Porsche Presents the 911 GT3 R

Derived from the Porsche 911 Carrera 2, the 911 GT3 is a road car.  Though an extreme version is available, the GT3 RS is meant for open roads.  Now a new member of the family is being introduced: the 911 GT3 R.

This race car is designed to compete in the GT3 category of international competitions, including Le Mans.

At the rear of the car, we find a 6-cylinder 4-litre engine with an output of 480 horsepower.  The interior has been reduced to the absolute minimum, allowing the new Porsche not to exceed 1200 kilos.

Its style is unmatched, and so is the price.  The car’s sticker reads 279 000 euros ($440 000 CAD).  The Porsche 911 GT3 R will be officially presented on January 14, 2010 at the auto show in Birmingham.