PORSCHE 911 GT3 R IS READY FOR ACTION

2010-01-15 15:24:22 Author: admin Source:

In the 2010 motorsport season, Porsche AG has confirmed that the new Porsche 911 GT3 Rs, delivered to customers, are ready-to-race.  

The new variant is replacing the 911 GT3 Cup S and based on international FIA GT3 regulations. In developing the vehicle, the emphasis was placed on improving driveability and making handling easier.

The 911 GT3 R features a four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering 480 hp (353 kW). A six-speed sequential gearbox transmits the power to the rear axle. The new 911 GT3 R celebrates its world debut on 14 January at the Racing Car Show Autosport International in Birmingham, UK.

The development of the 1,200 kg lightweight 911 GT3 R is based on the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September 2009 for one-make cup racing. A 0.2-litre increase in engine capacity on the GT3 R also meant 30 additional horsepower. Both the GT3 R and GT3 Cup are based on the extra-wide body of the street-legal GT3 RS.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas with “throttle-blip” function help pilots familiarise themselves quicker to the new GT3 race vehicle compared to its predecessor, also making it easier for ambitious amateur racers to get used to the car. The flared wheel arches front and rear show the wider track compared to the previous model. The underbody of the vehicle is completely covered and features a rear diffuser. Compared to the forerunner model, the adjustment range of the rear wing has been increased.

The highly developed race suspension can be extensively adjusted: At the front are height-adjustable McPherson struts with variable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs (main and auxiliary).

At the rear, the GT3 R features a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle, as well as adjustable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs.

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