Porsche 993 GT2 Roadcar and Racecar – Video

 

The Porsche 911 GT2 was a high performance sports car built by the German manufacturer Porsche from 1993 to 2012. It was based on the 911 Turbo, and uses a similar twin-turbocharged engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine upgrades, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration. The GT2 is significantly lighter than the Turbo due to its use of rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive, and the lightening or removal of interior components. As a result, the GT2 was the most expensive and the highest trim level within the 911 lineup.

The 993-generation GT2 was initially built in order to meet homologation requirements for motorsports. Because the cars were built to meet the GT2 class regulations, the road cars were named accordingly. The 993 GT2 featured widened plastic fenders and a larger rear wing with air scoops in the struts. The 993 GT2’s original 3.6 L (220 cu in) engine developed 316 kW (430 PS); in 1998 it was upgraded to 331 kW (450 PS). Fifty-seven road cars were built (seven of which were right-hand drive).

 

 

Technical specifications
Configuration: Air-cooled twin-turbocharged H6
Displacement: 3,600 cc (220 cu in); 2 valves per cylinder
Bore × stroke: 99.1 mm (3.9 in) × 76.2 mm (3.0 in)
Maximum power: 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power: 93.25 kW/liter (2.05 hp/cu in)
Maximum torque: 585.7 N·m (432 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm
Specific torque: 162.7 N·m/liter (1.96 lb·ft/cu in)
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Length: 4,245 mm (167.1 in)
Width: 1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height: 1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Wheelbase: 2,272 mm (89.4 in)
Front track: 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Rear track: 1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight: 1,295 kg (2,855 lb)
Power-to-weight ratio: 259.2 W/kg (6.34 lb/hp)
Top Speed: 301 km/h (187 mph)
0-60 mph (100 km/h): 3.9 s
0-100 mph (160 km/h): 8.7 s
1/4 mile (400 m): 12.1 s @ 117 mph (188 km/h)