Porsche 911 GT2 Brochure page 6

Drive is transmitted through a pre- by Porsche Active Suspension
cision six-speed manual gearbox. Management (PASM, see page 48).
Rear-wheel drive provides driving
dynamics that are similar to those This active damping system offers
of a racing car. In the 911 GT2, a wide range of benefits including
Porsche also uses a special system greater performance and comfort.
for conventional manual transmis-
sion: the Launch Assistant (see Also standard is Porsche Stability
page 38) – for maximum accelera- Management (PSM, see page 50).
tion from a standing start. For the first time, the integrated
control systems for lateral and lon-
For a sporty but still comfortable gitudinal dynamics, stability control
drive, particularly for this type of (SC) and traction control (TC) can
sportscar, the standard suspension be fully disabled in two stages for a
features variable damping provided more natural drive. This means the
car can also be enjoyed to maxi-
mum effect on the racetrack.
The one-piece 19-inch GT2 alloy
wheels of the 911 GT2 are fitted
with road-legal sports tyres as
standard. In size 325/30 ZR 19 on
the rear, these are 20 mm larger
than on the 911 Turbo. The special
tread and compound enable
tremendous lateral acceleration
and higher cornering speeds as
well as precision handling and
turn-in characteristics on either
road or racetrack. A range of
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setup options is available for mance, greater agility and lower
racing use, including ride height, fuel consumption.
camber, toe angle and front/rear
anti-roll bars. Sports bucket seats (see page 72)
with folding backrest, integral
Developed in motorsport, and thorax airbag and manual fore/aft
standard on the 911 GT2 is the adjustment, are fitted as standard.
Porsche Ceramic Composite A perfect driving position is essen-
Brake (PCCB, see page 58). tial in a car with the performance
The discs are made from specially potential of the 911 GT2. The latest
treated carbon fibre and are Porsche Communication Manage-
approximately 50 % lighter than ment (PCM, see page 76) is also
comparable metal alternatives. fitted as standard. This features
The results: better brake perfor- a new 6.5-inch touchscreen for
intuitive control.
The 911 GT2 |
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the 911 GT2. But you may well
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The 911 GT2