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2016 Porsche 911 GT3 R

2nd September 2016 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

Porsche 911 GT3 R (2016)
Porsche 911 GT3 R (2016)

Powering the new 911 GT3 R is a 4-litre flat-6 unit which is largely identical to the high-performance production engine of the road-legal 911 GT3 RS. Direct petrol injection, which operates at pressures up to 200 bar, as well as variable valve timing technology ensure a particularly efficient use of fuel. The normally-aspirated engine offers significantly better driveability and a broader usable rev range. Power from the rear engine is transferred to the rear wheels via a Porsche sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox. As in the GT road-going models of the 911, the driver changes gears via shift paddles positioned on the steering wheel.

Porsche 911 GT3 R 
ClassFIA GT3
EngineWater cooled 4000cc, 6-cylinder rear mounted Boxer engine
Bore x stroke102mm x 81.5mm
Max. output(more than) 500hp subject to FIA BoP air restrictor
Valves4-valves per cylinder
Engine management BOSCH MS 6.4
Fuel deliveryDirect fuel injection
LubricationDry sump lubrication
DRIVE/TRANSMISSION
TransmissionPorsche six-speed constant-mesh gearbox (sequential)
DriveRear wheels
Traction controlYes
SUSPENSION/STEERING/BRAKES
SuspensionWheel hubs with centre-lock wheel nuts on all wheels. Adjustable anti-roll bar blades (left and right) front and back
Front axle McPherson strut, adjustable in height, camber and toe
Rear axle Multilink independent rear suspension, adjustable in height, camber and toe
SteeringPower-assisted steering with electro-hydraulic pressure feed
Brake systemTwo separate brake circuits for front and rear axles; adjustable by driver via brake balance bar system, race ABS
Brakes front 6-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers, ventilated and grooved steel brake discs measuring 380mm in diameter
Brakes rear4-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers, ventilated and grooved steel brake discs measuring 372mm in diameter
BODY
Material The roof, front cover and fairing, wheel arches, doors, side and tail sections as well as the rear cover are made of carbon-fibre composite material (CFRP)
WindowsAll windows (for the first time also the windscreen) are made of polycarbonate
SafetyWelded-in roll cage, FT3 safety fuel tank, fire extinguishing system
WHEELS/TYRES
Front wheelsOne piece BBS alloy wheels according to Porsche specification and design, 12.0 x 18 offset 17
Front tyresMichelin tyres: 300/650-18
Rear wheelsOne piece BBS alloy wheels according to Porsche specification and design, 13.0 x 18 offset 37.5
Rear tyresMichelin tyres: 310/710-18
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Length4604mm
Height 1232mm
Width front axle 1975mm
Width rear axle 2002mm
Wheelbase2463mm
Minimum weight1220kg
Fuel tank120 litres (increased by 12 litres)

Source: Porsche

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