Porsche 911 GT3 R 2012 User manual

Technical Manual
Model 2012

Preface
This technical information will give you the possibility to reference data,
adjustment values and working procedures and make the maintenance
and repair work on the vehicle easier.
We wish you every success with your GT3 R
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche
Aktiengesellschaft
Vertrieb Sonder- und Rennfahrzeuge

Race car 911 GT3 R Model 2012
This car is specifically designed for participation in racing competitions.
For obvious reasons, measurements referring to bodywork dimensions
of the production cars cannot be used as reference.
Porsche accepts no guarantee that the vehicle conforms to the
regulations.
The car can not be registered for road use and does not comply with
German road traffic regulations.
Illustrations, descriptions and schematic drawings serve exclusively as
presentation for the text. Porsche Motorsport accepts no liability for the
completeness and conformity of the contents of this brochure with
respect to the legality of the current regulations.

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Contents
1. CONTACTS 4
2. GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA 5
2.1. Dimensions 5
2.2. Weight 5
3. ENGINE 6
3.1. Engine technical data 6
3.2. Fuel specs 6
3.3. Engine power and torque curves 7
3.4. Engine lubrication 8
3.5. Engine cooling system 12
3.6. Induction system 19
3.7. Throttle butterfly 20
3.8. Working on the engine 21
3.9. Engine component tightening torques 34
3.10. Engine mileage 35
4. FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 36
4.1. Fuel system 36
4.2. Fuel cell 37
4.3. Exhaust system 41
5. GEARBOX 44
5.1. Gearbox technical data 44
5.2. Gear ratio diagram 45
5.3. Connection scheme gearbox heat exchanger 45
5.4. Paddle Shift MEGA-Line 46
5.5. Gear position recognition 51
5.6. Differential 52

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5.7. Clutch 53
5.8. Working on the gearbox 57
5.9. Gearbox component tightening torques 63
6. SUSPENSION 64
6.1. Front suspension 64
6.2. Rear suspension 70
6.3. Basic wheel alignment 74
6.4. Working on the suspension 86
6.5. Tightening torques suspension 87
6.6. Sachs damper service information 98
7. WHEELS 100
7.1. Wheel nuts 100
8. BRAKE SYSTEM 102
8.1. Technical data brake system 102
8.2. Brake force distribution (brake balance) 102
8.3. Brake caliper 109
8.4. Tightening torques brake system 109
8.5. Brake disc screwing 110
9. CHASSIS 111
9.1. Interior 111
9.2. Exterior 112
9.3. Rear wing 113
9.4. Fire extinguisher system 114
9.5. Air-jack system 116
10. ELECTRIC 118
10.1. Alternator 118
10.2. Battery 118

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10.3. Steering wheel 118
10.4. Centre console 120
10.5. Shift Light Module 121
10.6. MoTeC Dash 122
10.7. Car sensors 127
10.8. Engine Control Unit (ECU) 128
10.9. EGas 129
10.10. ABS 133
10.11. Traction control 139
10.12. Relay- and fuse assignment 144
11. CAR MAINTENANCE 148
11.1. After approx. 200 km and/or first test 148
11.2. After every session 148
11.3. After every race weekend (sprint) 149
11.4. After 3 - 4 race weekends (sprint) 149
11.5. After 30 hours running time 149

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1. Contacts
Technical Support Mr. Marcus Stolzenthaler 0711 911 82498
0170 911 2996
Mr Rainer Sauter 0711 911 84994
0170 911 3436
Mr Steffen Höllwarth 0711 911 89922
0170 911 3989
Fax: [phone]
Sport parts sales Mr Friedrich Weseler 0711 911 89854
Mr Karlheinz Kienle 0711 911 82923
Mr Klaus Lenzner 0711 911 82423
Mr Christian Müller 0711 911 89175
Mr Salvatore Scozzaro 0711 911 83738
Mr Emanuel Donno 0711 911 82687
Fax: [phone]

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2. General technical data
Engine type M 97/79
Gearbox type G 97/72
Numbers of gears sequential 6
2.1. Dimensions
Length (w/o spoiler edge) [mm] see homologation papers
Width across front axle [mm] see homologation papers
Width across rear axle [mm] see homologation papers
Wheelbase [mm] see homologation papers
2.2. Weight
Dry weight [kg] see homologation papers

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3. Engine
3.1. Engine technical data
Engine type M97/79
Design Six-cylinder boxer
Cylinders 6
Bore [mm] 102.7
Stroke [mm] 80.4
Cubic capacity [cm³] 3996
Compression ratio approx. 14.5
Maximum revs [rpm] 9,400
Inlet valve diameter [mm] 41
Inlet valve lift [mm] 14
Point of maximum
inlet valve lift [°] after TDC
Exhaust valve
diameter [mm] 35.5
Exhaust valve lift [mm] 13.5
Point of maximum
exhaust valve lift [°] before TDC
Cooling media Water cooled
Lubrication
Dry sump lubrication
Oil-water heat-exchanger
3.2. Fuel specs
98 ROZ

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3.3. Engine power and torque curves

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3.4. Engine lubrication
The 911 GT3 R is equipped with a dry sump lubrication system. The oil
tank is mounted to the engine.
The engine oil is cooled by an oil-water heat-exchanger mounted on the
engine.
3.4.1. Engine oil
Mobil 1 0W - 40
Mobil 1 5W - 40

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3.4.2. Engine oil system
1– Oil tank 9– Piston cooling
2– Pressure pump 10 – Timing chain tensioner
3– Safety valve 11 – Camshaft
4– Oil filter 12 – Camshaft housing scavenge pump
5– Pressure sensor 13 – Crankcase scavenge pump
6– Oil-water heat-exchanger
7– Pressure relief valve
8– Crankshaft

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3.4.3. Checking the oil level
The engine oil temperature must be over 80°C and the engine running at
idle speed (approx 2,200 rpm) to measure the oil level correctly. The oil
level must be between the two marks on the dip-stick. The distance
between the two marks corresponds to 1 litre of engine oil.
An excessively high oil level can lead to oil entering the induction
tract.
If engine oil is added it should be noted that this oil only flows slowly into
the oil tank through the dip-stick guide sleeve. Therefore the oil level
should only be measured again after waiting for a few minutes.
The engine oil level must be checked regularly and corrected
when necessary especially when the engine is new. Oil pressure
signal drop outs in the MoTeC data logging are a clear indication
for low oil level. Therefore the oil pressure must be carefully and
regularly monitored. (e.g. with MoTeC). NOTE: THE OIL PRESSURE
IS MEASURED AS ABSOLUTE PRESSURE. That means at the
engine speed 0 the oil pressure equals the ambient pressure.
3.4.4. Filling capacities
New engine: 11.0 l
With oil filter change: 8.3 l
Without oil-filter change 8.1 l

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3.4.5. Digital oil level display
An optional oil level display is available (997.641.139.9A):
The car wiring loom is already prepared for use of this display. The
connector for the display is located in the area of the rear side-window on
right-hand side of the car.
The values indicated in percent on the display correspond to the following
information in liters:
10% -> 0.2 liters
As a result, a value of 50 % means that 1 liter must be added to the oil
tank in order to achieve 100 % on the display.

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3.5. Engine cooling system
The GT3 R cooling system is a standard cooling system optimised for use
in a race car.
3.5.1. Scheme drawing

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3.5.2. Thermostat
The stock GT3 R is not equipped with a thermostat. As an option a
thermostat is available for cooler driving conditions (see parts catalog).
When competing under warmer conditions the car should be driven
without the thermostat in order to reduce the temperature level of the
cooling system.
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The thermostat starts to open at 71 degrees celcius. It is fully opened at
85 degrees celcius.

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3.5.3. Cooling fluid
The coolant remains fluid to temperatures of -30°C in delivery
specification.
For all race events Porsche Motorsport recommends that the factory filled
engine coolant is replaced by 24.3 litres of water and 2 litres of anti-
corrosion additive (part number. 997.106.907.90), which protects the
water galleries and other cooling system parts from corrosion, reduces
cavitation, lubricates the water pump and increases the boiling point of
the cooling water. This mixture offers no anti freeze protection.
3.5.3.1. Capacity
Approx 26.3 litres

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3.5.4. Filling the cooling system
A quick-release coupling is integrated in the area of the expansion tank.
The water system can be filled and bled quickly and safely via this
coupling – after an engine change for example.
Attention: When the water system has reached its operating
temperature, the expansion tank cap should under no
circumstances be opened and the pressure released. Since the
operating temperature has already been achieved the water
pressure cannot be built up again. This system pressure is
necessary to increase the coolant boiling point.
Quick
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release coupling

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A valve in the expansion tank allows the exhaust of steam at a pressure of
1.4 bars, and the release of water at a pressure of 1.8 – 2.0 bars. Air is
drawn through the valve as the cooling system cools down.
The bleed valve in the standard production car improves the initial
reaction from the heating system; the valve remains open in the race car
system allowing the system to be bled continuously.
A special filling system available from Sobek should be used to fill the
water system. The filling system consists of an electric pump that pumps
water from a tank into the system.
Sobek Motorsporttechnik GmbH & Co.
KG
Industriestraße 8
D – 68542 Heddesheim
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sobek-motorsporttechnik.eu

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Filling the system should be carried out as follows:
Disconnect the quick release fittings in the engine bay and
connect the corresponding fittings with those of the filling
system.
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Switch on the pump. The system will be filled.
The device must run for ten minutes to guarantee that the system
is correctly filled and bled
Disconnect both water replenishing device connectors and
reconnect the engine’s quick release coupling to form a
closed system again.
Warm-up the engine (80°C) and, if required, fill the reservoir to
the maximum level with the filling device attached (to fill the
reservoir, connect only the pressure side of the oil
replenishing device and increase the fluid level indicator to the
MAX mark).
The expansion tank cap must be closed throughout the
entire procedure