| Year |
2008 |
| Engine |
3596 cc
Twin-turbo Flat 6 |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
manual RWD |
| Max
speed |
204 mph |
| 0-60
mph |
3.6 seconds |
| Horsepower |
530 bhp
@ 6500 rpm |
| weight |
1442 kg
/ 3175 lbs |
The 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 is the most powerful and fastest roadgoing
911 Porsche has ever created. Power for the 997 GT2 comes from
a 3.6 litre, twin-turbo, flat-6 cylinder engine which develops
530 bhp @ 6500 rpm, and a tire destroying 505 lb-ft of torque
@ 2200 - 4500 rpm. most of the power gains have been achieved
with changes to the turbo-charging system and the addition of
a high-flow titanium exhaust system. Power is transferred to
the rear wheels of the 2008 GT2 through a 6-speed short-throw
manual giving the car a 0-60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds and
a 204 mph top speed.
Like most recent 911 versions the 997 GT2 is equipped with driver
aids. For the GT2 a specially adapted version of Porsche's Stability
Management (PSM) is fitted. This includes Stability Control
(SC) which monitors the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral
acceleration of the car and uses the gathered information to
apply selective braking in order to correct oversteer or understeer.
traction control (TC) is responsible for adapting the cars power
delivery to various surfaces the car may encounter, it also
helps to prevent the back end from stepping out during hard
acceleration. The 997 GT2 also features launch control which
maximizes acceleration from a standing start, the 2008 GT2 is
the first road going car Porsche has fitted this system to.
Visually the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 is equipped with a new front
bumper with revised aerodynamics to compensate for the increased
cooling requirements of the engine and brakes. At the back a
fixed rear wing with integrated lip spoiler keeps the GT2 glued
to the road. The 2008 911 GT2 rides on one-piece 19" wheels
specifically designed for the car. Behind the new wheels sit
ceramic composite brake discs which provide shorter stopping
distances and excellent fade resistance under harsh use, as
well as a 50% reduction in unsprung weight when compared with
conventional discs.
Under the slippery bodywork Porsche has fitted the 2008 911
GT2 with adjustable suspension, including customisable ride
height, camber, toe angle and anti-roll bar settings. This is
backed up by Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which
provides active damping which adjusts individual damping forces
based on current road conditions and driving styles.
Inside the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 features ergonomic sports bucket
seats compatible with six-point racing harnesses. Facing the
driver is the cluster of five instruments including a large
central rev counter highlighted with a GT2 logo, titanium colored
dial and upshift light. An optional 'Chrono Package' combines
a dash mounted analogue/digital timer with a range of functions
including lap times and distance traveled.
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