November 24th, 2009

2010 Porsche 911 GT3: A Street-Legal Race Car

Top Speed:193 mph

Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds

Engine Size: 3.8 liter flat-6

Power: 435 hp at 7600 rpm

Torque: 317 lb-ft at 6250 rpm

Fuel Economy: 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway

Price at Time of Writing: $113,150

The 2010 version of the Porsche 911 GT3 is a serious sports car. Seven oil pumps for the engine and a dedicated cooling system just for the gearbox. These cars are built for race speed, and many will actually see action on the track. The 2010 model sees the car more powerful and exciting to drive.

New Engine

The GT3 has a newly updated engine. The internals now include titanium connecting rods and hollow camshafts. The pistons, valves and tappets have all been lightened. To add to the list of astonishing tricks this car can play is its engine that can rev up to 8500 rpms. With a 3-stage intake manifold mated with 2-stage sport exhaust output power is increased. cars for sale

The Drive

While the GT3 is built for speed, it is a dream to drive in regular road conditions as well. It handles twists and curves beautifully, with unprecedented steering control and nearly perfect weighting. There is a sense of confidence with this car as it takes corners with accuracy even at high speeds. Its has no complains about sprinting out of corners and get you on your way.

When accelerating, the GT3 moves quickly thought its gears until it hits the fifth gear, typically around 145 mph. At this point the car moderates, and with a top speed of 193 mph you can literally fly. Keep the revs above 6000 rpm and you will enjoy quick acceleration and accurate, fast response times. In addition, the magnetorheological engine mounts, new to this model, help the ride to be softer and reduce the number of vibrations felt in regular driving conditions. Vertical engine movement has been reduced to +/- 1.5 mm. Originally the car had a vertical engine movement of +/- 9 mm. This is a huge change. bmw 3 series fo sale

Other Changes

The GT3 sports 15-inch front brake rotors with separate aluminum carriers, stiffer springs in the suspension and a smaller anti-roll bar in the front of the car. Introduced for driver aids are stability control with a dynamic drivetrain that has a lifting feature. The driver can set the front end to raise 1.2 inches at a push of a button, then the car can take on steep drives with no damage to the front bumber.

The front splitter and rear wing have also been changed. A new lower and deeper front splitter and a wider wing in the rear, which is wider than the vertical supports and also tilted at a 7.8 degrees angle for more downforce and more grip. Speeding at 186 mph sees the down force increasing from 66 pounds to 220 pounds. Carfind

All in all the rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car is better, faster and more powerful than its predecessors. Very good handling with provides for memorable drives. If speed combined with precision handling is what you want in a vehicle, then this 6-speed manual 2-door coupe is the car to choose.

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