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August 19, 2022
Porsche begins accepting reservations for the new 911 GT3 RS, a high-performance machine capable of road use｜Porsche
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a High-Performance Machine Capable of Road Use, Now Available for Reservation
On August 18, Porsche Japan began accepting reservations for the new 911 GT3 RS, a model inheriting motorsport-derived technology and concepts. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is directly linked to the pure competition-only vehicle, the 911 GT3 R, and is a road-legal model designed without compromise to achieve peak performance.
Equipped with a High-Revving 4.0-Liter Flat-Six Engine
The high-revving 4.0-liter naturally aspirated engine in the Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been optimized with new camshafts featuring modified cam profiles from the 911 GT3, increasing output to 386 kW (525 PS). The 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) has shorter overall gear ratios than the 911 GT3, allowing it to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear.
Lightweight design has been a fundamental principle of all RS models since the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The 911 GT3 RS weighs in at just 1,450 kg (DIN) thanks to the extensive use of CFRP and other lightweight design measures. Lightweight CFRP is used not only for the doors, front fenders, roof, and front lid, but also for the interior, including the standard full bucket seats.
The braking system features a six-piston aluminum monobloc fixed caliper with a 408 mm brake disc at the front. Compared to the 911 GT3, the piston diameter has been increased from 30 mm to 32 mm, and the disc thickness has grown from 34 mm to 36 mm.
The rear continues to use a four-piston unit and a 380 mm brake disc. The optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) includes 410 mm discs at the front and 390 mm at the rear. Standard center-lock forged alloy wheels ensure a high level of mechanical grip, fitted with road-legal sports tires: 275/35 R20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the rear.
The exterior is characterized by numerous functional aerodynamic elements, most notably the significantly enlarged rear wing, supported by swan necks. This rear wing consists of a fixed main wing and a hydraulically adjustable upper wing element. For the first time in a production Porsche, the upper edge of the rear wing is set higher than the vehicle's roof.
Furthermore, the front spoiler has been removed from the front end of the 911 GT3 RS, replaced by a front splitter that divides airflow vertically. The continuously adjustable front wing elements and the two-part rear wing, combined with numerous other aerodynamic measures, generate a total downforce of 409 kg at 200 km/h. This figure is double that of the previous 991.2 generation and triple that of the current 911 GT3, with downforce reaching a total of 860 kg at 285 km/h.
Three driving modes are available: Normal, Sport, and Track. Four rotary switches and a Drag Reduction System (DRS) switch are located on the steering wheel, with adjustments displayed graphically on the instrument panel.
The familiar Track screen from the 911 GT3 is also equipped, allowing essential information to be displayed in a reduced format on the two 7-inch digital side displays with a single button press. The shift indicators to the left and right of the analog rev counter are also carried over from the GT3.
The interior is finished in a distinctive RS style with black leather, Racetex, and carbon-weave finishes. Additionally, the Clubsport package (a no-cost option) includes a steel rollover bar and a six-point harness for the driver.
With the optional Weissach package, parts of the front lid, roof, and rear wing, as well as the upper shells of the exterior mirrors, feature a carbon-weave finish. The front and rear stabilizers, rear coupling rods, and rear axle shear panel are made of CFRP.
Another highlight of the Weissach package is the PDK paddle shifters, which utilize motorsport-derived magnetic technology. Gear changes become even more dynamic thanks to a more precise pressure point and a clearly perceptible click. Magnesium forged wheels, offering an 8 kg weight saving, are also available.
The price of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is 31.34 million yen.
