Newly developed customer sport racing car for the global Porsche 911 GT3 series.
01-08-2022 16:19 - MOTORSPORT
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The new Porsche 911 GT3 R can be seen for the first time at this year's 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. From the 2023 season, Porsche customer teams can use the racing car at motorsport events based on GT3 regulations worldwide. It is based on the current 911 generation, the 992. Compared to the previous model, the new 911 GT3 R is characterized by a larger engine with up to 416 kW (565 hp), more constant aerodynamic performance and an optimized vehicle balance.
With the latest generation of the 911 GT3 R, Porsche is presenting a new customer sport racing car. The challenger for worldwide use in GT3 series is based on the current generation 992 and can take off at the beginning of the 2023 season. Development started in 2019. The main focus was on improved drivability for professionals and so-called gentleman drivers as well as larger power reserves depending on the classification by the so-called Balance of Performance (BoP). Simplified handling of the racing car for the teams and optimized running costs were also the focus. Porsche Motorsport is now offering the new 911 GT3 R at a price of 511,000 euros plus country-specific VAT and options.
The high-revving six-cylinder still manages without turbocharging and is traditionally located in the rear, where it has a positive effect on traction and braking behavior. It was tilted forward by 5.5 degrees to create more freedom for the underfloor diffuser. Auxiliary units such as the generator and the air conditioning compressor were moved a good meter further forward and deeper into a free space in front of the engine and transmission. This has a positive effect on the weight balance of the 911 GT3 R. The sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox is derived from the current 911 GT3 Cup. The steering wheel paddles control an electronic shift drum actuator that enables particularly fast and precise gear changes.
The chassis of the new 911 GT3 R, which has been modified in many details, supports drivability, makes steering behavior more precise, ensures less wear on the rear tires and reduces the time required for set-up changes. Numerous components and solutions from the 911 RSR were used for this. On the front axle, a state-of-the-art double wishbone layout controls the wheels. A multi-link construction does its job on the rear axle. The further improved racing shock absorbers from KW can be adjusted five times. So-called shims are available for set-up modifications. These target disks enable quick fine adjustments without the time-consuming re-measurement of the chassis afterwards