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Fuel economy and recycling
Intelligent lightweight construction has been part of Porsche DNA since 1948 – for both technological and ecological reasons. And, of course, with competitive advantages in mind. In motorsport, weight is increasingly the number one factor of success. Lightweight construction is therefore the basis for low consumption values combined with outstanding performance.
On the technical side, various components are made with a high proportion of aluminum, magnesum, plastics and super-high-strength sheet steel. The materials used have been selected for their ability to withstand load, yet they are considerably lighter overall than conventional steel.
On the ecological side, all materials used are meticulously selected. Each lightweight material is easily recyclable and all plastic components are labelled to facilitate separation for recycling.
On the technical side, various components are made with a high proportion of aluminum, magnesum, plastics and super-high-strength sheet steel. The materials used have been selected for their ability to withstand load, yet they are considerably lighter overall than conventional steel.
On the ecological side, all materials used are meticulously selected. Each lightweight material is easily recyclable and all plastic components are labelled to facilitate separation for recycling.
The reduction in the number of plastic variants helps to ensure more efficient recycling. Recycled plastics are used where they meet our exacting technical requirements.
In short, the new 911 GT3 is around 95% recoverable. In addition, Porsche uses a high proportion of environmentally friendly water-based paints. For us, environmental protection does not begin at the end of a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning and development stage.
In short, the new 911 GT3 is around 95% recoverable. In addition, Porsche uses a high proportion of environmentally friendly water-based paints. For us, environmental protection does not begin at the end of a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning and development stage.
Emission control
The new 911 GT3 meets the strict EU and LEV II standards. Vehicles manufactured by Porsche demonstrate that even high-performance sport cars can achieve moderate emission values in their respective category. This puts the new 911 GT3 among not only the most powerful sport cars of the future, but also the cleanest.
This has been accomplished not least by the two catalytic converters and stereo Lambda control circuits, which monitor each cylinder bank separately. For each exhaust tract, two Lambda sensors regulate the composition of the exhaust gas. Another Lambda sensor for each cylinder bank monitors pollutant conversion in the respective catalytic converter.
This has been accomplished not least by the two catalytic converters and stereo Lambda control circuits, which monitor each cylinder bank separately. For each exhaust tract, two Lambda sensors regulate the composition of the exhaust gas. Another Lambda sensor for each cylinder bank monitors pollutant conversion in the respective catalytic converter.
Fuel
All Porsche models – including the new 911 GT3 – are designed to operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10%, e.g. ‘E10’. Ethanol has a positive impact on the CO2 balance since the plants grown for the production of this biofuel also absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
The release of hydrocarbons from the fuel system has been minimized thanks to the active carbon filter and the multi-layered material from which the fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are made from multi-layered plastic, steel or aluminum.
The release of hydrocarbons from the fuel system has been minimized thanks to the active carbon filter and the multi-layered material from which the fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are made from multi-layered plastic, steel or aluminum.