In developing the 500bhp plus racing 'nine-eleven', special attention was paid to its lightweight design, enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, reduced consumption, and improved handling which further optimised safety as well as lowering service and spare parts costs.
The roof, front cover and fairing, wheel arches, doors, side and tail sections as well as the rear cover are made of particularly light carbon fibre composite material (CFRP). All windows - and for the first time even the windscreen - comprise of polycarbonate.
Powering the new 911 GT3 R is a cutting-edge 4.0-litre flat-six unit, which is largely identical to the high-performance production engine of the road-legal 911 GT3 RS. The distinctive wheel arch air vents on the front fairings increase downforce at the front axle. From its 911 RSR big brother, the GT3 R has adopted the concept of the centrally-positioned radiator.
The brake system of the 911 GT3 R also underwent further modifications and, thanks to increased stiffness and more precise control of the ABS anti-lock brakes, is even better suited to long distance racing.
Another development focus was on the safety features of the GT3 R. The capacity of the further-reinforced FT3 safety fuel cell was increased by 12 litres to now hold 120 litres, with the tank now featuring a fuel cut-off safety valve. The doors and the side windows can be removed, and the escape hatch in the roof is now larger.
