2008 PORSCHE 911 GT2 weight

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The 911 GT2 |Safety
Bodyshell structure.
The 911 GT2 complies with all
statutory requirements worldwide
in respect of frontal, side,
diagonal and rear impact
protection.
The reinforced bodyshell contains
a highly resilient passenger
cell offering exceptional crash
protection. At the front of the
car, the cell is protected by a
patented system of longitudinal
and transverse members (1). In
the event of an accident, energy
is absorbed by three separate
load paths, one above the other,
which disperse the force of
impact and minimise deformation
of the passenger cell.
Additional features include an
extremely rigid bulkhead cross-
member (2) made from super
high-strength steel. This element is
designed to absorb impact forces
from the longitudinal members and
thus protect both front footwells. In
a minor collision, a system of easily
replaceable impact absorbers
(3) prevents costly damage to the
underlying bodyshell structure.
The reinforced doors (4) make
an increased contribution to
the overall rigidity of the car. An
additional load path (5) is used tochannel energy through the upper
part of the shell and thus further
protect the passenger cell.
In 1985, we began using super
high-strength steel elements
inside each door to increase side
impact protection. On the 911 GT2,
this integral reinforcement
is made
from tough yet lightweight
aluminium. By increasing the
proportion of aluminium alloys
and high-strength steel, we’ve
also improved the power-to-weight
ratio. In all, approximately 20 %
of the 911 GT2 is made from
aluminium.Another important but perhaps
less obvious safety feature is the
high-quality surface protection.
More than 30 years ago, we
became the first manufacturer in
the world to use a hot-dip gal-
vanised steel shell. This exacting
process is fundamental to thelegendary durability of our cars. It
also ensures a consistently high
standard of crash protection, even
after many years on the road.
Sheet steel
Tailored blanks
High-strength steel
Super high-strength steel
Aluminium
Intelligent crash technology.
Passive safety.

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The 911 GT2 |Comfort
* Child restraint systems may not be used in conjunction with sport bucket seats.
Sport bucket seats.*
A car that is capable of such
extreme lateral loads requires a
seat with exceptional support. The
standard sport bucket seat has
manual fore/aft adjustment plus
two additional features rarely
encountered on comparable seat
designs: a folding backrest and
an integral thorax airbag in the
side support.The folding function enables easy
access to the rear luggage area.
The backrest pivots are positioned
high in the side bolsters, providing
optimum support for the torso,
pelvis and legs. This is the first
time ever that the lateral support
of a bucket seat has been com-
bined with a folding backrest.The backrest shell has a glass-fibre
reinforced plastic core and a
carbon-fibre surface with visible
weave pattern. This construction
provides excellent rigidity while
also reducing weight. The seat is
compatible with a six-point racing
harness.
The sport bucket seat features
black leather with Alcantara centre;
Dark Grey natural leather withAlcantara centre is also available
as an option. In conjunction with the
Clubsport package (see page 64),
it has a special flame-retardant
fabric finish for added safety.
Adaptive sports seats.
Adaptive sports seats in leather
with Alcantara centre are also
available as a no-cost option. This
alternative seat option combines
excellent comfort with first-rate
track performance. The compre-
hensive range of power adjustment
controls includes fore/aft position,
squab height, backrest angle and
lumbar support. The side bolsters
on the backrest and squab arepneumatically adjustable for the
perfect fit. This exceptional vari-
ability ensures generous comfort
on long-distance journeys or
precision support on the race-
track. A memory function includes
both exterior mirrors as well as all
seat settings on the driver’s side,
with the exception of the side bol-
sters. The adaptive sports seats
are also optionally available with
seat heating.
Storage compartments.
The everyday usability of the
911 GT2 is as important as its
performance, as evidenced by
the storage compartments in thecentre console and door panels.
Matching upholstered armrests
above the storage compart
ments
provide optimum driver comfort,
particularly on long-distance trips.
Twin cupholders for driver and
front passenger are neatly
concealed below the passenger
airbag. Underneath is a lockable
glove compartment with handy
CD storage.
Two 12-Volt sockets (including the
cigarette lighter) provide power
for all your accessories.
Sport bucket seat, folded Sport bucket seat
Adaptive sports seat Lockable glove compartment

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The 911 GT2 |Environment
Here, all technological developments
are carried out with environmental
protection in mind. The aim: pure
performance – but not at the
expense of the environment.
You can find more information
about environmental matters in the
separate brochure ‘Porsche and
the Environment’, or on our website
www.porsche.com.
Exhaust emission control.
The 911 GT2 easily meets the strin-
gent emissions standards for the
EU4 regulations in Europe and
LEV II regulations in the USA. This
demonstrates that even high per-
formance sports cars can achieve
moderate emissions values in their
respective categories. The 911 GT2
is not only one of the most power-
ful cars around, but also one of the
cleanest. One pair of sensors is
used to monitor the oxygen levels
in each of the twin exhaust tracts.
An additional pair of sensors* –
again, one on each tract – is
located downstream from the cat-alytic converters. This information
is used by the engine management
system to monitor the efficiency of
the catalysts.
Fuel.
The current Porsche sportscar
model range is already compatible
with fuels that have an ethanol
content of up to 10 %. A ‘biofuel’
made from naturally replenishing
materials, ethanol has a positive
impact on the carbon dioxide bal-
ance since the plants grown for its
production also absorb carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere.
Fuel system.
In the fuel supply system, we’ve
minimised the evaporation of
hydrocarbons. This is achieved
through a combination of active
carbon filter and special fuel-tank
coating. All fuel lines are made
from aluminium, while those
carrying vapours are made from
multi-layer plastic.
* Not featured in markets with leaded fuel.
Noise.
The 911 GT2 complies with all
noise regulations in the respective
markets. Rather than resorting
to engine encapsulation, we’ve
eliminated noise at source. All that
remains are the powerful acoustics
you’d expect from a thoroughbred
Porsche.
Servicing.
Longer service intervals are not
only easier on resources, they also
reduce ownership costs.
For service intervals of the 911 GT2,
please refer to the price list.
In an era of intensifying debate
about CO
2emissions, every auto-
motive manufacturer is considering
how to deal with the question of
fuel consumption. Our answer has
long been the same: maximum
efficiency.
Porsche reduces the CO2emissions
of its vehicles annually by an aver-
age of 1.7 %. In relation to engine
power, Porsche is already among
those manufacturers achieving the
lowest CO
2emissions. This has
been achieved through an efficient
drive concept, optimised aero-dynamics, low rolling resistance
and lightweight construction.
This high degree of environmental
responsibility is clearly demonstrated
by our approach to environmental
management at the Porsche
development centre in Weissach.
Powerful performance needn’t cost the earth.
Environment.

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The 911 GT2 |Technical data
Technical data
Engine
Cylinders6
Displacement3,600 cm3
Max. power (DIN)390 kW (530 hp)
at rpm6,500
Max. torque680 Nm
at rpm2,200 – 4,500
Compression ratio9.0 : 1
Transmission
LayoutRear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox6-speed
Chassis
Front axleMcPherson-strut suspension
Rear axleLSA multi-link suspension
SteeringVariable steering ratio,
power-assisted (hydraulic)
Turning circle10.9 m
BrakesPorsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB):
6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed calipers
at front, 4-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at rear, discs internally vented and
cross-drilled
Vehicle stability systemPSM
Anti-lock braking systemABS 8.0
WheelsFront: 8.5J x 19 ET 53
Rear: 12J x 19 ET 51
Ty r e sFront: 235/35 ZR 19 (sport tyres)
Rear: 325/30 ZR 19 (sport tyres)
Weights
Unladen weight (DIN)1,440 kg
Unladen weight (EC)*1,515 kg
Permissible gross weight1,750 kg
Performance
Top speed329 km / h (204 mph)
0 –100 km / h (0 – 62 mph)3.7 secs
0 –160 km / h (0 – 99 mph)7.4 secs
0 – 200 km / h (0 –124 mph)11.2 secs
Flexibility 80 –120 km / h (50 –75 mph) 4.1 secs
in 5th gear
Fuel consumption/emissions**
In accordance with 80 / 1268 /EC as valid at the time of going to print
Urban in l / 100 km (mpg)18.8 (15.0)
Extra urban in l / 100 km (mpg)8.9 (31.7)
Combined in l / 100 km (mpg)12.5 (22.6)
CO2emissions in g /km298
Dimensions /aerodynamics
Length4,469 mm
Width1,852 mm
Height1,285 mm
Wheelbase2,350 mm
Luggage compartment volume105 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume)90 litres
Drag coefficient0.32
** Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for standard specification vehicles only.
Optional equipment means greater weight. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
** The figures given refer to vehicles with standard specification in Germany. Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accor-
dance with the EU5 (80/1268/ EEC) measurement method in the version valid at time of going to print. The figures do not relate to an individual
vehicle, nor do they constitute part of the offer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing different types of vehicle. Further information
on the individual vehicles can be obtained from your Porsche Centre.

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Index
Index
A
ABS 51
Air conditioning, automatic 69
Airbags 62
Alarm system 75
Anti-theft protection 75
Audio system 76
B
Bi-Xenon lighting system 56
Bodyshell structure 60
BOSE® Surround
Sound System 80
Braking system 58
C
Catalytic converters 34, 85
Charge-air cooling 16
Chassis 42
Chrono Package Plus 75, 92
Clubsport package 64, 92
CO
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Colours 88
Comfort 66
Communication 76, 96
Cruise control 74
D
Design 16
Drive 18
Dual-mass flywheel 39
E
Electronic logbook 78
Engine 20
Engine cooling 26
Engine management system 36
Environment 82
Exhaust emission control 85
Exhaust system 34
Expansion intake manifold 32
Exterior 91
F
Factory collection 100
Fire extinguisher 64, 93
Front axle 44
Fuel supply 35
Fuel system 35, 85
G
Gearbox, manual 38
GSM telephone module 78
H
HomeLink®74
I
Ignition system 35
Instruments 68
Interior 68, 93
Interior materials 70, 95
K
Knock control,
cylinder-specific 36
L
Launch Assistant 38
Leather 89, 95
Lightweight design 24
Loudspeakers 79, 80
Lubrication, dry-sump 25
Luggage compartment 74
M
Mobile phone preparation 79
N
Navigation module 77
Noise 85
O
Oil supply 25
On-board computer 69
Oxygen-sensor control 34, 85
P
ParkAssist 74, 90
Personalisation 86
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 48
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 58
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 76
Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) 62
Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) 50
R
Ram air principle 17
Rear axle 45
Rear wing 17
Recycling 84
Roll cage 64, 92
S
Safety 54
Safety, active 56
Safety, passive 60
Seats 72
Seats, adaptive sports 73, 92
Seats, sport bucket 15, 72
Service 102
Servicing 85
Six-cylinder twin-turbo
boxer engine 20, 24
Sound Package Plus 79
Sport tyres 46
Stability control (SC) 14, 50
Steering 52
Steering wheel 71
Storage compartments 73
T
Technical data 106
Telephone module 78
Traction control (TC) 14, 50
Transmission 38
Turbocharger 28
TV tuner 78
Tyre Pressure
Monitoring (TPM) 47
U
Universal audio interface 79
V
Variable Turbine
Geometry (VTG) 28
VarioCam Plus 26
Vehicle tracking system 75
Voice control system 78
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 74
Wheels 46

The 911 GT2 |Das Konzept
The models featured in this publi-
cation are approved for road use
in Germany. Some items of equip-
ment are available as extra-cost
options only. The availability of
models and options may vary
from market to market due to
local restrictions and regulations.
For information on standard and
optional equipment, please consult
your Porsche Centre. All infor-
mation regarding construction,
features, design, performance,
dimensions, weight, fuel consump-
tion and running costs is correct
at the time of going to print.
Porsche reserves the right to alter
specifications and other product
information without prior notice.
Colours may differ from those
illustrated. Errors and omissions
excepted.
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