Porsche Officially Introduces The 911 GT3 R

Porsche has just announced its latest 911-based race car. The German supercar builder announced at the Autosport International show that it’s latest race car – called the 911 GT3 R – replaces the GT3 Cup S that we have seen at many race events worldwide. And to help it cater to a larger audience and post faster lap times, the GT3 R includes such equipment as ABS, traction control and an electronic throttle with a “auto blip” function gear down changes.

“Since we announced our intention to launch the 911 GT3 R, demand has been huge,” said Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. “The number of GT3 R vehicles we had planned for 2010 is almost sold out.”

Power is derived from a modified boxer engine that’s based on the 3.8-liter model. But to attain more power, cubic capacity has been increased to 4.0-liter and maximum power now stands at 480hp (358kW). All that power moves a car that weighs in at just 1,200kg (2,646 lbs).

Some body features include LED rear lights, additional wheel arches at the front and rear, a completely covered underbody, a rear diffuser and a more adjustable rear wing.

The suspension system consists of height-adjustable MacPherson struts up front, two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs. At the rear a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle and more two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs do the job. Read on below for more information on the Porsche GT3 R.