In the new 911, the underlying characteristics are expressed with immediacy and precision. The result is one of the most uncompromising designs in the history of the Porsche 911.

Engine
The new 911 GT3 has a water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine with four-valve cylinder heads. now displacing 3.8 liters, it develops 435 hp and 430 Nm of torque. The engine revs to a maximum speed of 8,500 rpm. From a standing start, the new 911 GT3 reaches 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds. Top track speed: 312 km/h. power to weight ratio: 312 hp per ton. Specific power output: 115 hp per liter displacement. In short: the new 911 GT3 is more powerful than ever before - yet fuel consumption is unchanged.

The new 911 GT3 is equipped with a new evolution of VarioCam variable valve control. VarioCam responds to changing loads and speeds by adapting valve timing for optimum performance.

Thanks to its advanced exhaust technology, the new 911 GT3 meets the strict requirements of the USA emissions standards, LEV II. This makes the 911 GT3 not only one of the most powerful sports cars, but also on of the cleanest.

Transmission
We have certainly kept to that rule, as the six-speed manual gearbox in the new 911 GT3 has been designed especially for the high demands of motorsport. This lightweight gearbox is highly efficient and the gear-lever throw is short and precise, enabling fast and accurate gearshifts. In conjunction with the friction-optimised and lighter dual-mass fly-wheel, the gearbox provides and extremely high level of precision and capacity. The gear ratios are perfectly matched to the 3.8 liter engine to enable even more dynamic power development.

The standard locking rear differential's lock factors of 28% when cornering under power and 40% when cornering on the overrun are optimally matched to the engine's power and torque characteristics. for better acceleration and handling when you are exiting a corner

Lightweight construction
Everything on the new 911 GT3 is designed to save weight. The doors and front lid are made from aluminium and the new engine cover is made from lightweight synthetic material. The result: a power-to-weight ration of just 3.2 kg per hp.

For mixed road and track use, a set of lightweight halogen headlights (without cleaning system or range control) is available as a no-cost option. When it comes to reducing lap times, every weight saving counts.

Also available as an option for the new 911 GT3 are the lightweight bucket seats in carbon-fiber. These are designed for maximum support as well as lightening the car. Together, the seats weigh just 20kg (approx.), making them around 24kg lighter than the standard sports seats and 10kg lighter than the sport bucket seats

Exterior Design
The new front apron on the new 911 GT3 features optimized air-flow managament for the central radiator unit. This revision is visible on the car by the new air vent opening ahead of the front lid. A lip spoiler at the base of the front apron generates additional downforce on the front axle. All air intake openings are protected by new-style grilles with dark-grey powder-coated finish. Equally distinctive and unique to the new 911 GT3 is the new fixed rear wing. Generating additional rear downforce, it improves stability at high speed. The wing is made from a lightweight composite material in a sandwich construction. The upper wing element has an adjustable angle of incidence for racing use. Embossed in the wing uprights is the number '3.8' - a reminder of the uprated engine capacity. As the car accelerates, two ram-air intakes on the rear wing uprights force air into the intake manifold and the engine compartment. Beneath the rear wing is another distinctive feature of the 911 GT3: the centrally positioned dual-tube tailpipe. Featuring a black paint finish, it is part of the standard sprots exhaust system. The net effect of these aerodynamic refinements is a low drag coefficient of 0.32 and a significant increase in downforce. Perfectly balanced between front and rear, the results are better road-holding, better directional stability and greater active safety.

Interior Design
Step inside the new 911 GT3 and its racing origins are immediately apparent. All instruments and controls are easily accessible and clearly arranged before you. The sporting credentials of the new 911 GT3 are reflected in the choice of interior materials: leather and Alcantara ®. Used extensively in motor racing, Alcantra offers excellent grip properties and is easy to clean and maintain. It can therefore be found wherever optimum hand contact is required: on the steering wheel rim, gear knob and handbrake lever grip

The five round instruments are perfectly placed within the driver's field of vision. The central rev counter with GT3 logo and titanium-coloured dial now has a higher rev limit of 8,500 rpm. Included with this instrument is an upshift indicator which assists the driver in achieving maximum acceleration. The new three-spoke GT3 steering wheel has an Alcantara® rim as well as manual height and reach adjustment. The airbag module is trimmed in leather, while the spoke trim elements are painted in Volcano Grey. A three-spoke sports steering wheel in smooth-finish leather is available as a no-cost option.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
To contribute towards safety and driving stability within the dynamic range, the new GT3 is fitted for the first time with porsche Stability Management (PSM). In addition to the anti-lock braking system (ABS), it includes two automatic control systems: Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control(TC).

This sports-oriented traction control improves handling when accelerating on different road surfaces. A unique feature of PSM on the new 911 GT3 is that the control interventions of both systems are delayed and can be disabled completely in two stages. This enables greater driver involvement, for example, when on the racetrack.

Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP)
POSIP comes as standard and consists of side impact protection beams in each of the doors and side head airbas for each front seat. In addition, thorax airbags are loctated in the sides of the sport seats and head airbags in the door panels. With a volume of around 8 liters each, these provide a high level of protection in side impacts.

Both full-size airbags inflate in two stages, depending on the severity of the impact. In a low-speed collision, the air bag is only partially inflated, thereby reducting occupant discomfort.