Closer to motorsport than ever: The new Porsche 911 GT3 arrives in Malaysia with thoroughly improved on-track credentials

Kuala Lumpur, 29th November 2021 – In 1999, Porsche introduced the first ‘GT3’ derivative of its 996-generation 911 as a homologation model for the FIA GT3 cup. Over two decades and seven editions later, the all- new Porsche 911 GT3 transfers pure racing technology into a production model more systematically than ever before, resulting in a brilliant driving machine that is exciting, precise and with high-performance – perfect for the circuit and balanced for everyday use. The all-new 911 GT3 achieves a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:59.927 minutes, approximately 17 seconds faster than its predecessor.

Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) launches the seventh generation of the 911 GT3 at the world-famous Sepang International Circuit.

The latest in a long line of pure driving machines, the distinctive strength of the all-new 911 GT3 lies in the sum of its characteristics. It features a naturally-aspirated 4.0-litre six-cylinder which develops 375 kW (510 PS) and 470 Nm of maximum torque. Weighing only 1,435 kilograms when equipped with the standard 7-speed PDK, the 911 GT3 is capable of a top speed of 320 km/h, making it considerably faster than the previous 911 GT3 RS.

Engineered on track, perfected for every road

A true road-legal GT race car, the all-new 911 GT3 inherits elements straight from racing; for the first time, the car features a double-wishbone front suspension layout taken from the Le Mans-winning 911 RSR race car, with specific geometry and calibration changing the car’s turn- in behaviour and allowing for sure-footed agility on the racetrack.

The car’s sophisticated aerodynamics with swan-neck rear wing mounting and striking diffuser are also from the 911 RSR, allowing for approximately 50% more downforce than before without affecting the drag coefficient. The manually-adjustable rear wing and diffuser elements can also be set to increase aerodynamic downforce by up to 150% to assist drivers in managing higher cornering speeds.

More racing elements are found in the GT3’s six-cylinder boxer engine: the flat-six boxer is capable of revving up to 9,000rpm, and is based on the drivetrain of the 911 GT3 R, which has been tried and tested in endurance racing. Renowned for its acoustics, the 4.0-litre engine features individual throttle bodies for each of its six cylinders and is utilised practically unchanged in the new 911 GT3 Cup.

Despite a wider body, larger wheels, as well as additional technical and safety features, the new 911 GT3 tips the scales on par with its predecessor. Equipped with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the GT3 weights just 1,418 kilograms (7-speed PDK: 1,435 kilograms).

This low overall weight figure is achieved through extensive use of lightweight materials: the front bonnet and rear wing are made from the carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), the windows are made from lightweight glass, and the starter battery is a small LiFePO4 unit. In addition, forged lightweight wheels and a sports exhaust system are responsible for a weight reduction of more than ten kilograms.

911 GT3 with Touring Package: where performance meets understatement

Though more discreet and subtle in appearance, the 911 GT3 with Touring Package delivers the same high performance expected from a GT vehicle. Featuring a 6-speed manual GT sports gearbox as standard, the 911 GT3 with Touring Package is offered as a distinguished alternative to the purist 911 GT3, and is perfectly suited to sports car connoisseurs with a passion for understatement and classic driving pleasure.

The most conspicuous difference with the Touring Package is the omission of the fixed rear wing of the 911 GT3. In its place is an automatically extending rear spoiler which offers the necessary downforce at high speeds while maintaining a more understated aesthetic. Silver-coloured trim strips made of high-gloss anodised aluminium on the side windows are another distinguishing feature, while the front end is painted completely in the exterior colour.

The rear lid grille features a unique ‘GT3 Touring” logo, which sits above the signature Porsche lettering, also finished in silver. Almost all optional equipment available for the 911 GT3 can be specified in combination with the Touring Package. This includes all exterior and wheel colours, LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), lift system on the front axle, seat variations, assist systems, audio systems and the Sport Chrono package.

Like all 992 generation 911 models, infotainment in the 911 GT3 is centred on a high-resolution 10.9-inch touchscreen display featuring the latest Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system with online navigation and Porsche Connect Plus. This system also supports the Porsche Track Precision App, which helps drivers maximise their track sessions and improve lap times by providing detailed driving data, including live displays and video analyses.

The interior: Cockpit fit for a professional driver

The racing genes of the 911 GT3 are proudly expressed within the cabin of the GT3. The cockpit is designed in line with the current 992 generation, but the GT3-specific instrument cluster features a central rev counter, which goes up to 10,000rpm, flanked by two high-resolution 7.0- inch displays featuring the new track screen.

This feature allows the driver to simplify the digital displays to prioritise vital track information such as tyre pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature and fuel tank level at the touch of a button. It also includes a visual shift assistant with coloured bars to the left and right of the rev counter and a shift light to facilitate more accurately-timed gear changes.

Enhanced customisation and exclusive chronographs

Following heightened demand for customised equipment among Porsche GT models, the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur range has been updated to include GT3-specific options such as a lightweight roof made of exposed carbon fibre, exterior mirror tops made of carbon, darkened LED matrix headlight bases and matching Exclusive design rear lights with an arc of light without the red components. Optional Guards Red or Shark Blue painted wheel rims allow owners to enhance the visual impact of the black alloy wheels. Inside, equipment details such as the dials for the rev counter and Sport Chrono stopwatch, seatbelts and trim can also be customised to almost any colour of choice.

For even more exclusivity, Porsche offers its special ‘Paint to Sample’ programme for ultimate exterior personalisation, with 105 classic shades from Porsche’s past catalogue, as well as bespoke possibilities according to a customer’s choice, subject to availability.

The new 911 GT3 is now available for pre-order at Porsche Centres nationwide. To find out more and register your interest, visit our dealer websites.

Porsche Centre Ara Damansara

Porsche Centre Sungai Besi

Porsche Centre Penang

Porsche Centre Johor Bahru

Additionally, enthusiasts can configure their 911 GT3 with a 6-speed manual GT sports gearbox, or opt for the GT3 Touring Package at no additional cost.

“Motorsport has always been a core tenet of the Porsche brand identity, and the 911 GT3 has long exemplified this passion for racing by transferring every ounce of expertise gained on the track onto the road. With the all-new 911 GT3 we are launching today, we are giving our customers the purest driving thrills possible behind the wheel of a Porsche 911,” said Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of SDAP.

“While the 911 GT3 makes for an ideal Sepang companion for the active community of track- going Porsche owners here in Malaysia, those who prefer to experience the dynamic qualities of the GT3 in a more understated fashion across longer journeys can go for the Touring Package which transforms the GT3 into a more road-oriented grand tourer (GT),” he added.

The Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring Package is now open for pre-order in Malaysia, with prices starting from RM1,766,244.00 with SST exemption.

• All-new 911 GT3 continues its lineage of high-revving naturally-aspirated purist performance, with an updated 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering 510PS and a torque of 470 Nm

• Seventh-generation model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and surges to top speed of 318 km/h

• Racing car-derived componentry: first-ever double-wishbone front axle, swan-neck fixed rear wing, racing rear diffuser and individual throttle bodied engine

• GT3 Touring Package available at no additional cost, perfectly suited for the distinguished sports car enthusiast with a passion for understatement and classic driving pleasure

• More customisation possible than ever with GT3-specific Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur range and Porsche Paint-to-Sample programme

• Pricing for the new 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring Package in Malaysia starts from RM1,766,244.00 (with SST exemption).