Two months after the race showed a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, the German company revealed another version of the model, called the 911 GT3 R and designed to meet the requirements for participation in the GT3 series of FIA. Sports coupe is equipped with 4.0-liter engine boxer with 480 h.p. power that was developed based on the 3.8-liter unit used by the 911 GT3 RS. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed transmission secventional. The weight of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is only 1 200 kilograms, which is exactly like the 911 GT3 Cup with 170 kilograms less than that of the 911 GT3 RS, but still competitive new version is more agile and faster than the first, thanks to greater 30 h.p. might. 911 GT3 R can also boast with extended wheel arches, improved ABS and traction control, and “e-gas” function of the accelerator pedal, facilitating control of the car from beginners and conversion into a suitable vehicle for young car lovers sports.
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Only a week after Porsche presented an updated 911 GT3 RS, the company revealed its competitive version, wearing name 911 GT3 Cup. Compared with the standard model, competition is characterized by a low-lying eyebrow on the front bumper, widened wheel arches and massive rear spoiler. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup boasts extremely low weight of 1 200 kg. Achieved by eliminating all unnecessary elements on the car, and replacing others with light. The car also received a race exhaust system and adjustable suspension, and is offered as an optional braking system with carbon-ceramic discs, whose weight is 20 kilograms. lower than that of the standard. 911 GT3 Cup using the same 3.8-liter engine as that of the 911 GT3 RS, generating power 450 h.p. From Porsche has not disclosed details of the dynamic performance of the car, but it is clear that the acceleration from 0-100 km / h. definitely going for less than 4sec and the maximum speed is around 315 kilometers per hour
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