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911 GT3

2006–2012Coupé

The 997 GT3 was unveiled in March 2006 for the 2007 model year, reviving a badge last seen in 1998 after Porsche omitted it from the 996-generation Carrera's international lineup. Engine output was raised from 360 to 415 PS (409 hp) at 7,600 rpm and torque from 370 to 405 Nm (299 lb-ft), with a 40 kg (88 lb) weight reduction to 1,395 kg (3,075 lb), launching the car to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and on to 310 km/h (193 mph). The 2009 facelift enlarged the flat-six to 3.8 litres and 435 PS (429 hp), matched to a mechanically different six-speed manual. The German price at launch was €104,052.51 (US$106,000), with a restricted top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph) on US-spec cars.

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Specification plate

Numbers as published

Every figure below is quoted from the sources listed at the foot of the page. A dash means the number was never published — it is never estimated.

Engine

3.6 L

Mezger flat-six with dry sump lubrication (997.1); 3.8 L Mezger flat-six (997.2)

Power

435 PS

0–100 km/h

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 4.1 s (997.1); 4.1 s (997.2)

Top speed

310 km/h

193 mph) (997.1); 312 km/h (194 mph) (997.2)

Weight

1,395 kg

3,075 lb)

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed manual (only)

Production

—

Not published in the source data

Body styles

Coupé

Torque

405 Nm

299 lb-ft) @ 5,500 rpm (997.1); 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) @ 6,250 rpm (997.2)

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Wheels
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Gallery

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Watch

4 films on the GT3

Variant-specific films first, then the curated set for the generation. Every player is an embed that loads on click.

  • Generation · Carfection

    Porsche 911 CSR: Transforming a 997 | Carfection 4K

    blueprint-driven 997, a clean portrait of the generation

  • Generation · TheSmokingTire

    2006 Porsche 997 Carrera S - One Take

    997.1 Carrera S single-take drive and impressions

  • Generation · PistonHeads

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.2) | Anniversary Rise & Drive | PistonHeads

    997.2 GT3 RS as a proper anniversary event car

  • Generation · 9WERKS TV

    Porsche 911 Sport Classic: 997 vs 992

    the two back-to-back homologation special stories

Compare

Set it against its neighbours

911 GT3 RS2006–2012Same body, same era911 Turbo2006–2013Same body, same era911 GT22007–2009Same body, same era
Compact specification comparison between the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, 911 Turbo, 911 GT2
Spec911 GT32006–2012911 GT3 RS2006–2012911 Turbo2006–2013911 GT22007–2009
Years2006–20122006–20122006–20132007–2009
Engine3.6 L Mezger flat-six with dry sump lubrication (997.1); 3.8 L Mezger flat-six (997.2)3.6 L Mezger flat-six with dry sump lubrication (997.1); 3.8 L Mezger flat-six (997.2)3.6 L twin-turbo flat-six with variable turbine geometry (997.1); 3.8 L twin-turbo DFI with VTG (997.2)3.6 L twin-turbo flat-six with variable turbine geometry, rear-mounted
Power435 PS450 PS500 PS530 PS
0–100 km/h0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 4.1 s (997.1); 4.1 s (997.2)0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 4.0 s; 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) 4.0 s (997.1) / 3.8 s (997.2)0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.9 s manual / 3.7 s Tiptronic S (997.1); 3.6 s PDK, 3.4 s with Sport Chrono Package (997.2)0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) 3.4 s; 0–160 km/h (0–100 mph) 7.4 s
Top speed310 km/h311 km/h310 km/h330 km/h
Weight1,395 kg1,370 kg1,570 kg1,440 kg
DrivetrainRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed manual (only)6-speed manual (only)6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic S (997.1); 7-speed PDK (997.2)6-speed manual (only)
Body stylesCoupéCoupéCoupé · CabrioletCoupé
Production———1,242 units (2008–2009, classic.com)
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Sources (3)

  1. Wikipedia — Porsche 911 (997) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Porsche Newsroom — 6th Generation Engines (60 Years press kit) (opens in a new tab)
  3. Porsche Newsroom — 6th Generation Porsche 911 (997), 2004–2012 (60 Years press kit) (opens in a new tab)

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