As one of the most popular Porsche 911 models, the new generation GT3 is here and it leans heavily on motorsport derived technology. The engine, which is a naturally aspirated 4.0L Flat 6, is the same unit powering the GT3 Cup race car, producing 503 p and 347 lb-ft of torque. It features a 13:3:1 compression ratio with 9,000 rpm redline, six-barrel throttle bodies and a new lighter stainless steel exhaust system.
Transmission options will consist of the choice between a six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK transmission, with Porsche expecting sales to favour the PDK option. Performance numbers are affected by the choice of transmission, with the 0-62 mph sprint done in 3.4 seconds for the PDK and 3.7 seconds for the manual, whilst the 0-100 mph times increase the gap further with 7 seconds and 7.9 seconds respectively.
