At the 24 Hours of Spa, the Stuttgart-based company presented the new 911 GT3 R, the reference super sports car for Sprint and Endurance racing in which professional and amateur drivers alike participate. Under a classic dress, the new Porsche is equipped with a 4.2-liter engine with 565 hp and advanced mechanical solutions
Julio Masbury
– Spa-Francorchamps (Belle)
Lines, style and aesthetics refer to the classic stylistic features that wrote the history of the Zuffenhausen house, and that became part of the racing legend. Under the dress, however, the new Porsche 911 GT3 R hides futuristic solutions with the goal of asserting itself on the track as one of the most feared racing cars internationally. On the occasion of the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, round seven of the GT World Challenge Europe, the German brand has unveiled the new car that will hit the track from 2023. The super sports car, built on the 992nd generation of the iconic 911, is capable of producing 565 horsepower and exploit advanced mechanics and aerodynamics. price? Starting at €511,000 excluding taxes and options.
Porsche 911 GT3R: the project
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A track that began in 2019 and ends three years later and will make its racing debut from January 2023. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R, the “beast” dedicated to customer competitions for the Stuttgart-based company, both for professional and amateur drivers. The goal is to embellish the recent history of its many successes, considering that the car that preceded the 911 had overall victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring & Spa, both in the GT3 class in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.. Among the features Core to the project “One of the most important features our customers had in mind was the ability to drive the race car for longer – said Sebastian Jules, project manager for the 911 GT3 RV at Porsche Motorsport -. That is why we focused specifically on the overall improvement in the Leadership ability.
Porsche 911 GT3 R: How It Was Made
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On the mechanical side, the Porsche 911 GT3R features a 4.2-liter in-line, water-cooled six-cylinder engine, developed for a maximum power of 565 hp at 9250 rpm, combined with a 6-series gearbox Speed with paddles on the steering wheel. The torque and power curve have been improved to make the engine more “tuned” and therefore suitable for use by gentlemen drivers, while the lowered position and 5.5° tilt of the engine itself made it possible to create a wider and deeper engine. The new 911 GT3R, built with a lightweight aluminum frame, measures 4,619 mm in length, has a wheelbase of 2,507 mm, and a dry weight of at least 1,250 kg. Extensive use of carbon fibre, both in the aerodynamic configurations and in the door panels, roof and superior rear spoiler, helps keep the overall weight in check. The braking system in the front consists of 390 mm discs and 6 pistons in the rear 370 mm and 4 pistons. Finally, in accordance with the requirements of the GT3 class regulations, the German racing car has the APO system and the electronic traction control system.
Porsche 911 GT3 R: Competitions
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A high-performance car designed for international racing. Among the features that do not go unnoticed by experts, the new Porsche 911 GT3 R (the second racing model developed on the basis of the 992nd generation, after the 911 GT3 Cup) has a seat that moves more towards the center of the passenger. cabin, with the advantage not only of distributing weights in the best possible way, but also of ensuring a higher level of safety for the driver, as well as compliance with the new FIA regulations on side effects. On top of that, both the steering and pedals can be easily adjusted, allowing passengers (who share the cockpit in some Sprint and Endurance races) to find the perfect position.
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