Geneva Motor Show 2017: Porsche Showcases 911 GT3

Enthusiasts aren't all that hard to please. Toss the keys to the 911 GT3, and I'm sure they'd have no reason to complain. Why do we say that? Well, because on paper it looks like the perfect supercar for the old-school enthusiast. Why's that? 

The engine is a slightly large 4.0-litre flat-six. There are no turbos, no superchargers and no electric motors to squeeze out every little ounce of power. It makes 500PS of power the old fashioned way, and possibly scoffs at the thought of forced induction. There's an impressive 460Nm of twist available as well. Now, we know these numbers are instilling a sense of deja vu. They're identical to the 911 R one lucky Indian enthusiast snagged in Bangalore. 

What's different is that unlike the R that gets a 6-speed manual transmission only, the GT3 gets the optional PDK dual-clutch gearbox. The transmission is nothing short of witchcraft because that's the only way we can explain how the automatic GT3 is 0.6 seconds faster to 96kmph (60mph) compared to the manual. For reference, the manual clocks the ton in 3.8 seconds (just like the 911 R) and the PDK'ed Poker manages the sprint in 3.2 seconds. 

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The GT3 is at home on the twisties as well. Porsche says the chassis of the new 911 GT3 benefits from its motorsport expertise and "has been tuned for improved handling and driving dynamics". Porsche has thrown practically everything from the parts bin at the GT3 as it features four-wheel steer, dynamic engine mounts and a locking rear differential as standard. There's that massive wing on the tail as well which also happens to be the easiest way you can identify a GT3 among standard 911s. 

Since the 911 GT3 is all about performance, it gets the 'GT Sport' steering wheel from the 918 Spyder Hypercar. If you plan on taking it to the track very often, Porsche will happily fit full bucket seats with electric adjust. And there's no rear bench at all. They've been left on the shelf at the production line to save weight. Who carries passengers on a track day anyway, right? 

To let one brag about their track day endeavours, the GT3 features the 'Track Precision App'. "Using this app, 911 GT3 drivers can display, record, and analyze detailed driving data on a smartphone," says Porsche. We're assuming this is supposed to be accompanied by a smug smile.

Will it come to India? Yes!

Porsche has confirmed that the 911 GT3 will be launched in India mid-September 2017 with a price tag of 2.19 crore, ex-showroom Mumbai. Bookings for the car are currently open.

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