GT2 World Debut - 12/11/2000
Porsche® 911™ GT2 Makes World Debut In Detroit
Turbocharged Model Will Top Porsche Range
Source: Porsche Cars North America
ATLANTA, December 11, 2000 – The turbocharged Porsche® 911™ GT2, the most powerful production Porsche ever offered for sale on this continent, will make its world debut January 8, 2001, at the North American International Automobile Show in Detroit. It is poised to take its place at the top of the current Porsche model range. Based on the new-generation 911 Turbo that’s already setting new standards for sportscar performance, the 911 GT2 will make its mark with more power and lower weight than the new 911 turbo, plus exclusive design features. It will enter production next year as a 2002 model, although an on-sale date and pricing for the United States and Canada have not yet been determined.
456-Horsepower Twin-Turbo Engine The 911 GT2 engine, a modified version of the 3.6-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder “boxer” engine from the 911 Turbo, produces 456 (SAE) horsepower compared to 415 (SAE) in the 911 Turbo. While the 911 Turbo comes equipped with all-wheel drive, the 911 GT2 will use rear-wheel drive for reduced weight. Together, the power increase and approximately 220-pound weight reduction give the 911 GT2 even more astounding performance than the 911 Turbo. Porsche projects a 0-60 mph acceleration time of about four seconds and a top track speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).
Functional Design Design changes that set the 911 GT2 apart from the 911 Turbo also add function, including larger front air intakes and a new air intake ahead of the front hood. In back, the 911 GT2 replaces the two-piece automatic-deploying spoiler of the 911 Turbo with a new, one-piece fixed design. The driver can adjust the spoiler profile manually for desirable aerodynamics. The Porsche 911 GT2 employs larger wheels and tires than the 911 Turbo. The front alloy wheels measure 18 x 8.5-inch (vs. 18 x 8.0-inch for the 911 Turbo) and mount 235/40 ZR18 tires (225/40 ZR18 for the 911 Turbo). The rear alloy wheels measure 18 x 12-inch (one inch wider than on the 911 Turbo) and mount super-wide 315/30 ZR18 tires (295/30 ZR18 for the 911 Turbo).
Standard Ceramic Composite Brakes The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, introduced as an option for the 2001 911 Turbo, will be standard on the 2002 911 GT2. The PCCB system is the first ceramic composite brake disc on a production car. Not only does the PCCB system set new standards for brake response, fade resistance and service life, but the ceramic composite discs weigh about 50 percent less than conventional cast iron discs. The lower weight reduces unsprung mass and improves suspension response. The PCCB system provides optimal braking performance even under extreme conditions, on dry or wet roads. An extremely hard disc surface plus immunity from salt corrosion, give the PCCB discs a long service life.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., is the exclusive importer of Porsche cars for the United States. A wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs some 230 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 205 dealers in North America. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
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