Porsche reveals second generation GT3
January 30, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Porsche has revealed its second generation of the 997 series 911 GT3 which will be more powerful, faster and even more refined when it goes on sale in Australia late this year.
In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with a normally aspirated engine, Porsche has focused efforts on two key areas: performance and dynamics.
Porsche’s proven six-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine now develops maximum power of 320kW (up 15 kW over its predecessor) which is achieved by an increase in engine capacity (up 200cc to 3.8-litres) and from improved VarioCam gas cycling now on intake and exhaust for the first time.
Performance times have improved expectantly with 0-100km/h now dealt with in 4.1 seconds (previously 4.3 secs) on to a top speed of 312km/h (previously 4.3 seconds and 310km/h respectively).
In another first, the new GT3 also features a particularly sporting variant of Porsche Stability Management (PSM), offering the option to deactivate both Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control (TC) in separate steps. These functions are not reactivated automatically even under the most extreme driving conditions, but only at the touch of a button, affording the new GT3 greater grip and high speed stability.
Aerodynamic enhancements have created front and rear downforce improvements more than double that of the previous model.
Visual changes include new bi-xenon headlights, LED rear lights and modified air intakes and outlets. Racing designed lighter wheels with a one-piece centre lock and ultra hi-performance tyres (featuring Type Pressure Monitoring) round off the functional and visual enhancements.
In true Porsche fashion the braking system has been enhanced to meet the car’s higher performance levels. Larger diameter rotors are now fitted and improved brake ventilation guarantees a higher level of consistent braking performance over long periods. An exclusive version of Porsche’s acclaimed PCCB ceramic brakes are available as an option.
The new GT3 will also be available at a later stage with an additional feature to optimise its on-track potential: Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts (PADM). These special engine mounts are suited to race track driving, making the normally elastic engine suspension hard and particularly resistant.
Driving the GT3 everyday is made even easier with the optional lift system for the front axle, raising ground clearance by 30 mm at the touch of a button for easier entry up driveways and the like.
The new 911 GT3 goes on sale in Australia in late 2009 priced from $279,300; however it will be seen for the first time in public at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.
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Still looks the same how boring. They can’t even change the design! At least the might HSV change the look of their models!!11 And they look heaps better than this, the dual exhaust in the middle is hideous!!!!11
at least Porsche can make a decent engine, making 140kw more from an engine 200cc bigger that holdens 3.6 v6.
HSV, are you seriously comparing a Holden to a Porsche? That’s it, I’ve seen it all! LOL
Porsche doesn’t want to change the design. Do you honestly believe that they “CAN’T” change the design like you said in your post? lol
The car is gorgeous and has it’s own style and appeal. Let’s not get in to the engine. Amazing power from such a small powerplant.
As for the dual exhaust’s, I suggest you start liking them because that’s all you’ll be seeing when you’re getting spanked by the Porsche in your HSV.
Cheers :)
Have a go at those ducted vent outlets at the sides of the rear bumper… now that’s phat with a capital P.
Give it 18 months before every other wannabe hack manufacturer copies this detail – HSV and FPV included.
What a tuff car, what – a – tuff – car !!
Puts a smile on your face just looking at it…
HSV you are a complete tool.
quote “Give it 18 months before every other wannabe hack manufacturer copies this detail – HSV and FPV included. ”
Give me 10 mins Mark and Ill find out who Porsche copied them off…………
So you saying FPV and HSV want to manufacturer hacks ??????
Mate your comparing a Porsche with a modified daily driver ?
I bet the owner of the $279,000 Porsche also would want to be ahead of the HSV,I mean he paid 5 times more for it !
You guys really do sell the local performance product short of what they are capable of ,its great bang for your buck and thats what its built for.
Dreams do come true…
It was in impressive in 3.6L guise. The 200cc addition isn’t a big deal. Sorry, not very remarkable as improvements go.
Unrelated to this story, but news-worthy from the ABC:
“The teenager who killed four of his friends in a car crash on the New South Wales north coast has been sentenced to four years in jail.”
Drive dangerously and this COULD be you!
The extra 200cc quick fix should make it faster than the Nissan now?
Yianni is right. People complain because Porsches always look the same but it’s not because they can’t and not because they’re lazy, it’s because they don’t want to. When you’ve been with a certain look for so long what would people even think of a redesign? Porsche are probably more worried about aerodynamics than how it looks and that is something that they have down.
Porsche dont change their design because they can’t…
Every new model they release is ugly, even the cayman/boxter is stealing from the 911 style
check out the panorama, its attrocious
I agree Yianni because when Porsche do anything differently they almost defientantly fail…aka… The Panamera, Cayenne etc
I agree that they don’t want to change the design of 911 because it is like a tradition, but new models like Panamera and Cayman should’ve looked much better with less burden of tradtion. I actually think Cayenne is not that bad, afterall how else can you design a porsche SUV.
Why would you change something that looks this good anyway.
Just so it can age quickly anyway.,. I love it and at least you know it will never go out of fashion!!! and everyone respects a porsche when they see it..
HSV- i remember seeing the current front end styling for HSV and FPV on european family vans 5 years ago. even the new kia cerrato looks better than the current crop of aussie performance cars