Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.1) (2016-2018) – Specifications & Performance

(2016-2018) Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991.1) Technical Specifications

Powering the new 911 GT3 R is a cutting-edge four-litre flat-six unit which is largely identical to the high-performance production engine of the road-legal 911 GT3 RS. Direct petrol injection, which operates at pressures up to 200 bar, as well as variable valve timing technology ensure a particularly efficient use of fuel. Moreover, the normally-aspirated engine offers significantly better driveability and a broader usable rev range. Power from the rear engine is transferred to the 310 mm rear wheels via a Porsche sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox. As in the GT road-going models of the 911, the driver changes gears via shift paddles conveniently positioned on the steering wheel.

Type Racing Car
Built At Germany
Engine Boxer-6 w/Dry Sump
Position Rear, Longitudinal
Aspiration Natural
Fuel Feed Direct Injection
Displacement 4000 cc / 244.09 in³
Bore 102 mm / 4.02 in
Stroke 81.5 mm / 3.21 in
Power 372.9 kw / 500 bhp
Specific Output 125.0 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 409.84 bhp per tonne
Body / Frame
Aluminum/Steel Composite Monocoque w/CFRP doors, rear cover, rear wing, wheel arches and front fairing
Driven Wheels RWD
Wheel Type One-piece BBS alloy
Front Tires 300/650-18
Rear Tires 310/710-18
Front Brakes Ventilated & Grooved Steel Discs w/6-Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes Ventilated & Grooved Steel Discs w/4-Piston Caliper
Front Wheels F 45.7 x 30.5 cm / 18 x 12 in
Rear Wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18 x 13 in
F Suspension McPherson strut
R Suspension Multilink
Curb Weight 1220 kg / 2690 lbs
Wheelbase 2463 mm / 97.0 in
Length 4604 mm / 181.3 in
Fuel Capacity 120 litres or 31.68 gal.

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