2009
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New Porsche 911 GT3: Top Performer on the Road with Ambitions on the TrackStuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is adding yet another new model to the second generation of the 911 model series: the new GT3 even more powerful, faster, and refined than its predecessor.
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In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with
a normal-aspiration power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how
gained in motorsport. Indeed, this is precisely why the new GT3 is truly
impressive not only on the road, but also on the race track. The new 911
GT3 is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March, with
Europe-wide sales starting in May. The 911 GT3 offers an even higher standard
above all in two key areas: performance and driving dynamics. Now the proven
six-cylinder naturally-aspirated power unit develops maximum output of 435
bhp (320 kW), up 20 bhp over its predecessor. This results first and foremost
from an increase in engine capacity by 200 cc to 3.8 litres and from the
improved gas cycle: now not only the intake, but for the first time also
the exhaust camshafts are adjusted by VarioCam. A further important point
is that, through its upgraded power and performance, the boxer engine also
offers a significant increase in torque at medium engine speeds, a benefit
of particular significance in everyday motoring. Clearly, this also means
a further improvement in performance, the new GT3 accelerating from a standstill
to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaching 160 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Top speed
is 312 km/h or 194 mph. The second highlight in developing the 911 GT3 to
an even higher standard was to further improve the car's driving dynamics:
For the first time the 911 GT3 comes with a particularly sporting variant
of PSM Porsche Stability Management, offering the option to deactivate both
Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control (TC) in separate steps. And to
give the driver unrestricted, individual control over the driving dynamics
of his car, these functions are not reactivated automatically even under
the most extreme driving conditions, but only at the touch of a button.
The new GT3 offers even better grip and stability also at high
speeds, specific modifications of the car's aerodynamics increasing down-forces
both front and rear to such an extent that the overall pressure pushing down
the car is more than twice as great as on the former model. At the same time
the new Aerodynamics Package gives the GT3 a brand-new look further accentuated
by the new bi-xenon headlights, LED rear light clusters, as well as modified
air intakes and outlets. The active PASM suspension of the 911 GT3 enables
Porsche's engineers to make the springs and anti-rollbars somewhat stiffer
yet again, thus ensuring even more precise handling in the PASM sports mode,
while retaining appropriate roll comfort suitable for everyday use in the
normal PASM mode. New, even lighter wheels in racing design with central
locking and UHP (ultra-high performance) tyres now even featuring tyre pressure
control round off the functional and visual enhancement of the GT3. With
driving dynamics and performance increasing to an even higher level, the
brake system, following an old Porsche tradition, has been enhanced accordingly
on the new 911 GT3. The brake discs now come with an even larger friction
disc and an aluminium cover to reduce weight even further. Further improvement
of brake ventilation, in turn, guarantees an even higher level of consistent
brake power also over long periods. And as an option the GT3 comes as before
with an exclusive version of PCCB ceramic brakes made specifically for this
model. Starting in autumn, the new GT3 will be available with yet another
option making the car even more suitable for the race track: new and highly
innovative PADM (Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount) engine bearings. These
special engine mounts recognise a particularly sporting, race-like style
of driving, making the normally elastic engine suspension hard and particularly
resistant. This retains all the motoring comfort of the GT3 in everyday traffic,
while on the race track the car is not affected by any mass forces coming
from the engine, as would otherwise be the case in fast bends and on winding
tracks.
