Upgraded Porsche 911 GT3 US Bound

Press Release

The engineers have made further improvements to the brake system. On the front axle, the GT3 was given high-performance 6-piston monobloc brake calipers (previously 4-piston). The brake discs at the front were increased by 20 millimeters to a diameter of 350 millimeters and fitted with Porsche-patented coolant ducts. The ABS brake system was also modified. The new system (ABS 5.7) has a faster and more sensitive control response. It is also lightweight and provides greater stability for ABS braking. Ceramic brake discs - Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) - can be fitted on request. These are already fitted as standard in the 911 GT2 and are also available with the 911 Turbo and Carrera 4S (subject to an extra charge). The most striking visual feature of the new GT3 is the unique rear wing, which is largely responsible for the impressive directional stability at high speeds and the increased contact pressure for fast cornering. The experience gained with the GT3 Cup model in motor sport racing was put to good use when fine-tuning the car in the aerodynamic wind tunnel. The rear wing is, of course, adjustable. The front apron was also redesigned. The GT3 thus achieves an outstanding drag coefficient of Cd=0.30 for a car in its class. The excellent handling dynamics have been achieved by the Porsche Motorsport specialists in Weissach without any chassis control systems, which could otherwise impair the overall driving experience. All components are designed and adapted to meet even the extreme demands of racetrack driving. It therefore goes without saying that the new GT3 will also be available in a Clubsport version (at no additional charge), which also delivers 280 kW (381 hp). The Porsche 911 GT3 will cost 102,112 euro in Germany (including VAT and country-specific requirements). The standard euro price (excluding VAT and country-specific requirements) is 87,900 euro. The new GT3 will be available at European Porsche dealerships from March next year. The GT3 will be available in the United States from May 2003 at a price of 99,900 dollars.