Passive Safety - Porsche 911 GT3 RS User Handbook Manual

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It is important that the structure is well prepared, too.

Passive safety.

Bodyshell structure.
The reinforced bodyshell structure
of the 911 GT3 models offers
exceptional crash protection and
an extremely resilient passenger
cell. This protection meets or
exceeds all U.S. regulatory require-
ments for front, side and rear
impact.
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Safety
At the front of the car, longitudinal
and transverse members (1)
distribute the forces from an
impact and minimize deformation
of the passenger cell. A patented
Porsche superstructure with
a highly rigid bulkhead cross-
member (2) made from super
high-strength steel also absorbs
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the forces from the front longi-
tudinal members to protect both
footwells. The reinforced doors (3)
help increase the overall rigidity
of the vehicle. In a frontal impact,
this upper load path (4) helps to
channel energy into the side struc-
ture and thus further protect the
passenger cell. In the event of a
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Steel panel
Tailored blanks
High-strength steel
Super high-strength steel
Aluminum