2008 911(997) GT2
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After much speculation, Porsche has finally decided to produce a 997-based GT2 in early 2008. The new GT2 will officially be the most powerful 911 to roll off the Porsche production line, with 530 bhp on tap from its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-6. Based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 receives larger air intakes that feed two hopped-up variable-geometry turbochargers, which in turn send the intake charge into a new expansion manifold. This manifold is specially designed to keep temperatures down and increase efficiency, so much so that Porsche is claiming up to a 15-percent increase in efficiency over the 911 Turbo, despite the additional power.
A 6-speed manual transaxle routes this turbocharged fury to the rear wheels — doing all they can to keep their 325/30ZR-19 rubber from going up in smoke. The 235/35ZR-19 front tires will have their turn when all four carbon-ceramic brake discs are pinched between monobloc calipers and haul the GT2 down from anything south of 204 mph. Rounding out the package are titanium mufflers and exhaust tips and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system, all included in the $191,700 list price.
source: Road & Track
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