The new 911 GT3 RS and the 911 GT3

Passive safety.
Adding strength while
reducing weight.
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Bodyshell.
The 911 GT3 models comply with
all statutory requirements in
respect of frontal, side, diagonal,
rear impact and roll-over
protection.
The bodyshell structure incorporates
a highly resilient passenger
cell offering exceptional crash
protection. At the front of the
car, the cell is protected by a
patented system of longitudinal
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and transverse members (1).
Impact energy is largely
absorbed, ensuring minimum
deformation of the passenger
cell.
Additional features include a
highly rigid bulkhead crossmember
(2) made from super
high-strength steel. This element
is designed to absorb impact
forces from the longitudinal
members and thus protect both
front footwells.
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911 GT3
Sheet steel
Tailored blanks
High-strength steel
Super high-strength steel
Aluminium
The upper section of each door
features additional reinforcements
(3) which enhance the
overall rigidity of the car. In a
frontal impact, this upper load
path (4) helps to channel energy
into the sides of the body
and thus further protect the
passenger cell. In a minor
collision, a system of easily
replaceable impact absorbers (5)
prevents more serious damage
to the bodyshell structure.
Driver and passenger airbags.
Both full-size front airbags have
a two-stage inflation capability,
with deployment dependent on
the nature and force of impact. In
a low-speed collision, the airbag
is only partially inflated, thereby
reducing occupant discomfort.
Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP).
The 911 GT3 models are equipped
with Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) as standard.
Specifically designed to shield
the head and upper body area,
it includes side-impact protection
beams in each of the doors as
well as side head airbags for each
front seat. The generous airbag
volume ensures optimum
protection over the entire seat
adjustment range. The 911 GT3
is also equipped with twin thorax
airbags in the sports seat
backrests. The 911 GT3 RS has
additional impact protection
padding on the door panels.
Other standard safety features
on the 911 GT3 models include
integral head restraints, an energyabsorbing
steering column,
height-adjustable three-point seat
belts with pre-tensioners and
force limiters, energy-absorbing
structures in the dashboard area
and flame-retardant materials
throughout the interior. In addition,
the new 911 GT3 RS has a bolt-in
rear roll cage as standard.
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The new 911 GT3 RS and the 911 GT3 | Safety
Anti-theft protection.
Key security features on the new
911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3 include
an engine immobiliser with in-key
transponder and a comprehensive
alarm system featuring contactsensitive
exterior protection and
radar-based interior surveillance.
The alarm is activated or
deactivated using the standard
key remote.
Vehicle tracking system.
Optional protection includes a
factory-fitted preparation enabling
future installation of a vehicle
tracking system from Porsche
Tequipment. In the event of
theft, the system enables remote
tracking of the stolen vehicle
across most European countries.
Requires fitment of higher capacity
battery.