New Porsche 911 GT3 details
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 29 January 2009
The new Porsche 911 GT3 makes its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March prior to its arrival in the UK this autumn.
The second generation Type 997 911 GT3 is powered by a 435bhp 3.8-litre six-cylinder Boxer engine – with a 20bhp increase over its predecessor.
As a result the new GT3 accelerates to 62mph in 4.1 seconds and reaches 99mph in 8.2 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 194 mph.
The 911 GT3 now comes with a sporting variant of Porsche Stability Management (PSM), offering the facility to deactivate both Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control (TC) in separate steps.
Aerodynamic tweaks have improved traction and stability, says Porsche, while a new ‘Aerodynamics Package’ improves styling, along with new Bi-Xenon headlights, LED rear light clusters, and modified air intakes and outlets.
The brakes now feature larger friction discs and an aluminium cover to reduce un-sprung weight, while brake ventilation has been improved. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available as an option.
An optional lift system for the front axle allows the driver to increase the ground clearance of the car.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 goes on sale in the United Kingdom and Ireland from autumn 2009, priced from £81,914. Further specifications and technical details will be confirmed nearer to launch.
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