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Special Edition 911 GT3 for Australia

Back in 1951, Porsche began its journey in Australia. Now, 70 years later, the Stuttgart-based company has introduced a special edition 911 GT3 for Australia.

“I congratulate Australia on such a significant milestone. I am pleased to see that the occasion is being celebrated in style with this sensational special edition, a sportscar that links right back to the start of our journey in Australia and that any Porsche enthusiast would be proud to own, ”said Matthias Becker, Vice President Region Overseas and Emerging Markets at Porsche AG.

The limited edition is based on the 911 (992) GT3 with the Touring Package. The car was designed by the Style Porsche design team in collaboration with the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur customization department and Porsche Cars Australia.

Porsche is painted in Fish Silver Gray Metallic, like the 1951 model 356. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in Madraskaro fabric and Graphite Blue leather, with elements connecting it to one of the first two Porsche cars imported to Australia. Touring Package brings badge on B-pillar (both sides) with Australian flag and 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition lettering in Silver, wheels painted in Darksilver, center console trim painted in Fish Silver Gray Metallic, automatically dimming mirrors including rain sensor, lifting system for front axle, and other accessories.

Source: Porsche Australia

Porsche 911 GT3 or 911 Carrera

The guys from Carwow compared the Porsche 911 GT3 and the entry-level 911 Carrera in a track battle. It is not a question of which car is faster, but what we get for the price we pay.

On testing, the Porsche 911 Carrera set a lap time of 47: 9, which is not bad for entry-level 911. The Porsche 911 GT3 set a lap time of 46: 1.

The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 385 hp (283 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450Nm) of torque. With a weight of 1,505kg it reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 182 mph (293 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which enables incredibly swift gear changes without interrupting the flow of power. It is equipped with double wishbone suspension on the front, carbon ceramic brakes, and 19/20 inch wheels with 235 / 40ZR19 (front) and 295 / 35ZR20 (rear) Pirelli tires.

Speaking of price, there is a big difference between these two models. The price of the Porsche 911 Carrera is £ 83,000, while the price of the Porsche 911 GT3 is £ 123,000. Now, what do you get for the extra £ 40,000?

The Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine with an impressive 510hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. It is slightly lighter than the 911 Carrera (1,435kg) and reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 197 mph (318 kph). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via manual or automatic seven-speed transmission (PDK). It is equipped with carbon ceramic brakes, and 20-inch wheels on the front and 21-inch wheels on the rear with Michelin PS Cup 2 tires.

Source: Carwow via YouTube