What Car is Known as the Widowmaker?
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The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is known as the Widowmaker. Reasons why the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is called the Widowmaker: The high-powered rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive setup is extremely difficult to control, leading to a series of accidents on both tracks and streets, claiming the lives of numerous drivers, hence the nickname "Widowmaker". Introduction to the Porsche 911 GT Series: The Porsche 911 GT series pursues racing-level driving performance, so both performance configurations and chassis tuning emphasize track-oriented characteristics. To enhance the sportiness of the 911 GT series, the 911 GT2, 911 GT3, and 911 GT3 RS are all equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, while also prioritizing lightweight construction. The Porsche 911 GT2 is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power output of 340 kW and a peak torque of 620 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 12.9 seconds, with a top speed of 315 km/h. The Porsche 911 GT3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, slightly slower than the 911 GT2. However, the 911 GT3's 3.6L engine produces a maximum power of only 265 kW and a peak torque of 370 Nm. Thanks to effective weight reduction, the 911 GT3 achieves high overall performance, making it a typical high-efficiency, low-consumption sports car.
