After we and the rest of the motoring community got wind that the 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 can be had with a manual gearbox instead of the automatic box, we rejoiced immensely. Now we have an even bigger reason to celebrate.<\/p>\n
What is it this time? A manual Panamera? Don’t be silly. 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 models manual gearbox is available at no extra cost! Alongside the standard seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.<\/p>\n
With the manual box used for shifting, you shave 16.7 kilos in weight. However, it does come at a price. Instead of zipping from 0-100 in 3.2 seconds like the DCT, manual boxes accelerate to 100 km\/h in 3.8 seconds. On the plus side, it’s top speed is 318 km\/h.<\/p>\n
There are no changes to the 4-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor which remains with 500 horsepower and 458 Nm or torque.<\/p>\n
A common practice in the auto industry is to charge different\u00a0prices to consumers buying a manual or auto gearbox. \u00a0But Porsche is trying something by charging $143,600 or AED\u00a0527,450 in the US for both transmissions.<\/p>\n
It’s unknown when both transmissions will be available for the 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 in the UAE. We expect it to debut later this year.<\/p>\n
Manual boxes are few and far between during this current car generation with only a handful of manufacturers still offering a third pedal. This includes Porsche and Aston Martin, whereas the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini have completely shut out the idea.<\/p>\n
Until then, we’ve got automatic new Porsche 911<\/a> and used Porsche 911 for sale in Dubai<\/a>, Sharjah<\/a> and Abu Dhabi<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note: Porsche 911 GT3 automatic show.<\/p>\n\n\t\t