July 1st, 2009

The sleek new addition to the Porsche lineup for 2010 is the 911 GT3. This car has been long awaited by Porsche fans and was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Only in October 2009 will this car be available for sale. For now the photos and test results are enough.

Plenty of Changes

The GT3 is not an entirely new model, rather it`s a revamped version of a previous Porsche 911. CAR Magazine called the original “the best Porsche ever”, back in 2007.

A number of things have been changed, including a 20 bhp increase over the previous model. The body has been adjusted for better aerodynamics, air outlets were added to the front end and the rear wing is more adjustable than before. Lighter materials are applied in the interior as well. golf 5 gti for sale 

Other improvements include a lighter wire harness for easier maneuverability and a redesigned rear end. This luxury, though light weight model also comes with optional air conditioning, setting it apart from the standard race car. The new version is far easier to handle and has better traction, as well.

Under the Hood

The Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8 liter, six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that has a maximum output of 435 bhp. The car goes from 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds and can hit 100 mph in double that time. In simple every day language this car can reach 200mph (194mph is the official figure) and that is fast. opel astra for sale.However records are just black and white figures as the GT3 can challenge competitors on other fronts i.e price.

At 9000 rmp the rev limiter kicks in to stabalise the torque.

Other Features

For street driving, the manufacturers added a few handy features to the latest version of the GT3. For example, it only takes the push of a button to activate a hydraulic lift that gives the vehicle an additional few inches of clearance. No need to worry about the front scrapping. A tradition with high performace cars is that luxuries like air conditioning are extras as the main emphasis is on speed. vw golf for sale in gauteng 

The fully adjustable suspension system lets you change Porche`s Active Suspension Management system, which tends to be too soft for street driving. The feature is deactivated in two stages, first the stability is turned off, with traction still on, then you can also turn off the traction. While this gives the vehicle a bit of a boost in speed, it does reduce drivability at high speeds. To help with that, the brakes on this version of the GT3 are larger than ever, with 15.0-in. front and 13.8-in. rear.

Strictly speaking this is not a new model ,however, it is still valuable. With so many improvements, it`s bound to be a popular model.

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