2010 Porsche 911 GT3

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

Basically a looks update to keep it in line with the revised lineup, as well as some handling improvements and more power.

[Source: Porsche]

PRESS RELEASE:

New Porsche 911 GT3: Top Performer on the Road with Ambitions on the Track

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is adding yet another new model to the second generation of the 911 model series: the new GT3 even more powerful, faster, and refined than its predecessor.

In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with a normal-aspiration power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how gained in motorsport. Indeed, this is precisely why the new GT3 is truly impressive not only on the road, but also on the race track.

The new 911 GT3 is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March, with Europe-wide sales starting in May.

The 911 GT3 offers an even higher standard above all in two key areas: performance and driving dynamics. Now the proven six-cylinder naturally-aspirated power unit develops maximum output of 435 bhp (320 kW), up 20 bhp over its predecessor. This results first and foremost from an increase in engine capacity by 200 cc to 3.8 litres and from the improved gas cycle: now not only the intake, but for the first time also the exhaust camshafts are adjusted by VarioCam.

A further important point is that, through its upgraded power and performance, the boxer engine also offers a significant increase in torque at medium engine speeds, a benefit of particular significance in everyday motoring. Clearly, this also means a further improvement in performance, the new GT3 accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaching 160 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is 312 km/h or 194 mph.

The second highlight in developing the 911 GT3 to an even higher standard was to further improve the car's driving dynamics: 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. And to give the driver unrestricted, individual control over the driving dynamics of his car, these functions are not reactivated automatically even under the most extreme driving conditions, but only at the touch of a button.

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 active PASM suspension of the 911 GT3 enables Porsche's engineers to make the springs and anti-rollbars somewhat stiffer yet again, thus ensuring even more precise handling in the PASM sports mode, while retaining appropriate roll comfort suitable for everyday use in the normal PASM mode. New, even lighter wheels in racing design with central locking and UHP (ultra-high performance) tyres now even featuring tyre pressure control round off the functional and visual enhancement of the GT3.

With driving dynamics and performance increasing to an even higher level, the brake system, following an old Porsche tradition, has been enhanced accordingly on the new 911 GT3. The brake discs now come with an even larger friction disc and an aluminium cover to reduce weight even further. Further improvement of brake ventilation, in turn, guarantees an even higher level of consistent brake power also over long periods. And as an option the GT3 comes as before with an exclusive version of PCCB ceramic brakes made specifically for this model.

Starting in autumn, the new GT3 will be available with yet another option making the car even more suitable for the race track: new and highly innovative PADM (Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount) engine bearings. These special engine mounts recognise a particularly sporting, race-like style of driving, making the normally elastic engine suspension hard and particularly resistant. This retains all the motoring comfort of the GT3 in everyday traffic, while on the race track the car is not affected by any mass forces coming from the engine, as would otherwise be the case in fast bends and on winding tracks.

Yet a further advantage is the car's improved traction when accelerating from a standstill.

Another feature also new on the new model is the optional lift system for the front axle able to raise the ground clearance of the car for driving on bumpy surfaces or steep gradients – for example into an underground garage – at the touch of a button by 30 millimetres or almost 1.2".

The Euro base price of the new GT3 is Euro 98,100, in Germany the retail price including value-added tax and specific national features is Euro 116,947. In the USA the GT3 will be at the dealership in October at a price of USD 112,200 (MSRP without taxes).
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Majarvis · Jan 29, 2009

Damn those are meaty rear tires.

Scott · Jan 29, 2009

Very nice

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

bigger pics and official press release added.

John Doe · Jan 29, 2009

So powerfully sexy...

TheDirtyFresh · Jan 29, 2009

Would sex.

markw · Jan 29, 2009

Great looking car

Arod · Jan 29, 2009

Ya think if one was taking pictures for Porsche they would at least clean their sensor or clone out the dust.

Besides that it is a sexy car!

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

I don't like how cyan some of them are either.

Bernie · Jan 29, 2009

Man that thing would look great in my driveway - love the colour too!

David Puddy · Jan 29, 2009

i love the wacked out colors on the gt3's like the orange and especially the lime green

John Doe · Jan 29, 2009

MKDEUCE said: ↑

i love the wacked out colors on the gt3's like the orange and especially the lime green
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I actually saw BOTH of those colors, side-by-side, at a stoplight in Houston a few weeks ago. Pretty cool, if horribly gaudy!

I love this new GT3, and the whole series... they keep refining the "perfect" vehicle.

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

I love the old school colours and striping...

Markus · Jan 29, 2009

If I could choose a car to have sex with, it would be this one.

Eisenflower · Jan 29, 2009

That's a perfect car right there.

Scott · Jan 29, 2009

I still love the Turbo though. As much as I love this car, the 911 turbo owns me!

CyberCX · Jan 29, 2009

I don't like the rims at all. Other than that... I'll take six!

Eisenflower · Jan 29, 2009

Scott said: ↑

I still love the Turbo though. As much as I love this car, the 911 turbo owns me!
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I agree with you, up until the 993's ended production.

John Doe · Jan 29, 2009

Eisenflower said: ↑

I agree with you, up until the 993's ended production.
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Ditto. I haven't been a fan of the AWD Turbos.

Scott · Jan 29, 2009

Yes and no. To me a true sports car will always be rwd. But if I made some decent coin, and wanted a DD, the 911 T would be the car.

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

PatB18C said: ↑

Ditto. I haven't been a fan of the AWD Turbos.
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The 993 Turbo was AWD?

John Doe · Jan 29, 2009

PitBull said: ↑

The 993 Turbo was AWD?
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I thought the Turbo S wasn't... I could be wrong.

PitBull · Jan 29, 2009

PatB18C said: ↑

I thought the Turbo S wasn't... I could be wrong.
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I think the S model was AWD too.

17 · Jan 29, 2009

Not a fan of the AWD turbos either, so I guess I'll settle for a GT2

markw · Jan 30, 2009

mmmm

Eisenflower · Jan 30, 2009

wrapped dash is dead fucking sexy.

markw · Jan 30, 2009

A guy here had that done to his Vette... improved 10fold

David Puddy · Jan 30, 2009

nice use of suede all over

Eisenflower · Jan 30, 2009

That's no suede, Alcantara for sure.

watcha · Jan 30, 2009

Dear my left nut,
I'm sorry that it has to end this way but this is just too much of a car not to.
besides, you just hang there and provide no real benefit.
so I'm affraid I must give you up in a trade for this car!

John Doe · Jan 30, 2009

Eisenflower said: ↑

That's no suede, Alcantara for sure.
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Ugh, I hate Alcantara more than I hate that I turned out gay... and that's a lot.

17 · Jan 30, 2009

markw said: ↑

A guy here had that done to his Vette... improved 10fold
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I think its a dealer option too

PirateSteve · Jan 31, 2009

Big fan of GT3's, here's my baby from last weekend at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

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