2013 PORSCHE 911 GT3 wheel

The new 911 GT3 I 11
For the first time, 7­speed Porsche Dop ­
pelkupplung (PDK) is fit ted as standard,
with short ratios designed exclusively for
the 911 GT3. The shift throws of the
gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
are even shorter and gear changes are
even more dynamic so as to provide
even better acceleration.
The rear of the new 911 GT3 is 44 mm
wider than that of the previous model. In
addition, the track at the rear axle has
been widened by 31 mm, which improves
lateral dynamics. The addition of 100 mm
to the wheelbase has significantly
increased driving stabilit y. Fit ted as
standard, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus) helps to ensure even greater
stability when cornering, while rear
­axle
steering provides extraordinar y agilit y
and more dynamic overtaking manoeu ­
vres on the racetrack.
The new 911 GT3 explores the lower
limit in terms of fuel consumption
thanks to intelligent technologies such
as PDK, DFI and a low vehicle weight.
All in all, the new 911 GT3 is a precision
instrument, giving you everything you
could need to push your own boundaries.
Indeed, part of the brief for our engineers
was to build a manageable sports car
that feels at home on the racetrack, yet can be taken to brand new sport y
destinations by drivers who aren’t able

to tackle the Northern Loop of the
Nürburgring day in day out.
The new 911 GT3 preserves tradition for
the future – a principle that the 911 has
embodied for 50 years. It aims to push
the boundaries of what is possible, on
each new day.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 91.

12 I The new 911 GT3
Aerodynamics and design.
Clear rules apply at the limit. One of
them being that a sport y design alone is
not enough. Each detail must also serve
a particular function.
The new front end has further improved
the aerodynamics of the centre radiator.
This is revealed to the eye by the custom ­
ary 911 GT3 air outlet to the front of the
luggage compartment lid. Together with
the wider front spoiler lip, it provides
much more downforce at the front axle.
All cooling air openings are protected by
titanium ­coloured air intake grilles. These are an indication of what lies at the
centre of the concept: motorsport.
Bi
­Xenon headlights are fit ted as stand ­
ard. Their design is reminiscent of
Porsche motorsport classics. Sleek
direction indicators, daytime running
lights and position lights boasting LED
technology create that contemporary
contrast. LED headlights are also
available as an option.
The mirror base of the SportDesign
exterior mirrors reflects the v ­shaped
st yling of the wheel spokes and air
intake opening in the front end. Three words sum up the rear: wider,
sleeker, sharper. LED taillights emphasise
the horizontal contouring of the rear.

The central t win tailpipe of the sports
exhaust system is painted black.
From afar, the fixed rear wing visibly
distinguishes the 911 GT3 from a 911.
The wing, wing uprights and rear lid are
made of a light weight synthetic material.
The ram ­air collector intake is now a
single unit.
That ’s the downforce and engine air
induction prerequisites fulfilled. The
aerodynamics have also been enhanced by the new underbody panelling with
diffuser function at the rear. The result is
considerable downforce for considerable
driving stabilit y and a drag coefficient

of 0.33.
The new 911 GT3 has an even sturdier
and safer stance on the tarmac. Nowhere
does it feel more at home than at the
limit.

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Chassis.
The chassis of the new 911 GT3 has
been engineered to meet the challenging
demands of motorsport – and for this
reason it also provides extremely sport y
day ­to ­day driving. The ride height of the
new 911 GT3 is 30 mm lower than that
of the 911 Carrera. In conjunction with
a series of specifically tuned chassis
components, this offers extraordinary
agilit y, a high degree of driving safet y and
stable handling, particularly in corners.
The independent front suspension
combines McPherson ­type struts with
Being proactive, not reactive. Being there now, not soon.
Instantaneous, not immediate. There is no room for hesitation at the limit.
longitudinal and transverse links. The
rear axle has a multi ­link suspension,
following the LSA (Light weight, Stable,
Agile) concept. Height, camber, track
and the anti ­roll bars can be individually
adapted for use on the racetrack.
Additional ball joints on the front and
rear axles help to establish a particularly
firm connection between the chassis
and the body.
An optional lift system at the front axle
raises the front end by 30 mm. Operable
up to a speed of approximately 50 km/ h, it minimises the risk of grounding on
kerbs, ramps and car park entrances.
Rear-axle steering.
Fit ted as standard, the new rear
­axle
steering combines performance and
everyday practicality. An electromechani ­
cal adjustment system at each rear wheel
enables the steering angle to be adapted
based on the current driving situation,
steering input and vehicle speed.
The advantage for day ­to ­day driving:
during low ­speed manoeuvres, the

system steers the rear wheels in the
opposite direction to that of the front wheels. This has the virtual effect of
shortening the wheelbase. The turning
circle is reduced to make it easier to
park. The advantage for sport y driving:
during high
­speed manoeuvres, the sys ­
tem steers the rear wheels in the same
direction as that of the front wheels.
Driving stabilit y is increased by the virtual
extension of the wheelbase and agilit y
is enhanced by the simultaneous steering
of the front and rear axles, especially
during overtaking manoeuvres on the
racetrack.

Wheels and tyres.
Twent y inches instead of the 19 on the
predecessor model. Another improvement
to dynamic performance that brings you
closer to the sport y limit. The wheels
are platinum ­coloured and made from a
forged alloy.
The central locking device with ‘GT3’ logo
is derived from motorsport. Compared
with the conventional five ­bolt wheel con ­
nection, it offers enhanced performance
thanks to the reduction in rotating masses.
And, of course, it ensures a faster wheel
change, which is vital when you’re in the
pit and the clock is ticking. Tyre sizes are 245/35 ZR 20 on

9 J x 20 at the front and 305/30 ZR 20
on 12 J x 20 at the rear.

Road ­legal sports t yres on the new
911 GT3 help to provide the grip it
needs. Bear in mind, however, that the
reduced tread depth increases the
risk of aquaplaning on wet surfaces.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is fit ted
as standard in the new 911 GT3. Not only
does it send warnings to the on ­board
computer’s display screen in the event
of a gradual or sudden loss of pressure,
it also features a racetrack mode. This
takes into consideration the pressure and temperature characteristics of the t yres
on the circuit and precisely monitors
the pressure set in each individual t yre.
In other words, TPM is designed around
your sporting passion.
Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM).
This electronic active damping system
offers continuous adjustment of the
damping force on each wheel based on
the current driving situation and your
driving st yle.
At the press of a but ton, you can select
bet ween t wo different modes. ‘Normal’
mode is designed for sport y driving on
public roads and on wet racetracks.
‘Sport ’ mode is specially tuned for
maximum lateral acceleration and offers
the best possible traction on the track.
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Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
PSM is an automatic control system for
providing stabilit y at the limits of dyn­
amic driving performance. In addition to
the anti ­lock braking system, it includes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and
Traction Control (TC).
Sensors continuously monitor the direc ­
tion, speed, yaw velocit y and lateral
acceleration of the car. Using this infor ­
mation, PSM is able to calculate the
actual direction of travel at any given
moment. If the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective braking
on individual wheels to restore stabilit y. What ’s special about PSM in the new
911
GT3? The systems intervene at the
limits of dynamic driving performance
with exceptional sensitivit y and precision.
In addition, the systems can be complete ­
ly deactivated in t wo stages for deliber ­
ately sporty handling.

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PTV Plus).
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus is fit ted as
standard and has been specially adapted
to the new 911 GT3. It operates in con ­
junction with an electronically regulated
and fully variable rear differential lock.
Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the system’s active control
outputs. The results are perceptible, par
­
ticularly at the limits of dynamic perfor ­
mance: greater traction, increased lateral
dynamics and a significant improvement
in driving stabilit y under the effects of
load changes in corners and when the car
changes lane. On surfaces with less grip,
such as in the wet, the system strategically
brakes the right or left rear wheel. This
means that, whenever the car enters a
corner, brake pressure is applied to the
inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater
amount of drive force is distributed to the
outside rear wheel. This improves steering
behaviour and increases agility. In combination, both aspects of PT V Plus
offer tangible benefits, giving you
unrivalled pleasure at every t wist and
turn. It ’s just as well there happens

to be so many waiting on the racetrack.

Interior.
The sports car environment in the new
911 GT3 is perfectly adapted to the
driver. Man and machine are as one.
Which is just as well because, on the
racetrack, there is usually only a fraction
of a second in which to make the right
decision. Accelerate or brake. Pass lef t
or right. Refuel or chance another lap.
Speed is critical in the cockpit, too.
The driver needs information that can
be accessed quickly and an interior ergonomics concept that enables even
faster use of it.
The requirement is fulfilled by an ascend
­
ing centre console that places the gear
selector within direct reach of the steer ­
ing wheel, by ergonomic gearshift pad ­
dles on the steering wheel itself and by
conveniently positioned controls that
dispense with unnecessary gadgetry but
do open up new possibilities on the
racetrack. 30,000 racing victories were
not achieved by engine power alone.
Instruments.
Precise not fanciful, minimalist not kitsch.
True to Porsche st yle, the five circular
instruments integrated in the cockpit lead
the way. In the middle is the rev counter.
Its dial face is titanium­coloured and
bears the ‘GT3’ logo. The gear and
upshift indicator helps you to achieve
optimum acceleration.
For the first time in a 911 GT3, the instru ­
ment cluster is equipped with a high ­
resolution 4.6 ­inch TFT colour display. It provides you with data from the on
­board
computer, including average speed and
fuel consumption, fuel range and outside
temperature, and allows you to view Tyre
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) information
as well as data from the stopwatch of the
optional Sport Chrono Package. It also
reminds you of your selected communica ­
tion and audio set tings or displays the
map of the optional navigation system –
but only for the rare occasion you aren’t
on the racetrack.
Designed for high speeds.
Speed of travel and speed of thought.
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Interior materials.
Durability, stability and resilience. These
are the essential ingredients for materials
in a sport y environment. It is an environ­
ment dominated by Alcantara, leather and
interior parts in Galvano Silver as well
as brushed aluminium. Here, materials
must be practical – and top qualit y. The
fact that they also have the motorsport
feel is a welcome bonus.
Alcantara is easy to grip and maintain.
For this reason, it is mainly found in
places where there is direct contact: on
the steering wheel rim and gear selector
as well as on the door handles, door
armrests and lid of the centre console
storage compartment. The rooflining
and C ­pillar trims are also finished in
A lcantara.
Steering wheel.
Change gear like a motorsport profes ­
sional with the GT3 SportDesign steering
wheel with gearshift paddles. In the new
911 GT3, the shift throw of the paddles
has been further reduced by 50 %.
Gearshifts become even more direct
and precise.
The GT3 SportDesign steering wheel
offers up to 40 mm of height and reach
adjustment. The steering wheel rim
in black Alcantara is easy to grip and
remains in firm hands, even on sport y
drives.
The top centre marking is another
characteristic feature.
Sports seats Plus.
Sports seats Plus are fit ted as standard
in the new 911 GT3 and come equipped
with elevated side bolsters, electric seat
height and backrest adjustment and
manual fore/aft adjustment. The seat
side bolsters are upholstered in leather
and the seat centres are lined in black
Alcantara. The headrests are embroi ­
dered with the ‘GT3’ logo.
The side bolsters on the seat squab and
backrest have a firm, sport y padding and
offer excellent lateral support. The back ­
rest shell is finished in Silver Grey.
Sports bucket seats.*
Available as an option are light weight
racing seats with folding backrest,
integrated thorax airbag and manual
fore/aft adjustment for driver and
passenger.
The carbon surface finish conceals
a seat shell in glass ­/carbon ­fibre
reinforced plastic. The backrest pivots
are positioned high in the side bolsters to
provide excellent lateral support to the
pelvic region. The seats are upholstered
in black leather as standard with seat
centres finished in Alcantara. The ‘GT3’
logo is embroidered on the headrests.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
Available on request, adaptive Sports
seats Plus blend sport with comfort and
are suitable for everyday driving or the
racetrack. They feature side bolsters
in leather, seat centres in black Alcantara
and an embroidered ‘GT3’ logo on the
headrests. Of fering 18 ­way electric
adjustment, the seats can be optimally
adapted to meet your needs in terms of
seat height, squab and backrest angle,
seat depth, fore/aft adjustment and four ­
way lumbar support. The side bolsters on
the seat surface and backrest can be
individually adjusted for precision lateral
support on winding roads and added
comfort on long journeys.
* Child seats are not compatible with the
Sports bucket seats.1 Sports bucket seat 2 Sports seat Plus 3 Adaptive Sports seat Plus

I number/extra ­cost option• Standard equipment■ Available at no extra cost
Taillight with clear glass look
1) Available from October 2013 at the earliest.

The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the individual optional equipment featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) Clubsport package
OptionI no. Page
Exterior.
Metallic paint•Code77
Special colours
•Code 77
90 ­litre fuel tank
■082
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
•603
LED main headlights including PDLS +
•602
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Taillights with clear glass look
•X XG 78
Windscreen with grey top ­tint
•567
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
•P13
Deletion of model designation
■498
Chassis.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)•450 42
Front axle lif t system
1)•47430
Platinum ­coloured wheels
•35
Silver ­coloured wheels
•346 35
Option I no. Page
Interior.
Clubsport package (roll cage at rear, preparation for bat tery master switch; supplied: six ­point
racing harness for driver’s side, fire extinguisher with mounting bracket)■003 45
Six ­point racing harness for passenger seat
•579
Seat belts in Guards Red
•XSX 45, 80
HomeLink
® (programmable garage door opener)•608
Cruise control
•454
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS)
•674
Light design package
•630
Sports bucket seats
•P03 52
Adaptive Sports seats Plus
•P 07 53
Seat heating
•342
Fire extinguisher
•509 79
Smoking package
■583
Floor mats
•810
Luggage net in passenger foot well
■581
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