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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2001 - 2003
Internal name:996
Predecessor:Porsche 911 GT3 R
Successor:Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:May 02, 2005
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Engine
Configuration M96/70 B6
Location Rear, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 3,598 cc / 219.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 100.0 mm (3.9 in) / 76.4 mm (3 in)
Compression 11.7:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic MS 3.1 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 445 bhp / 332 kW @ 8,250 rpm
Torque 405 Nm / 299 ft lbs @ 7,200 rpm
BHP/Liter 124 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts with ball joints, adjustable coil springs and Sachs shock absorbers
Rear suspension multi-link ball joints, adjustable coil springs and Sachs shock absorbers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox G96/61 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,100 kilo / 2,425 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,430 mm (174.4 in) / 1,765 mm (69.5 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,350 mm (92.5 in) / 1,475 mm (58.1 in) / 1,495 mm (58.9 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.4 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
2003 Daytona 24 Hours (Michael Schrom / Kevin Buckler / Timo Bernhard / Jörg Bergmeister in WP0ZZZ99Z3S692061)
2003 Spa 24 Hours (Stephane Ortelli / Marc Lieb / Romain Dumas in WP0ZZZ99Z3S692073)

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Resources
Suggested reading
  • Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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