PORSCHE 911 GT3 2013 6.G Information Manual

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Motorsport.
Competing for every hundredth of a
second and calling on over 60 years of
experience – that ’s Porsche Motorsport.
But what ’s our motivation? Everyone
who drives us forward with 100 % passion
and expertise – from the driver to the
engineer. On all racetracks in the world.
Everyone who shares the same dream,
a dream that has been a realit y for
generations: Ferry Porsche’s dream of
a car that ought to be just as capable
of winning as it is suitable for everyday
use. And has so far led to more than 30,000 racing victories. Take, for exam
­
ple, the Porsche 956 – one of the most
successful race cars of all time. Not
to forget the other cars that promise
the very same potential, such as the
911 GT3 RSR or the 911 GT3 Cup.
Two racing machines that have proven a
success in circuit and endurance events.
As successful as the entire brand, Porsche
Motorsport has so far built more than
3,000 race cars, over 1,000 of which are
still in use today. They appear at the
lowest amateur levels and line up at the very pinnacle of the sport, competing

in US GT races and in over 19 one ­make
championships, including the Porsche
Carrera Cup Germany and the Porsche
Mobil 1 Supercup. New destinations
await, not least the 24 Hours of Le Mans
in 2014. A protot ype newly conceived
from the ground up is set to take to the
grid with a view to extending the run
of 16 outright wins at the Sarthe circuit.
For Porsche, however, what matters even
more than a place on the winners’ podi ­
um is how much experience is gained, as well as the ideas and visions that the
race inspires. All findings from the race
­
track are transferred into series produc ­
tion as design and test principles. Our
exhaust turbocharging or double ­clutch
transmission technologies are t wo exam ­
ples. This proximit y bet ween the race ­
track and the road is unique. It lets every
Porsche customer take part in the race –
directly or indirectly. It lets the customer
feel what drives us. Yesterday, today
and tomorrow: Spirit. Vision. Principle.
For all those who are not thinking about the 7:30 early flight to London.
And are thinking instead about lap times on the Nürburgring.

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GT racing.
‘Gran­Turismo’ or GT racing cars are
exclusively prepared for competition
use. However, regulations state that they
must be based on road ­legal cars, with
modifications restricted to a few specific
areas. In the early 1990s, Porsche was
the driving force behind the renaissance
of international GT motorsport. In the
meantime, Porsche has established suc ­
cessful collaborations with customer
teams. Porsche supplies the race ­ready
cars and supports private teams with
further development, technical services
and the provision of factory drivers.
Whether it ’s in the 24 Hours of Le Mans,
the ALMS, the International GT Open
or at national GT championships, Porsche
private teams are regular race and
championship winners.
GT3 Cup Challenges.
The gateway to semi ­professional motor ­
sport. Race locations include Australia,
Brazil, Central Europe, Great Britain,
Japan, Scandinavia, Switzerland, USA,
Canada and the Middle East. Races
are governed by the regulations of the
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany. The
prerequisite to participation is a national
licence.
Porsche Carrera Cups.
From the fastest one ­make championship
in Germany to the international top event.
The Porsche Carrera Cups play host in
many countries to first ­class motorsport
highlights, such as the German Touring
Car Masters (DTM) or, most recently, the
24 Hours Nürburgring. The tradition of
the Porsche Carrera Cup spans over 20 years. Since the first Porsche Carrera
Cup Germany was staged in 1990, a
further seven Porsche Carrera Cups have
become established in France, Great
Britain, Scandinavia, Italy, Japan, Asia
and Australia. Races are held on almost
every weekend of the motorsport season.
The passion to win fuels the fight for
ever y single millimetre: young upstarts
challenge old hands, amateurs compete
with professionals and rookies take on
experienced customer drivers.
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The pinnacle of the one
­make champion ­
ships. Since 1993, the Porsche Mobil 1
Supercup has been held as part of the
FIA Formula One World Championship –
and as the only Gran Turismo race series.
All cars are supported by professional racing teams, which use t wo to three
racing cars in the championship. The
events take place mainly as part of the
European Grand Prix, with a race dis
­
tance of approximately 70 kilometres.
The drivers, which include established
personalities alongside promising new
talent, give every thing they have from
start to finish. After all, another prize
might just be up for grabs: a career in
GT racing.
For further information, please visit
www.porsche.com/motorsport.

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Customer driver support.
Your Porsche race car can be sourced
directly from the Porsche Motorsport
department either at the development
centre in Weissach or at Porsche Motor­
sport North America, Inc. We can also
provide you with all the support you
need, both at home and overseas, if you
wish to have your race car modified, and
can also supply spare parts to teams
wherever they are in the world. But that ’s
not all: the Motorsport department is
also your source for parts, kits and
accessories for your Porsche, as well
as advice on race regulations.
Support at the racetrack.
Each year, Porsche is present at more
than 100 races throughout the world.
Race engineers can advise you on set ting
up your car for the specific demands of
individual circuits. Options range from
gearbox ratios and aerodynamics to the
full range of suspension set tings. Porsche
technicians will also assist you in the
unlikely event that you encounter tech­
nical problems. On some races, we can
even provide you with your own team
of Porsche mechanics and, should you
need to replace a non ­wearing part
during a race weekend, you can source
it directly from the Porsche service
trucks that at tend various events.
Hospitality for Porsche Motorsport guests.
Porsche Motorsport guests can always
look forward to exceptional hospitality
at all Porsche one­make championship
events. The Porsche hospitality area
provides a relaxing alternative to the
adrenalin ­fuelled action on the racetrack.
Exclusive yet welcoming, it includes an
attractive programme of Porsche ­themed
activities.

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Porsche Sport Driving School.
At Porsche, we are working not only on
the evolution of the sports car, but also
on the development of the drivers. Safe
driving on the road may be second
nature, but what about mastering control
of a sports car at the limits of sport y
performance? We will help you to perfect
your driving safet y as well as your
advanced skills and techniques step by
step.
Under the supervision of our experienced
Porsche instructors in your own car or
in one provided by the Porsche Sport
Driving School, you can refine your ability on
­road or off ­road, on international race ­
tracks or on ice or snow. We will be by
your side from the start and, if it is your
aim, we will accompany you through
every training level on the way to obtain ­
ing your motorsport licence.
To find out more, please call
+49 (0)711 911 ­23364 or go to
w w w.porsche.de/sportdrivingschool.
Porsche Sports Cup.
2013 saw the ninth season of the
Porsche Sports Cup. Six events on
five racetracks, including renowned
Formula 1 circuits such as the Nürburgring, Hockenheimring and Circuit
de Spa
­Francorchamps, deliver exhilarat ­
ing excitement. Various t ypes of race are
open for entry. From regularit y rallies to
sprints, you can compete in the Porsche
Sports Cup by bringing your own road ­
approved Porsche or even a Porsche car
that has been race ­modified.
To find out more, please call
+49 (0)711 911 ­12359 or go to
w w w.porschesportscup.de
Porsche Clubsport.
Porsche Clubs organise a variet y of
one ­off competitions or full series in
which drivers compete in various classes.
Founded in 1952, today there are
640 clubs in 75 countries with a total
membership of approximately 181,000
and the numbers keep growing. The
Porsche Club Organisation is one of
the largest and longest established
automotive associations in the world.
To find out more, please call
+49 (0)711 911 ­23252 or go to
www.porsche.com/clubs.

Environment.
We’ve already spoken about our contribu­
tion to motorsport. To be more precise,
about our responsibility for the future of
motorsport. We meet this responsibility
with intelligent technology, unconven ­
tional ideas and optimum performance.
Our approach to environmental protec ­
tion is no different. In an era of intensify ­
ing debate about global climate change
and CO
2 emissions, every automotive
manufacturer is asking what it has to
offer right now. Our answer has long
been the same: high power output
combined with high efficiency.
Porsche has managed to reduce fuel
consumption significantly across all
model ranges compared with the respec ­
tive previous model even though perfor ­
mance has been increased. This is made
possible by an efficient drive concept,
lightweight construction, optimised
aerodynamics and low rolling resistance.
The environmental management team
at the Porsche Development Centre in
Weissach aims to demonstrate a high
level of environmental responsibility. Here, technological developments are
carried out with environmental protection
in mind. The goal is to enhance perfor
­
mance – but preferably not at the expense
of the environment.
Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction has
been part of Porsche DNA since 1948 –
for both technological and ecological
reasons. And, of course, with competitive
advantages in mind. In motorsport, weight
is increasingly the number one factor
of success. Lightweight construction is
therefore the basis for low consumption
The true challenge:
not merely getting faster, but better.
values combined with outstanding
performance.
On the technical side, various compo ­
nents are made with a high proportion
of aluminium, magnesium, plastics and
super ­high ­strength sheet steel. The
materials used have been selected for
their abilit y to withstand load, yet they
are considerably lighter overall than
conventional steel.
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On the ecological side, all materials used
are meticulously selected. Each light­
weight material is easily recyclable
and all plastic components are labelled
to facilitate separation for recycling.
The
reduction in the number of plastic
variants helps to ensure more efficient
recycling. Recycled plastics are used
where they meet our exacting technical
requirements.
In short, the new 911 GT3 is around 95 %
recoverable. In addition, Porsche uses a
high proportion of environmentally friendly
water ­based paints. For us, environmental protection does not begin at the end of

a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning
and development stage.
Emission control.
The new 911 GT3 meets the strict Euro 5
emission standard in the EU and LEV II
in the USA. Vehicles manufactured by
Porsche demonstrate that even high ­
performance sports cars can achieve
moderate emission values in their
respective category. This puts the new
911 GT3 among not only the most powerful sports cars of the future, but
also the cleanest.
This has been accomplished not least by
the t wo cataly tic converters and stereo
Lambda control circuits, which monitor
each cylinder bank separately. For each
exhaust tract, t wo Lambda sensors regu
­
late the composition of the exhaust gas.
Another Lambda sensor for each cylinder
bank monitors pollutant conversion in the
respective cataly tic converter.
Fuel.
All Porsche models – including the new
911 GT3 – are designed to operate on
fuels with an ethanol content of up to
10 %, e.g. ‘E10’. Ethanol has a positive
impact on the CO2 balance since the
plants grown for the production of
this biofuel also absorb CO
2 from the
atmosphere.
The release of hydrocarbons from the
fuel system has been minimised thanks
to the active carbon filter and the
multi ­layered material from which the
fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are
made from multi ­layered plastic, steel
or aluminium.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 91.
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76 I Personalisation
Colours.
Our standard palet te allows you to
choose bet ween four solid colours –
Black, White, Guards Red or Racing
Yellow and, for an extra charge you
can select one of six metallic colours
or one of four special colours. A black
leather interior is available on request.
With the Porsche Car Configurator at
w w w.porsche.com, you can see how
your chosen colour scheme and other
personalised features will look before
you have even placed your order.
The limit doesn’t always
have to be red.
Lime Gold Metallic GT Silver Metallic
Basalt Black Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Solid exterior colours.
Black Anthracite Brown Metallic
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Guards Red White
Ra c i n g Ye l l o w Amaranth Red Metallic
Metallic exterior colours.Special exterior colours.
Mahogany Metallic Dark Blue Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Standard interior colour. Leatherette/
leather/soft-touch paint /Alcantara.
Black

I number/extra ­cost option• Standard equipment■ Available at no extra cost
Taillight with clear glass look
1) Available from October 2013 at the earliest.

The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the individual optional equipment featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) Clubsport package
OptionI no. Page
Exterior.
Metallic paint•Code77
Special colours
•Code 77
90 ­litre fuel tank
■082
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
•603
LED main headlights including PDLS +
•602
12
Taillights with clear glass look
•X XG 78
Windscreen with grey top ­tint
•567
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
•P13
Deletion of model designation
■498
Chassis.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)•450 42
Front axle lif t system
1)•47430
Platinum ­coloured wheels
•35
Silver ­coloured wheels
•346 35
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Interior.
Clubsport package (roll cage at rear, preparation for bat tery master switch; supplied: six ­point
racing harness for driver’s side, fire extinguisher with mounting bracket)■003 45
Six ­point racing harness for passenger seat
•579
Seat belts in Guards Red
•XSX 45, 80
HomeLink
® (programmable garage door opener)•608
Cruise control
•454
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS)
•674
Light design package
•630
Sports bucket seats
•P03 52
Adaptive Sports seats Plus
•P 07 53
Seat heating
•342
Fire extinguisher
•509 79
Smoking package
■583
Floor mats
•810
Luggage net in passenger foot well
■581
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