Porsche revealed today new video of the new 911 GT3 that we’ll see in the flesh in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8-liter six-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine that develops maximum output of 435 bhp, up 20 bhp over its predecessor. The new GT3 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and reaches 100 mph in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is 194 mph.
Porsche revealed today the facelifted, and more importantly, more powerful version of the 911 GT3. We’ll be there to see it make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and then U.S. sales will begin in October at a price of $112,200.
The 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8-liter six-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine that develops maximum output of 435 bhp, up 20 bhp over its predecessor. The new GT3 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and reaching 160 km/h (100 mph) in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is 312 km/h or 194 mph.
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.
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 GT3 holds an interesting place in the lineup because it is the fastest naturally-aspired car Porsche makes (aside from the track-only GT3 RSR), and some drivers prefer the GT3 over turbo models. This GT3 makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in four seconds and has a top speed of 194 mph. This represents only 0.3 of a second slower to 60 mph and is one mile per hour faster than the current 911 Turbo. Some of Porsche’s professional drivers have felt that the marginal power loss was worth the predictability that was gained by having a non-turbo engine.
The world is an unfair place. While most of us save every penny to possibly purchase a Porsche 911, there are others out there who just take the little coupe racing. For those select few, the bar may have just been raised. Porsche revealed the 2009 911 GT3 RSR.
Compared to last year’s model, this RSR has a redesigned front end with large air outlets on the front hood. Also, the aerodynamics and air ducts were redesigned for better air flow, the rear wing is more adjustable, and the body and some interior materials (like wiring harnesses) are lighter than the 2008 GT3 RSR.
Oh and one other thing...the engine capacity has been increased from 3.8 to 4.0-litres. Oddly enough the engine now delivers around 450 hp at 7,800 rpm, which is about 15 hp less than last year (465 hp at the higher 8,000 rpm) and develops a maximum torque of 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm, which is the same as 2008. The aerodynamics and weight loss must be what keeps this car competitive because Porsche still calls it "the quickest 911". (To Porsche: we may be willing to let you hand us the keys to the 2008 and 2009 cars for a head-to-head to settle this.)
The 2009 911 GT3 RSR starts out at €380,000 (about $494,000 at current rates). At that kind of pricing Porsche must know this car goes to a well heeled clientele, because this car now comes with one very race unfriendly compromise: optional air conditioning.
Can’t afford a afford a Porsche GT3 RS? or just sick of telling people the color of your Porsche GT3 RS and wish there was something that could represent it it? Do you walk a lot?
For the person who has everything but taste, now there is a company called Purchaze that has mimicked the color scheme from the high performance 911. If you do purchase a pair of these Nike Air Max shoes, you will at least be in good company. The maintenance team from one of Porsche’s racing crews will also be sporting these kicks.
It’s time for a little Wednesday afternoon fun. A while back it was Lamborghini Reventon vs. Fighter Jet, now its Porsche 911 GT3 (996) vs helicopter. Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell has got a really cool job. Although the clip is a little old, it still is a lot of fun.
As we wait for the 998 generation to show up in 2011, there’s still plenty to enjoy from the 997-era Porsche 911s. Because the 997 is still going through its minor facelift, Porsche is keeping the spy photographers happy. The refreshed Carrera and Targa have already hit the streets, and now we see the tweaks to the GT3 RS. Although we won’t see the car until next year, its obvious the GT3 RS gets the same tweaks as the lesser 911s such as LED daytime lights and revised bumpers.
One important element that will carryover from the current GT3 RS is the engine. Power will come from the same 415bhp 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine, which will allow it to hit 193mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in around four seconds.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is considered to be a competitive racer right out of the box, but it seems Global Motorsport Group (GMG) thought there was room for improvement. GMG was smart enough not to touch the 415 hp flat six engine and instead performed most of its work on the suspension. GMG claims these additions (specifics after the jump) were a product of its own experience on the track.
Other improvements include extra weight savings through a new center radiator exhaust vent grille, fenders, mirrors and a rear wing, all made of carbon fiber. The rubber was also upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires mounted to 19-inch BBS LM wheels.
Because 9ff’s 253 mph GT9 was just to pedestrian, the 9ff people are rumored to be going back to the drawing board for more speed. If the GT9R can add a few miles to its top speed, it just may capture the production car top speed crown (set at 256 mph by SSC Aero Twin-Turbo.)
There are no other details at the moment, but the guys over at Supercars.net assembled what they think it will look like. This includes a new wing, an updated front facia, front splitter, wheel well extractors, brake cooling ducts, side exhaust and a distinctive roof-mounted air scoop.
The Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS is already a fast car, but when the guys over at 9ff decided to transform it in a 9ff GTurbo1000, the results are pretty cool.
Adding a two turbos boosted power to 950 hp (from an original 415). Now the car can sprint from 0 to 186 mph in just 18.1 seconds, which means that is quicker than the Koenigsegg CCX and with just 1.4 seconds slower than the Bugatti Veyron. The 9ff team likely started with the non-turbo GT3 as a base instead of the already boosted GT2 because of the weight savings of the RS model.
As great as this all looks, couldn’t they have done something to make engine sound less like a farm tractor?
Porsche is on a roll now that it’s committed to giving the 911 a facelift. Porsche has already revealed theCarrera and Carrera S (including 4 and 4S versions), Targa 4 and 4S, and last week we saw a spy shot of the updated Turbo. So what’s left are the updates to the GT2, GT3, GT3 RS. All will likely look the same (except for the extra room for the GT2’s turbocharger,) so this spy shot of the GT3 RS should hold for the rest of the speciality line.
Set to debut in 2010, the biggest improvement will be in the engine bay. The addition of direction injection should boost performance noticeably past the current GT3 RS’s 415 hp. Exterior changes include LED daytime lights, redesigned taillights, larger air intakes and a new lip spoiler.
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