Porsche 911 GT3 History

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The 911 GT3 has offered the ultimate combination of racing genes and day-to-day usability since its introduction in 1999. To mark its 25th anniversary, the new model will launch simultaneously in two versions for the first time: as a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and as a more understated version with a Touring package. With tailor-made packages and innovative options, the GT3 variants can be further customised to the customer’s taste and intended use.  Porsche is relaunching the 911 GT3. The exceptionally track-ready road sports car makes its debut in its anniversary year with an expanded lightweight strategy, a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine with 375 kW (510 PS) and 450 Nm, and new, highly customer-focused options. The Weissach package, available for the first time in the 911 GT3, offers even more custom configuration options for use on the track. In addition, the sports car comes with more extensive standard equipment and other options that further enhance its precision and sportiness.

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00:00Hello and welcome to the world premiere of the new 911 GT3.

00:10Here you will find all the vehicles that we exhibit from time to time in the museum.

00:15And we are surrounded by so much history.

00:18The GT3 turned 25 this year.

00:21This car was presented in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show.

00:25A legend was born.

00:28The race-ready driving machine in the 911 portfolio.

00:32Walter Röhrer did a lap on the Nordschleife in it in 8 minutes, even slightly under.

00:37The car is a race-capable driving machine with road approval.

00:41This was actually the birth of the GT3.

00:44The second generation 996.

00:46This car has even more differentiation from the Carrera.

00:50Interior revamped accordingly.

00:52Lighter seats, an engine that delivers 21 hp more and can rev up to 8200 rpm instead of 7600.

00:59With the 997 model that we see here, the GT3 became a permanent fixture in the 911 model range.

01:06415 hp, in this case 8400 rpm.

01:10And it was increased again in the second generation car we see here.

01:143.8 liters, 8500 rpm.

01:18Racing technology wherever you looked.

01:21Its own brakes and a lift system for the customer was possible for the first time.

01:26This made it possible to lower the car and refine the aerodynamics even further.

01:30Getting even faster required the use of technology.

01:34The 991 platform gave us every opportunity here.

01:38This car was developed with a completely new 3.8 liter direct injection engine.

01:43A completely new engine, 9000 rpm, 475 hp, coupled to an ultra-fast shifting PDK gearbox.

01:52The sport version was specially tuned for the GT3.

01:55With the 991 second generation that we see here, the manual gearbox was back.

02:00There was also a touring version for the first time.

02:03That is, a GT3 version without a rear wing for the driver.

02:08This brings us to the current 992 generation.

02:12The GT3 in the 992 version once again offers a quantum leap in technology.

02:17Double wishbone front axle, aerodynamics borrowed directly from the racing car,

02:22easily recognizable by the swan neck suspension, an even lighter chassis.

02:27This car, also available in a touring variant, was the most successful 911 GT3 to date.

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