Peek Inside – 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Interior
What the track day ready 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 looks like inside. Let’s take a peek!
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Interior
The interior of the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is focused on the driver. The three-spoke GT3 multifunction has a black Race-Tex cover to provide good grip and PDK paddles in Dark Silver. The standard mode switch has also been integrated in the steering wheel. As a result, it can be reached particularly easily and permits fast switchover between the Normal setting and the customisable Sport and Track modes.
The Sports Seats Plus are standard in the GT3. The seats are upholstered in attractive black leather, with black Race-Tex used for the seat centre panels. The leather head restraints feature a silver GT3 logo, while the backrest shell is finished in contrasting Dark Silver. Although sporty, they are also provide comfort thanks to the electric four-way backrest and seat height adjustment. The adaptive sports seats Plus with electric 18-way adjustment were available as an option. For track driving enthusiast, Porsche offered even sportier full bucket seats.
Another optio for track days was the Clubsport package. It included a bolted-on roll bar behind the front seats. The package also included the preparation for a battery disconnect switch, a motorsport-specification hand-held fire extinguisher and a six-point harness on the driver’s side.
Dashboard with Analogue Rev Counter
With its special functions, the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel is one of the highlights of the new 911 GT3. It combines the classic 911 design with five round dials with the advantages of two high-resolution TFT displays. The increments on the centrally positioned analogue rev counter run right up to the heady 10,000 rpm mark.
On either side of this, the seven-inch displays show different vehicle information depending on the chosen configuration. The left display is reserved for the Speed & Assist area and the right display for Car & Info. Its functions are controlled by the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The track screen mode is designed especially for track days displaying only the most vital information on the screen.
The rev counter is flanked by a shift assistant. Like in modern racing cars, it indicates the optimum moment for changing gear by means of lights in graded colours.
Chrono Package with a Stopwatch
The Chrono package of the 911 GT3 combines the analogue stopwatch on the dashboard with a digital stopwatch function in the instrument cluster. There is also an additional performance overview in the 10.9-inch full HD touch display of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
A lap trigger was optionally available. It records lap times automatically and with particularly high precision. Like in motorsport, the collected data can then be analysed and compared in the standard Porsche Track Precision App on a smartphone or laptop. The wiring necessary for this came with the new 911 GT3 from the factory.
The PCM display is among the central elements of the Porsche Advanced Cockpit. It serves as the basis for operating numerous functions, ranging from the various sound systems, online navigation, general information on vehicle settings and status messages through to selected functions of integrated smartphones.
I’ll think this car is ready for the track!
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