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Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016

GT3 (2010)Porsche
500 hp
Horsepower
1220 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2016
Year

Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016 (GT3)

The Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016 is Porsche’s customer-racing 991-generation GT3 weapon, built to take on the world’s top endurance and sprint GT championships with the brand’s classic rear-engine layout. Based on the 911 platform and developed for balance-of-performance racing, it combines Porsche’s renowned traction with the efficiency and durability needed for long stints.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-6, rear-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~500 hp (368 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,500–9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: Porsche sequential racing gearbox, 6-speed

  • Weight: 1,220 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,599 mm long × 1,997 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,450 mm

  • Tires: Michelin slicks on center-lock racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon brake package with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016 is a rewarding, old-school GT3 car with a distinct rear-engine personality. It delivers exceptional traction on corner exit and a very lively, precise front end when driven properly, but it also asks for respect on entry and mid-corner. With the engine hanging out behind the rear axle, the car can rotate quickly if you lift or trail brake aggressively — a classic 911 trait that makes it immensely satisfying once you get into its rhythm.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-6 is one of the car’s biggest charms, producing a hard-edged mechanical wail that rises crisply toward redline. Throttle response is immediate and linear, making it easy to meter power on corner exit. In the sim, the sound is raw, high-strung, and unmistakably Porsche — especially at high rpm where the exhaust note gets sharp and metallic.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Strong front bite and excellent mid-corner rotation when balanced correctly, but it can snap into oversteer if you unload the rear abruptly.

  • Traction: Outstanding on exit thanks to rear-engine weight distribution; one of the car’s biggest strengths.

  • Braking: Powerful and stable, but braking deep into corners can make the rear nervous if you’re not smooth.

  • Top Speed: Competitive in GT3 trim, though not always the fastest outright depending on BoP and setup.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with finesse. Keep the platform settled, brake in a straight line, and ease into the throttle rather than stabbing it. It shines on technical circuits where traction and rotation matter more than brute force, and it becomes especially rewarding once you learn to trust the rear end.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 991 GT3 R looks every bit like a proper Porsche racer — wide hips, aggressive aero, huge rear wing, and the iconic 911 silhouette that has made the model so recognizable in motorsport. In sim, it has an intimidating but elegant presence, especially in classic Porsche or customer-racing liveries.

Whether you’re hotlapping, racing endurance stints, or battling in GT traffic, the Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016 offers one of the most distinctive and satisfying GT3 driving experiences in sim racing — a rear-engine legend with real character.