New Porsche 911 GT3 – Geneva Motor Show
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The brand-new Porsche 911 GT3 premieres today at the Geneva International Motor Show. The completely-redeveloped fifth generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 inhabits the top placement amongst Porsche sports cars with naturally-aspirated engines. With a remarkable lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife of under 7:30 moments, the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 advantages from a new engine, physique, transmission and body. The automobile now sprints from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 moments on its method to a top monitor speed of 195 miles per hour. The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 will certainly pass revenue in the United States late in 2013 and will be priced from $130,400, not consisting of a $950 location charge. Unfortunately, the German Autobahn is not included.
As a technical feature, the Porsche 911 GT3 features the initial active rear-wheel steering in a production Porsche, along with optional complete LED fronts lights. The new GT3 offers everyday driving numerous of the residential properties of a sports car developed on the monitor, and protects the very psychological fun factor.
The powertrain of the new Porsche 911 GT3 is composed of a 3.8-liter boxer engine producing 475 hp (125 hp/liter) featuring a 9,000 rpm redline and a particularly created Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) which drives the rear wheels. The six-cylinder engine is based on the very same engine as the 911 Carrera S, although they discuss just a couple of usual parts.
The Porsche dual-clutch transmission in this application has been specifically created for the Porsche 911 GT3: the characteristics are based straight on a sequential gearbox from racing, consequently providing further performance and dynamic advantages to the motorist. Highlights consist of shorter gear ratios with closer spacing, even faster shifting, and shift paddles with shorter travel and raised tactile feedback, which now enable the driver to position the PDK in neutral simply by pulling on both paddles at the same time.
For the very first time, Porsche is employing active rear wheel steering to accomplish also greater steering precision and improved lateral dynamics. Relying on the speed, the rear wheels drive in the exact same or contrary direction of the front wheels, enhancing stability and agility. Various other brand-new components that boost driving dynamics are an electronically controlled, fully variable rear differential lock and dynamic engine mounts. Call with the roadway is made by new 20-inch, forged alloy wheels with center-locking hubs in spot of standard wheel bolts.
The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is based upon the light yet stiff physique of the existing generation 911 Carrera, which employs a hybrid steel and aluminum construction; nonetheless, it has unique front and rear components certain to the GT3. Furthermore, the 911 GT3 is 1.7 inches bigger compared to a 911 Carrera S in the rear. One more unique attribute is the huge, set rear airfoil, which adds to the admirable aerodynamics.
By integrating reduced air resistance with much more power, the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 collections new performance standards. At complete velocity from total halt, the 60 miles per hour mark is gotten to after simply 3.3 secs, and on the track 124 miles per hour is gotten to in less than twelve secs.
With an excellent lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife of under 7:30 mins, the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 perks from a new engine, chassis, transmission and body. The powertrain of the new Porsche 911 GT3 is made up of a 3.8-liter boxer engine generating 475 hp (125 hp/liter) including a 9,000 rpm redline and a particularly developed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) which steers the rear wheels. The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is based on the light yet stiff physique of the existing generation 911 Carrera, which utilizes a hybrid steel and aluminum construction; however, it comes with special front and rear parts specific to the GT3. In addition, the 911 GT3 is 1.7 inches larger compared to a 911 Carrera S in the back.
