Driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 should be a must for every car enthusiast. The seventh generation of the GT3 family raises the bar for performance for the umpteenth time, while ensuring daily usability in perfect 911 style. aerodynamics up to the new front end derived from the 911 Rsr. To all this is added the poetry of the 4.0-liter naturally aspirated 510 horsepower engine, capable of shifting up to 9,000 rpm and also being combined with a manual gearbox.
Porsche 911 GT3 2021, dimensions and engines
The dimensions of the new 911 GT3 become more generous. It is now 4,573mm long, 1,852mm wide with a wheelbase of 2,457mm and a ground clearance of 1,279mm. Moving on to the engine, the six-cylinder boxer with four liters and 510 hp (470 Nm of maximum torque) is based on the traction system of the 911 Gt3 R, tried and tested in endurance races. A powertrain capable of reaching 10,000 rpm and boasting 0-100 covered acceleration in just 3.4 seconds (that’s 3.2 seconds for the Taycan Turbo, the 100% electric model) and is capable of reaching a speed maximum of 320 km / h (318 with the PDK). Combined consumption is 13.3 liters / 100 km (12.4 with the PDK) and CO2 emissions are 304 g / km (283 with the PDK). On board we find the style already appreciated on the 992, with the novelty of the gear lever also in the PDK version. The track screen also arrives: by pressing a button it is possible to reduce the information provided by the digital displays on the left and right of the central rev counter. Finally, the dashboard also includes a visual shift assistant with colored bars, to the left and right of the tachometer, and a motorsport-derived gear shift light.
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Porsche 911 GT3, low weight
Despite the wider body, the larger wheels and the additional technical features, the new GT3 has a weight equal to that of the previous version. With manual gearbox it weighs 1,418 kilograms, which become 1,435 with Pdk. The carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) front hood, lightweight glass, optimized brake discs and light alloy forged wheels ensure low weight, and the same applies to the rear seat compartment cover. The lightweight sports exhaust system reduces the weight by no less than ten kilograms. Finally, the reference to motorsport also comes from the configuration of the double wishbone front axle, as well as the sophisticated aerodynamics with swan neck rear wing and the singular diffuser recall the 911 Rsr.
Porsche 911 GT3, test drive in pista
To discover the qualities of the 911 GT3, we went through the curves of the Bilster Berg, a German circuit with a high rate of adrenaline. Based on the 992 generation, the seventh generation of the GT3 still raises the bar on the performance front, as evidenced by the 17.5 seconds less time at the Nurburgring than the 991.2 GT3. This incredible result was possible thanks to a practically perfect balance between the 510 hp 6-cylinder naturally aspirated Boxer engine (only 10 more than the previous one), to the weight that remained unchanged despite the increase in size, aerodynamics and driving dynamics. directly inspired by the 911 RSR used in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Among the rapid ups and downs of the German track we appreciate the great work done by the Porsche technicians, able to make the GT3 even more precise and faster. Changing at 9000 rpm, with its engine sound, is one of the experiences to try for every motor enthusiast. The chassis and the braking system surprise us curve after curve, ensuring record-breaking stability and detached from racing cars rather than from cars approved for use on the road. We cannot forget to mention the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, available as an option and present on the tested car. After about 10 laps behind the wheel of the GT3, we get into the car with Jörg Bergmeister, professional driver and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. “I consider the new 911 GT3 to be the best production car I’ve ever driven at the Nurburgring,” he points out as he speeds across the Bilster Berg circuit.
Porsche 911 GT3, road test
Once the curbs are abandoned, perhaps the most demanding test for a car like the GT3 arrives. And yet even in this situation we are surprised by its versatility. With the exception of the front end which tends to copy the asphalt a little too much, the German coupe did not show its side even in traffic, always showing itself to be comfortable and usable in perfect 911 style.