Porsche Unveils 2013 GT3 R to Customer Teams

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has unveiled its 2013 911 GT3 R that will be available to customer teams for the 2013 racing season of GT3-class racing. This car is not to be confused with the 911 RSR that will be raced by the Porsche factory in the GTE-class at Le Mans, which is based on the 991 chassisPorsche 911 Gen.6 [991 Series]Germany, 2011 > present110 versions
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The 2013 911 GT3 R is an update of last year’s car and is still based on the 997 chassisPorsche 911 Gen.5Germany, 2004 > present96 versions
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. To improve the car for the upcoming season, Porsche widened the front and rear fenders to improve traction. The track is 50mm wider than before. The wheelbase is also stretched by 10mm.

The body gets new front bumper panels, new sill covers, reformed rear panel, changed underbody, a redesigned rear diffuser and larger rear wing to improve aerodynamics. The wheels have been widened from 10.9in to 12in.

Balance of performance rules keep the 4.0-liter flat-six with a maximum of 500hp. Power goes through a six-speed sequential gearbox with a throttle blip function. Depending on series rules, the new GT3 R also comes with traction control and ABS.

The car is offered either as a whole or as an upgrade kit. Complete cars start at €280,000, but the upgrade kit costs €45,500.

Since the 997-based 911 GT3 RPorsche 911 GT3 RGermany, 2009 > present3 photos
was introduced in 2010, it has won competed in 131 races and won 41 of them.