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Porsche 911 Carrera T and 911 GT3 with Touring Package Press Kit Contents Fuel consumption and emissions 3 On the trail of the “Monte” in the south of France Porsche 911 Carrera T and 911 GT3 with Touring Package 4 Purist growth for the 911 family Less is more – the Porsche 911 Carrera T 6 Porsche GT model with manual transmission and no rear wing Discreetly packaged performance: 911 GT3 with Touring Package 8 Natural talent Porsche at the Monte Carlo Rally 11 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche Press Kits https://presskit.porsche.de Public Relations and Press Porsche Press Database https://presse.porsche.de Porscheplatz 1 The Porsche Newsroom http://newsroom.porsche.de D-70435 Stuttgart Press contacts http://porsche-qr.de/contacts 3 Fuel consumption and emissions 911 Carrera T: combined fuel consumption: 9.5–8.5 l/100 km, urban: 13.5–11.5 l/100 km, extra-urban: 7.1–6.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 215–193 g/km 911 GT3 with Touring Package: combined fuel consumption 13.3 l/100 km, urban 20.2 l/100 km, extra-urban 9.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 302 g/km Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche Press Kits https://presskit.porsche.de Public Relations and Press Porsche Press Database https://presse.porsche.de Porscheplatz 1 The Porsche Newsroom http://newsroom.porsche.de D-70435 Stuttgart Press contacts http://porsche-qr.de/contacts 4 On the trail of the “Monte” in the south of France Porsche 911 Carrera T and 911 GT3 with Touring Package Porsche is returning to the Monte Carlo Rally. Two new model variants of the 911, dedicated to pure driving pleasure, will visit the exact spots where the classic sports car celebrated its first interna- tional racing success almost exactly 50 years ago: In 1968, British drivers Vic Elford and David Stone secured the first victory for Porsche in the “queen of rallies” at the wheel of a 911 T. This was followed up by three further wins. An excellent weight-to-power ratio, the inherently superior traction of the rear engine sports car and its exceptional reliability were the keys to success back then. And these are the characteristics that still distinguish the 911 to this day, particularly in the new 911 Carrera T and 911 GT3 models with Touring Package. Because both follow the same purist approach: less is more. Both models are extremely athletic, but very understated in their appearance. The 911 Carrera T is based on the 911 Carrera, and its twin turbocharged six-cylinder flat engine also delivers 272 kW (370 hp). Its equipment combines sportiness with a lightweight construction: For example, the rear window and rear side windows are made from lightweight glass, while sound absorption has been reduced to a minimum and the rear seats and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can be omitted entirely on request. At the same time, the PASM sports chassis – lowered by 20 mm – and a weight-optimised Sports Chrono Package, rear-axle steering, shorter transmission ratios from the manual gearbox and a mechanical rear differential lock are all part of the standard equipment in the rear-wheel drive vehicle, as are 20-inch Carrera S wheels, a sports exhaust system and a unique appearance. Together, these measures reduce the overall weight by 20 kg compared to a 911 Carrera with similar equipment. Porsche also focuses on the essentials in the 911 GT3 with Touring Package, but from a different per- spective. In this case, the art of omission primarily concerns the appearance of the high-performance sports car, which combines classic driving pleasure with understatement. For example, the fixed GT3 rear wing gives way to the variable rear spoiler of the 911 Carrera, which has an additional aerody- namic tear-off edge in the form of a Gurney flap. The bonnet grille has also been specially designed and is adorned with a “GT3 touring” badge. The front and rear lights are dark-tinted. The body remains unchanged with wheel arches that are 44 millimetres wider than on the 911 Carrera, along with the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche Press Kits https://presskit.porsche.de Public Relations and Press Porsche Press Database https://presse.porsche.de Porscheplatz 1 The Porsche Newsroom http://newsroom.porsche.de D-70435 Stuttgart Press contacts http://porsche-qr.de/contacts Porsche 911 Carrera T and 911 GT3 with Touring Package 5 typical air outlet in front of the luggage compartment lid and large air intakes in the front section. In the vehicle interior, fine leather replaces Alcantara, emphasising the GT nature of the sports car, which is available solely with a six-speed manual transmission. In all other respects, the subtle exterior conceals the racing technology of the 368 kW (500 hp) 911 GT3 with four-litre naturally aspirated engine. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche Press Kits https://presskit.porsche.de Public Relations and Press Porsche Press Database https://presse.porsche.de Porscheplatz 1 The Porsche Newsroom http://newsroom.porsche.de D-70435 Stuttgart Press contacts http://porsche-qr.de/contacts 6 Purist growth for the 911 family Less is more – the Porsche 911 Carrera T With the 911 Carrera T, Porsche is reviving the puristic concept behind the 911 T of 1968: less weight, shorter transmission ratios from the manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive with mechan- ical rear differential lock for enhanced performance and intense driving pleasure. The new model’s unique appearance is based on the 911 Carrera and its engine delivers 272 kW (370 hp). The 911 Carrera T – at Porsche, “T” stands for Touring – also boasts several other equipment features that are not available for the 911 Carrera, including the PASM sports chassis as standard, lowered by 20 mm, the weight-optimised Sport Chrono Package, a shortened shift lever with red shift pattern and Sport-Tex seat centres. In addition, the rear-axle steering system, which was not available for the 911 Carrera, is provided as an option for the 911 Carrera T. Every aspect of the equipment in the 911 Carrera T is designed to optimise sportiness and deliver lightweight construction: The rear window and rear side windows are made from lightweight glass and the door trims feature opening loops. The sound absorption has been reduced to a minimum. The rear seats have been omitted, as has Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Both, however, are available on request at no extra cost. And the result of these lightweight construction measures? At an unladen weight of 1,425 kilograms, the two-seater is 20 kilograms lighter than a 911 Carrera with comparable equipment. A sporty design and unique appearance The design of the 911 Carrera T highlights the emotionality and sportiness of the rear-wheel-drive coupé. The body parts and wheels function as clear differentiating elements. At the front, the 911 Carrera T features an aerodynamically optimised front spoiler lip, and the Sport Design exterior mirrors are painted in Agate Grey Metallic. From the side, the new model is easily recognisable thanks to its 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Titanium Grey. The “911 Carrera T” logos represent another dis- tinctive feature at the side. The rear view is characterised by the slats in the rear lid grille, the Porsche logo, the “911 Carrera T” model designation in Agate Grey and the sports exhaust system provided Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche Press Kits https://presskit.porsche.de Public Relations and Press Porsche Press Database https://presse.porsche.de Porscheplatz 1 The Porsche Newsroom http://newsroom.porsche.de D-70435 Stuttgart Press contacts http://porsche-qr.de/contacts Less is more – the Porsche 911 Carrera T 7 as standard, with centrally positioned tailpipes painted in black. The exterior colour options are Black, Lava Orange, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, White and Miami Blue, as well as the metallic colours Carrara White, Jet Black and GT Silver. A puristic interior concept and new interior package The appearance of the passenger compartment also has a sporty and puristic emphasis. The driver enjoys black, four-way, electric sports seats with a seat centre in Sport-Tex fabric, while the headrests feature a “911” logo stitched in black. This new Carrera T model also comes with the option to choose full bucket seats for the first time. Steering actions are completed via the GT sports steering wheel with leather rim, and the mode switch provided on the steering wheel as standard allows the driver to select different driving programmes. The shortened shift lever with shift pattern in red remains exclu- sive to the 911 Carrera T. The decorative trims on the dashboard and doors are black, as are the door opening loops. A new addition is the T interior package, which creates an even sportier look with the contrasting colours of Racing Yellow, Guards Red or GT Silver. These colours can be used to add visual accents on various interior components, such as the seat belts, the “911” logo on the headrests, the door opening loops or the centres of the Sport-Tex seats. Improved weight-to-power ratio plus enhanced performance The six-cylinder flat engine with a displacement of three litres and twin turbocharging generates an output of 272 kW (370 hp) and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, delivering between 1,750 rpm and 5,000 rpm. The weight-to-power ratio has been improved to 3.85 kg/hp, ensuring enhanced perfor- mance and more agile driving dynamics. Thanks to the shorter rear-axle gear ratio and mechanical differential lock, the 911 Carrera T can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds – 0.1 seconds faster than the 911 Carrera Coupé.