1999-2004
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Motorsport legend
The first GT3 — Porsche's motorsport DNA distilled for the road. Launched a nameplate that became the benchmark for driver's cars.
History
When the 996 generation was criticized for going soft with water-cooling, the GT3 silenced the critics. Derived from the GT1 race program, it used the Mezger flat-six engine and proved the water-cooled 911 could be just as thrilling as its air-cooled ancestors.
Timeline
1999Production begins
2004Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total1,868
DesignerPorsche Motorsport
Production Period1999-2004
Estimated Value$100K-$180K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine3.6L Flat-6 (M96/79)
Power381 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque385 Nm
0-60 mph4.3 sec
Top Speed302 km/h
Transmission6-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,350 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.3
BodySteel/aluminum unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeM96/79
Displacement3.6L (3,600 cc)
Bore x Stroke100 x 76.4 mm
Compression11.7:1
Valves4 per cylinder (24 total)
Fuel SystemBosch Motronic ME 7.2
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 sec
0-60 mph4.3 sec
Top Speed302 km/h
Weight-to-Power3.5 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,430 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,275 mm
Wheelbase2,355 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link (LSA), coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated cross-drilled disc 330mm
Rear BrakesVentilated cross-drilled disc 330mm
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted
Tires (Front)225/40 ZR18
Tires (Rear)285/30 ZR18
Capacity
Fuel Tank89 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, Porsche Newsroom
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