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Porsche's new 911 GT2

Written by Andrew, Editor, Porsche360.com

Monday, 16 July 2007

Porsche's new 911 GT2

Porsche continues to innovate and as enthusiasts of their brand, we benefit. Each model is
continually refined and the performance benefits are amazing with each version. The new GT2
is no exception.

With a 50 bhp increase over the standard 911 Turbo's 3.6-liter, the GT2 offers a power-to-weight
ratio of 6 lb per horsepower. And the sprint to 100 km/h comes in a scant 3.7 seconds, with a top
speed of 204 mph. Fuel consumption is down by 15%, with the GT2 getting about 22.6 mpg.

The increase in horsepower comes in part with the combination of a turbocharged engine with
an expansion-type intake manifold, a first for Porsche's engineers.

The expansion intake manifold uses the principle of oscillating air in the intake
manifold during the cooler expansion phase, keeping the temperature of the
fuel/air mixture lower than in the 911 Turbo. This, in turn, means a significant
increase in all-round efficiency, with fuel consumption down by up to 15 per cent
under full load despite the increase in engine output.

The new GT2 will come standard with PCCB brakes incorporating a composite carbon
fibre/ceramic compound with the added benefit of reducing unsprung weight by 44 lbs.

The GT2 will arrive in dealers this November.

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