Tag: 911 GT3 R

Porsche has used the eve of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race to unveil its 991-based 911 GT3 R. This is the race going version of the 911 GT3 RS and can be all yours for the small matter of €429,000 plus taxes.

Tipping the scales at 1220kg Porsche’s newest GT3 racecar has 368kW (500hp) on tap from its 4.0 litre flat six engine with direct fuel injection. That power is driven through the rear wheels and controlled by a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

Porsche says it has improved the aero and brakes compared with the old 997-based GT3 R as well as reducing its repair and maintenance costs.

The order book is open now and first deliveries are scheduled for December. Too soon to see a new GT3 R racing at the Bathurst 12 Hour? Let’s hope not.

We bring you some race-ready porn from Porsche this morning with details of the 2013-spec 911 GT3 R being released. First, we must note this is still based on the 997-model, so there will be a new 991-based GT3 R sometime in the future.

The 997 GT3 R was first released in 2010 and since then has done many wonderful things, notching up numerous race and championship victories. That success should continue with word from Porsche saying they have improved the aero package of the 911 GT3 R; the rear wing is now the same width as the widest part of the car. Cool!

The suspension has also been given a once over, the front and rear track is now 50mm wider and the wheelbase has been extended by a more modest 10mm.

Power from the 4.0 litre flat six remains at 368kW (500hp) and is still coupled to a 6-speed dogbox style transmission with flappy paddles.

If you already have an older spec 911 GT3 R and are feeling a bit jealous at what the new kids at the track will have to play with, fear not, for €45,500 Porsche will gladly bring your car into line with 2013 specifications.