Already a feature of the entire Porsche 911 range, Pirelli P Zero tyres now equip the very first hybrid-powered variant: the new Porsche 911 GTS. Pirelli has developed a bespoke version of the P Zero R for the latest Porsche: a new tyre that balances sportiness with everyday usability. On top of that, to ensure grip on winter road surfaces, a dedicated P Zero Winter 2 has also been created. Both new tyres feature the famous N marking on the sidewall, indicating their specific development for Porsche – a joint effort to create the perfect fit tyre for every 911 variant.
A winning collaboration between Pirelli and Porsche
This joint development, with the P Zero R as the primary fitment for the Porsche 911 GTS, represents the latest milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Pirelli and Porsche
• Pirelli has achieved 338 homologations for all Porsche models;
• Equipping SUVs, sedans, and sports cars, spanning internal combustion (ICE), hybrid, and electric (BEV).
Among the most relevant homologations are:
• P Zero Trofeo RS, developed for the 911 GT3 RS and acclaimed by the specialized press as the best high-performance fitment for this vehicle;
• Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, designed for the 911 Dakar, enabling confident performance on both sand and track.
P ZERO R
Updated specifically for the Porsche 911 GTS to enhance its dynamic qualities and driving pleasure, the P Zero R is available as original equipment on this model for the first time. These tyres offer an optimal balance between performance and versatility.
• Thanks to a newly designed compound, the P Zero R provides excellent grip on a wide range of surfaces and in all sorts of weather;
• particular development focus on improving wet performance;
• tread pattern reduces noise for improved comfort;
• low rolling resistance ensures optimal efficiency, meeting the vehicle's performance requirements.
P ZERO WINTER 2
For Porsche 911 owners looking for sporty performance even in winter conditions, the dedicated P Zero Winter 2 represents the latest evolution of Pirelli's range for high-performance vehicles.
• Directional tread pattern: this tyre improves wet and snow grip compared to its predecessor
• Enhanced braking and handling on dry surfaces
• Uniformed stiffness and grip.
Developing in a virtual environment: the role of the Virtual Development Centre
For tyre development on the Porsche 911 GTS, Pirelli's research and development team utilized advanced technologies at the Virtual Development Center (VDC) in Breuberg, Germany.
The main features of the VDC are:
• Enabling virtual tyre design and testing;
• greater precision than traditional methods thanks to a driving simulator;
• 30% reduction in development time;
• 30% decrease in the number of physical prototypes produced.
The VDC has allowed Pirelli to optimize every aspect of the new tyres, ensuring they perfectly match the characteristics of the Porsche 911 and the needs of its drivers.
