivuelco tipo espada ajustables en ambos lados; potenciómetro de recorrido de resorte; sistema de control de presión de neumáticos.

Eje delantero: 
• Eje delantero de doble horquilla, altura de manejo, camber y convergencia ajustables.
• Dirección asistida electrohidráulica.
• Llantas de aleación de una sola pieza, 12,5J x 18, tamaño de neumático 30/68-18.

Eje trasero:
• Suspensión trasera multibrazo, altura de manejo, camber y convergencia ajustables.
• Cardán de competición con bridas trípode.
• Llantas de aleación de una sola pieza, 13,5J x 18, tamaño de neumático 31/71-18.

Frenos
• Dos circuitos de frenos independientes que incorporan sensores de presión de frenos en los ejes delantero y trasero, distribución de la fuerza de frenado ajustable por el conductor a través del sistema de equilibrio de frenos; pastillas de freno de carreras; conductos de freno optimizados; sensores de temperatura de frenos; Posicionamiento ergonómico del pedal de freno para frenar con el pie izquierdo y derecho.
• ABS de competición Generación 5 de Bosch
• Eje delantero: pinzas de freno de competición monobloque de aluminio de seis pistones muelles de pistón ‘anti-kback’; discos de freno de acero multipieza ventilados internamente de 390 mm x 35,7 mm; cámara de disco de freno de aluminio.
• Eje trasero: pinzas de freno de carreras monobloque de aluminio de cuatro pistones con resortes de pistón ‘anti knock-back’; discos de freno de acero multipiezas de 370 mm x 32,1 mm ventilados internamente; cámara de disco de freno de aluminio.

Sistema eléctrico
• Arquitectura 992 EE Motorsport; nuevo conjunto de herramientas Porsche más fácil de usar con un manejo más optimizado; componentes electrónicos Cosworth de última generación; Unidad de registro de Porsche; Caja de energía Porsche; Pantalla a color Porsche de 10,3 pulgadas con RLU integrado, registro de datos a través de lápiz de EE. UU.; batería LiFePo4 a prueba de fugas de 12 V, 40 Ah en el espacio para los pies del pasajero; alternador de 210 A; panel táctil digital con retroiluminación multicolor; Limpiaparabrisas monobrazo con accionamiento directo (intermitente y continuo).
• faros LED con luces auxiliares integradas; Luces traseras LED más luz de lluvia. Anexos para Registrador de Datos de Accidentes (ADR).

Debut for the newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 R

Debut for the newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 R

The new Porsche 911 GT3 R will be unveiled to the public at this year’s 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Beginning with the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Porsche customer teams can campaign the new racing vehicle in worldwide motorsport events that adhere to the GT3 regulations. The vehicle is based on the latest 992-generation 911. Compared to its predecessor, the new 911 GT3 R features a larger engine producing up to 565 HP (416 kW), a more constant aerodynamic performance and an optimized vehicle balance.

With the latest generation of the 911 GT3 R, Porsche unveils a new customer racing car. The new challenger for GT3 series around the world is based on the current 992 generation of the iconic 911 platform and will be ready to race at the beginning of the 2023 season. Development began in 2019. Priority was given to further improving the drivability for drivers with various skillsets, as well as tapping larger performance reserves for different Balance of Performance (BoP) classifications. Another focus was on streamlining the handling of the race car for the teams and reducing the running costs. Porsche Motorsport now offers the new 911 GT3 R to North American customers at a price of $567,210 and optional extras. In the United States and Canada, the new racer is only available through Porsche Motorsport North America.

“In North America, GT3 is the top category of GT racing, as it soon will be around the world,” commented Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America. “This made the new generation of the 911 GT3 R especially important to our market. Its development, which incorporates not only lessons learned from the previous generation GT3 R but also from the GT3 Cup one-make car as well as the 911 RSR, has made this car very appealing to our customer teams. Drivability is remarkably important to the wide range of drivers that we have competing here and that was a focus of the type 992 911 GT3 R. We have already had overwhelming interest in the car, and we are looking forward to seeing it turn its first wheel here soon.” After the GT3 class was announced as a professional category in the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will follow suit. Beginning in 2024, GT3 racing cars such as the new 911 GT3 R will be eligible to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time.

“We hit the bull’s eye with the enormously successful predecessor. Accordingly, the bar for its successor is high,” emphasizes Sebastian Golz, 911 GT3 R Project Manager at Porsche Motorsport. “Our task was less about making the new 911 GT3 R even faster – the classification within performance windows set by the BoP quickly cancels out this advantage. For us, it was primarily about our customers being able to drive the racing car fast for longer. This requires durability and that’s why we focused predominantly on improved drivability. This is reflected in the new 4.2-liter engine’s broader usable rev band, more stable and constant aerodynamics and lower loads on the rear tires, which allow their potential to last longer.”

Engine based on the 911 generation 992

At the core of the new racing car is the near-standard engine based on the 992-generation 911 powerplant. Like in the previous model, it is a water-cooled flat-six engine with four-valve technology and direct fuel injection. The main new development is the displacement. Like the 911 RSR, the capacity of the new 911 GT3 R has increased by a five percent from 3,997 to 4,194 cc. This has boosted the engine’s peak output to around 565 HP (416 kW). More importantly, however, Porsche has optimized the torque and power curve across the entire rev range. Consequently, the new 4.2-liter six-cylinder is better suited for a wider range of driver experience.

The high-revving six-cylinder continues without turbocharging and sits in the classic rear position, thus enhancing traction and braking. However, it has been tilted forward by 5.5 degrees, creating more space for the underbody diffuser. Auxiliary components such as the alternator and the air conditioning compressor were moved significantly forward and further down into a space in front of the engine and gearbox, which has a positive effect on the weight balance of the 911 GT3 R. The sequential six-speed contest-mesh gearbox is derived from the current 911 GT3 Cup race car. Shift paddles control an electronic shift drum actuator that enables particularly rapid and precise gear changes.

Suspension modified in many details

The new 911 GT3 R’s suspension – many details of which have been modified – supports driveability, allows more precise steering, ensures less wear on the rear tyres and reduces the time spent on set-up changes. For this, numerous components and technical solutions were taken from the 911 RSR. At the front axle, a state-of-the-art double wishbone layout controls the wheels. The rear axle sports a multi-link design. The KW shock absorbers were further improved and offer five adjustment settings. Set-up modifications are done with so-called shims. These plates enable precision adjustments without the need for the time-consuming re-alignment of the suspension afterward.

The optimized positioning of the central pivot points at the front axle frees space for the aerodynamic “race underfloor” concept. Like in the 911 RSR, this elevated underbody allows for a clean flow of air to the rear diffuser and reduces the pitch sensitivity of the racing car – i.e. a high rake under braking. The rear wheels have been moved further back, which extends the wheelbase from 2,459 to 2,507 millimeters (8.0 feet to 8.22 feet). This also reduces the load on the rear tires and improves the consistency of the tires’ performance over longer stints.

Racing brake callipers by the specialist AP

In addition to the aluminum monobloc racing brake calipers, the brake discs on the new 911 GT3 R are now also supplied by the specialist company AP. The internally vented and slotted front steel discs measure 390 mm (15.35 inches) in diameter and are activated by six pistons. Fitted at the rear are four-piston calipers and discs measuring 370 mm (14.56 inches). A sophisticated software application for the fifth-generation racing ABS reduces wear on the tires and brakes. Porsche’s traction control system also received a further development.

The new 911 GT3 R is the second racing car from Porsche Motorsport to be based on the current type 992 911 after the 911 GT3 Cup. Its lightweight body with an intelligent aluminum-steel composite design draws on the production model, albeit with major modifications for use in the 911 GT3 R. Almost all body panels are made of lightweight carbon fiber, including the front and rear lids, doors, side panels, rear wing and roof. The wheel arches are made of aramid fibers.

Lightweight body with an aluminium-steel composite design

In a vehicle like the new 911 GT3 R, functionality is key. Nevertheless, Grant Larson from Style Porsche again succeeded in creating particularly stunning and harmonious shapes. They accentuate the heritage of the Porsche 911 and blend it with sophisticated efficiency. Most notably, this is reflected in the aerodynamics. The key points include an elevated underbody ahead of the front axle, for the first time in conjunction with a smooth undertray, and a rear diffuser. This combination improves downforce without a significant increase in drag. The rear wing now features a swan-neck mount. This ensures clean airflow under the wing and thus improves the aerodynamic efficiency of the component

The interior of the new car continues the theme of efficiency and evolution. The seat has moved closer to the center of the car. This enabled Porsche to optimally adapt the more ergonomic seat position to the improved roll cage and the newly developed FIA side impact protection mandates. Like in the predecessor, the steering wheel and pedals can be adjusted longitudinally to suit the driver while maintaining a fixed seat mount. Porsche specialists took another close look at the six-point harness. The tongues now slide even faster into the clasp via special ramps – saving about a second during pit stops for driver changes. The steering wheel design also received further upgrades on the previous model. It incorporates elements that have proven themselves in the latest generation 911 GT3 Cup and 911 RSR race cars. The 10.3-inch display, for example, comes from the successful one-make cup racer, with the multi-switch concept adopted from the Le Mans class winner.

The high-performance LED headlights on the 911 GT3 R rely on collimator technology, which Porsche developed for the new IMSA GTP and WEC LMDh 963 prototype, among others. This device works like a magnifying glass, only in reverse. It illuminates a particularly large area of the race track and is a significant improvement on the previous model, which had been regarded as the class leader.Detailed information on the new 911 GT3 R is available on the Porsche website at this link.

Technical data Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) model year 2023

Concept • Single-seater customer race car; homologated for the FIA GTE category; homologation basis: Porsche 911 GT3 (992 series).

Weight/dimensions
• Base weight: ca. 1,250 kg (depending of BoP classification); wheelbase: 2,507 mm.
• Length: 4,619 mm; width: 2,039 mm (front axle) / 2,050 mm (rear axle).

Engine
• Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer, rear-mounted; capacity 4,194 cc, stroke 81.5 mm, bore 104.5 mm; max rpm 9,250/min; power: ca. 416 kW (565 PS); four-valve technology; single throttle butterfly system; direct fuel injection; engine control unit Bosch MS 6.6; dry sump lubrication with oil-water heat exchanger; single mass flywheel; race exhaust system with twin tailpipes and DMSB certified catalytic converter; fuel quality: Superplus unleaded to E20 (min. 98 octane).

Transmission
• Porsche six-speed sequential constant-mesh gearbox; shift paddles on the steering wheel with electronic shift actuator; mechanical limited slip differential with adjustable preload system unit; three-plate carbon race clutch.

Body
• Lightweight body featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite design; mounting points for lifting device, removable rescue hatch in the roof; welded-in roll cage; approved for co-driver use on circuits; six-bolt carbon racing seat pursuant to FIA 8862-2009; six-point safety harness for use with HANS®; longitudinally adjustable pedal assembly and adjustable steering column with steering angle senor; front cover with integrated quick-release fasteners, cooler exit-air duct and central air intake for cockpit ventilation; widened front bumper with spoiler lip; fenders with extensions; rear trim with integrated rain light in accordance with FIA; doors, carbon-fibre rear lid and rear wing; rear wing with “swan neck” mounts; fully polycarbonate glazing with hard coating; heated windscreen; four-post air jack system; valve mounting points on either side; 117-litre FT3 fuel cell in front of the car.
• Carbon-fibre interior trim, multifunctional carbon-fibre steering wheel with quick release coupling, shift paddles and illuminated push buttons; ergonomic digital touch panel with multi-color backlighting; safety nets (center and driver’s side) in accordance with latest FIA safety regulations; integrated CFK side impact protection; drivers’ seat with seat ventilation; fire extinguishing system with electronic release unit.

Suspension 
• Forged aluminium control arms and top mounts, stiffness optimised; highy-duty spherical bearings with dust protection; wheel hubs with central locking; five-way adjustable racing shock absorbers, motorsport-specific valve design and blow-off function; suspension adjustment via shims; sword-type anti-roll bars adjustable on both sides; spring travel potentiometer; tyre pressure monitoring system.

Front axle: 
• Double wishbone front axle, adjustable ride height, camber and toe.
• Electro-hydraulic power steering.
• Single-piece alloy rims, 12.5J x 18, tyre size 30/68-18.

Rear axle:
• Multilink rear suspension, adjustable ride height, camber and toe.
• Racing driveshaft with tripod flanges.
• Single-piece alloy rims, 13.5J x 18, tyre size 31/71-18.

Brakes
• Two independent brake circuits incorporating front and rear axle brake pressure sensors, driver adjustable brake-force distribution via brake balance system; racing brake pads; optimised brake ducting; brake temperature sensors; ergonomic brake pedal positioning for left and right foot braking.
• Generation 5 racing ABS from Bosch
• Front axle: Six-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake callipers ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs; internally vented multi-piece 390 mm x 35.7 mm steel brake discs; aluminium brake disc chamber.
• Rear axle: Four-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs; internally ventilated multi-piece 370 mm x 32.1 mm steel brake discs; aluminium brake disc chamber.

Electrical system
• 992 EE Motorsport architecture; new easier-to-use Porsche toolset with more streamlined handling; latest generation Cosworth electronic components; Porsche Logger Unit; Porsche power box; 10.3-inch Porsche colour display with integrated RLU, data recording via USA stick; leak-proof LiFePo4 battery 12V, 40 Ah in the passenger footwell; 210 A alternator; digital touch panel with multi-colour backlighting; single-arm windscreen wiper with direct drive (intermittent and continuous).
• LED headlights with integrated auxiliary lights; LED taillights plus rain light. Attachments for Accident Data Recorder (ADR).

Debut for the newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 R

Debut for the newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 R

The new Porsche 911 GT3 R will be unveiled to the public at this year’s 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Beginning with the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Porsche customer teams can campaign the new racing vehicle in worldwide motorsport events that adhere to the GT3 regulations. The vehicle is based on the latest 992-generation 911. Compared to its predecessor, the new 911 GT3 R features a larger engine producing up to 565 HP (416 kW), a more constant aerodynamic performance and an optimized vehicle balance.

With the latest generation of the 911 GT3 R, Porsche unveils a new customer racing car. The new challenger for GT3 series around the world is based on the current 992 generation of the iconic 911 platform and will be ready to race at the beginning of the 2023 season. Development began in 2019. Priority was given to further improving the drivability for drivers with various skillsets, as well as tapping larger performance reserves for different Balance of Performance (BoP) classifications. Another focus was on streamlining the handling of the race car for the teams and reducing the running costs. Porsche Motorsport now offers the new 911 GT3 R to North American customers at a price of $567,210 and optional extras. In the United States and Canada, the new racer is only available through Porsche Motorsport North America.

“In North America, GT3 is the top category of GT racing, as it soon will be around the world,” commented Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America. “This made the new generation of the 911 GT3 R especially important to our market. Its development, which incorporates not only lessons learned from the previous generation GT3 R but also from the GT3 Cup one-make car as well as the 911 RSR, has made this car very appealing to our customer teams. Drivability is remarkably important to the wide range of drivers that we have competing here and that was a focus of the type 992 911 GT3 R. We have already had overwhelming interest in the car, and we are looking forward to seeing it turn its first wheel here soon.” After the GT3 class was announced as a professional category in the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will follow suit. Beginning in 2024, GT3 racing cars such as the new 911 GT3 R will be eligible to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time.

“We hit the bull’s eye with the enormously successful predecessor. Accordingly, the bar for its successor is high,” emphasizes Sebastian Golz, 911 GT3 R Project Manager at Porsche Motorsport. “Our task was less about making the new 911 GT3 R even faster – the classification within performance windows set by the BoP quickly cancels out this advantage. For us, it was primarily about our customers being able to drive the racing car fast for longer. This requires durability and that’s why we focused predominantly on improved drivability. This is reflected in the new 4.2-liter engine’s broader usable rev band, more stable and constant aerodynamics and lower loads on the rear tires, which allow their potential to last longer.”

Engine based on the 911 generation 992

At the core of the new racing car is the near-standard engine based on the 992-generation 911 powerplant. Like in the previous model, it is a water-cooled flat-six engine with four-valve technology and direct fuel injection. The main new development is the displacement. Like the 911 RSR, the capacity of the new 911 GT3 R has increased by a five percent from 3,997 to 4,194 cc. This has boosted the engine’s peak output to around 565 HP (416 kW). More importantly, however, Porsche has optimized the torque and power curve across the entire rev range. Consequently, the new 4.2-liter six-cylinder is better suited for a wider range of driver experience.

The high-revving six-cylinder continues without turbocharging and sits in the classic rear position, thus enhancing traction and braking. However, it has been tilted forward by 5.5 degrees, creating more space for the underbody diffuser. Auxiliary components such as the alternator and the air conditioning compressor were moved significantly forward and further down into a space in front of the engine and gearbox, which has a positive effect on the weight balance of the 911 GT3 R. The sequential six-speed contest-mesh gearbox is derived from the current 911 GT3 Cup race car. Shift paddles control an electronic shift drum actuator that enables particularly rapid and precise gear changes.

Suspension modified in many details

The new 911 GT3 R’s suspension – many details of which have been modified – supports driveability, allows more precise steering, ensures less wear on the rear tyres and reduces the time spent on set-up changes. For this, numerous components and technical solutions were taken from the 911 RSR. At the front axle, a state-of-the-art double wishbone layout controls the wheels. The rear axle sports a multi-link design. The KW shock absorbers were further improved and offer five adjustment settings. Set-up modifications are done with so-called shims. These plates enable precision adjustments without the need for the time-consuming re-alignment of the suspension afterward.

The optimized positioning of the central pivot points at the front axle frees space for the aerodynamic “race underfloor” concept. Like in the 911 RSR, this elevated underbody allows for a clean flow of air to the rear diffuser and reduces the pitch sensitivity of the racing car – i.e. a high rake under braking. The rear wheels have been moved further back, which extends the wheelbase from 2,459 to 2,507 millimeters (8.0 feet to 8.22 feet). This also reduces the load on the rear tires and improves the consistency of the tires’ performance over longer stints.

Racing brake callipers by the specialist AP

In addition to the aluminum monobloc racing brake calipers, the brake discs on the new 911 GT3 R are now also supplied by the specialist company AP. The internally vented and slotted front steel discs measure 390 mm (15.35 inches) in diameter and are activated by six pistons. Fitted at the rear are four-piston calipers and discs measuring 370 mm (14.56 inches). A sophisticated software application for the fifth-generation racing ABS reduces wear on the tires and brakes. Porsche’s traction control system also received a further development.

The new 911 GT3 R is the second racing car from Porsche Motorsport to be based on the current type 992 911 after the 911 GT3 Cup. Its lightweight body with an intelligent aluminum-steel composite design draws on the production model, albeit with major modifications for use in the 911 GT3 R. Almost all body panels are made of lightweight carbon fiber, including the front and rear lids, doors, side panels, rear wing and roof. The wheel arches are made of aramid fibers.

Lightweight body with an aluminium-steel composite design

In a vehicle like the new 911 GT3 R, functionality is key. Nevertheless, Grant Larson from Style Porsche again succeeded in creating particularly stunning and harmonious shapes. They accentuate the heritage of the Porsche 911 and blend it with sophisticated efficiency. Most notably, this is reflected in the aerodynamics. The key points include an elevated underbody ahead of the front axle, for the first time in conjunction with a smooth undertray, and a rear diffuser. This combination improves downforce without a significant increase in drag. The rear wing now features a swan-neck mount. This ensures clean airflow under the wing and thus improves the aerodynamic efficiency of the component

The interior of the new car continues the theme of efficiency and evolution. The seat has moved closer to the center of the car. This enabled Porsche to optimally adapt the more ergonomic seat position to the improved roll cage and the newly developed FIA side impact protection mandates. Like in the predecessor, the steering wheel and pedals can be adjusted longitudinally to suit the driver while maintaining a fixed seat mount. Porsche specialists took another close look at the six-point harness. The tongues now slide even faster into the clasp via special ramps – saving about a second during pit stops for driver changes. The steering wheel design also received further upgrades on the previous model. It incorporates elements that have proven themselves in the latest generation 911 GT3 Cup and 911 RSR race cars. The 10.3-inch display, for example, comes from the successful one-make cup racer, with the multi-switch concept adopted from the Le Mans class winner.

The high-performance LED headlights on the 911 GT3 R rely on collimator technology, which Porsche developed for the new IMSA GTP and WEC LMDh 963 prototype, among others. This device works like a magnifying glass, only in reverse. It illuminates a particularly large area of the race track and is a significant improvement on the previous model, which had been regarded as the class leader.Detailed information on the new 911 GT3 R is available on the Porsche website at this link.

Technical data Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) model year 2023

Concept • Single-seater customer race car; homologated for the FIA GTE category; homologation basis: Porsche 911 GT3 (992 series).

Weight/dimensions
• Base weight: ca. 1,250 kg (depending of BoP classification); wheelbase: 2,507 mm.
• Length: 4,619 mm; width: 2,039 mm (front axle) / 2,050 mm (rear axle).

Engine
• Water-cooled six-cylinder boxer, rear-mounted; capacity 4,194 cc, stroke 81.5 mm, bore 104.5 mm; max rpm 9,250/min; power: ca. 416 kW (565 PS); four-valve technology; single throttle butterfly system; direct fuel injection; engine control unit Bosch MS 6.6; dry sump lubrication with oil-water heat exchanger; single mass flywheel; race exhaust system with twin tailpipes and DMSB certified catalytic converter; fuel quality: Superplus unleaded to E20 (min. 98 octane).

Transmission
• Porsche six-speed sequential constant-mesh gearbox; shift paddles on the steering wheel with electronic shift actuator; mechanical limited slip differential with adjustable preload system unit; three-plate carbon race clutch.

Body
• Lightweight body featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite design; mounting points for lifting device, removable rescue hatch in the roof; welded-in roll cage; approved for co-driver use on circuits; six-bolt carbon racing seat pursuant to FIA 8862-2009; six-point safety harness for use with HANS®; longitudinally adjustable pedal assembly and adjustable steering column with steering angle senor; front cover with integrated quick-release fasteners, cooler exit-air duct and central air intake for cockpit ventilation; widened front bumper with spoiler lip; fenders with extensions; rear trim with integrated rain light in accordance with FIA; doors, carbon-fibre rear lid and rear wing; rear wing with “swan neck” mounts; fully polycarbonate glazing with hard coating; heated windscreen; four-post air jack system; valve mounting points on either side; 117-litre FT3 fuel cell in front of the car.
• Carbon-fibre interior trim, multifunctional carbon-fibre steering wheel with quick release coupling, shift paddles and illuminated push buttons; ergonomic digital touch panel with multi-color backlighting; safety nets (center and driver’s side) in accordance with latest FIA safety regulations; integrated CFK side impact protection; drivers’ seat with seat ventilation; fire extinguishing system with electronic release unit.

Suspension 
• Forged aluminium control arms and top mounts, stiffness optimised; highy-duty spherical bearings with dust protection; wheel hubs with central locking; five-way adjustable racing shock absorbers, motorsport-specific valve design and blow-off function; suspension adjustment via shims; sword-type anti-roll bars adjustable on both sides; spring travel potentiometer; tyre pressure monitoring system.

Front axle: 
• Double wishbone front axle, adjustable ride height, camber and toe.
• Electro-hydraulic power steering.
• Single-piece alloy rims, 12.5J x 18, tyre size 30/68-18.

Rear axle:
• Multilink rear suspension, adjustable ride height, camber and toe.
• Racing driveshaft with tripod flanges.
• Single-piece alloy rims, 13.5J x 18, tyre size 31/71-18.

Brakes
• Two independent brake circuits incorporating front and rear axle brake pressure sensors, driver adjustable brake-force distribution via brake balance system; racing brake pads; optimised brake ducting; brake temperature sensors; ergonomic brake pedal positioning for left and right foot braking.
• Generation 5 racing ABS from Bosch
• Front axle: Six-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake callipers ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs; internally vented multi-piece 390 mm x 35.7 mm steel brake discs; aluminium brake disc chamber.
• Rear axle: Four-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake callipers with ‘anti knock-back’ piston springs; internally ventilated multi-piece 370 mm x 32.1 mm steel brake discs; aluminium brake disc chamber.

Electrical system
• 992 EE Motorsport architecture; new easier-to-use Porsche toolset with more streamlined handling; latest generation Cosworth electronic components; Porsche Logger Unit; Porsche power box; 10.3-inch Porsche colour display with integrated RLU, data recording via USA stick; leak-proof LiFePo4 battery 12V, 40 Ah in the passenger footwell; 210 A alternator; digital touch panel with multi-colour backlighting; single-arm windscreen wiper with direct drive (intermittent and continuous).
• LED headlights with integrated auxiliary lights; LED taillights plus rain light. Attachments for Accident Data Recorder (ADR).

El nuevo BAC Mono luce la impresionante nueva generación del ADN de diseño del monoplaza

Visto por primera vez en el innovador BAC Mono R. Un rediseño integral de cada panel reduce con éxito la masa visual en todo el cuerpo y logra una estética más orgánica y ligera.

“Siguiendo la conocida receta de más potencia, menos peso y un diseño y una tecnología más extremos en busca de las máximas emociones, el nuevo BAC Mono es una porción del caos de los monoplazas”.

— TIM POLLARD, CAR MAGAZINE

“El nuevo Mono está propulsado por un motor turboalimentado de 2.3 litros y 332 CV, que cumple con las normas de emisiones EU6 pero mantiene el ADN de rendimiento fenomenal de Mono”.

“BAC siempre está innovando y empujando los límites automotrices con un enfoque perpetuo en la tecnología liviana. El nuevo Mono presenta una serie de proezas tecnológicas que mantienen su peso en solo 570 kg y, posteriormente, mejoran el rendimiento”.

“Un peso más ligero, más potencia y una aerodinámica más eficiente brindan una experiencia de manejo en el nuevo Mono que supera los límites cada vez más cerca de la perfección”.

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TAG HEUER ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR: RYAN GOSLING & THE NEW GENERATION TAG HEUER CARRERA THREE HANDS

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – 7th October 2021: As a symbol of TAG Heuer’s sporty spirit, the TAG Heuer Carrera collection’s purest and most elegant watch model has been updated: the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands. The result is a new collection of 13 pieces whose design reinterprets in a modern style the innate elegance of this timepiece reimagined in four versions: the TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date 41 mm, the TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time 41 mm. The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 39 mm and the TAG Heuer Carrera Date 29 mm, all expressing the brand’s undying obsession with readability, since 1963.

TAG Heuer revisits one of its most iconic collections, the TAG Heuer Carrera, and presents the new generation of a timeless sporty and elegant three-hand watch.
THE NEW GENERATION
TAG HEUER CARRERA
THREE HANDS

TAG HEUER ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR: RYAN GOSLING & THE NEW GENERATION TAG HEUER CARRERA THREE HANDS

TAG HEUER ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADOR: RYAN GOSLING & THE NEW GENERATION TAG HEUER CARRERA THREE HANDS

TAG Heuer Carrera, a heritage of sportsmanship and elegance The TAG Heuer Carrera collection has always been the ultimate showcase for the brand’s fascinating motor racing heritage, and is best known for its timeless, sporty and elegant chronographs. Since their introduction more than 60 years ago by visionary Jack Heuer, these timepieces, with their smooth, clean lines and perfect proportions, have become instantly recognisable and elevated to the ranks of horological icon.

Favouring pure and modern design, Jack Heuer’s aim at the time was to create a Heuer Carrera chronograph that was both uncluttered and perfectly harmonious – ideal characteristics for drivers
who need to be able to tell the time at a glance in the heat of the action. In 1962, Jack Heuer, CEO of the watchmaker at the time, heard about the famous Carrera Panamericana car race, one of the
most dangerous in the world. The Spanish word Carrera, which means road, race, career or course, immediately caught his attention. It would be the perfect name for a new timepiece.


The obsession with readability “Legend has it that TAG Heuer’s obsession with readability started in 1958 when Jack Heuer dropped from first to third in a Swiss rally he was competing in because he was unable to read the dashboard timer correctly. After that, Jack decided to focus on and improve this specific pain point, and he embraced his love of modern design to create an incredibly legible watch.” explains Nicholas Biebuyck Heritage Director at TAG Heuer. “This is the reason why the Carrera launched in 1963 looks already radically different from any other watches the company had produced before. You can see in the Carrera a focus on the typography and the desire to explore the purest form possible. Its design language is so clear and minimal that there are only three lines of text on the watch dial: Carrera –Heuer – Swiss Made – removing any risk of getting confused or distracted by superfluous decorations.”

In the early 2000’s, the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands version was introduced and since that time, this line has been the embodiment of TAG Heuer’s unwavering quest for perfect readability and clarity, particularly with regards to telling time. If the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is the sharpest and most legible way of recording time, the Carrera Three Hands is the sharpest and most legible way of telling time and as such, is the natural successor of the dashboard timers which had been produced by Heuer since the 1930’s. In 2021, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection abides by the same master time philosophy and revisits this rich heritage with a touch of modernity and the same passion for creating timepieces with a striking design that ensures perfect readability for drivers, as well as for all owners of this legendary watch. A commitment that has fuelled the company for nearly 100 years. Frédéric Arnault, TAG Heuer’s CEO, said “Since its first introduction more than two decades ago, the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands has become a centrepiece of our offering, and we are delighted to introduce a new line that ties the watch firmly to its illustrious roots, while projecting bold modernity and refinement. With 4 variations and 13 new timepieces, our clients and collectors will undoubtedly find the
TAG Heuer Carrera that uniquely matches their lifestyle while enjoying its signature understated design and unrivalled legibility, features which have made it the lasting success it is.”

TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time Date 41 mm

The TAG Heuer Carrera Twin-Time is equipped with the Caliber 7 automatic movement. The Twin-Time version has the new H-shaped bracelet. The dial offers bolder hour and minute hands,
and a refined Twin-Time hand tip.

The elegant and sporty design is highlighted by a new, refined flange in bicolour, silver and blue, to indicate day and night.

TAG Heuer Carrera Date 29 mm
The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 29 mm, Calibre 9 automatic, has a new case with refined lugs and a new H-shaped bracelet. For better readability, the dial integrates bolder hands and a new refined index, which reflects the light and is inspired by the Carrera’s origins. The 29mm size line also integrates a date at 6’o clock new refined version with diamond indexes.

The introduction of the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection marks a new chapter in TAG Heuer’s Carrera history. Pure design, readability, refinement … The new generation of the Carrera Three Hands is a new interpretation of an iconic watch and a worthy representative of the readability obsession of Jack Heuer. An obsessive quest which is deeply anchored in the brand’s DNA.

Dongyu Zhou joins the OMEGA family


The world-famous Swiss watch brand welcomes award-winning Chinese actress Dongyu Zhou to its impressive roster of screen legends.

A winner of multiple domestic and foreign film awards, Dongyu Zhou is an accomplished actress capable of delivering convincing and critically acclaimed performances ranging in genres from crime thriller to romantic comedy.


After her outstanding 2010 debut in Zhang Yimou’s film Under the Hawthorn Tree, Dongyu starred in a string of successful films, including Soul Mate (2016), This Is Not What I Expected (2017), Us and Them (2018) and Better Days (2019).

Her many accolades include the Best Actress award at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards in 2016 for her impressive performance in Soul Mate, and best actress for Better Days at the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards and 33rd Golden Rooster Awards.

Dongyu Zhou is the youngest actress to have been honoured with the three most significant film accolades in the history of Chinese film, and OMEGA is thrilled to include her in its distinguished circle of stars, which includes George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Redmayne and fellow award-winning Chinese actress Liu Shishi.

Clearly proud of the new partnership, OMEGA’s President and CEO Mr. Raynald Aeschlimann called Dongyu Zhou: “A phenomenal talent who embraces OMEGA’s spirit of reinvention and commitment to excellence. Hard working, gracious and original, she represents the best qualities of the emerging generation and we’re honoured to have her in the family”.

The latest star in OMEGA’s universe wears the brand’s 34 mm Constellation Small Seconds released earlier this year. The slender watches, in keeping with the recent 5th generation Constellation makeover, remain true to the collection’s iconic spirit, while also enhancing the design with extra diamonds and a number of unique details.

Speaking of her new role at OMEGA, Dongyu Zhou said:I am truly elated to be joining the OMEGA family. I have always felt that innovation and precision are at the heart of OMEGA, and I am beyond excited to grow with the OMEGA family in this collective pursuit of excellence as one of their brand ambassadors”.

InsideTracker Mobile App

Introducing the New InsideTracker Mobile App — Pioneering the Next Generation of Personalized Human Performance

It’s here. It’s arrived—the new InsideTracker mobile app.

After years of spirited debates, thousands of hours of scientific research, and countless iterations of designs, we are very proud to announce the achievement of a significant milestone for InsideTracker – the launch of our new iOS mobile app.

Now, InsideTracker customers can experience a new pinnacle of potential, personalization, and performance from your ultra-personalized nutrition system.

With this first of its kind, customer-exclusive app, you can now integrate real-time physiomarker data from your fitness tracker with your existing blood and DNA biomarker data. This unprecedented combination of Blood + DNA + Fitness Tracking data adds an exponential level of precision and customization to your InsideTracker Action Plan.

Fundamentally, it’s a simple equation with profound results. The more data you put into it, the more impact you get out of it.

Finally, a real-time and complete picture of your health and wellness

When we set about to design this new app from the ground up, we knew we had an ambitious task ahead of us, but one that would successfully realize our company vision. Integrate more and more scientifically proven biometric data inputs to deliver real-time, holistic health & wellness insights.

As a super performer, conscious achiever, and longevity seeker, you are actively looking to not only add more fidelity and deeper insights to your plans but also centralize all the growing and disparate sources of quantified data about your bodies. You wanted to measure more precisely, see more clearly, and act more confidently. In the end, understand the relationship, causation, and correlation between these different data points. You spoke, we listened, and it is here!

Additionally, as we dug deeper, our team of InsideTracker behavioral scientists unearthed more insights to inspire and inform our approach.

Building new habits that stick is a tall order for anyone. You must understand conceptually and intellectually “how” to get it done and be inspired, maintain & sustain, and have a systematic routine if you want to make progress in your health journey. The seeming complexity of orchestrating all these elements to drive desired behavior change can be overwhelming all on your own. And while you may have the goal in mind (e.g., strength, endurance, healthy aging), it can seem out of reach to visualize and realize the steps needed to reach that goal.

But with any challenges or speed bumps that come our way, we see opportunity. So we set about to create an elegant, mobile-first solution that addresses these problems head-on and puts the inherent power of InsideTracker right at your fingertips.

The app was created around a simple idea – provide limitless access to your health and wellness data, helping to keep you on track and build the sound habits you need to reach your health & wellness goals.

A host of brand new features were purpose-designed to provide a clearer & comprehensive picture of your health profile, real-time & immediate feedback, and put more customization & control in your hands.

Fitness tracking integration = more precision and personalization

We know that you, our insatiably curious InsideTracker customers, are measuring more and more data from a growing set of sources such as blood, DNA, and physiological biomarkers.

While all of these tell valuable, in-depth, and nuanced stories about what’s going on inside your body, the truth is they come at different times and frequencies.

Blood reflects what’s going on right now, but it’s just not practical or realistic to test daily. DNA can reveal your body’s potential for certain wellness traits, but your genetic blueprint is stable, unchanging and testing is genuinely only a once in a lifetime occasion. Physiological data, such as resting heart rate and sleep, provide motivating reminders of your daily activity and help monitor regular progress, but don’t effectively translate that data to simple, tangible, and effective “So now what?” actions.

The InsideTracker mobile app’s inherent power is its capability to make the whole truly greater than the sum of these individual parts. The simple act of adding fitness tracking data to your blood and genetic biomarkers unlocks never-before-seen dimensions of your InsideTracker Action Plan. Blood biomarkers now come with genetic and physiological insights. Our trusted, science-backed recommendations to improve your blood biomarkers now show how they will help you physiological markers and how your genetics impact both of them.

Sync your Fitbit to InsideTracker to automatically update your latest data, and you are on your way to seeing inside yourself from an entirely new perspective. A note to “other” fitness tracker fans. Yes, we are launching with Fitbit; however, Garmin and Apple Health integrations are next in line coming in early 2021, and more devices in the queue.

Daily and continuous optimization

At the heart of the new InsideTracker iOS app is the PULSE. This dynamic dashboard home base of the app integrates your daily Action Plan with your existing habits. It helps you visualize and plot your InsideTracker recommendations with easy guidance on how and when to incorporate them throughout your day.

These daily readings also feed into your WELLNESS SCORE, a newly calculated metric exclusive to our app that provides a daily snapshot of your progress towards optimizing your body. As you log actions according to your plan and change key physiological markers, you can track and monitor these changes reflected in your Wellness Score. InsideTracker’s data science team designed this proprietary algorithm to apply relative weight to critical changes and actions. Optimizations in your blood biomarkers will have a relatively more substantial effect on your Wellness Score. In contrast, improvements in physiological markers or daily check-ins on your Action Plan will have a somewhat smaller effect. Be sure to monitor your improvements because even those little changes in your Wellness Score will fuel feelings of reward and positively motivate you towards your goals.

And finally, you’ll get hyper-targeted PROTIPS to keep you on track towards your goals. Delivered daily, these nuggets of wisdom are a single, easy to follow, laser-focused recommendation that will have the most significant impact on improving your performance. Currently, PROTIPS are based on simple physiological recommendations, but soon we will be expanding PROTIPS to include nutrition and blood biomarker-based guidance.

More customization and control

InsideTracker’s behavioral science team was hard at work once again, reimagining the levels of flexibility, customization, and control you have over your InsideTracker Action Plan.

Go ahead and start by picking your goal. With thirteen (13) different goals to choose from, you can select the one you want to focus on, and we’ll help guide you to success. Because your body is dynamic, feel free to change your goal at any time.

New to the mobile app, you can now pick an Action Plan approach that fits your style. Do you want to build healthy habits one small step at a time? Choose the “Focused” approach to steadily zone in on your single highest-impact area. Or do you want to maximize your potential with a multi-step plan and make significant progress ASAP? Then choose “Strive” to fast track your plan by hyper-focusing on the top five highest-impact recommendations.

If it feels like there are too many recommendations, then go ahead and remove some. If you feel the spark to take on a few more, go ahead and add some. We put the power in your hands to design your own personal Action Plan’s pace, style, and robustness.

All of this customization culminates in another new key metric, the IMPACT SCORE. Your Impact Score shows you the strength and effectiveness of each recommendation specifically for you, guiding you to select the best habits to follow. The higher the score, the more influential the recommendation. The Impact Score is based on the number of biomarkers impacted by this recommendation, the strength of the science behind it, and the biomarkers’ importance to your goals.

Note that once you have successfully created your Action Plan on the new InsideTracker mobile app, we encourage you to look forward, not backward, because your Action Plan will now only live in your pocket where it rightfully belongs. Additionally, the new data provided by the app’s exclusive WELLNESS SCORE and IMPACT SCORE has created a dramatically improved Action Plan experience with deeper insights and more accountability.

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he journey is just the beginning

Like your own exploration of personal performance and health & wellness, our commitment to being a beacon of truth in a murky world of misinformation is continuous.

A massive thank you goes out to all the designers, developers, creatives, and scientists whose hard work and dedication developed this novel experience specifically for you.

But more importantly, a huge thank you goes out to you, our intrepid truth-seekers, who inspired us to push the boundaries of possibilities and create something truly novel that has never been seen before.

With open arms, we invite you to join us in the next phase of this revolution and realize your body’s true potential for longer, healthier life.

  • The InsideTracker mobile app integrates data from blood, DNA, and fitness trackers to give you a real-time, holistic snapshot of your health & wellness.
  • New daily, actionable ProTips using your body’s real-time data will be delivered via the InsideTracker mobile app to help you stay on track every day of the week.
  • New Wellness Score provides an instant, digestible view of your progress towards your health and wellness goals.
  • New Impact Scores quantify each recommendation’s effectiveness on improving your biomarkers—specific to your body and goals.
  • The InsideTracker Action Plan that’s always been your guide has been redesigned. Fully customize it, create an approach and style that meets your needs—and have it with you in your pocket at every turn.
  • Currently, the InsideTracker mobile app is available on any iOS device. We are actively developing the Android version for launch in 2021.

 

THE LOTUS E-R9: NEXT-GENERATION EV ENDURANCE RACER SHOWCASES INNOVATION IN POWERTRAINS AND AERODYNAMICS

Hethel, UK –  February 2021 – Lotus has unveiled the E-R9, a dramatic new design study for a next-generation pure electric endurance racer that could be on the starting grid of circuits around the world for the 2030 season.

Finished in striking black and gold – a clear nod to Lotus’ pioneering motorsport heritage that led to 13 Formula 1 championship titles – the EV features a sleek fighter jet-style canopy centrally mounted in a delta-wing upper body. Innovations include advanced active aerodynamics with ‘morphing’ body panels and vertically mounted control surfaces to assist with high-speed cornering.

The E-R9 has been developed by Lotus Engineering, the globally renowned consultancy division of the business which delivers projects for external clients. The car has been created as a technology showcase of its philosophy, capability and innovative spirit in the fields of advanced electrified powertrains and aerodynamics.

E-R stands for Endurance Racer, while 9 is the car’s competition number carefully chosen in tribute to Lotus’ racing past. It was in a Lotus Mark IX that the race team made its debut appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with company founder Colin Chapman among the drivers competing. The year was 1955, meaning the E-R9 race car concept – if raced in 2030 – would be in celebration of the Mark IX’s 75th anniversary.

The E-R9 was developed by the engineering team of Richard Hill, chief aerodynamicist at Lotus, and Louis Kerr, principal platform engineer on the Lotus Evija pure electric hypercar as well as technical director, GT, Geely Group Motorsports International. Visually it was brought to life by the Lotus Design team, led by Russell Carr, Design Director for Lotus.

Richard Hill commented: “What we’ve tried to do is to push the boundaries of where we are technically today and extrapolate into the future. The Lotus E-R9 incorporates technologies which we fully expect to develop and be practical. Lotus has an amazing history of developing unique solutions, and we’ve done it many times in motorsport and with our road cars.”

Chief among the car’s aero innovations are its ‘morphing’ body panels. Located across the delta-wing profile, this adaptability – where active surfaces can change their shape and attitude to the air flow either at the press of a button by the driver or automatically according to performance sensor inputs – would deliver minimum drag on the straights and maximum downforce in the corners. Vertical control surfaces at the rear would generate aerodynamic forces to help the car change direction, without the limitations of grip at the tyre contact patch. The result is a racer that’s partly driven like a car and partly flown like a fighter jet.

The Lotus E-R9 features an advanced electric drivetrain powering each wheel independently, a system enhanced with torque-vectoring. It builds on technology already integrated on the Lotus Evija pure electric hypercar, though for the E-R9 would be fully adjustable by the driver on the move.

Louis Kerr commented: “Battery energy density and power density are developing significantly year on year. Before 2030, we’ll have mixed cell chemistry batteries that give the best of both worlds, as well as the ability to ‘hot-swap’ batteries during pitstops.”

Further details and more images of the Lotus E-R9 can be found in the March issue of evo magazine. On sale from today, it includes a 32-page supplement dedicated to the past, present and exciting future stories of the Lotus Engineering consultancy.

From the pioneering work of Colin Chapman in the early 1950s, via countless projects which the team has worked on in the decades since – some never revealed before – it’s a fascinating glimpse into a business which has done more than most to shape the automotive industry today.

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About Lotus

Group Lotus is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK. It is part of Geely Automotive, the fastest growing automotive group in the world. Geely has a 51% controlling stake, with 49% owned by Etika Automotive, a Malaysian conglomerate.

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance sports cars including the Evora, Elise and Exige ranges. In July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar. Production will start in 2021.

Lotus Engineering provides a comprehensive consultancy service which works with many of the world’s OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It is internationally recognised for its long-standing contribution to ground-breaking automotive engineering and vehicle development.