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Porsche 911 GT2 Makes World Debut In DetroitPorsche 911 GT2. (

12 December 2000

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    ATLANTA, Dec. 12 The turbocharged Porsche(R) 911(TM) GT2,
the most powerful production Porsche ever offered for sale on this continent,
will make its world debut January 8, 2001, at the North American International
Automobile Show in Detroit.  It is poised to take its place at the top of the
current Porsche model range.
       
    Based on the new-generation 911 Turbo that's already setting new standards
for sportscar performance, the 911 GT2 will make its mark with more power and
lower weight than the new 911 turbo, plus exclusive design features.  It will
enter production next year as a 2002 model, although an on-sale date and
pricing for the United States and Canada have not yet been determined.

    456-Horsepower Twin-Turbo Engine
    The 911 GT2 engine, a modified version of the 3.6-liter twin-turbo six-
cylinder "boxer" engine from the 911 Turbo, produces 456 (SAE) horsepower
compared to 415 (SAE) in the 911 Turbo.  While the 911 Turbo comes equipped
with all-wheel drive, the 911 GT2 will use rear-wheel drive for reduced
weight.  Together, the power increase and approximately 220-pound weight
reduction give the 911 GT2 even more astounding performance than the 911
Turbo.  Porsche projects a 0-60 mph acceleration time of about four seconds
and a top track speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).

    Functional Design
    Design changes that set the 911 GT2 apart from the 911 Turbo also add
function, including larger front air intakes and a new air intake ahead of the
front hood.  In back, the 911 GT2 replaces the two-piece automatic-deploying
spoiler of the 911 Turbo with a new, one-piece fixed design.  The driver can
adjust the spoiler profile manually  for desirable aerodynamics.
    The Porsche 911 GT2 employs larger wheels and tires than the 911 Turbo.
The front alloy wheels measure 18 x 8.5-inch (vs. 18 x 8.0-inch for the 911
Turbo) and mount 235/40 ZR18 tires (225/40 ZR18 for the 911 Turbo).  The rear
alloy wheels measure 18 x 12-inch (one inch wider than on the 911 Turbo) and
mount super-wide 315/30 ZR18 tires (295/30 ZR18 for the 911 Turbo).

    Standard Ceramic Composite Brakes
    The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, introduced as an option
for the 2001 911 Turbo, will be standard on the 2002 911 GT2.  The PCCB system
is the first ceramic composite brake disc on a production car.  Not only does
the PCCB system set new standards for brake response, fade resistance and
service life, but the ceramic composite discs weigh about 50 percent less than
conventional cast iron discs.  The lower weight reduces unsprung mass and
improves suspension response.
    The PCCB system provides optimal braking performance even under extreme
conditions, on dry or wet roads.  An extremely hard disc surface plus immunity
from salt corrosion, give the PCCB discs a long service life.
    Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., is the
exclusive importer of Porsche cars for the United States.  A wholly owned
subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs some 230 people who
provide Porsche vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 205 dealers in
North America.  They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class
service.