911 GT2
Respect required.
530 hp @ 6,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.6 s
Top Track Speed: 204 mph
Power. Torque. Acceleration. All in plentiful supply. Nothing else can match that energy – except the car’s design. A single glance is all it takes to realize that fact
The front-end aerodynamics have been revised to compensate for the increased cooling requirements of the engine and brakes. The large air intakes enable a higher throughput of air to the central radiator and front brake units. The integral air outlet ahead of the front lid makes a major contribution to front-end downforce. The airstream from the central radiator is channelled up over the car, forcing the front end downwards, thereby enhancing balance and steering response.
The importance of air in the performance of the 911 GT2 is also apparent from the large intake openings in the rear side panels which supply the intercooler units.
The most impressive view is also the one that others will see most of all: the rear. The fixed rear wing with integral lip spoiler ensures optimum stability at speed.
As the car accelerates and you’re pressed into your seat, air is forced through the intake openings on the rear wing uprights and into the engine turbocharging system. This ‘ram air’ effect has a key role to play in the exceptional efficiency of the engine. Since air is already being forced into the turbos, there is less resistance from the compressors and therefore less back-pressure in the exhaust, which means greater engine performance.
The engine cover, featuring the GT2 logo, is made from lightweight glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GRP). Twin titanium tailpipes are elegantly incorporated within the rear apron design. Warm air is vented from the engine compartment via cooling slits at the rear.
The combined effect of all these aerodynamic modifications is a drag coefficient of just 0.32 as well as positive front and rear downforce. Behind the wheel, that means better grip, better directional stability and exceptional handling characteristics. Technically and visually, the result is the same: a breathtaking driving machine.