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Porsche 911 GT3 2021 Manual
Porsche 911 GT3 2021 Manual

Porsche 911 GT3 2021 Manual

Driving on the race circuit

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Driving on the race circuit
WKD 992 03 B 21 22

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Summary of Contents for Porsche 911 GT3 2021

  • Page 1 911 GT3 Driving on the race circuit WKD 992 03 B 21 22...
  • Page 2 WKD 992 03 B 21 22 06/2021 this brochure Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous For your own protection and longer service life of your trademarks, both registered and unregistered, vehicle, please heed all operating instructions and including without limitation, the Porsche Crest®,...
  • Page 3 The maintenance requirements and service intervals e Motor sports equipment such as six-point seat with this. which Porsche specifies for normal road use are not belts, Clubsport package fire extinguisher or sufficient for vehicles used in a race circuit. Brake pads...
  • Page 4 Information be performed to control the temperature reduction of the brake system, which has a particularly strong Please ask your authorized Porsche dealer for more thermal load. Instantaneous stopping of the vehicle information about the Carboteq® measuring device. would result in a further rise in component tempera- ture due to stationary heat build-up.
  • Page 5 Observe the customer information from the tire mental to handling, with significant effects in the high speed range. manufacturer regarding the specific tire e Use only wheels approved by Porsche. properties. e Do not fit wheel spacers. Depending upon the race course and driving style,...
  • Page 6 Do not correct this change. The ride height at the e For operation the vehicle at high speed, it is Porsche can be set at both the front and rear axles via front axle does not change when the camber is set via essential that the chassis setup values specified the camber eccentrics.
  • Page 7 Tighten the fastening nut to the prescribed tight- ening torque of 29.5 ftlb (40 Nm) + 30°. Porsche recommends regular checks of the entire chassis setup (suspension alignment) as it has such Information a great influence on handling and on the wheel clear- ance, which is subject to tight tolerances.
  • Page 8 Contact your authorized Porsche dealer. Even if all the relevant chassis components are regularly checked, certain components must still be replaced after specific time periods if the vehicle is driven on race circuits.
  • Page 9 For an additional improvement in brake cooling, changed on the 911 GT3 with Touring Package. Porsche recommends the high downforce setting for race circuits where the brakes are subjected to The right and left front diffusors can be adjusted to high loads.
  • Page 10 Check the coolant level before each race circuit A Difference approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter) If necessary, yourauthorized Porsche dealer can help B Oil level for optimum engine operation session and top up if necessary. The coolant level you carry out the specific vehicle inspection for your must be between the min and max markings.
  • Page 11 Race Circuit Driving Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance for Driving on Race Circuits Before driving on a race circuit For vehicles driven on the race circuit, in addition to the scope of regular maintenance at standard servicing intervals, the following checks must be carried out before each session: Central wheel lock Wheels removed –...
  • Page 12: Chassis Setup

    Race Circuit Driving Front and rear axle: – Adjust camber inside wishbone. – Height adjustment at strut. – Connecting link on anti-roll bar. Wheel control joints and rubber mounts – Check joints and rubber mounts for play, replace if necessary. Chassis setup –...
  • Page 13: Drive Shafts

    Race Circuit Driving Tires – Check tires for damage. – Tire pressure: take account of race-circuit driving (warm tires). Drive shafts – Check drive shaft boots for damage. Engine oil – Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary. f Please see chapter “Engine oil”...
  • Page 14 Race Circuit Driving Motor sports equipment – Six-point seat belts: Observe the expiry date on the packaging. f See the separate instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer. – Clubsport package fire extinguisher: Observe the service intervals for the fire extin- guisher.
  • Page 15 Race Circuit Driving Additional maintenance scopes For vehicles driven on the race circuit, in addition to the scope of regular maintenance at standard servicing intervals, the following maintenance must be carried out at specific intervals: Engine oil Every 3,000 mls (5,000 km) of race circuit driving: –...
  • Page 16 Race Circuit Driving Race Circuit Log Date Name of race circuit Distance driven Average speed Remarks...
  • Page 17 Race Circuit Driving Date Name of race circuit Distance driven Average speed Remarks...
  • Page 18 Race Circuit Driving Date Name of race circuit Distance driven Average speed Remarks...