Geneva '09: New 911 GT3
Hottest ever NA 911 ready for the autumn
Given the fact that stripped-down race versions of this machine will be charged with upholding Porsche’s reputation on the race track, that’s not a startling claim – although it’s probably enough to give you goose-bumps when you stop to think about it.
In keeping with its track-focused role, a number of body modifications have been included. They include a subtly remodelled nose with large mesh-screened air intakes, and the rear spoiler has been altered to improve aerodynamics. Other visual changes are limited to the introduction of Bi-Xenon headlamps and LED tail-lamp clusters – and the Geneva show car also boasted a delicious set of ‘centre-locking’ racing-style wheels similar to those announced on the 911 Turbo options list last year.
The 911 GT3 also gets a new version of the Porsche Stability Management system that now enables the driver to deactivate Stability Control and Traction control as separate steps. There’s also a standard-fit tyre pressure monitor, and the brakes have been upgraded with larger discs and new aluminium covers designed to reduce unsprung weight. An optional lifting system is also available for the front axle which should help the GT3 deal with parking ramps and speed bumps.
You can buy one for £81,914, and UK deliveries start in the autumn.
Problem is, manufacturers are doing with their "new" cars what Porsche has been doing for years. Look at every new Aston, it looks the same as a DB9 but either shorter, longer with 2 extra doors, or with a huge racecar-style bodykit on it. But that's not exactly a problem, the DB9 is so gorgeous anyway why change it?
With Porsche, the 911 has always looked like this so why change it? But IIRC that's what Jaguar has been doing sincen the 70's, e.g. it's very difficult to differentiate between an old XJ and a later one, they all look the same and that's why Jaguar got into a mess, but luckily they grew some balls and spent more than 50p styling the XF, made it modern and as a result they're much better than they used to be.
Porsche should do the same, grow some balls and change the design, make it look super modern and cool.
Problem is, manufacturers are doing with their "new" cars what Porsche has been doing for years. Look at every new Aston, it looks the same as a DB9 but either shorter, longer with 2 extra doors, or with a huge racecar-style bodykit on it. But that's not exactly a problem, the DB9 is so gorgeous anyway why change it?
With Porsche, the 911 has always looked like this so why change it? But IIRC that's what Jaguar has been doing sincen the 70's, e.g. it's very difficult to differentiate between an old XJ and a later one, they all look the same and that's why Jaguar got into a mess, but luckily they grew some balls and spent more than 50p styling the XF, made it modern and as a result they're much better than they used to be.
Porsche should do the same, grow some balls and change the design, make it look super modern and cool.
This car IS super modern and cool....its just based on the 997 thats been around since the end of 2004...You have to understand the 911 'ethos' of evolution rather than revolution...its one of the main reasons why the car has been around for 40+ years...
Problem is, manufacturers are doing with their "new" cars what Porsche has been doing for years. Look at every new Aston, it looks the same as a DB9 but either shorter, longer with 2 extra doors, or with a huge racecar-style bodykit on it. But that's not exactly a problem, the DB9 is so gorgeous anyway why change it?
With Porsche, the 911 has always looked like this so why change it? But IIRC that's what Jaguar has been doing sincen the 70's, e.g. it's very difficult to differentiate between an old XJ and a later one, they all look the same and that's why Jaguar got into a mess, but luckily they grew some balls and spent more than 50p styling the XF, made it modern and as a result they're much better than they used to be.
Porsche should do the same, grow some balls and change the design, make it look super modern and cool.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
I love the current Porsche look, and also the whale tails from the 80's but not excited by anything in between.
I could care less how it looked though. I bet it's superb to drive.
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