In the new 911, the underlying characteristics are expressed with immediacy and precision. The result is one of the most uncompromising designs in the history of the Porsche 911.

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Concept
The Porsche 911 GT2. The exception to the rule. Every new edition has clearly exceeded everything that has gone before. Designing a new 911 GT2 requires a new approach to old ideas. It means questioning convention, crossing the limits, thinking beyond the norm. It means not being confined to road or track, straight or bend, comfort or sports performance. It means having the freedom to leave what you know and examine new possibilities. The result: our most powerful road-going 911.

Drive
The source of that power is a 3.6-litre flat-six boxer engine based on the current 911 Turbo. Special features include VarioCam Plus and twin turbochargers with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) enabling faster response at lower engine speeds. Together, they generate even greater power: a mighty 390 kW (530 hp) at 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque of 680 Nm is available from 2,200 to 4,500 rpm. At 5,500 rpm, it is still higher than 650 Nm. The benchmark sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) is completed in 3.7 seconds. Maximum speed is 329 km/h (204 mph).

Chassis
The new 911 GT2 chassis is designed for racecar-like performance on every type of tarmac from motorway to track. The car rides about 25 mm lower than the 911 Carrera and its lightweight build has reduced overall weight as well as the unsprung masses. Agile and responsive, it is stable and secure – particularly during cornering manoeuvres.

Sport
A ‘Clubsport’ racing package is available as a no-cost option for the new 911 GT2, offering added protection for racetrack use.

Included with the package are a bolt-in rear roll cage behind the front seats, a six-point racing harness in red for the driver’s side, a fire extinguisher with mounting bracket and a preparation for a battery master switch. This is available separately from the Porsche Motorsport department, as is the front roll cage element required for FIA-approved racing events.

The sport bucket seats with thorax airbags are covered with flame-retardant material.

The optional Chrono Package Plus combines a dash-mounted analogue/digital timer with a range of useful functions. Lap or journey times can be viewed, stored and analysed using the performance display in PCM. The information available includes time elapsed and distance travelled on the current lap, as well as the number of laps completed and their respective times. You can also view the current fastest lap and remaining range till empty. Driving times can be recorded for any stretch of road, and benchmark times can be defined. Other useful features include a personal memory function, controlled via PCM, which stores personal preferences for a range of systems, including lights, wipers, door locks and air conditioning.

Safety
The new 911 GT2 excels in every respect, be it power, driving dynamics or safety. Every aspect of its lighting concept, braking system, rigid body and ergonomic interior is fine-tuned to its performance and to the individual driver. For example, the sport bucket seats with folding backrest offer racecar-like lateral support.

Comfort
The sporting credentials of the new 911 GT2 refer not only to engine and chassis, it also boasts a sporty interior designed around the driver. A car like the 911 GT2 requires an ergonomically efficient driving environment with unhindered access to all key information.

A car that is capable of such extreme lateral loads requires a seat with exceptional support. The standard sport bucket seat has manual fore/aft adjustment plus two additional features rarely encountered on comparable seat designs: a folding backrest and an integral thorax airbag in the side support.

The folding function enables easy access to the rear luggage area. The backrest pivots are positioned high in the side bolsters, providing optimum support for the torso, pelvis and legs. This is the first time ever that the lateral support of a bucket seat has been combined with a folding backrest.

The backrest shell has a glass-fibre reinforced plastic core and a carbon-fibre surface with visible weave pattern. This construction provides excellent rigidity while also reducing weight. The seat is compatible with a six-point racing harness.

The sport bucket seat features black leather with Alcantara centre; Dark Grey natural leather with Alcantara centre is also available as an option. In conjunction with the Clubsport package, it has a special flame-retardant fabric finish for added safety.

Environment
More than two thirds of all the cars we’ve ever built are still on the road – or track – today. The chances that a Porsche will ever need recycling are therefore extremely small. This exceptional durability is key to the Porsche philosophy and our ongoing commitment to the environment.

Colours
The new 911 GT2 is available in a choice of four solid colours, five metallic colours and four optional ‘special’ paint finishes. The interior is available in standard black leather trim or optional Dark Grey natural leather. Each combines elegantly with the various exterior options.