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For 2008 Porsche is proudly launching the most powerful 911 so far homologated for road use. 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 right from the start even at a standstill. Available exclusively with rear-wheel drive and a manual six-speed gearbox, this high-performance athlete accelerates to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph) on average fuel consumption of just 12.5 litres/100 km (equal to 22.6 mpg imp) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), thus offering 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 its maximum output of 530 bhp (390 kW) at 6500 rpm, with maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres 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 over the "regular" power unit is provided in the new 911 GT2 by two turbochargers with a larger compressor wheel and a flow-optimised turbine housing raising turbocharger pressure to an even higher level. And for the first time Porsche's engineers have combined the turbocharged engine with an expansion-type intake manifold – a genuine revolution on turbocharged power units.

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, in turn, means a significant increase in all-round efficiency, with fuel consumption down by up to 15 per cent under full load despite the increase in engine output.

The 911 GT2 offers new achievements also in terms of emission management and control: This is the first Porsche homologated for the road to feature a rear silencer and tailpipes made of titanium as standard equipment. This expensive material reduces weight by approximately 50 per cent versus a comparable component made of stainless steel to just 9 kg.

The new 911 GT2 comes as standard with PCCB brakes featuring brake discs made of a composite carbon fibre/ceramic compound ensuring 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.

Yet another feature fitted as standard is the electronically controlled PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management. (PASM). The GT2 comes on 19-inch light-alloy wheels running at the front on 235/35 ZR 19, at the rear on 325/30 ZR 19 sports tyres.


General Information
Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe, production car
Price: Unavailable
Fuel Mileage: Unavailable
Drivetrain
Configuration: Rear Engine/RWD
Engine: Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Displacement: 3600 cc
Horsepower: 530 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Max RPM: Unavailable
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Weight: 3175 lbs
Height: Unavailable
Length: Unavailable
Width: Unavailable
Wheelbase: Unavailable
Track (f/r): Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph: 3.6 sec
0-100 mph: Unavailable
¼ mile: Unavailable
Top Speed: 204 mph
Lateral acceleration: Unavailable
Braking 60-0 mph: Unavailable

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I didn't read the whole thing because I was lazy but the one thing that really caught my eye was 22.6 mpg, thats really not bad.

....I own the King of all Porsches!

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I don't know why but some people really don't like the Front engined porsches... I personaly love the looks of 944s and 928s!

I think a lot of people believe that the best porsche is a 911 - with the engine mounted in the rear, and the GT2 is the "king" 911.

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its the same thing everytime..i mean 80-90% who would spot a porsche 911 wouldn't tell the difference if what year did this model did came out..?

front engine = unequal balance

is a porsche 911 considered to be a super car...like an enzo,koenigsegg...etc

...for the record, my 928 S4 has perfect 50%-50% balance and it's a front engine - transmission was placed behind. with all due respect, not sure if you know much about the engineering on these cars.

Agree SlyCy. Your S4 is a beauty! Come on, details, baby. This is one of only two P cars I like (the other being a mid '50's Speedster).

Thats a really nice Porsche!
Goes like hell, reliable and gets good milage too!
So, is the GT2 the new 911 Turbo?

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....don't mean to talk about this car because it's the wrong forum for it....back to Lambo-talk!

GT2s have been around for a while, and in fact there are 40 different versions of the 911 across the world. Some common ones: Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera, GT2, Turbo, GT3, GT3 RS, Carrera Targa, Cabriolet, ect ect ect ectttt!!! (Maybe this is why Porsche makes so much profit off if their cars... they make over %600 more profits per a vehicle vs Mercedes, and BMW and many other manufactures!)

Out of the 40 variations of 911s, the GT2 would be at the top because its the most exspensive and usualy the fastest Porsche 911 availble. You could basicly call it a faster 911 Turbo with a lighter/more basic interior and "sportier" updates all over the entire car.

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