Each month, Panorama magazine brings you the best from the world
of Porsche. Races, vintage car shows, technical articles, we cover
it all!
At Panorama, we never have room for all the pictures we'd like
to
share with our readers. Here are some photos that just wouldn't
fit
into the magazine this month.
Featured in the May issue is the introduction of the new 997-based
GT3, which was presented to the international press at a meeting
in Verona, Italy. For this month's gallery we present more photos
from staff photographer Leonard Turner's shoot in Italy.
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Dramatically changed face of the 997 GT3 includes aggressively
redesigned air intakes and a GT2-like slot just below
the hood that exhausts radiator air and helps with aerodynamics.
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Sophisticated lightening of internal engine components
result in a red line of 8400 rpm, 200 rpm higher than
the previous GT3.
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The steering wheel, handbrake lever and shifter
for the six-speed transmission in the GT3 are all
covered with suede-like Alcantera material.
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The stylized GT3 wheel reveals the
optional PCCB fade-free brakes which save almost
40 pounds of unsprung weight.
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Classic 911 profile of the GT3 is augmented with
new 19-inch wheels which will be shared with the 911
Turbo and a revised rear wing which contributes to
the slick aerodynamics (coefficient of drag for the
new car is 0.29).
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The two slots below the rear lights
serve primarily to remove heat from the fender mounted
exhaust systems.
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The aggressive new rear spoiler has
an adjustable upper horizontal plane.
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The 3.6-liter normally-aspirated engine for the
GT3 produces an amazing 415 horsepower at 7600 rpm.
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Large adjustable wing, engine air
scoops on the rear deck, slots on both sides of
the rear for exhaust cooling and the center mounted
dual exhaust tips are functional and visual signatures
of the new GT3.
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Check out the May Panorama for the full story on the 2007
911 GT3, the report on the RS Spyder's debut at Sebring,
a visit to Pixar Animation Studios for a look at Sally Carrera
and Lightning McQueen, Metro New Region's Snowflake 50 Rally,
and lots of technical questions and answers for your Porsche
problems.
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