Geneva Motor Show 2017: New Porsche 911 GT3 Unveiled
car&bike Team
1 min read
Mar 08, 2017, 12:35 AM
Key Highlights
- The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 gets a 6-speed manual gearbox
- It is powered by a 4.0 Litre flat-six engine making 493 bhp of peak power
- The 2018 911 GT3 will be launched in India at a price of Rs. 2.2 crore
Most Porsche fans were rather disappointed when the previous 911 GT3 model was offered only with a 7-speed PDK automatic transmission. For Porsche aficionados, it was nothing short of sacrilege. But with the new 911 GT3, Porsche paid heed to the cries of its fans and has given it a 6-speed manual sports gearbox. As far as the engine is concerned, the new 911 GT3 gets a 4.0 Litre flat-six engine which is naturally aspirated (surprise, again) and pumps out close to 493 bhp. The 2018 911 GT3 with the PDK automatic transmission does the 0-100 kmph sprint in 3.4 seconds and hits a maximum of 318 kmph. The manual 911 GT3 is just 0.5 seconds slower to reach the 100 kmph mark but has a slightly faster top speed of 320 kmph.
(2018 Porsche 911 GT3-Interior)
(2018 Porsche 911 GT3-Rear)
(2018 Porsche 911 GT3-Interior)The chassis on the new 911 GT3 has been redesigned with rear-axle steering and the lightweight construction of the car lends it superior driving dynamics, or so Porsche says. Porsche will also offer three seat variants which are the adaptive sport seats with electrical adjustment, bucket seats with folding backrest and lastly, the third option is bucket seats made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) in carbon weave finish. Also, the seats on the new 911 GT3 sit 25mm lower than the previous model. For the tech-savvy enthusiast, Porsche will also offer the Track Precision App as standard in addition to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) package and the Connect Plus module. The app will help customers to store and analyse all sorts of driving information on their smartphone.
(2018 Porsche 911 GT3-Rear)The good news is that the new 911 GT3 is available to order in India at a starting price of Rs. 2,19,91,000 or Rs 2.2 crore, ex-showroom, Maharashtra. The car will be launched in India in the middle of September, 2017.
Related News
1 min read
10 Most Powerful Super SUVs In India
Popular Porsche Models
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
Jafar Rizvi | Jan 9, 2026KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15: Specifications, Features, Prices ComparedKTM’s new RC 160 goes head-to-head with the Yamaha R15 in the entry-level sportbike category. Here is how the two fare on paper.1 min read
Amaan Ahmed | Jan 9, 2026Suzuki E-Access Launched At Rs 1.88 Lakh; LFP Battery Promises 95 KM RangeOriginally confirmed for a June 2025 launch, Suzuki's first electric two-wheeler for India has finally arrived almost a year after making its global debut at Auto Expo 2025.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Jan 9, 2026Kawasaki Ninja, Versys Models Offered With Discounts Of Up To Rs 2.50 LakhThe Ninja ZX-10R is offered with maximum benefits, followed by the Ninja 1100SX and Versys 1100.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 9, 2026Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: What To ExpectToyota will be introducing an all-electric vehicle for the first time in India. It is the Toyota-badged version of the soon-to-be-launched Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, and here’s everything we expect from it.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jan 8, 2026Auto Sales 2025: BMW Group India Sold 18,001 Cars And SUVs, Its Highest Ever Yearly FigureCarmaker delivered 17,271 units under the BMW brand and 730 units under Mini.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 8, 2026Suzuki Motorcycle India Achieves 10 Million Production MilestoneThe 10 millionth unit was an Access 125 scooter, which rolled out from Suzuki’s Gurugram plant.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 9, 2026Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: 10,000 km Long-Term ReviewAfter spending over three months and 10,000 km with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid, we were impressed by its real-world mileage, seamless hybrid, practical comfort, and Toyota reliability. Is it the best C-SUV then?5 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Jan 8, 20262026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Review: Big On Tech, Bigger On ComfortThe new Mahindra XUV 7XO is flashier, feature packed, and comes with more advanced tech. But are the changes just incremental or actually substantial?1 min read
Preetam Bora | Jan 10, 2026Simple One Gen 2 First Ride Review: 265 km Claimed Range!The Gen 2 model of Simple Energy’s first electric scooter gets a fair few updates, including new features, tech, more range and lighter weight. We spent a couple of hours with the Simple One Gen 2 to find out if it manages to impress.6 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Jan 3, 2026VLF Mobster 135 300 KM Review: Fun But FlawedA 125 cc scooter with Italian design and Chinese genes is a rare combination, and while some may be tempted to dismiss it because of its origins, the VLF Mobster shows 125s can also be exciting – but not without compromises.11 mins read
Preetam Bora | Dec 30, 2025TVS Orbiter Review: Real-World Performance and Range TestedThe TVS Orbiter is a promising electric scooter promising decent range, practicality and pricing. But is there any reason to avoid it? We spent a few days getting to know it better.9 mins read