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first glance. An aluminum luggage compartment lid
and doors, together with other weight-reducing
measures and a turbocharged engine, all combine to
produce a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.7 kilograms
per hp, a figure that is way ahead of those achieved
by its direct competitors.
The engine of the 911 GT2 is based on that of the
current 911 Turbo, which features state-of-the-art
variable turbine geometry (VTG). The power unit
boasts an output of 390 kW (530 hp) and as such
is the most powerful engine in the entire Porsche
sports car range for the current model year. An en-
tirely new expansion intake system improves fuel
consumption by up to 15 percent at high loads and
engine speeds. In addition to having individually ad-
justable chassis components for driving on circuits,
the chassis, for the first time ever, also features
actively adjustable dampers. The Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) ensures exceptional dece-
leration performance. To utilize the abundance of
propulsive power effectively, the 19-inch wheels are
fitted as standard with sports tires.
Another new feature on the GT models of the 911 series
is the use of the PSM (Porsche Stability Management)
vehicle stability control system, which improves ac-
tive safety considerably. Also new is the use of an
assistance system that ensures even better accelera-
tion from standstill. It is activated while the vehicle is
stationary when the driver presses the accelerator
to the floor with a gear engaged and the clutch pedal
pressed. All the driver then has to do is take his foot
quickly off the clutch pedal and the new GT2 will sprint
from a standing start to 100 kilometers an hour in just
3.7 seconds. The car’s flexibility is impressive too.
The new GT2 requires just 4.1 seconds to accelerate
from 80 to 120 kilometers an hour in fifth gear.
The interior trim of this high-performance athlete is
based on the current 911 GT3; there is also a variant
in black leather with features borrowed from the
Carrera GT. One characteristic feature is the use of
Alcantara, for example on the steering wheel rim, the
gearshift knob and the handbrake grip, on the door
panels, on the storage compartment lids and on the
seat center panels. As in the Carrera GT, the needles
and scale divisions on the dials are in yellow, whilst
the rev counter has been given greater emphasis with
a titanium-colored dial and GT2 lettering.
Another highlight on the 911 GT2 are the new bucket
sports seats, which are fitted as standard – the first
time such seats feature as standard equipment on a
911 model. They have folding backrests, an integral
thorax airbag and manual front/back adjustment.
They combine a high degree of lateral support with
everyday practicality and outstanding occupant pro-
tection. The shell of the seats is made from glass
and carbon fiber reinforced plastic with a carbon-look
surface finish, whilst the covers are leather. Available
as an option at no extra cost is a Clubsport package
featuring a bolt-in rear roll cage, a red 6-point harness
for the driver’s side, a fire extinguisher with bracket
and wiring pre-installation for a battery mains switch.
The personalization ranges offer further attractive
trim options.
Boxster and Cayman Special Models
In early spring 2008, Porsche is set to unveil the
highpoint of its current Boxster series, the Boxster
RS 60 Spyder, which will be a limited edition series
numbering exactly 1,960 units. The car is reminiscent
of the legendary Type 718 RS 60 Spyder race car of
the 1960s. This model, which has been developed
with a great deal of attention to detail, delivers maxi-
mum performance whilst at the same time picking
up on the stylistically confident design, material and
color themes of the RS 60 Spyder.
The GT Silver Metallic color, combined with the ex-
clusive red hood, sets the initial tone. The exterior
look is given further refinement by the pronounced
front end from the SportDesign package, a black
frame around the windscreen, the rollover bar in GT
Silver Metallic, red taillights and chrome-plated model
lettering. Like the hood, the natural leather interior
is styled in the new exclusive Carrera Red. The center
panels of the sports seats, the door panels, the
steering wheel rim and the handbrake grip feature a
special embossed design, whilst the rear center
console and rear shells of the seats are painted in
GT Silver Metallic. Also silver-colored are the seat
belts. One eye-catching feature is the instrument
cluster, which, without the familiar shroud, creates a
very puristic look. The instrument housing is painted
in silver. There is also a stainless steel strip with the
“RS 60 Spyder” logo and a plaque on the glove com-
partment lid underlining the vehicle’s exclusivity.
The 3.4-liter, 6-cylinder boxer engine from the Boxster
S has had its power output increased to 303 hp by
means of modifications to the exhaust system. The
sports exhaust system and a special dual tailpipe in
the style of the 911 GT3 impressively round off the
look. The 19-inch SportDesign wheels ensure that all
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