The new GT3 by PORSCHE...
........ 380bhp for 2003 GT3 - from April/May on!
The
sporty 911 Carrera will have a supremely fit and athletic brother with even
greater speed and power when Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, launches
the new 911 GT3 in March 2003 (May in US).
With 280 kW (381 hp), the new 911 GT3 (previously not available in North
America) delivers 21 hp more than its predecessor. What's more, it delivers 61
hp more than the Carrera with the same displacement.
The new GT3 has a top speed of 306 km/h. The specific output of 77.8 kW makes
the 3.6-litre boxer engine one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines
in its class worldwide and represents the most powerful non-turbocharged
Porsche ever offered for street use in the United States and Canada. The GT3
takes just 19.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 200 km/h and then brake
immediately back down to 0 km/h.
The engineers at the
Porsche development centre in Weissach have completely redesigned the new GT3.
They focussed their efforts on excellent handling, a high standard of active
safety and a lightweight design, the ultimate goal being, of course, a
supremely sporty drive.
The improved engine
performance is achieved through a controlled increase in engine speed. The red
sector of the rev counter now begins - depending on gear selection - at
8200/min. The new 911 GT3 therefore revs up to 400 rpm more than the previous
model, which greatly enhances the car's sprinting ability. The GT3 accelerates
from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, that's five-tenths of a
second faster than its predecessor. It now reaches 160 km/h in just 9.4 seconds
instead of the previous 10.2 seconds. At least 80 per cent of the maximum
torque of 385 Nm (previously 370 Nm) is produced from 2000 rpm. To handle this
increase in performance, the transmission was fitted with transmission oil
cooling and injection oil lubrication as well as undergoing some additional
reinforcements.
The sports suspension of
GT3, with a centre of gravity 30 millimeters lower than that of the 911
Carrera, was fine-tuned. The new wheels are wider and lighter and achieve
higher axial and lateral acceleration values. On the front axle, the rim width
was increased from 8 to 8½ inches, with tire dimensions of 235/40 ZR 18. The
rear axle rims now measure eleven inches instead of the previous ten inches.
The tire dimensions at the rear are 295/30 ZR-18.
The engineers have made further improvements to the brake system. On the front
axle, the GT3 was given high-performance 6-piston monobloc brake calipers
(previously 4-piston). The brake discs at the front were increased by 20
millimeters to a diameter of 350 millimeters and fitted with Porsche-patented
coolant ducts. The ABS brake system was also modified. The new system (ABS 5.7)
has a faster and more sensitive control response. It is also lightweight and
provides greater stability for ABS braking.
Ceramic brake discs -
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) - can be fitted on request. These are
already fitted as standard in the 911 GT2 and are also available with the 911
Turbo and Carrera 4S (subject to an extra charge).
The most striking visual
feature of the new GT3 is the unique rear wing, which is largely responsible
for the impressive directional stability at high speeds and the increased
contact pressure for fast cornering. The experience gained with the GT3 Cup
model in motor sport racing was put to good use when fine-tuning the car in the
aerodynamic wind tunnel. The rear wing is, of course, adjustable. The front
apron was also redesigned. The GT3 thus achieves an outstanding drag
coefficient of Cd=0.30 for a car in its class.
The excellent handling
dynamics have been achieved by the Porsche Motorsport specialists in Weissach
without any chassis control systems, which could otherwise impair the overall
driving experience. All components are designed and adapted to meet even the
extreme demands of racetrack driving. It therefore goes without saying that the
new GT3 will also be available in a Clubsport version (at no additional
charge), which also delivers 280 kW (381 hp).
The new GT3, will be very
limited and available at European Porsche dealerships from
April/May on this year.
Price
and Option lists are available from now on.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more informations.