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The Porsche 911 GT3 for 2007: Improving on 2006

Porsche 911

The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced to compete in the coupe market. There are 9 trim levels for the 911 in 2007: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the rear-wheel drive 911 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Lexus.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The restyled 911 GT3 is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 version.

The fuel system for the 2007 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 GT3 are 72.90 inches wide by 175.20 inches long. It sits 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $122,900, with a dealer invoice cost of $107,424. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 911 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 GT3 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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2 Responses to “The Porsche 911 GT3 for 2007: Improving on 2006”

  1. niceguy291 says:

    Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Porsche 911, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal 911 GT3 is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?

  2. Anika Carter says:

    I’m tired of Porsche in general. Come out with something better!

    Sam

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