You don’t have to be a connoisseur to see that the 911 GT3 is a serious toy. Decked out in pristine white, the cool – and also functional – details stand out even more. Most striking are the lip under the front bumper, GT3 rear spoiler, central sports exhaust and, of course, those lightweight forged 20-inch rims with centerlock hub. All purely functional for best performance but also tough to look at and perfected to perfection.
This GT3 comes with the optional Clubsport package. That package replaces the normal sports seats for lightweight carbon sports seats and adds a roll cage for added strength and safety.
Actually, it’s a shame that a hood was placed over that beautiful 3.8-liter Boxer engine. Otherwise, you could have had a better look at what a great piece of engineering lies in the back of the 911. The GT3’s engine is the “pièce de résistance,” an extremely important element of the GT3.
No longer a ‘Mezger’ block but a new 3.8, developed specifically for the 991 GT3. This atmospheric engine block – thus without the aid of turbos – produces 476 hp at a whopping 8250 rpm. Thus, the rev limit is also at a bizarrely high 9000 rpm. So for the most power you will have to rev quite a bit, something that is richly rewarded by the power and the addictive sound of the sports exhaust system. The super fast-shifting PDK automatic transmission has been given extra short gears to always have power ready for you when you ask for it.
Beyond the rev limit, grip also seems to be infinite in the GT3. Responsible for this is a sports suspension with a stiffer front suspension and four-wheel steering. With the latter, the rear wheels steer with or against (depending on speed) to improve turning radius and stability at high speed. icing on the cake is the Porsche Active Suspension Management with adjustable driving mode and a set of Michelin Pilot sport 4S tires that further increase grip levels.
The 991 GT3 combines all the features of the ultimate sports car in a beautiful design.
Note: This Porsche GT3 is not (yet) registered in the Netherlands.
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