30 January 2009

New Porsche here in autumn

The new Porsche 911 GT3 will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3.

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The six-cylinder naturally aspirated power unit now develops a maximum output of 435hp, up 20 hp over its predecessor. This results first and foremost from an increase in engine capacity by 200 cc to 3.8-litres and from improved cylinder head gas flow.

There's a significant increase in torque at medium engine speeds, with a consequent further improvement in performance; the new GT3 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.

A sporting variant of the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) offers the facility to deactivate both Stability Control (SC) and Traction Control (TC) in separate steps.

Another new feature is the optional lift system for the front axle which is able to increase the ground clearance of the car, at the touch of a button, for driving on bumpy surfaces or steep gradients – for example into an underground garage – by 30 millimetres.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 goes on sale in Ireland from autumn 2009.

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