Auxiliary units such as the alternator and the air conditioning compressor were moved a good metre forward and further down into a space in front of the engine and gearbox, which has a positive effect on the weight balance of the 911 GT3 R. However, it has been tilted forwards by 5.5 degrees, creating more leeway for the underbody diffuser. The high-revving six-cylinder manages without turbocharging and sits in the classic rear position, thus enhancing traction and braking. Consequently, the new 4.2-litre six-cylinder is better suited to gentleman drivers. First and foremost, however, Porsche has optimised the torque and power curve across the entire rev range. This has boosted the engine’s peak output to around 416 kW (565 PS). The main new development is the displacement: like the 911 RSR, the capacity of the new 911 GT3 R has increased by a good five per cent from 3,997 to 4,194 cc. Like in the previous model, it is a water-cooled flat-six engine with four-valve technology and direct fuel injection. The wheel arches are made of aramid fibres.Īt the core of the new racing car is the near-standard engine also based on the 992-generation 911 power plant. Almost all body components are made of lightweight carbon, including the front and rear lids, doors, side panels, rear wing and roof. Its lightweight body with an intelligent aluminium-steel composite design draws on the production model, albeit with major modifications. The new 911 GT3 R is just the second racing car from Porsche Motorsport to be based on the current 992-generation 911 after the 911 GT3 Cup.
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The new model will face a broad range of tasks in the hands of the Porsche customer racing teams.” After the GT3 class was announced as a professional category in the North American IMSA series, the FIA WEC World Endurance Championship follows suit: From 2024, GT3 racing cars such as the new 911 GT3 R will be eligible to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time. Its stand-out successes include overall victories at the 24-hour races at the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps as well as at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. “Its forerunner has won almost everything there is to win in the GT3 scene in four seasons since 2019. “The new 911 GT3 R has big shoes to fill,” says Michael Dreiser, Sales Director at Porsche Motorsport. Another focus was on streamlining the handling of the race car for the teams and reducing the running costs. Priority was given to further improving the driveability for professionals and so-called gentleman drivers, as well as tapping larger performance reserves for different Balance of Performance (BoP) classifications. After a very consistent performance, we finished in third place and secured a podium spot, even though new racing cars like our 911 GT3 R must wait 30 seconds longer per pit stop at test races.”ĭevelopment of the new 911 GT3 R began in 2019. Thanks to the great preparation and cooperation with the ADAC, we performed well and managed to get a positive picture with loads of data. “Yesterday’s test laps on the Nordschleife and today’s race show that the basis of the vehicle is correct. I’m proud of everyone who has worked on this project,” said Project Manager Sebastian Golz. “All in all, we experienced a very successful race premiere with our new Porsche. The new 911 GT3 R will make its official debut in the hands of customer teams at the 24-hour race at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida (USA) in mid-January. Tests are already planned for the last two NLS races of the year, on these occasions with racing tyres from Falken and Pirelli.
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The French works driver shared the Porsche with his fellow countryman Julien Andlauer.
Frédéric Makowiecki turned the fastest lap on the 24.458-kilometre combination of the Nordschleife and the short version of the Grand Prix circuit in 7:58.942 minutes. 416 kW (565 PS) rear-engine racer shod with Michelin racing tyres finished third in the overall standings. This category is reserved for vehicles that have not yet been homologated for motorsport.
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On Saturday, the new challenger for GT3 series around the world tackled round seven of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) in the SP-X class. The latest generation Porsche 911 GT3 R has clocked up its first race kilometres problem-free.
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