Geneva Motor Show 2017: Porsche 911 GT3 breaks cover

Porsche vehicles were always benefitted from the German manufacturer’s involvement in motorsports and the latest to reap the benefit is the newly launched 911 GT3. The most important highlights of the new GT3 is the engine, which is derived from Porsche’s race machines such as the 911 GT3 R and 911 RSR, and the inclusion of a manual transmission. Purists rejoice.

Powering the new GT3 is a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine sending 493bhp and 460Nm to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. A seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK) is available as well which accelerates the car from 0-100kmph in mere 3.2seconds, 0.6 seconds quicker than the manual one. Top speed of the PDK-fitted version stands at 317kmph. While the manual can do 318kmph, owing to lighter weight compared to the automatic.

The chassis is tweaked further to improve handling and driving dynamics all thanks to the motorsport experience. The rear-axle steering along with ‘dynamic’ engine mounts and the rear locking differential all works towards a common goal of improving the dynamics of the new GT3. The characteristic rear wing is made up of carbon fibre and reworked air vents both fore and aft. The new diffuser and additional air vent along with new lighting signature lend a fresh air to the all-new GT3.

On the inside, the steering wheel is scrounged straight from 918 Spyder. The sports seats get an optional 18-way electric adjustment with memory or a full bucket with fixed carbonfibre reinforcement. The GT3 is strictly two-seater. The revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system comes with smartphone connectivity and a new Porsche Track Precision App as standard. Using this app, the driver can display, record, and analyse the driving performance.

The all-new 911 GT3 is priced at $143,600 (Rs 95.75 lakh) and will make its way to the United States later this year.