What Porsche has to offer for 2010 is the 911 GT3. This car has been long awaited by Porsche fans and was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The vehicle won`t be available for purchase until October of 2009. For now the photos and test results are enough.
Plenty of Changes
The GT3 is not an entirely new model, rather it`s a revamped version of a previous Porsche 911. The original did enough to impress the folk at CAR magazine in 2007 to be named the best ever Porsche.
A number of things have been changed, including a 20 bhp increase over the previous model. The body has been adjusted for better aerodynamics, air outlets were added to the front end and the rear wing is more adjustable than before. Lighter materials are applied in the interior as well. opel corsa for sale
Other improvements include a lighter wire harness for easier maneuverability and a redesigned rear end. This luxury, though light weight model also comes with optional air conditioning, setting it apart from the standard race car. Easier to drive with better traction, as well.
Under the Hood
The Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.eight liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 435hp. The car goes from 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds and can hit 100 mph in double that time. The maximum speed reached by this model is 194 mph, thanks to the updated engine and a sleeker build. cars for sale.While the records are just fractions of seconds slower than previous models, the vehicle gives most others a run for their money and is still referred to as the quickest Porsche.
The rev limiter on this vehicle is activated at 9,000 rpm, helping to create a more efficient torque curve for enhanced drivability.
Other Features
For street driving, the manufacturers added a few handy features to the latest version of the GT3. For example, it only takes the push of a button to activate a hydraulic lift that gives the vehicle an additional few inches of clearance. This prevents scraping the very low front splitter on steep inclines. A tradition with high performace cars is that luxuries like air conditioning are extras as the main emphasis is on speed. vw golf for sale in gauteng
The fully adjustable suspension system lets you change Porche`s Active Suspension Management system, which tends to be too soft for street driving. The feature is deactivated in two stages, first the stability is turned off, with traction still on, then you can also turn off the traction. This might make the GT3 go faster at the cost of drivability at high speed. No worries as the brakes are as large as 15.0-in. front and 13.8-in. rear.
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 may not be completely original, but it is still a much anticipated release in the 911 series. With so many improvements, it`s bound to be a popular model.
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