The Most Powerful 911 Ever!

The new Porsche 911 GT2 is one of the most powerful road going Porsches ever built.  It is the fastest of all 911s.

Unlike your basic 480 hp 911 Turbo, the GT2 relies on rear-wheel drive alone, vs. four-wheel drive and pumps out 530 hp from an engine that’s just 3.6 liters. Just for a frame of reference, the engine in a Subaru Tribeca is 3.6 liters and puts out 250 horsepower.  The only transmission is a six-speed manual.

All of this performance and power is from an engine that achieves 19 mpg.

The GT2 is the first Porsche to get the new PSM Porsche Stability Management system, which keeps the car in line under acceleration, braking and cornering forces. Sideways slide control and acceleration traction control can both be turned off; however the ABS braking system will always be with you. 

Porsche’s are notoriously tricky to launch from a full stop. Part of the new stability management system is a launch assist function that will make numerous adjustments to keep both rear wheels from spinning and losing acceleration.

1.While at a stop, press the clutch and gas pedals all the way to the floor.

2. Select 1st gear

The engine maximizes turbo boost, traction settings and engine RPMs automatically.  

3. Side-step the clutch (take your foot of immediately) and the car takes care of the rest, resulting in a face melting sprint.

LAUNCH!

0-60 flies by in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is around 205 mph! 

The GT2’s amazing engine achieves such impressive numbers with some of Porsches cutting-edge technology found in the Turbo. The GT2 employs two variable vain turbos.  A turbo charger works by using the exhaust from an engine to spin a turbine (like a paddle-wheel). The spinning turbine forces air back into the engine. With more air, you can make a bigger bang. 

Variable-vain turbos adjust the segments (like the slats on a paddle wheel) to make the best use out of the pressure available.

Extensive use of light weight materials like titanium exhaust and mufflers (shaving 20lbs) allow the GT2 to be both more powerful and lighter than the Turbo.

I admit that there’s probably a 1 in 20 chance I’ll ever be driven in a GT2, and a smaller chance I’ll drive one myself, but that doesn’t affect my desire and appreciation for the car.

I love the timeless, yet aggressive design of the cars but I really appreciate the fact that the GT2 is an everyday uber car.  It’s blazing fast, but you can drive to the track and then drive it home.   You don’t need the engine pulled at 4500 mile.

On top of that, Porsches are just, well…German. They don’t mess with selling you their F1 pedigree, or act like snobs. Their most amazing cars don’t even catch a second look by most pedestrians, but they stand out to those that care.

They build great sports cars, without frills, and are proud to do it, and the GT2 is one the fastest ever made.