What kind of engine does a Porsche 911 GT3 have?
That engine was known as the ‘Mezger’ engine, after its designer Hans Mezger. The engine uses the original air-cooled 911’s versatile dry-sump crankcase, with an external oil reservoir. The 996 GT3 has 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp), compared to the 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) of the regular Porsche 996.
Who is the official test driver of the Porsche 996 GT3?
Porsche’s official test-driver Walter Röhrl completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the 996 GT3 in 7 minutes 56 seconds, a feat which was used by Porsche to promote the car. Porsche 996 GT3 (post-facelift) front. Porsche 996 GT3 (post-facelift) rear.
When did the Porsche 911 GT3 RS End production?
Production of the first generation 997 GT3 RS (997.1 GT3 RS) ended in 2009. An estimated 1,168 vehicles were delivered worldwide, with a total of 410 units sold in the United States and 42 units in Canada. Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997, pre-facelift) front.
What’s the difference between a Porsche 997 and a 997 GT3 RS?
The weight savings gives the 997 GT3 RS corresponding engine power to curb weight ratio of 300 hp (224 kW) per tonne. The body of the 997 GT3 RS is 64 mm (2.5 in) wider at the rear than the 997 GT3 (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models with which it shares its shell).
What makes a Porsche 911 GT3 a GT3?
With an exclusive naturally aspirated engine and race car-inspired components, the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is optimized for driver engagement and track-day glory. Porsche enhances its most visceral 911 variant with a control-arm front suspension—the first on a 911 road car—and an unusual rear wing that’s mounted at the top instead of the bottom.
How long does it take a Porsche 911 GT3 to go from zero to 60?
The automatic GT3 we tested went from zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds while the manual version we tested needed another 0.5 second. Both teleported down the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds or less, posted up to 1.11 g’s on our 300-foot skidpad, and stopped from 70 mph in as little as 141 feet.
Is the 996.1 GT3 a collectable car?
The 996.1 GT3 is the original GT3 and there is believed to have been only 103 built in right hand drive, making it an extremely rare and collectable car indeed. This UK C16 example has covered 51727