For the avid sports car and race enthusiast, the new 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup released by the prominent German car manufacturer starts to roll into the market with some added improvements in features, design and performance. This 2-door sport coupe has its unique body style design as a trademark of all Porsche car models compared to other European car manufacturers. GT3 had been successful in a series of international racing competitions, which won numerous awards in the American Le Mans and Daytona.
Performance
The new GT3 is powered by a 3.8 liter displacement engine that could deliver a maximum of 450 horsepower (bhp) at 8500 rpm while the exhaust system is installed with a catalytic converter. For the design modification, which incorporates a new 100-liter FT3 fuel reservoir with the fuel cap cover located at the front hood.
Both front and rear wheel are fitted with light aluminum alloy rims at sizes 9.5Jx18 with 25/64-18 tyres and 12Jx18 with 30/68-18 tyres respectively. On the interior of GT3, the front console is tailor-fit with safety features and these includes switches, indicators and info displays are all visible and controls are in position of the driver.
With the series of German-based model racing automobile, the 911 GT3 is the source model and origin that has been adapted for design and production for the racing vehicle by Porsche. The savvy sport coupe is priced at 161,750 Euro subject to taxes, which will depend on the prevailing rate of different countries.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Est. Market Price: €161,750 ($224,370.00) |
| Length: 176.8 in. (449 cm) | Width: 72.9 in. (185 cm) |
| Height: 50.4 in. (128 cm) | Wheel Base: 92.7 in. (235 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 2998 lbs (1359 kg) | Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gallons (100 liters) |
| Engine: 3.8L Boxer-6 | Compression Ratio: 12.6: 1 |
| Horsepower: 450 HP | Max RPM: 8500 RPM |
| Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
| *0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds | *Top Speed: 193 mph |
*based on Porsche 911 GT3 RS