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First pics of the 991 GT3:
According to an article after its announcement at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, it will have four-wheel steering and a dual-clutch transmission but no manual gearbox.
The 7-speed 'PDK' gearbox will transfer power to the rear wheels from the 3.8L direct injection 6-cylinder engine that should produce 470bhp and revs 500rpm higher than the previous engine, to 9000rpm.
It also incorporates a launch control system and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 315km/h, making it quicker than the 997 GT3 RS and RS 4.0.
The Active Rear Wheel Steering is a production first for Porsche and turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds of up to 50km/h to aid manoeuvrability, and turns them parallel above speeds of 80km/h to aid cornering stability.
Dynamic engine mounts are included in the package as is a new electronically controlled rear differential lock, plus the electric steering set-up now being applied to all Porsche sports cars in place of the old hydraulic rack.
The rear body of the Porsche 911 GT3 is 44mm wider than that of the Carrera S, sits on 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and theres the signature large rear wing.
The Porsche 911 GT3 goes on sale in Europe this August.
According to an article after its announcement at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, it will have four-wheel steering and a dual-clutch transmission but no manual gearbox.
The 7-speed 'PDK' gearbox will transfer power to the rear wheels from the 3.8L direct injection 6-cylinder engine that should produce 470bhp and revs 500rpm higher than the previous engine, to 9000rpm.
It also incorporates a launch control system and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 315km/h, making it quicker than the 997 GT3 RS and RS 4.0.
The Active Rear Wheel Steering is a production first for Porsche and turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds of up to 50km/h to aid manoeuvrability, and turns them parallel above speeds of 80km/h to aid cornering stability.
Dynamic engine mounts are included in the package as is a new electronically controlled rear differential lock, plus the electric steering set-up now being applied to all Porsche sports cars in place of the old hydraulic rack.
The rear body of the Porsche 911 GT3 is 44mm wider than that of the Carrera S, sits on 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and theres the signature large rear wing.
The Porsche 911 GT3 goes on sale in Europe this August.