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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Performance

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2022 911 GT3 Performance

The GT3 formula is straightforward - a naturally-aspirated flat-six rear-mounted engine sending power to the rear wheels only. An all-wheel-drive system is a no-go, leaving the front wheels with only one task: steering the car. The GT3 is not a numbers car. Its 4.0-liter flat-six engine produces 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque, figures which are dwarfed by the 911 Turbo S's outputs of 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. As you'd expect, the Turbo S is much faster. It gets from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds and will continue to a top speed of 205 mph. The GT3 with the PDK transmission takes 3.2 seconds to get to 60 mph and can reach a top speed of 197 mph. The GT3 manual isn't as fast off the mark (3.7 seconds for the benchmark sprint) but has a higher top speed of 199 mph compared with the PDK-equipped variant. The GT3's power output is also trounced by most performance sedans like the BMW M5, which has around 100 more horses. This car is not about the performance but rather the way it delivers the performance. You see, a Turbo S is all out of ideas at 7,200 rpm, at which point the GT3 still has 1,800 rpm left over. And it is those last few revolutions that make all the difference. If you're a keen driver, you'll never get tired of the way this car screams to 9,000 rpm. Why isn't it the fastest car if it's meant for track use? Porsche realized a while ago that 500 horses is peak as far as the 911 RWD chassis is concerned. Over the last decade, the GT3's outputs haven't increased all that dramatically, and that's intentional. Any more, and it would lose that delicate balance between usable power and too much power. The front axle would have to be connected for additional grip, and the GT3 would lose its light, pointy, and direct front end. The GT3 proved its worth at the Green Hell in late 2020. It set a blistering time of 6:55:34 on the 12.8-mile track. That's quite a lot faster than most supercars and goes to show how beneficial that 9,000 rpm is on a track.

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Engine and Transmission

On paper, the GT3's engine doesn't appear to be as all-conquering as the car's chassis. It only produces 502 hp at 8,400 rpm and a shockingly low 346 lb-ft of torque at 6,100 rpm. A BMW M4 Competition has 503 hp and 479 lb-ft, and it's half the price. Those who love driving will know that these figures are meaningless. Few things in life are as satisfying as a naturally-aspirated engine producing 126 hp per liter. You have to be semi-abusive and work it hard to access those horses, but the car loves it. The wide rev range is a joy on a track, as you have so many available options. You can either cling to a gear and keep the revs high or short shift back down to just above 6,000 rpm where the full torque is available. Best of all is the immediacy. Modern turbocharged cars are getting better at eliminating turbo lag, but nothing beats the instantaneous response of a naturally aspirated engine. You touch the throttle, and it responds faster than your brain can process. Two gearbox options are available, and this is where things get a bit contentious. The old-school option is a six-speed manual, but the 7-speed PDK is faster and smoother. At this point, we'd love to say that we'd go with the manual any day of the week, but that's simply not true. We love manual gearboxes, but the PDK transmission allows you to make the most of the GT3's dual personality. While it is meant to be a track car, Porsche wanted it to be suited to everyday driving as well. Thanks to the new suspension setup, you can actually use it daily. There isn't a single situation where the PDK transmission isn't ideal. In humdrum automatic mode, it will slog along effortlessly like a normal 911. On a track, it swaps cogs so quickly that you can upshift mid-corner without unsettling the car. Porsche also includes a more traditional shift knob in the PDK car to make it feel more like a manual. It's an admirable effort, but you soon revert to paddles behind the wheel. Another unique feature of the PDK is the clutch kick. To induce oversteer in a manual car, you simply dip the clutch going into the corner, removing the rear power for a split-second and (hopefully) initiating a slide. The GT3 with a PDK transmission lets you do the same, but instead of using the clutch pedal, you use the right-hand paddle behind the steering wheel. We get why some people would insist on a manual transmission. In an ideal world, you'd have two GT3s, but in the real world, we prefer the PDK for its ability to set blistering lap times while still being able to sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic without hassle.

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Performance Specs

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2022 911 GT3 Gas Mileage

Neither the EPA nor Porsche has claimed gas mileage figures for the GT3, but it's unlikely to be a dealbreaker for the typical owner of this car. For some context, the previous GT3 returned 15/19/16 mpg city/highway/combined and we don't expect the new one to be very different. The GT3 has a 16.9-gallon tank, which is large enough for cruising. For an additional $230, you can also increase the tank size to 23.7 gallons. We'd recommend doing so since the new GT3 is so much easier to live with. Once you go chasing 9,000 rpm, the consumption figure will drop to a single-digit figure.

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Fuel Capacity

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