Limits pushed
Pole position
The new 911 GT3
Aerodynamics and design
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Thrust16
Engine
Transmission
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Ideal line
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Chassis30
Reserves38
Active safety
Passive safety
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Cockpit
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Interior46
Pit stop
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Motorsport56
Environment
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Character70
Personalization72
Panorama80
Limits pushed
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Summary84
Technical data
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Index88
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The new 911 GT3
You can only reach new peaks if you’re willing to push your limits.
The new 911 GT3.
even in the red zone. The innovative
The core competencies of Porsche were
The limit is the most exhilarating place
high-revving flat-six engine of the new
exactly what we needed, as well as the
to be these days. The final square inches
911 GT3 peaks at 9,000 rpm and
imaginativeness of our engineers. The
have yet to be explored. And while this
exploits its 3.8-liter capacity to generate
result is a chassis that has been adapted
may be where others turn back, for us,
a power output of 475 hp.
specifically for the racetrack and, with
it is only just the beginning – the start
rear-axle steering fitted as standard,
of a journey towards new sporty destina-
A glance at the stopwatch reveals
delivers increased agility even on every-
tions. Indeed, two hundredths of a sec-
3.3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. This
day journeys.
ond are worlds apart. So let’s get going.
makes the new 911 GT3 an even faster
In the new 911 GT3.
sprinter than its predecessor – by point six of a second to be precise. In motor-
The first item on our journey checklist
sport, that’s half an eternity. Top track
is an engine that delivers greater power,
speed isn’t reached until 195 mph.
drives faster and maintains composure
The new 911 GT3
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For the first time, 7-speed Porsche
Plus (PTV Plus) helps to ensure even
to brand new sporty destinations by
Doppelkupplung (PDK) is fitted as stand-
greater stability when cornering, while
drivers who aren’t able to tackle the
ard, with short ratios designed exclusive-
rear-axle steering provides extraordinary
Northern Loop of the Nürburgring day
ly for the 911 GT3. The shift throws of
agility and more dynamic overtaking
in and day out.
the gearshift paddles on the steering
maneuvers on the racetrack.
wheel are even shorter and gear changes
The new 911 GT3 preserves tradition for
are even more dynamic so as to provide
The new 911 GT3 explores the lower
the future – a principle that the 911 has
even better acceleration.
limit in terms of fuel consumption
embodied for 50 years. It aims to push
thanks to intelligent technologies such
the boundaries of what is possible, on
as PDK, DFI and a low vehicle weight.
each new day.
The rear of the new 911 GT3 is 1.7 in wider than that of the previous model.
In addition, the track at the rear axle has
All in all, the new 911 GT3 is a precision
been widened by 1.2 in, which improves
instrument, giving you everything you
lateral dynamics. The addition of 3.9 in
need to push your own boundaries.
to the wheelbase has significantly
Indeed, part of the brief for our engineers
increased driving stability. Fitted as
was to build a sports car that feels at
standard, Porsche Torque Vectoring
home on the racetrack, yet can be taken
50 Years of the Porsche 911 – Tradition: Future
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The new 911 GT3
Aerodynamics and design.
are an indication of what lies at the
Three words sum up the rear: wider,
result is considerable downforce for
Clear rules apply at the limit. One of
center of the concept: motorsport.
sleeker, sharper. LED taillights emphasize
considerable driving stability and a drag
the horizontal contouring of the rear.
coefficient of 0.33.
them being that a