Porsche 911 GT3 RS Instruction Manual

The new 911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3
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The 911 GT3 6
The new 911 GT3 RS 18
Drive 30
Chassis 46
Safety 58
Comfort 70
Motorsport 80
Environment 90
Personalisation 94
Service 108
Summary 110
Technical data 112
Index 114

The 911 GT3
For many motorsport is enjoyable.
For us it is a core value.

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You can develop a sportscar from experience.
Or from the heart.
The 911 GT3.
You might be able to build a
sportscar with experience alone.
But never a Porsche – and
especially not a 911 GT3. That
takes much more: engineers
who are dedicated to the develop-
ment of race cars right from
the start. Whose passion is for
motorsport, above all else.
Engineers who firmly oppose any
form of compromise. Developed
from the heart. The 911 GT3.
At the heart of the 911 GT3 is
the engine. A development
from motorsport, of course. An
engine with more power than
its predecessor, but with a
similar level of fuel consumption.
The key data: a flat-six Boxer
engine located right at the
back for a low centre of gravity
and increased traction on the
drive axle. The cubic capacity
is 3.8 litres. The engine has
advanced VarioCam, a system
for adjusting the inlet camshafts,
and also the outlet camshafts.
This gives even more power and

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higher torque, resulting in 320 kW
(435 hp) at 7,600 rpm. The maxi-
mum engine speed is 8,500 rpm
and maximum torque is 430 Nm
at 6,250 rpm. Impressive values,
especially if you look at the per-
formance figures it can achieve.
A smooth six-speed manual
gearbox effectively transmits
this power onto the road. The
gear-lever throw is short and
the handling precise.
With regard to propulsion, two
values sum up the potential
power of the 911 GT3. Firstly,
acceleration: 4.1 seconds
from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph).
Secondly, maximum speed:
acceleration doesn’t stop until the
car reaches 312 km/h (194 mph).
Improved driving dynamics and
stability are achieved with the
optional new dynamic engine
mounts (page 48). This system
reduces vibration and the move-
ment of inert masses in the power
unit by automatically modifying
the stiffness and damping of the
engine mounts.

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Porsche Active Suspension Man-
agement (PASM, page 56) ensures
a responsive drive and superior
handling.
Everything that’s crucial for use on
the racetrack can be adjusted on
the chassis, including the settings
for height, camber, toe angle and
the anti-roll bars on the front and
rear axles.
The 911 GT3 has Porsche Stability
Management (PSM, page 54)
with
two control systems: Stability
Control
(SC) to provide stabilisation
within the limits of driving dynamics
and Traction Control (TC) to regu-
late the longitudinal dynamics and
improve acceleration on various
road surfaces. Both systems
can be disabled completely in two
stages – for an active driving
experience on the racetrack.
One feature that has come directly
from motorsport is the central
locking device for the 19-inch
GT3 wheels (page 52). The road-
approved sport tyres are designed
to enable higher cornering speeds,
as well as precision handling
on the road or racetrack. Tyre
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is
included as standard.
Everything on the 911 GT3 is
designed to save weight. The
doors and front lid are made
from aluminium and the engine
cover is made from a lightweight
synthetic material. The result:
a weight-to-power ratio of just
3.2 kg per hp.

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If that were not enough, especially
for use on the racetrack, instead
of the conventional battery,
Porsche is offering an optional
lithium-ion battery (page 75).
The main advantage is a weight
saving of approx. 10 kg.
Even everyday use has been
considered, with a new optional
ride-height lift system for the front
axle (page 51). At low speeds,
the front of the vehicle can be
raised by 30 mm if there is a
risk of it grounding.
Our approach to safety is as
uncompromising as usual, in
terms of both active and passive
safety features. A heavy-duty but
lightweight braking system offers
excellent performance, even in
extreme conditions. To reduce
weight, the monobloc calipers in
the compound brake disks are
made from aluminium. Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB,
page 64) is also available as an
option.
For additional protection on the
racetrack, a Clubsport package
(page 68) is available as a no-cost
option.
The latest in communication tech-
nology is also included with the
standard CDR-30 audio system or
the optional Porsche Communica-
tion Management (PCM, page 77).
The 911 GT3. Developed from the
heart so that you do not have to
make compromises.

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with the front lip spoiler, provide
even more front-end downforce.
As is typical in motorsport, all of
the cooling air inlets are protected
by air inlet grilles with a dark grey
powder-coated finish.
The lights enhance the powerful
appearance of the 911 GT3,
with Bi-Xenon headlights fitted
as standard. Indicators and LED
daytime running lights are
harmoniously integrated into
the separate front light units
over the outer air intakes.
In motorsport there are clear
rules. One of these is to push the
boundaries of performance. An
attribute that is clearly reflected
in the exterior of the 911 GT3
with a design that follows function
in every respect.
The front air vents, ahead of the
front lid, channel cooling air to
the radiator and, in combination
Along ideal lines.
The aerodynamics and design of the 911 GT3.