Porsche 911 GT3 R Racer unveiled

Recently, Porsche debuted its new 911 GT3 R racing car at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, UK. A further development of the 911 GT3 Cup that was presented in September for one-make cup racing, the new 'R' model replaces the 911 GT3 Cup S in Porsche Motorsports' model range fully complying with the FIA GT3 regulations.

The GT3 R, which tips the scales at just 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), features a larger 4.0-liter (instead of 3.8-liters) six-cylinder boxer engine than the Cup model delivering 480 horsepower (+30HP) and other technical developments designed to improve the performance of the car further still.


These include an anti-lock braking system, traction control and an electronic throttle with 'blip' function on gearbox down-changes that are said to make it much easier for drivers to get used to the GT3 R race car than the prior Cup S model.

Porsche says that the new car is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver rather than purely experienced professionals.

The GT3 also comes with additional flared wheel arches front and rear while to improve aerodynamics, the underbody of the car is completely covered and features a rear diffuser. Furthermore, compared to the prior Cup S model, the range of adjustment on the rear wing has been increased.

The fully adjustable suspension system comprises of height-adjustable McPherson struts with variable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs up front and a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle together with adjustable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs at the back.


The base price of the 911 GT3 R is 279,000 Euros plus local sales tax/VAT with first deliveries to customer teams expected to begin in the spring. However, Porsche says that almost all cars for 2010 have been spoken for.

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

[MotorAuthority]

Porsche's new 911 GT3 R is less likely to get you killed...

Intended for competition in the international GT3 class, this baby has seen a significant increase in its "drivability and handling." Most notable upgrades include the giant rear wing and the fact that it is based on the wide-body 911 GT3 RS.

The engine size has been bumped up .2 liters to 4.0, bringing with it, a power increase to 480hp. The whole thing weighs just 2,646 lbs, too. Check out the full press release after the jump.

New Racing Version for International GT Sport

Stuttgart. Following the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is entering yet another racing car in the 2010 motorsport season: The 911 GT3 R will be raced in series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, thus succeeding the 911 GT3 Cup S. The main focus in developing this new model was on even better drivability and even easier handling.

The 911 GT3 R is powered by a four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering maximum output of 480 bhp (353 kW) transmitted to the rear axle by a sequential six-speed dog gearbox.

The starting point in developing the 911 GT3 R weighing just 1,200 kg or 2,646 lb was the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September for one-make cup racing. Thanks to its increase in engine size by 0.2 litres, the GT3 R offers 30 bhp more than the Cup model. Both cars are based on the extra-wide body of the 911 GT3 RS street-legal sports car.


An anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas with "throttle-blip" function make it much easier to get used to this new GT3 racing car than its predecessor, meaning that the new model is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver.

Flared wheel arches added on to the body both front and rear bear clear testimony to the wider track than on the former model. And like all second-generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes with striking LED rear light clusters.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R is making its world debut on 14 January 2010 at the Birmingham Motor Show. The car is built by Porsche's Motorsport Department at the Weissach Development Centre and will be delivered to Customer Teams the world over as of spring 2010. The base price of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is 279,000 euros plus local sales tax/VAT.