[Auto] Porsche 911 GT3, huge spoiler and 510 hp for the best dreamers

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The current generation Porsche 911, the so-called 992, is punctually unveiling its different versions. We already knew the Carrera, the Turbo, the Targa body, the Cabrio… However, we all wanted to take a closer look at the long-awaited Porsche 911 GT3 992. And here it is.

The brand from Stuttgart revealed a few hours ago all the details of the new edition of this sports car born practically on the circuits. In fact, it is developed in close collaboration with Porsche Motorsport, inheriting technology and components typical of professional racing.

 

Light materials and details studied to the millimeter

Aesthetically it is distinguished from some less performance versions of the range by its greater width, higher air intakes, larger wheels, a specific diffuser with double central exhaust outlet and, of course, the spoiler.

It has also been created using lightweight materials in some components to contain the weight, throwing 1,418 kilos on the scale in the manual versions. The brand cites the bonnet with carbon fiber reinforced plastic, light glass windows, as well as the rear cover. Even the exhaust system saves 10 kilos.

Meanwhile, inside it maintains the style seen in the other Porsche 911 992, with a technological and digitized cabin. Porsche highlights the use of a new track display system in the instrument cluster. In it you can clearly see the pressure of the wheels, the temperature and oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature and other key information for use on the track.

It also includes a visual gear change assistant, with a color bar that lights up from left to right of the tachometer, a more derived element from the competition but which certainly comes in handy in extreme driving.

 

This is truly the Porsche 911 GT3
But the most interesting thing about all Porsche 911 GT3 is its technique. Hanging from the rear end is the four-liter, six-cylinder boxer engine with atmospheric intake, which develops 510 hp at no less than 8,400 revolutions per minute; although the cut is at 9,000. Few models remain that reach such a rotational regime. Its torque is 470 Nm at 6,100 rpm.

Of course, all this cavalry is sent to the rear, but Porsche offers us two alternatives: 6-speed manual transmission or the 7-speed dual-clutch PDK. If you allow me, this car must have the manual transmission yes or yes. According to the Stuttgart company, this model is capable of rolling at 320 km / h (318 km / h with PDK) and doing 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.4 seconds (3.9 with manual gearbox)

Regarding the suspension, a double wishbone scheme with stabilizer is used at the front, using a multi-link axle in the rear axle. In any case, the GT3 incorporates variable damping Porsche Active Suspension Management with sport adjustment and a height lowered by 20 mm.

As for the brakes, on the front axle it mounts fixed aluminum monoblock calipers with six pistons, which bite into perforated discs of 408 mm in diameter and 34 mm in thickness. Four-piston monoblock calipers are used at the rear to attack 380 mm diameter and 30 mm thick perforated discs.

 

Fastest street atmospheric on the Nürburgring

By the way, the front tires have measures 255/35 ZR 20 and the rear ones are 315/30 ZR 21, being able to be a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R optionally. With these tires he was able to run at the Nürburgring in 6: 59.927 in the long 20.8 kilometer variant, stopping the clock at 6: 55.2 in the variant shortened to 20.6 kilometers.

Finally, we must talk about the price of this new Porsche 911 GT3 992. Part of the 192,134 euros, to which we will surely have to add the odd option. That is, we get into 200,000 euros almost with total security. If that's not a problem, the first units will start arriving in May 2021. When will we see the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?