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911 GT3 (991) 2.3 Intake system Ram air system
tem. Ram air systems are intake systems in which the intake openings are arranged in such a way that improved filling and thus an increase in engine power output can be achieved as a result of the ram air produced by the moving vehicle.
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The one-piece, scoop-shaped ram air box on the rear lid allows efficient intake of air for the engine as well as improved supply of cooling air to the engine compartment.
Air routing The flow- and resistance-optimized air intake system up to the large throttle valve with a diameter of 86 mm was largely adopted from the current 911 generation (991).
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Unlike the 911 Carrera models (991), the 911 GT3 is equipped with a ram air sys-
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The illustration shows the air routing after the ram air system (1) via the air cleaner housing (2) with sound openings (3) and two air-cleaner elements to the electronic throttle.
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