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You can develop a sportscar from experience.
Or from the heart.

The new 911 GT3.

You might be able to build a
form of compromise. Developed
sportscar with experience alone.
from the heart. The new 911 GT3.
But never a Porsche – and
especially not a 911 GT3. That
At the heart of the new 911 GT3
takes much more: engineers
is a new engine. A development
who are dedicated to the develop-
from motorsport, of course.
ment of race cars right from
An engine with more power than
the start. Whose passion is for
its predecessor, but with a
motorsport, above all else.
similar level of fuel consumption.
Engineers who firmly oppose any
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power and higher torque, resulting
in 320 kW (435 hp) at 7,600 rpm.
The maximum engine speed is
8,500 rpm and maximum torque is
430 Nm at 6,250 rpm. Impressive
values, especially if you look at the
performance figures it can achieve.
A smooth six-speed manual
gearbox effectively transmits
this power onto the road. The
gear-lever throw is short and
the handling precise.
The key data: a flat-six Boxer
engine located right at the back
for a low centre of gravity and
increased traction on the drive
axle. The cubic capacity has been
increased to 3.8 litres. The engine
has advanced VarioCam, a system
for adjusting the inlet camshafts,
and now also the outlet cam-
shafts. This gives even more
The new 911 GT3 |
The new 911 GT3
With regard to propulsion, two
Improved driving dynamics and
values sum up the potential power
stability are achieved with the new
of the new 911 GT3. Firstly,
optional dynamic engine mounts
acceleration: 4.1 seconds from
(page 34). This system reduces
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph).
vibration and the movement of
inert masses in the power unit
Secondly, maximum speed:
by automatically modifying the
acceleration doesn't stop until
stiffness and damping of the
the car reaches 312 km/h
engine mounts.
(194 mph).

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