Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.2) (2019

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Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.2)

Years

2019 - 2020

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Engine

4.0 L Watercooled Flat 6

Power

550 bhp @ 7500 rpm

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(2019-2020) Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.2) – Ultimate Guide

Official photos: 2018 May 11 / Market launch: 2018 November / Premiere: 2019 January 4, Daytona test day

Press Release

During the development of the up to 404 kW (550 hp)* racing nine-eleven, special attention was paid to particularly efficient aerodynamics, further optimised safety as well as lowering the cost of servicing and spare parts.

The lightweight body design of the 911 GT3 RS production sports car featuring intelligent aluminium-steel composite construction has proven to be the ideal basis for the near-production race car. The roof, front hood and fairing, wheel arches, doors, side and tail sections as well as the rear lid and interior trim are made of particularly light carbon-fibre composite material (CFRP). All windows consist of polycarbonate.

The normally-aspirated engine offers significantly better driveability

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 (911 GT3 RS: Fuel consumption combined 12.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 291 g/km). Direct fuel injection, which operates at pressures up to 200 bar, as well as variable valve timing adjustments of the intake and exhaust camshafts ensure a particularly efficient use of fuel. Moreover, compared to its predecessor, the normally-aspirated engine offers significantly better driveability and a broader usable rev range. The engine response is more precise due to six throttle butterflies. Power from the rear engine is transferred to the 310-mm-wide rear wheels via a Porsche sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox with an electronic shift actuator for particularly fast and precise gear changes. As in the GT road-going models, the driver changes gears via shift paddles conveniently positioned on the steering wheel. The clutch is electro-hydraulically controlled, which eliminates the need for the clutch pedal and assists quick race starts. Typical of the 911, the weight distribution ensures excellent traction and braking performances.

The spectacular aerodynamics of the 911 GT3 R also follows the example of the road car. The distinctive wheel arch air vents on the front fairings increase downforce at the front axle. Measuring 1,900 millimetres in width by 400 millimetres in depth, the rear wing lends aerodynamic balance. The tyre circumference at the front axle has grown from 650 to 680 millimetres. In tandem with the new Porsche double wishbone suspension, this ensures superior braking performances and consistency over the duration of the race.

The brake system of the 911 GT3 R also underwent further modifications and now offers increased stiffness and more precise control of the ABS. At the front axle, six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake callipers combined with ventilated and grooved steel brake discs with a diameter of 390 millimetres ensure outstanding braking performances. Fitted at the rear axle are four-piston callipers and discs measuring 370 millimetres.

All controls have been perfectly aligned to suit the needs of the driver

Another development focus was on the safety features of the 911 GT3 R. In order to improve pit stop performance, the 120-litre FT3 safety fuel cell can now be refilled from the left or the right depending on the circuit layout. The doors and the side windows can be removed. The new racing bucket seat affords pilots even better protection in the event of a collision. The seats are now bolted at six points. In combination with the adjustable pedal box, the driver’s centre of gravity is optimised and offers increased safety in the event of an impact. In addition, the driver is protected thanks to a side impact element positioned in the driver’s door, which consists of a carbon-fibre Kevlar aluminium construction with energy-absorbing plastic foam.

The cockpit has been redesigned. All controls have been perfectly aligned to suit the needs of the driver. For the first time the 911 GT3 R features air-conditioning. This ensures ideal interior cooling and, thanks to the direct connection to the seat and driver’s helmet, enables particularly efficient cooling of the driver, which in turn helps them maintain concentration and a constant performance over the race.

The Story

Car	911 991.2 GT3 R	911 991.1 GT3 R
Engine	4000 cc, bore 102.0 mm, stroke 81.5 mm	4000 cc, bore 102.0 mm, stroke 81.5 mm
Power	404 kW without restrictor	368 kW without restrictor
Gearbox	Sequential 6-speed	Sequential 6-speed
Front brakes	390 mm steel disc, 6-piston caliper	380 mm steel disc, 6-piston caliper
Rear brakes	370 mm steel disc, 4-piston caliper	372 mm steel disc, 4-piston caliper
Front tyres/wheels	30/68-18, 12.5×18	30/65-18, 12.0×18
Rear tyres/wheels	31/71-18, 13.0×18	31/71-18, 13.0×18
Tank L	120	120
Dimensions	4629 x 2002	4604 x 2002
Weight		*1220 kg/2689 lb

The GT3 R has always been placed between the GT3 Cup and the very expensive RSR. All the 991.2 racing cars have normally aspirated 4-litre engines. Compared to the 991.1 GT3 R, the 991.2 GT3 R engine offers a broader usable rev range and the engine response is more precise due to 6 throttle butterflies. The roof, front hood and fairing, wheel arches, doors, side and tail sections, rear lid and interior trim are made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). The 991.2 GT3 R has a new double wishbone suspension.

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front lid opening — Escape for the hot air from the radiator© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front spoiler flic, headlamp — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R wheel center locking system — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front fender vents — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front fender vent — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R top view — Removable escape hatch© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R exhaust flame — Flame from the exhaust© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R rear corner view — The huge, huge wing with 1.9 metre (6 feet 3″) width beats the driver’s body height© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R rear view camera — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R rear view — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R rear spoiler — The wing is positioned very high up© Porsche

2019 Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R rear wing — The dimensions of the huge rear wing are 1900×400 mm (74.8″x15.7″)© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R cut front fender — © Porsche

2018 Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front openings, fuel filler — Check out the interesting shape of the front wing after the vent© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R Krontec fuel cell/filler — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R headlamp, side opening — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R in the rain — The car is equipped with PMTC Porsche Motorsport Traction Control© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R front view — In order to improve pit stop performance, the 120-litre FT3 safety fuel cell can be refilled from the left or the right depending on the circuit layout© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R driver — The driver is protected thanks to a side impact element positioned in the driver’s door, which consists of a carbonfibre Kevlar aluminium construction with energy-absorbing plastic foam© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R cockpit — The seat is bolted at 6 points© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R dashboard — For the first time the 911 GT3 R features air conditioning. Thanks to the direct connection to the seat and the helmet it enables particularly efficient cooling of the driver, which in turn helps to maintain concentration and constant performance over the race.© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R display — Cosworth racing display© Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R center console — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R steering wheel — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R centre console — © Porsche

Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R interior — Adjustable AP Racing pedal box can be seen© Porsche

Optional equipment

IMSA kit – windshield braces, rear window braces, sensor package
FIA endurance kit – 2 extra LED lights in front fairing, clutch fan, GSM Low-Band (R+) telemetry, motorsport catalyst (depending on regulations), heated windshield
Channel extension for detailed engine data recording, fastest recording rate 1000 Hz
Front silencer
TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Cockpit lighting
Start number illumination
2 auxiliary LED headlights

2019 Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R, Black Swan Racing — © Porsche

2019 Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R, Pfaff Racing — © Porsche

2019 Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R, NGT Motorsports — © Porsche

2019 California 8 hour race at Laguna Seca, Porsche 911 GT3 R — 2019 March 30, Laguna Seca, California 8h race, Porsche #911 would score 3rd driven by Mathieu Jaminet, Sven Müller and Romain Dumas© Porsche

2019 IMSA Mid-Ohio, Lexington, Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R — A nice photo of a 991.2 GT3 R at 2019 IMSA Mid-Ohio, Lexington© Porsche

2019 Nürburgring 24h

2019 Nürburgring 24h, Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R steering wheel — The steering wheel© Porsche

2019 Nürburgring 24h practise, Porsche #911 — #911 at the practise© Porsche

2019 Nürburgring practise, jumping/flying Porsche 911 991.2 GT3 R — #8 is literally flying at the qualification© Porsche

2019 Nürburgring 24h race start — 2019 June 22, start of the Nürburgring 24h race© Porsche

2019 Spa-Francorchamps 24h

2019 Spa 24 h practise, Porsche and Bentley GT3 — 2019 July 25 was the practise and qualification day. The Bentley Continental GT3 is a small miracle – somehow the car weighs just around 1300 kg/2850 lb while its production version weighs around 2200 kg/4850 lb.© Porsche

2019 Spa 24 Super Pole, Kevin Estre, Porsche 911 GT3 R — 2019 July 26, Super Pole day, Kévin Estre© Porsche

2019 Spa 24 Porsche photoshoot — Porsche photoshoot a day before the race© Porsche

The race saw a 1-2 victory for Porsche 991.2 GT3 R. The #20 car driven by Michael Christensen, Kévin Estre and Richard Lietz finished first and the #998 car driven by Frederic Makowiecki, Patrick Pilet and Nick Tandy. All these were Porsche factory drivers driving for private teams this time. The race was held in wild weather conditions which suit the rear engined Porsches well as in slippery conditions the rear engined cars have very good traction. In the night the race was even halted for almost 6 hours due to heavy rain making it a 18 hour race. This was the 71st running of Spa 24h and Porsche’s 7th victory after 9 year gap.