Porsche has unveiled the new Porsche 911 GT3 R. The 911 GT3 R will be raced in series based on the international FIA GT3 system, thus succeeding the 911 GT3 Cup S. The 911 GT3 R is powered by a four-liter six-cylinder boxer engine delivering maximum output of 480 bhp (353 kW) transmitted to the rear axle by a in order six-speed dog gearbox. The GT3 R offers 30 bhp more than the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup model. Both cars are based on the extra-wide body of the 911 GT3 RS street-legal sports car.


The Porsche 911 GT3 R weighs 1,200 kg, comes with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), grip control and an e-gas with "throttleblip" function make it much easier to get used to this new GT3 racing car than its precursor, meaning that the new model is also more suitable for the ambitious amateur racing driver.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R is making its world debut on 14 January 2010 at the Birmingham Motor Show and the price is 279,000 Euros.