The chassis of the new 911 GT3 has been engineered to meet the challenging demands of motorsport – and for this reason it also provides extremely sporty day-to-day driving. The ride height of the new 911 GT3 is 30 mm lower than that of the 911 Carrera. In conjunction with a series of specifically tuned chassis components, this offers extraordinary agility, a high degree of driving safety and stable handling, particularly in corners.

The independent front suspension combines McPherson-type struts with longitudinal and transverse links. The rear axle has a multi-link suspension, following the LSA (Lightweight, Stable, Agile) concept. Height, camber, toe and the anti-roll bars can be individually adapted for use on the racetrack. Additional ball joints on the front and rear axles help to establish a particularly firm connection between the chassis and the body.

An optional lift system at the front axle raises the front end by 30 mm. Operable up to a speed of approximately 31 mph, it minimizes the risk of grounding on curbs, ramps and parking garage entrances.

Fitted as standard, the new rear-axle steering combines performance and everyday practicality. An electromechanical adjustment system at each rear wheel enables the steering angle to be adapted based on the current driving situation, steering input and vehicle speed. The advantage for day-to-day driving: during low-speed maneuvers, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction to that of the front wheels. This has the virtual effect of shortening the wheelbase. The turning circle is reduced to make it easier to park. The advantage for sporty driving: during high-speed maneuvers, the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as that of the front wheels.

Driving stability is increased by the virtual extension of the wheelbase and agility is enhanced by the simultaneous steering of the front and rear axles, especially during overtaking maneuvers

on the racetrack.

The electronically controlled system minimizes the oscillations and vibrations of the entire drivetrain, especially the engine, and combines the benefits of a hard or soft engine mounting arrangement.

A hard engine mounting delivers optimum dynamic performance because it offers the highest degree of handling precision possible. Soft engine mounts, on the other hand, minimize oscillations and vibrations. While comfort is improved on uneven road surfaces, this comes at the expense of dynamic performance.

Our engineers have solved this problem by enabling the engine mounts to adapt their stiffness and damping performance to changes in driving style and road surface conditions. This has been

achieved by use of a fluid with magnetic properties in interaction with an electrically generated magnetic field.

Handling is perceptibly more stable under load change conditions and in fast corners. The dynamic engine mount system also reduces the vertical oscillations of the engine when accelerating under full load. The results are greater and more uniform drive force at the rear axle, increased traction and better acceleration. Whenever a less assertive driving style is adopted, the dynamic engine mounts automatically soften to provide a greater level of comfort.

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus is fitted as standard and has been specially adapted to the new 911 GT3. It operates in conjunction with an electronically regulated and fully variable rear differential lock. Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the system’s active control outputs. The results are perceptible, particularly at the limits of dynamic performance: greater traction, increased lateral dynamics and a significant improvement in driving stability under the effects of load changes in corners and when the car changes lane. On surfaces with less grip, such as in the wet, the system strategically brakes the right or left rear wheel. This means that, whenever the car enters a corner, brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is applied to the outside rear wheel. This improves steering behavior and increases agility.

This electronic active damping system offers continuous adjustment of the damping force on each wheel based on the current driving situation and your driving style.

At the press of a button, you can select between two different modes. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for sporty driving on public roads and on wet racetracks. ‘Sport’ mode is specially tuned for maximum lateral acceleration and offers the best possible traction on the track.

Twenty inches instead of the 19 on the predecessor model. Another improvement to dynamic performance that brings you closer to the sporty limit. The wheels are platinum-colored and made from a forged alloy.

The central locking device with ‘GT3’ logo is derived from motorsport. Compared with the conventional five-bolt wheel connection, it offers enhanced performance thanks to the reduction in rotating masses. And, of course, it ensures a faster wheel change, which is vital when you’re in the pit and the clock is ticking.

Tire sizes are 245/35 ZR 20 on 9 J x 20 at the front and 305/30 ZR 20 on 12 J x 20 at the rear.

Road-legal sport tires on the new 911 GT3 help to provide the grip it needs. Bear in mind, however, that the reduced tread depth increases the risk of aquaplaning on wet surfaces.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is fitted as standard in the new 911 GT3. Not only does it send warnings to the on-board computer’s display screen in the event of a gradual or sudden loss of pressure, it also features a racetrack mode. This takes into consideration the pressure and temperature characteristics of the tires on the circuit and precisely monitors the pressure set in each individual tire. In other words, TPMS is designed around your sporting passion.