Rides : 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 "Snowmobile" by Magnat

The Porsche 911 GT3 is a track-bred monster that begs to be pushed hard. But let's just say you are someone that wants the bragging rights of owning a car like this but don't want to lose out on the creature comforts of a daily driver. Enter German tuning company Magnat. They have just unveiled a program for the 911 GT3, dubbed "Snowmobile", that looks to take Stuttgarts high-performance beast and tame it for the sensibilities of the average upper-crust Joe.

The exterior mods are kept to a minimum but provide the car with its nickname. A special white paint job with black striping running front to rear add to the stunning look of the Porsche 911 GT3. In addition, a custom wheel and tire package round out the aesthetic enhancements. Special OZ Ultraleggera HLT CT wheels measuring 19 x 8.5 up front and 19 x 12 in rear are wrapped in Yokohoma Advan Sport tires. The blacked-out rims go well with the overall motif.



The peformance mods are sourced from Wimmer Racing Technology. Their RS Step 3 package includes a modified exhaust system with sport catalysts and ECU tweaks, offering a power boost up to 462 hp and 451 Nm of torque with a max speed of 197 mph.



But it's really on the inside where Magnat works their magic. The whole interior is enveloped in Alcantara leather and high gloss accents. A striking diamond pattern is woven into the seating surfaces and doors. Magnat has also re-envisioned the audio system by pumping in 2,100 watts of high fidelity through their Selection series speakers. The original speakers locations have been reworked to provide a concert hall-like sound stage. There is no word yet on the cost or availability of the Magnat Porsche 911 GT3, but we'll let you know as soon as we know...

Official Press Release

SNOWMOBILE Porsche GT3 made by MAGNAT

That a Porsche GT3 - since 1999 built in first generation 911 Porsche sport version with water-cooled engine (now it is available in 4th generation!) - ever and always may be found on race tracks, was possibly planned by the manufacturer; but, otherwise, this does not apply at all to the successor of the legendary Carrera RS, which conception was also focused on essential things only. Presented in the following example of an unblemished driving machine shows perfectly that a "snow mobile" (so called because of its white car body painting) may also be provided with a first class car Hi-Fi equipment.

Thanks to the motor electronics adaptation, the modified exhaust system including sport catalysts and suction tubes optimization - all coming from Wimmer racing sport techniques in Solingen, Germany, and is called RS step 3 - the GT3 has been pepped up to a power performance of 462 hp, max torque of 451 Nm and Vmax of 317 km/h (197 m/h).

The wheel-tire-combination Ultraleggera HLT CT by OZ in 8.5 and 12x19 in. with Yokohama Advan Sport in 235/35-19 and 305/30-19 provides perfect contact with asphalt.

Individuality in the interior. Magnat has re-engineered the whole internal space of the car in finest craftsmanship and highest quality. Leather, Alcantara and high gloss paintwork let the GT3 shine in its unique design, the dynamic diamond patterns setting sportive and, in the same time, exclusive accents.

The 2,100 watts sound system has been adapted by Magnat especially for the GT3 interior. The original loud speaker brackets have been technically overhauled, offering sensibly better sound blasting qualities in comparison to the serial sound installation. There have been employed Magnat Selection series loud speakers, letting the inner space sound like a concert hall because of their anodized PP membranes, high performance voice coils and the 1" textile tweeters. Especially for the GT3, Magnat has developed a down-fire subwoofer casing with 10" woofer. Normally, this woofer principle is being used only for high quality home cinema installations, but it matches fine with the impressionating sound acoustics. The heart of the sound equipment is formed by the Magnat Black Core 5 channel amplifier providing its total power of 2,100 watts for sufficient power reserves and music pleasure while enjoying to drive the GT3.
According to an old German, it is a sound that makes music. Besides, it is justifiable to say: It is a fine Magnat sound that makes music...