Porsche Reveals The New 997 Gt3

[GearHead]

New 435bhp GT3 revealed

29 January 2009

The worst kept secret of 2009 has today been confirmed as fact: three years after it was first released, the Porsche 997 GT3 has been updated.

Here's what Porsche has to say about the new car verbatim: 'For the 2010 model year, the GT3 has been given more power, better handling, and a slightly higher base price. While US pricing info is yet to be revealed, the facelifted GT3 will sell in Europe for €116,947 (in the UK the price is set at £81,914) following its debut at March's Geneva Motor Show.'

The new GT3 gets a revised rear spoiler to increase downforce at high speeds. Power has been boosted by 20bhp (15kW) over the outgoing model, with the car's naturally-aspirated flat-six engine now pumping out 435bhp (325kW). Changes to the powertrain include a larger 3.8-litre of displacement, as opposed to the former's 3.6-litre, as well as an updated VarioCam system with adjustable exhaust valves. The end result is a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 194mph.'

'To improve handling, engineers have modified the PSM stability management system to allow more flexibility, and there is a new graduated setting for both the stability and traction control systems. Changes to the car's aerodynamics have also been implemented, with a new spoiler design improving downforce over the rear axle. The new model exerts twice as much downforce as the last GT3.'

'Other changes include enlarged carbon-ceramic brake discs and a new (optional) adjustable front spoiler that can be raised by up to 30mm at the push of a button. Visually, the new 2010 GT3 can be differentiated from its predecessor thanks to new bi-xenon headlights, new LED tail-lamps, and revised air intakes in the front bumper.'

So what can we deduce from this? Not too much at the moment. There's no mention of direct injection, and the engine is described as 'proven', suggesting that it's still based on the old GT1 block. This dry sumped motor has been taken-out to 4-litres in racing for the RSR, so a 3.8-litre version shouldn't be a problem. However, it is strange to see no mention of PDK at all. The only interior shot issued is of a manual GT3, too.

Coolest detail must go to the centre-lock wheels, although the optional Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount engine mounts sound very trick. These active mounts recognise maxiumum attack driving and harden to better control the mass of the engine. Also interesting is seeing how Porsche responds to customer feedback – look closely and you'll see a fine mesh covering all of the front air intakes. First generation cars used to have their radiator fins peppered by grit and so most owners fitted grilles from Cup cars, but this has now been sorted.

[GearHead]

Source : http://www.drivers-republic.com/firs...e310bdff3444ef

[Devinda_Z]

any idea how fast it goes around the "'ring"?

[ferrarif50]

here is the web special - http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911gt3/usa.aspx

[GearHead]

any idea how fast it goes around the "'ring"?

no idea about that machan...

[Devinda_Z]

no idea about that machan...

let me rephrase that , is it any quicker than the GTR

or whats the time the V Spec needs to beat?!

[Kavvz]

let me rephrase that , is it any quicker than the GTR

or whats the time the V Spec needs to beat?!

Well the current record as far as lap times for a production car goes is held by a $130k Corvette and I'll be extremely disappointed if the new Porsche GT3 can't better it. (Okay its not your average, won't corner, only works in a straight line American offering from Detroit, but STILL)

Production car lap times:

7:26.4 - Corvette ZR1

7:28 --- Porsche Carrera GT

7:29 --- Nissan GT-R R35

7:31 --- Porsche 997 GT2

7:32 --- Pagani Zonda F

7:34 --- Koenigsegg CCR

Edited February 3, 2009 by Kavvz

[Kavvz]

ZR1 Nurburgring Official 7:26.4 Record Corvette Run Edited February 2, 2009 by Kavvz

[GearHead]

let me rephrase that , is it any quicker than the GTR

or whats the time the V Spec needs to beat?!

i dont think so bro..if its faster than the GTR we would already know. Lets wait and see how the 'ring' battle goes on in the future

[Devinda_Z]

i don't know why i didnt upload this sooner!

The GTR was put on hydraulic lifts to simulate its infamous run of the "ring" at the British Motor Show