Porsche reveals new 911 GT3 R

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 R

This massive-winged, ultra-lightweight 911 GT3 R has been designed by Porsche as a customer race car for the GT3 series.

Porsche focused on cutting the weight down and improving the aerodynamics of the GT3 RS (on which this R version is based on). They also improved the handling, reduced fuel consumption and lowered the service and spare parts costs if you can believe it!

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 R

Even the wheelbase has been stretched out by 8.3 cm (3.2 inches) which leads to a better balanced weight distribution and more predictable handling - especially in fast corners, compared to the previous GT3 R.

Powering the new 911 GT3 R is a 4.0 liter flat-six unit which is largely identical to the production engine of the road-legal GT3 RS, however the 'R' does use a little over 500 HP. By all accounts, at just 1,220 kg (2,689 lbs) in weight, this should and most definitely will be an extremely fast race car.

The rear wheels help the GT3 R put all its power down through a sequential 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox while the fact that the engine is naturally-aspirated helps the driver use the rev range more efficiently.

Further modifications went towards improving the brake system through increased ABS precision and six-piston aluminum monobloc racing calipers in the front (380 mm discs) and four-piston calipers at the rear (372 mm discs).