Three-quarters Front View of a Yellow, 2011, Porsche 991 (997), Carrera 2 GTS Coupe, on display at the 2023 British Motor Show, Farnborough
The 996 GT2 was superseded by the 997 GT2, which went on sale in November 2007. At its release, the 997-generation Porsche 911 GT2 was the most powerful and fastest road-going 911 ever to have been sold to the public. The GT2's engine was based on the existing L (220 cu in) flat-6 engine, but features twin variable geometry turbochargers (as used on the 997 turbo), generating a maximum power output of 530 PS (390 kW; 523 bhp) at 6,500 rpm and 680 N⋅m (502 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,200 rpm.[10] Unlike the 997 Turbo, the 997 GT2 uses a rear wheel drive layout for reduced weight (primarily for competing in GT2 class racing as with its predecessors), and boasts a power increase from a newly designed expansion intake manifold, and shorter turbo intake manifolds. Further, a full titanium exhaust system was fitted to the 997 GT2 contributing to reduced weight as compared to the turbo. Despite the power hike, Porsche claims fuel consumption at full throttle is improved by 15 percent compared with the 997 Turbo. The GT2 accelerates in seconds to 97 km/h (60 mph) and in seconds to 161 km/h (100 mph) and has top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph). This makes it the first 911 to exceed the 200 mph (322 km/h) top speed barrier after the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Race Version (which is not considered to be an actual Porsche 911 due to its mid-mounted engine and overall shape).[citation needed] The Porsche 997 GT2 has a curb weight of 1,440 kg (3,175 lb). The only transmission available is a 6-speed manual. The GT2 was the first Porsche equipped with launch control. The appearance of the GT2 is slightly different from its sister-car, the 997 Turbo, in a few ways. It does away with fog lights in the front bumper and has integrated turn signals in the front air intakes, has a revised front lip, has a larger rear wing (with two small air scoops on either side), and has a different rear bumper (now featuring titanium exhaust pipes).
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Farnborough International Expo Centre, Farnborough,
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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