The new Porsche 911 GT3 has been unwrapped at the Geneva Motor Show and the German automaker says it delivers “motorsport-like performance” thanks to its lightweight construction and a high-revving naturally aspirated engine.
A manual variant will be available, but oddly enough only as an option (a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission PDK will be standard).
These days, all current 911s (apart from the R) are turbocharged, but in order to keep the 911 GT3 as “pure” as possible and to adhere to the GT3 Cup Car specifications, Porsche has opted to use a naturally aspirated 4,0-litre flat-six engine, which delivers 368 kW to the rear wheels.
In its standard PDK guise, the 911 GT3 will reach 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 3,4 seconds, while specifying the six-speed shifter will add half a second. The PDK model will top out at 318 km/h, while the manual will stretch to 320 km/h.
The chassis has been reworked to sit 25 mm lower than the standard 911 Carrera S and employs active rear-axle steering and a rear differential lock.
The interior also gains a few interesting items, such as the 918-sourced 360 mm steering wheel and electrically adjustable seats. A variety of bucket seat designs are available for those who wish to decrease the overall weight of the vehicle.
Orders for the 911 GT3 have already opened, with the local price sitting at R2,75-million, but the first models will arrive only in mid-September this year.
