Porsche asks 911 GT3 owners to stop driving

Porsche has advised its 911's range topper track inspired GT3 variant owners to park their car until further notice, following two events of engine bay catching fire. The German automaker intents the owners to stop using there cars until final investigation is concluded.

Published On Mar 27, 2014 19:26 IST

Published OnFeb 22, 2014 15:57 IST

Last Updated OnMar 27, 2014 19:26 IST

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Porsche sold all 785 unit of 2014 911 GT3 worldwide and two vehicles reportedly set ablaze; both were from Europe. According to the initial press release by the manufacturer, both the vehicles recorded engine damage. Although no human and property loss was seen in both the incidents.

The engineers at Porsche are identifying the cause of the problem as they are inspecting the engines of 2014 edition of GT3. The company also assured that it will report immediately if anything solid comes up in the analysis. The company also notified that the impending deliveries will get a slight delay, owing to the extensive investigation going on. The company is also offering pick-up service for the affected vehicle from owner's home to Porsche center immediately.

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Enthusiastic about cars from a young age, Raunak Awasthi has been leading automobile reportage as the news editor at CarDekho Group. Armed with a Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering, he developed a deep interest in Indian automobile magazines at an early age, treasuring even the black-and-white editions. His unwavering enthusiasm for cars propelled him into the world of motoring journalism, allowing him to immerse himself fully in his passion for all things automotive. To him, this is the best job in the world!Read more