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Porsche 911 GT3 details revealed as promo paperwork leaked
While its official introduction date isn't clear, the rear-wheel-drive GT3 appears close at hand. Near-to production-ready prototypes have already been snapped undergoing road testing, and now images of the GT3's dealer brochure have hit the Internet, courtesy those wily souls at Rennlist.com. Provided the paperwork in question is the genuine article, well-heeled enthusiasts can expect the following:
- 3.6L 6-cylinder wasserboxer w/6-speed gearbox
- 415 bhp @ 7600 rpm (115 bhp/liter)
- 299 lbs./ft. @ 5500 rpm
- 8,400 rpm redline
- Unladen weight (DIN) 1395kg
- 193mph @ Top Whack
- 0-62mph 4.3 seconds
- 0-99mph 8.7 seconds
(Much more after the jump!)
Revised front and rear aerodynamics, a dry-sump lubrication system, Porsche Active Stability Management and traction control are standard, as is a variable-ratio steering rack. 13.8" steel brake rotors will be standard at all four corners (six-piston calipers in front, four in back), and Porsche's love/hate carbon discs will be optional).
Significantly, this points to a rather focused race car for the street, but not one bereft of electronic assist wizardry, which ought to improve daily drivability, while possibly putting off a few hardcore trackday racers.
However, Porsche has apparently not forgotten about the closed-course set, as the GT3 will come with a no-cost Clubsport package, featuring a bolt-in rear rollcage, six-point harness, fire extinguisher, 'preparation for a master battery switch,' and revised door trim with extra impact padding. Buyers who specify the Clubsport will have to pony up for mandatory Carrera GT-derived lightweight carbon seats (trimmed in fire-resistant fabric without side-impact airbags), so there remains no such thing as a free lunch in Porscheland.
(Tip-top, Mikael)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
emulous1974 10:02PM (2/11/2006)
I'm still gonna have to dream for the Lotus Exige, that at least will be attainable to me. The clubsport option is awesome, and this is definetely a Porchse, no questions need to be asked.
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ScottyWRX 12:56AM (2/12/2006)
Why do I want a GT3 over a 911 Turbo again?
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Jon F. 1:02AM (2/12/2006)
Top Whack, luv it.
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st3ph3n 7:44AM (2/12/2006)
SHWINNNNNGGGGGG. Looks stunning in white.
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Carzzi 9:46AM (2/12/2006)
Any reason why it'll use 3.6 litres of displacement, as opposed to 3.8 litres like the Carrera S? Is it to comply with racing-class restrictions?
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scenturion 11:15AM (2/12/2006)
carzzi, its because the 3.6 liter engine is a racing-oriented dry sump block (M64), but the 3.8L engine (M97) is basically a punched out 3.4L boxster block with wet sump lubrication, meaning it will suffer from oil starvation problems after extensive track use
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AzNJJ 11:36AM (2/12/2006)
whats a wasserboxer engine opposed to a regular boxer engine?
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JAG 1:27PM (2/12/2006)
wasser=water
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jscro 3:31PM (2/12/2006)
I have the privilage of having a friend with one of these bad boys, believe it's a 2004? Hands down, it's the baddest car I've ridden in. Alot of people complain about the 911 has become to refined over it's lifetime. This car is about as unrefined as you can get, it's loud and crude on the inside.
A beautiful beast.
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Nick Haug 8:26AM (2/13/2006)
Too right jscro.. Had a ride in the RS and that was very undignified. Great track car. And I can very much imagine using it on a day to day basis. Its all about driver involvement and the GT3 invites plenty of it. As for the Turbo, 4WD can never give the pleasurable dynamic feel that a rear wheel, track machine offers
Does that answer your question ScottyWRX?
www.performancegt.com
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Mick 8:32AM (2/13/2006)
It's odd how Porsche's lightened, stripped down model is still 50% heavier than an Lotus Exige. Keep trying Porsche.
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Nizer 10:20PM (2/14/2006)
I'm at the top of the local dealer's list but if they stiff the US by deleting the Clubsport option and the Carrera GT seats I'm walking - sick of Porsche dumbing-down their offerings in the US.
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Zaza 8:18AM (3/21/2006)
Absolutely fantastic !
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