Porschenews 01/2009 Go your own way. The new Cayman.

Some go racing to look for a thrill.
For us, it comes from inside.
Experience alone might be enough to build a
sports car. But not a Porsche. And certainly not
the 911 GT3. Such cars demand much more and
rely on engineers devoted to developing racing cars
with a passion for motorsport. That’s how the heart
of the 911 GT3 was created – the new engine.
A development produced for motorsport – of course,
with higher performance.
It is perhaps the clearest evidence of
our inner mindset.
The new 911 GT3 is powered by a six-cylinder water-
cooled boxer engine with four-valve technology. With
its new 3,797 cm 3 displacement, the engine develops
320 kW (435 hp). The maximum torque is 430 Nm. The
maximum RPM is 8,500 rpm. The new 911 GT3 passes
the 100 km/h mark after just 4.1 seconds. Its top
speed: 312 km/h. The power-to-weight ratio: 312 hp per
tonne. Output per litre: 115 hp per litre displacement.
In short, the new 911 GT3 now performs even better
with comparable consumption. It’s compliance with
the strict EU5 exhaust emissions standard also
demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting the
environment.
The engine in the new 911 GT3 is equipped with
an improved VarioCam, a valve-actuating concept
that distinguishes between different load states
and adjusts automatically to current demands. The
optimised system now regulates not only RPM and
load-dependent adjustments to the intake camshaft,
but also to the exhaust camshaft as well. For even
more power and torque.
Technical specifications
Engine
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3,797 cm 3
Max. power 320 kW/435 hp
at 7,600 rpm
Max. torque 430 Nm
at 6,250 rpm
Transmission
Layout Rear-wheel drive
Unladen weight 1)
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,395 kg
Unladen weight (EC) 2) 1,470 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,680 kg
Performance 1)
Top speed 312 km/h (194 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.1 secs
Flexibility 80–120 km/h, 5 th gear 5.9 secs
911 GT3: Fuel consumption in l/100 km 1), 3) : urban 19.8; extra-urban 8.9;
combined 12.8; CO 2 emissions in g/km 1), 3) : 303
1) Provisional data only. Official data unavailable at the time of publication.
2) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for
standard specification vehicles only. Some optional equipment may increase this
weight. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
3) The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure
(715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle)
on standard specification vehicles. This data was not recorded on one individual
vehicle, does not constitute part of the offer and is provided solely for the purposes
of comparison between the respective models. For more information, please
contact your Porsche Centre.
The vehicle chassis has absolute
directional stability. A real driving
experience.
The new 911 GT3 sits 30 mm lower than the
911 Carrera. Its uncompromising lightweight
construction keeps the total weight and the weight
of the unsprung mass as low as possible. It stands
for extraordinary agility, high driving safety and
secure handling, especially on corners. Every setting
you need for the racetrack can be made to the
vehicle chassis: height, camber, tracking, and the
stabilisers on the front and rear axles.