TGR Staff
Porsche has unveiled the latest iteration of the 911 GT3, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter, six-cylinder boxer engine that revs to 9,000 rpm generating 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. This is essentially the same engine that is offered in the track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car. Backed by the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission or an optional six-speed manual transmission for those who still like to row through the gears. The new GT3 will do 0 to 60 mph in only 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph.
With a soul that’s born in Motorsport, the new 911 GT3 sends a driver’s heart racing, whether it’s a customer enjoying their favorite twisty backroad or taking to the track, the new 911 GT3 promises to be among the most exciting and rewarding cars we make.
Kjell Gruner, President, and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
The new 911 GT3 is 1.9 inches wider, but thanks to lightweight bodywork it weighs virtually the same as the previous generation. This is made possible thanks to the use of more lightweight materials than ever before on the GT3. The hood, rear wing, and fixed rear spoiler underneath the wing are all made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Lightweight, noise insulated glass on all of the windows also aids in keeping the weight down. The new 911 GT3 lapped the 12.944-mile configuration of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, in 6:59.927 minutes, over 17 seconds quicker than its predecessor.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 is expected to arrive in the U.S. as a part of the 2022 model year, reaching dealers by Fall 2021.
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