porsche 911 gt3

 Porsche has one-upped itself again with the latest 911 GT3. This car is about more: more go, more stop, more control, and of course, more money. The new Porsche 911 GT3 will start at $112,200 when it goes on sale in the U.S. in October.

Go increased by a total of 20 hp to 435 hp. This is fed through a six-speed manual gearbox. To pick up those extra ponies, Porsche bumped displacement by 200cc's from 3.6L to 3.8L and added its VarioCam adjustable cam timing technology to the exhaust cams as well as the intake cams. In addition to the horsepower boost, Porsche says the GT3 also gets a nice bump in mid-range torque. The extra power is good for a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds, 0-100 mph time of just 8.2 seconds and a top speed of 194 mph.

All that extra thrust has been paired with some extra stopping power. The brakes are bigger, better ventilated and feature an aluminum cover to reduce weight. Optional are Porsche's PCCB ceramic brakes made specifically for the GT3. Riding over them are lighter wheels that feature a race-inspired center-locking hub rather than lug nuts and Ultra High Performance tires with tire pressure control.

Those who plan to track their GT3 will be happy to know that Porsche did more than add extra oomph to the engines and brakes. Porsche also played with its PASM active suspension and stiffened up the springs and anti-roll bars a bit for even better handling in Sport Mode. Porsche also has set up its PSM stability control system to allow you turn off the Traction Control and Stability Control separately and keep them off, unlike some cars that will still activate the electronic nannies if things get too out of hand. To take things a step further, Porsche is fitting the GT3 with its new Active Drivetrain Mounts. Just as the suspension stiffens up when you put the car in Sport Mode, so too will the drivetrain mounts.

Helping the stiffer suspension hang on to the track are retuned aerodynamics that Porsche says have doubled the downforce the car creates. Air intakes and outlets have been modified, as has the big wing on the back to produce more downforce on the front and rear of the car. Along with the aerodynamic improvements, the GT3 also gets a styling update to match the latest 911s, including Bi-Xenon headlights, LED driving lights and LED tail lights.

porsche 911 gt3

 porsche 911 gt3

porsche 911 gt3