Porsche 911 GT2 Brochure page 41

Powerful performance needn't cost the earth.
Environment.
In an era of intensifying debate Porsche reduces the CO
about CO emissions, every auto- of its vehicles annually by an aver-
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motive manufacturer is considering age of 1.7%. In relation to engine
how to deal with the question of power, Porsche is already among
fuel consumption. Our answer has those manufacturers achieving the
long been the same: maximum lowest CO
efficiency. been achieved through an efficient
drive concept, optimised aero-
emissions dynamics, low rolling resistance
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and lightweight construction.
This high degree of environmental
responsibility is clearly demonstrated
emissions. This has by our approach to environmental
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management at the Porsche
development centre in Weissach.
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Here, all technological developments alytic converters. This information
are carried out with environmental is used by the engine management
protection in mind. The aim: pure system to monitor the efficiency of
performance – but not at the the catalysts.
expense of the environment.
You can find more information
Fuel.
about environmental matters in the
separate brochure 'Porsche and The current Porsche sportscar
the Environment', or on our website model range is already compatible
www.porsche.com. with fuels that have an ethanol
content of up to 10 %. A 'biofuel'
made from naturally replenishing
Exhaust emission control. materials, ethanol has a positive
impact on the carbon dioxide bal-
The 911 GT2 easily meets the strin- ance since the plants grown for its
gent emissions standards for the production also absorb carbon
EU4 regulations in Europe and dioxide from the atmosphere.
LEV II regulations in the USA. This
demonstrates that even high per-
formance sports cars can achieve Fuel system.
moderate emissions values in their
respective categories. The 911 GT2 In the fuel supply system, we've
is not only one of the most power- minimised the evaporation of
ful cars around, but also one of the hydrocarbons. This is achieved
cleanest. One pair of sensors is through a combination of active
used to monitor the oxygen levels carbon filter and special fuel-tank
in each of the twin exhaust tracts. coating. All fuel lines are made
An additional pair of sensors* – from aluminium, while those
again, one on each tract – is carrying vapours are made from
located downstream from the cat- multi-layer plastic.
The 911 GT2 |
Noise.
The 911 GT2 complies with all
noise regulations in the respective
markets. Rather than resorting
to engine encapsulation, we've
eliminated noise at source. All that
remains are the powerful acoustics
you'd expect from a thoroughbred
Porsche.
Servicing.
Longer service intervals are not
only easier on resources, they also
reduce ownership costs.
For service intervals of the 911 GT2,
please refer to the price list.
* Not featured in markets with leaded fuel.
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Environment