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The upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 R is based on the current 992 generation and will be unveiled at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The latest racing machine from Porsche will be available for customer teams to run in motorsports during the 2023 season. This new model has been developed with the goal of extracting more performance from the engine and also enhancing the driveability of the car.
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Visually, the 911 GT3 R looks like a mean machine meant for the track. It comes drenched in black and has red accents on the lower lip of the front splitter, sides and rear. Even the top portion of the cabin curve gets a red accent and so do the right and left sides of the wing at the back. There is another strip of red that runs across the middle of the bonnet and the rood. To facilitate a better flow of air, the designers have carved plenty of fins on the bumper and the sides which also adds to the overall aesthetic of the vehicle.
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While the regular 911 GT3 comes with a 4.0-litre, water-cooled, flat-six engine, the GT3 R comes with a slightly bigger 4.2-litre unit. This has resulted in a power increase of about 54bhp, taking the figure up to 557bhp. This engine is mounted towards the back and is naturally-aspirated. It comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox from the 911 GT3 Cup.
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Being a car meant for the track, Porsche has worked on reducing the overall weight of the car and it tips the scales at approximately 1250kg. This reduction in weight has come from extensive use of lightweight carbon panels. The large rear wing, front and rear lids, side panels and roof are all made of carbon fibre.
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Since the new 911 GT3 R is so fast around a track, it also needs a competent braking setup. At the front, it gets 390mm disc brakes with six-piston callipers and 370mm disc brakes at the back with four-piston callipers. The hardware is complemented by a new ABS software that is tasked with reducing wear on the brakes and the tyres.
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The inside of the 911 GT3 R has been fitted with a roll cage and gets the new FIA side impact protection for added safety. Even the driver seat has been moved closer to the centre for a better seating position. Porsche engineers have also worked on making the six-point seatbelts easier and quicker to secure during pit stops.
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There is a racing steering wheel with a whole host of controls and paddle shifters behind it. The car also comes with a 10.3-inch display that has been adopted from the one-make cup racer. There is no space for a passenger and you will most definitely not be missing the company of anyone when behind the wheel of the 911 GT3 R. Just like the exterior, there are plenty of carbon fibre surfaces on the inside too.
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The sportscar rides on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with Michelin rubber. The engine has been tilted forward by 5.5 degrees and the suspension has been tweaked to reduce the damage on the rear tyres. For better handling, the wheelbase has also been increased from 2,459mm to 2,507mm. Other components of the kit include a mechanical limited slip differential and a carbon clutch.
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