Ohlins 911 GT2 / GT3 / GT3 RS (997) Coilover Suspension - Road & Track
The Öhlins Road & Track Coilover Suspension for the Porsche 911 GT2, GT3, and GT3 RS (997) is built to extract maximum performance from these high-output, track-oriented platforms while retaining everyday usability. Developed using Öhlins' Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology with stiffer spring rates matched to the GT-variant chassis, this system delivers exceptional control over both compression and rebound damping, allowing the suspension to react quickly to changing road and track conditions while maintaining consistent tire contact.
Unlike conventional damper designs, the DFV system allows fluid to flow efficiently in both compression and rebound phases. At low shaft speeds, fluid passes through the bleed circuit for controlled damping. As shaft speed increases, flow transitions through the piston ports, and under high load or sudden impacts, the DFV opens to allow additional flow. This results in improved bump absorption, increased traction, and reduced harshness without sacrificing responsiveness.
One of the key advantages of the Öhlins design is its ability to maintain consistent damping characteristics under heat. As damper temperatures rise, fluid viscosity can change, but Öhlins compensates using a temperature-reactive needle bleed valve which adjusts flow accordingly. This ensures predictable handling and repeatable performance, even during extended track sessions.
Ride height is set approximately 5mm below the factory position, with an adjustment range of -10/+10mm at the front and -8/+10mm at the rear, allowing fine-tuning of ride height independently from spring preload to preserve suspension geometry.
Product Details
- SKU: POZ MN04S1
- Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology
- Single external adjuster controlling both compression and rebound damping
- Base ride height: approximately 5mm below standard; adjustment range: -10/+10mm front, -8/+10mm rear
- Spring rates: 90 N/mm front, 140 N/mm rear
- Separate ride height adjustment independent of spring preload
- Monotube damper construction
- Rebuildable and serviceable dampers
- Designed for both street and track use
Front Suspension Features
- McPherson strut design with inverted monotube construction
- Spring preload adjustment
- Ride height adjustment range: -10/+10mm from base position
- Compatible with factory top mounts
Rear Suspension Features
- Aluminum monotube shock absorber
- Spring preload adjustment
- Ride height adjustment range: -8/+10mm from base position
- Higher spring rate specification tuned for GT-variant chassis dynamics
- Compatible with factory top mounts
Vehicle Applications
- Porsche 911 GT2 (997)
- Porsche 911 GT3 (997)
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)
Technical Resources
Notes
- Suspension components are non-returnable once installed
- The Porsche 911 GT2, GT3, and GT3 RS (997) were not equipped with factory PASM electronic dampers — no cancellation kit is required