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 it 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.
So, it the new GT3 going to be one of the best on-track-and-road cars ever? Time will tell, but it does look extremely impressive and those performance figures are legendary!
Mr Butterscotch says
February 3, 2009 at 8:04 pmI have to say that I disagree with the Top Gear presenters. You aren’t a proper petrolhead until you’ve driven a Porsche. I have only once, and they live up to their reputation. You can genuinely tell that the 911 is a product of many years of improvement. The new GT3? Insane. But great.
chickmagnetstuff says
February 9, 2009 at 3:53 amdefinitely great a Porsche is a Porsche I’ve driven an Audi thought it was a hell of car then I drove a Porsche then I realized something was different Porsche has a stability like no other, so GT3 for race lovers this car is the one for you
norman says
February 9, 2009 at 9:57 pmI love this car, if you can, please add more photos
Mr Butterscotch says
February 10, 2009 at 9:19 pmNo problem Norman, I’ll get some more photos up before the end of the week.