Porsche GT2 Now in Singapore

Through its striking design with large air intakes at the front and the rear wing so characteristic of this very special model, the new 911 GT2 expresses the power and performance potential of the fastest-ever 911.

Available exclusively with rear-wheel drive and a manual six-speed gearbox, this high-performance car accelerates to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph) on an average fuel consumption of just 12.5 litres/100 km (equal to 22.6 mpg imp) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The 911 GT2 thus offers a level of fuel economy regarded as quite impossible in this performance class just a few years ago.

The power unit of the new 911 GT2 is based on the six-cylinder boxer engine of the 911 Turbo, with air supply by two exhaust gas turbochargers featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG). The 3.6-litre boxer engine achieves a maximum output of 530 bhp (390 kW) at 6,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres (501 lb-ft) maintained consistently between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm. With its unladen weight of 1,440 kg or 3,175 lb, finally, the 911 GT2 offers a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.72 kg/6.00 lb per horsepower.

The increase in engine power by 50 bhp is generated by two turbochargers with a larger compressor wheel and a flow-optimised turbine housing, raising turbocharger pressure to an even higher level.

For the first time, Porsche’s engineers have combined the turbocharged engine with an expansion-type intake manifold. The expansion intake manifold uses the principle of oscillating air in the intake manifold during the cooler expansion phase, keeping the temperature of the fuel/air mixture lower than in the 911 Turbo. This significantly increases efficiency, with fuel consumption reduced by up to 15 per cent under full load.

The 911 GT2 is the first Porsche to feature a rear silencer and tailpipes made of titanium as standard equipment. This expensive material reduces weight by approximately 50 per cent.

It also comes as standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and PCCB brakes featuring brake discs made of composite carbon fibre/ceramic compound. The latter ensures maximum stopping power maintained with an extremely high level of consistency. A further advantage is that PCCB brakes reduce the weight of the unsprung masses versus comparable grey cast-iron discs by approximately 20 kg or 44 lb.

The Porsche 911 GT2 is expected to launch in Singapore in March 2008. It will be priced at S$ 862,888 (inclusive of road tax, COE and GST; subject to change without prior notice).

Credits: nikolaiski