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Porsche launched the ninth variant of its 911 series sportcars in India on Monday, the 911 GT3 priced at ₹2.31 crore.
The new iteration of the GT3, an 18-year-old brand, comes with additional 25 hp and 0.2 litre larger engine, yet weighing lesser than its predecessor. The two-seater sportscar is a perfect combination of racetrack and road driving.
Its 500 hp four-litre flat engine is a carbon version of that found in the 911 GT3 Cup, and produces 460 Nm of torque. When equipped with the standard seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK), the model reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, achieving the fastest-possible lap times and a top speed of 318 km/h. The new GT sports gearbox with dual-mass flywheel features a shorter shift lever, short shift paths and engaging gears. Commenting on the new model, Pavan Shetty, Director, Porsche India, said: “We have noticed a rising demand for sports cars in our market, and with the 911 GT3 blurring the line between racetrack and road more than ever before, we have no doubt it will meet that demand and offer a thrilling driving experience to our customers both on the road and the track.”
Aerodynamics and weight are the two factors that dominated the changes in the 911 GT3 body, in line with Porsche’s motorsport developments. The front and rear ends have been optimised and are constructed mainly from polyurethane, in order to reduce weight. The new 911 GT3 weighs in at only 1,430 kg with a full fuel tank, or 15 kg less when equipped with the manual transmission, combined with the mechanically-controlled differential lock.
Together with the rear axle steering as standard, the adjustable damper system and the dynamic engine mounts, the re-developed motorsport chassis delivers further performance improvements.
In addition to Porsche Communication Management (PCM), standard equipment also includes the Connect Plus Module and the Track Precision app, enabling all 911 GT3 drivers to display, record and analyse detailed driving data on their smartphone.
Porsche is also offering an optional Clubsport package, including roll cage, a red six-point seat belt for the driver and fire extinguisher for more regular racetrack driving and safety.
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