The Porsche 911 GT3 is a pure driving machine. For 2010 the car features an improved suspension and refined aerodynamics. The new GT3 also received a face lift. The front bumper was redesigned with larger intakes for improved airflow and a new lip spoiler to keep air from travelling underneath the tail happy Porsche.
The 911 GT3 will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. The very first example to be sold (priced at $112,200) in the U.S. will be auctioned off for charity. The money raised from the auction will be used to support ESH college preparation programs and a state-of-the-art computer technology center for the residents of Mott Haven in the South Bronx.
The new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 surpasses the previous model in performance with a larger 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine that features a boost in midrange torque, offering a dramatic increase in everyday driving performance. The limited-edition GT3 accelerates to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph. The latest GT3 also receives updates to the suspension, refined aerodynamics with a 100% increase in downforce and new, larger brakes.
Press release after the jump.
Press release
On April 9, 2009, Porsche and East Side House Settlement (ESH), a leading social services agency that serves young people and families in the South Bronx, will host the 10th Annual Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Making its North America debut, a 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will be auctioned at the event to support ESH college preparation programs and a state-of-the-art computer technology center for the residents of Mott Haven in the South Bronx.
"We are thrilled to partner with Porsche and its Tri-State Dealers for the Gala Preview, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year," said John Sanchez, Executive Director, East Side House Settlement. "The sale of the powerful GT3 sports car will significantly impact the young people that we serve and create long-lasting opportunities for the communities of the South Bronx."
The Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show is a critical source of funding for East Side House Settlement, more so than ever during the current economic downtown with private sector funding down 35-40%. Without private donations and sponsors like Porsche, ESH cannot support motivated young students: scholarship assistance risks being cut, computer classes risk being reduced; and the wait list for adult education classes’ risks getting longer.
"All of us in the Porsche organization are extremely proud to partner with East Side House, and I want to personally thank our Porsche Tri-State Dealers for donating this fabulous car," said Detlev von Platen, Porsche Cars North America’s President and CEO. "Just as our dealers believe in delivering an exhilarating driving experience and best-in-class service with our high-performance vehicles, they also believe just as passionately in our efforts to give back to the community. In this instance, ESH students will benefit from the very best classroom prep for high school and beyond. Having won more than 28,000 races over the years, you could say that Porsche knows the importance of being well prepared in order to succeed and win."
All the funds raised on this one evening support programs such as the Mott Haven Village Prep High School, for young people who aim to attend college and a Technology Center, the first facility of its kind in the South Bronx. The 2008 class of Mott Haven seniors saw 94% graduation rates; and 98% of the graduates were accepted to one or more colleges and universities. Proceeds from the 2009 Gala Preview will go towards establishing the Bronx Haven High School, a new transfer school that makes it possible for over-aged, under-credited students at risk of dropping out to return to school to obtain their degree, and be better positioned to go to college or start a career. Over the past three years, 180 students have been accepted to college and 110 have received scholarship assistance as a direct result of funds raised at this event.
The Gala Preview event is made possible through a generous ten year partnership with the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association and the New York International Auto Show. "This is a very special year for the Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show. We are thrilled to celebrate the 10th year of this great partnership with ESH and to continue to support their wonderful efforts to help children in the South Bronx." said Candida Romanelli, Director, New York International Auto Show.
Valued at $112,200, the lightweight, high performance GT3 is the latest in the new-generation 911 series and will be available at dealerships in fall 2009. The new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 surpasses the previous model in performance with a larger 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine that features a boost in midrange torque, offering a dramatic increase in everyday driving performance. The limited-edition GT3 accelerates to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph. The latest GT3 also receives updates to the suspension, refined aerodynamics with a 100% increase in downforce and new, larger brakes.
The Gala will feature a private preview of the entire Auto Show before it opens to the public; a special one-night only Porsche exhibition; a cocktail reception and a dinner for sponsors and benefactors. The evening’s highlight will be the live auction of the GT3 by Christie’s Auctioneer, George McNeely. For guests at the Gala Preview, the live auction is an exclusive opportunity to skip the waiting list for the new Porsche and be the first to own this highly anticipated sports car in the Northeast.
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