P orsche knows that your time is precious, and every minute in the cockpit is valuable. So they have once again intensified everything that makes a sports car: performance, tuning, and aerodynamics. Time flies. This is your time. Hop in. AERODYNAMICS Porsche aerodynamicists examine every gram of downforce. Because more downforce means greater contact pressure, and, therefore, a higher maximum cornering speed, thanks to the increased wheel load and improved static friction. So the new GT3 now gets through the corner faster and better. The new aerodynamics concept of the 911 GT3 follows the Porsche tradition. It therefore reinforces the principle that “form follows function.” Everything must be subordinated to this: wings, diffusers, air intakes, everything. The aim: excellent grip in every driving scenario. The rear of the new 911 GT3 is striking. A powerful downforce is generated by the new wing attached to the top, as previously seen on the 911 RSR. It is carried by two aluminum supports that are integral to the vehicle bodyshell. The so-called swan-neck connection ensures that there is a clean flow around the underside of the wing, leading to significantly less loss of downforce.
The completely new diffuser with large slats on the rear is aerodynamically efficient. It delivers up to four times more rear downforce than its predecessor.
The front fascia of the new 911 GT3 models have larger openings. The incoming air cools the brakes and the coated air intake grills protect against foreign objects. The air outlets in the central radiator are now integrated into the carbon fiber hood and emphasize the motorsport look. Downforce. Balance. Cooling. Everything must be in harmony. The wide front spoiler lip ensures additional downforce on the front axle. Thanks to the new front diffuser, downforce on the front axle and vehicle balance can now be adjusted in stages. Together with the aerodynamically improved underbody panelling, downforce on the front axle and vehicle balance can be optimally coordinated. The air control elements behind the front wheels have been completely revised and now deliver twice the amount of downforce with the same air resistance. When examining all measures taken to improve aerodynamics, the new 911 GT3 with fixed rear wing achieves approximately 60 percent more downforce than its predecessor.
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