New Porsche 911 GT3 announced: Domestic price announcement around April 2021

992 type Porsche 911 GT3 announced

Finally ~. The 992 type Porsche 911 GT3, which I have been looking forward to for a long time, was officially announced on February 16, 2021 (Tuesday) ~ ^ ^!

I think I started writing about the 992 GT3 announced this time on this blog, probably about a year ago, in January 2020.

Secretly in the TV commercial made by Porsche that was released at that timeIsn't the 992 GT3 appearing in a cameo?something like.

The image at that time is here ↓

And here is the 992 GT3 announced this time. How about ↓

Already, I like Porsche, who will let me answer each other for about a year like this ^ ^

Because it's been a year.

Until it was officially announced, "Is this the new Porsche 911 GT3? And is this body color the new shark blue?" Even though it has grown little by little, that's how I've been thrilled for about a year.

After that, PorscheGive out information about the new GT3Then, in the corner of my head, I was always worried about the existence of 992 GT3.

Don't do it, Porsche! (No, I think too much (laughs)).

When do you make domestic reservations for the new Porsche 911 GT3?

By the way, and for this new Porsche 911 GT3, it is said that the start of pre-orders in Japan and the accompanying domestic price announcement will be around April 2021 (announcement on the official website → "Price announcement of Japanese specifications" And reservation orders are scheduled to start around April. ").

However, some Porsche dealer stores say "Please contact us now", so if you are interested, you should contact us as soon as possible.

Those who are interested have already inquired before the announcement ^ ^

New Porsche 911 GT3 domestic price forecast

Oh yeah, how much will the price of the new Porsche 911 GT3 in Japan be? I expected it.

Currently, prices in Germany and the United Kingdom have already been announced, so this time we will compare them with the prices of the vehicle itself in Germany. I looked at the following model prices for comparison from the currently known prices. ↓

992 model name	Euro price	Euroyen conversion	Japan domestic price
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet	136,102 euros	Approximately 17.43 million yen	19.54 million yen
Porsche 911 Turbo	185,487 euros	About 23.75 million yen	24.43 million yen
New Porsche 911 GT3	167,518 euros	About 21.45 million yen	?? ?? ??

Well, there is a story that there is no choice but to consider from such a rough outline, but for the time being ... Well, the price of the new GT3 in Japan is about 22 to 23 million yen. I thought.

I wonder. And when you actually buy it, consider adding more options to the price of the vehicle itself ...

as a side note! !!

Some people care (?) I wonder if I will buy this new Porsche 911 GT3.

Damn!

The person I met the other day said, "Rika-san is a scam that doesn't buy, I don't buy!" !! !! !!

But, for the time being, let's write "now" just in case ... ^^

Looking at the content of this announcement and hearing the sound (too wonderful sound!), I realized again that GT3 is too afraid for me, but I still see the actual car in front of me in the future. Tara ... I don't have it right now, but it's used again ... I might start screaming "I want it".

I can't say "no" for this. Hmm. Rarely honest ^^

Features and specifications of the new Porsche 911 GT3

By the way, it has already been written in various places, but I also want to leave information for myself, so I would like to write the content announced this time.

The contents are from those officially announced by Porsche AG / Porsche Japan (source information below the site).

• This time it was announced the 7th generation Porsche 911 GT3

• Features include double wishbone layout of the front axle, 911 RSR-derived swan-neck rear wing, and high-performance aerodynamics with an impressive diffuser.

• The drivetrain is a 375kW (510ps) 4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine based on the 911 GT3 R, naturally aspirated (NA).

• This has already been proven in endurance races and is used with almost no changes to the new 911 GT3 Cup.

• Efficient and emotional, accurate and high performance, ideal for circuit driving and everyday use

• The maximum speed is 320km / h (318km / h in PDK), which is faster than the previous 911 GT3 RS.

• 0-100km is 3.4 seconds

• The transmission provides not only PDK but also 6-speed manual.

• High-performance aerodynamics based on experience gained from motorsports produce a very large downforce without noticeably affecting the drag coefficient.

• When the wing is in the performance position, the wing and diffuser element greatly increase the aerodynamics effective for high speed cornering.

• The wide body has larger wheels, and despite the newly adopted technical equipment, the vehicle weight is the same as the predecessor, 1,418 kg (PDK is 1,435 kg).

• Lightweight content includes carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) front lids, lightweight glass windows, optimized brake discs, light alloy forged wheels, and rear seat compartment covers.

• The sports exhaust system is also 10kg lighter. Equipped with stepless electrically adjustable exhaust flaps for a very emotional sound

• Compliant with Euro 6d ISC FCM (EU6 AP) emission standards, 911 GT3 fuel consumption (combined) is 13.3 liters / 100km (PDK 12.4 liters / 100km)

• The interior of the car is of the 992 generation, and the new truck screen has a digital display on the left and right of the central rev counter (maximum rpm 10,000 rpm) with the push of a switch, tire pressure indicator, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel balance. Simplified to essential information for circuit driving such as quantity and water temperature

• Includes visual shift assist and shift lights with color bars on the left and right of the rev counter

• Porsche Exclusive Manufacture can also be used with this GT3 model, and GT3 exclusive options such as a lightweight carbon fiber roof are available.

• Others include carbon exterior mirror tops, tinted LED matrix headlights, and exclusive design rear lights (without red components).

• The newly added color is "Shark Blue"

• Wheel rims painted in Guards Red or Shark Blue squeeze black light alloy wheels

• Choose from car body color or other desired color rev counter and sports chrono watch face, seat belts, trim strips and more

There is also a clock

This time, this watch (chronograph) was also introduced.

The case that reflects the DNA of motor sports is made of the same titanium as the connecting rod of the GT3 engine, and equipped with a roll-up rotor that is reminiscent of GT3 wheels. The coloring of the dial can be customized with the exterior color of the 911 GT3.

Click here for watch details→(Official) Porsche Design

Achieved a 7-minute cut on the Nürburgring North Course

Furthermore, the new Porsche 911 GT3, which became the world premiere this time, was announced at the same time on this day, and it seems that the lap time of "6 minutes 59 seconds 927" which is less than 7 minutes was recorded on the north course of the Nürburgring.

This record of 7 minutes is said to be the first commercial model equipped with a naturally aspirated engine.

By the way, the current Nürburgring course is a little longer than before, so when converted to lap lime at the previous distance, the time is "6 minutes 55 seconds 2".

The driver is Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, and the tire used by GT3 at this time is the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R.

Here is the onboard video ↓

Finally, here is the live streaming video of the new Porsche 911 GT3 World Premiere on February 16, 2021 ↓

For the time being, I tried to summarize the contents announced in the press this time, but it seems that there are still more things I want to write ^ ^

First of all, even under the pandemic situation of Corona, I am very happy that the Porsche 911 GT3 has been successfully developed, tested, and announced and sold as a commercial model.

In such a difficult situation and there are regulatory issues, it is really really that the Porsche 911 GT3 with such wonderful performance and wonderful sound with NA horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine was released. I'm really happy.

Thank you Porsche ^ ^!

Source:
◆ (Official) Porsche 911 GT3 with motorsport expertise
◆ (Official) Porsche 911 GT3 inheriting the history of motor sports
◆ 2022 Porsche 911 GT3: Revs Up To 9k, Laps'Ring In Under 7 Min, And Still Has Number Plates