Spied: Facelifted Porsche GT2 Caught Lapping the Nrburgring
Porsche’s facelifted GT2 model has been busted lapping Germany’s famed Nürburgring without any camo to speak of. That’s not surprising as the GT2’s updates are more performance focused than aesthetic. Set to launch in 2012, the mid-cycle update will include some important changes to the brand’s top performer.
Power output is likely to get a boost of 20 or so horsepower thanks to direct-injection technology. This should put the total number closer to 550-hp. The 0-62 mph time should also drop below 3.7 seconds, but don’t expect it to match the Turbo S’s 3.3 second time – due to the latter having the sprinting advantage of AWD.
A six-speed manual transmission is likely to remain the only tranny available, although there’s a possibility Porsche could offer the GT2 with its 7-speed PDK auto-box.
Cosmetic changes are scheduled to include slightly revised bumpers, and a new exhaust pipe design.
For full spy photos, see the link below:
[Source: MotorAuthority]
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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