Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 (2017)

Date of unveil by Porsche AG: March 7, 2017
Premiere: March 7, 2017 Geneva Motor Show
World market launch: June 2017

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 side view — © Porsche

Technical specification and comparison

Modification	kW	lb-ft	Nm	Gearbox	60 mph	100 km/h	160 km/h	200 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lb	W/lb	W/kg	Nordschleife
2017 911 991 GT3 4.0	368	338	460	PDK 7-speed	3.2 sec.	3.4 sec.	7.3 sec.	11.0 sec.	198	318	1430	3153	117	257	7:12.7 (not stock car)
				manual 6-speed	3.8 sec.	3.9 sec.	7.6 sec.	11.4 sec.	199	320	1413	3115	118	260
2015 911 991 GT3 RS 4.0	368	338	460	PDK 7-speed	3.2 sec.	3.3 sec.	7.1 sec.	10.9 sec.	193	310	1420	3130	118	259	7:20
2013 911 991 GT3 3.8	350	324	440	PDK 7-speed	3.3 sec.	3.5 sec.	7.5 sec.	11.4 sec.	196	315	1430	3153	111	245	7:25
2011 911 997 GT3 RS 4.0	368	338	460	manual 6-speed	3.8 sec.	3.9 sec.		11.9 sec.	193	310	1360	2998	123	271	7:27

Weight = DIN empty weight

Manual gearbox is back. If not for quicker lap times, then for more fun and for added value when the 991 GT3 4.0 has already become a classic (which it definitely will knowing many things will change in 2019 with the new CO₂ regulations).

The 991.2 GT3 is offered for less than the 991.1 GT3 RS or the 991.1 R. The 991.2 GT3 is not slower than the 991.1 GT3 RS and with manual gearbox it is as cool to drive as the 991 R. It's a bargain! The 991 GT3 4.0 is not the ultimate GT3 as it is heavier without the roll cage than 997 GT3 RS 4.0 was with the roll cage. Remember, the 4-litre 997 GT3 had the same amount of power years and years earlier. Still, the 991 GT3 4.0 is definitely the second best GT3 after the 4-litre 997.

There isn't too much to write about the 991.2 GT3. While the PDK cars have electronically controlled differential lock, the manual cars have mechanical differential lock (locking 30% on acceleration, 37% on decelaration). The design is from the 991 GT3 4.0 Cup car unveiled in 2016 (minus the Cup rear wing). The 20" wheels and 380 mm brake discs are from 991 GT3 3.8, the engine is from 991 GT3 R (also used in the 991 R, an engine internally enhanced version of the 4-litre in the 991 GT3 RS) and the manual gearbox is from the 991 R (which got its gearbox from the 997). The 991 GT3 4.0 speaks for itself!

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 bodyshell — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 front view — The front spoiler design is familiar from the 991 GT3 Cup 4.0 unveiled in 2016 © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 bumper daytime LED strip lamp — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 front corner view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 blue metallic — Sapphire Blue Metallic© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 in wind tunnel — © Porsche

Andreas Preuninger, Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 — Andreas Preuninger, Director Porsche GT Product Line© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 rear wing — The rear wing is the only body part completely different from the Cup car © Porsche

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 yellow — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N1 — Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyre has the N1-marking which means it has been made specially for Porsche © Porsche

Frank-Steffen Walliser, Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 — Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Porsche Motorsport and GT cars. Crayon (kreide) color GT3.© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 rear corner view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 rear lamp — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 rear vent — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 brake lamps — 4-dot brake lights © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 rear view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 diffusor — Diffusor-like part from 991 R © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 top view — The inlet air scoops are huge and at top speed add 20 horsepowers © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 rear corner top view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 side top view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 brakes red hot — 380 mm discs front and rear like on the 991 GT3 3.8 © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 door open — There are not much views as inviting and irresistible as this © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 interior — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 steering wheel — Is saving 0.3% of car weight worth deleting the radio - that is the question! At least you have the option to decide. © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 PCM navigation screen — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 Bose sound system — Deleting radio (and simple speakers) on one side or adding a complete Bose sound system on the other side. Golden path always lies in the middle. © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 red seat belts — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 bucket seat 918 — Lightweight one-piece bucket seats (known from 918 Spyder) © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 foldable bucket seat — Foldable bucket seats (known from 997 GT2) © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 Sport Plus seat, adaptive seat — Standard Sport Plus seats, optionally adaptive © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 Club Sport package and bucket seats — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 engine in testing stand — Engine in the test stand in Weissach © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 engine — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 4.0 engine intake — © Porsche

Project leader Andreas Preuninger explaining the news

Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time 7:12.7

The May 4, 2017, press release announced that Porsche test driver Lars Kern had lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:12.7. It sounded rather unbelievable compared to 7:25 of the 991 GT3 3.8 and to 7:20 of the 991 GT3 RS 4.0. The reason for the unbelievable time was that the test car had the final drive similar to the GT3 Cup car, which enhances acceleration with the cost of the top speed. Therefore the test car's top speed was around 177 mph/285 km/h (198 mph/318 km/h on the stock car). The air temperature was just 8°C/46°F which meant the normally aspirated engine could suck a lot of air, but at the same time the tarmac temperature was 14°C/57°F which meant the grip was already good enough, while the relatively cool asphalt provided some sort of cooling to the hot tyres. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Dunlop Sport Maxx Race tyres were tested.

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 Nürburgring April 28, 2017 — 2017 April 28, Nürburgring's Northern Loop© Porsche

Porsche 911 991 GT3 4.0 Nürburgring April 28, 2017, Lars Kern — Porsche test driver Lars Kern © Porsche

Check out the video, it is mega! According to the Youtube clock the lap on the video takes around 7:18. If the Youtube clock is accurate, then this is not the lap when 7:12.7 was achieved. But who cares - 7:18 is already insane. If you have been driving in The Green Hell, then you understand it.

Sales catalogues

PDF 2017/03 911 GT3 4.0 In German/Deutsch (17 MB)

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