Porsche GT3 RS vs the world…
Porsche bids farewell to the 991-series with the new GT3 RS.
The 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine is the most powerful engine to ever be used in a naturally aspirated Porsche, producing 383kW of power. The power increase of 20kW over its predecessor is what differentiates the hardcore GT3 RS model from the standard GT3 model, which uses the same engine from last years GT3 RS.
The engine hardware remains the same, with the power increases being attributed to new intake and exhausts systems as well as changes to Porsche’s DME engine management. The GT3 RS will also be available with the latest iteration of rear-wheel steering.
The 7-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox supplies power to the rear-wheels, allowing the 0-100km/h run to take place in 3.2-seconds, a whole 0.1-seconds faster than the outgoing GT3 RS, before reaching its top speed of 313km/h. The PDK will be the only transmission available for the GT3 RS.
Every GT3 RS model will come standard with a carbon fibre bonnet and front wings, as well as a magnesium roof. The Weissach Pack comes with a carbon roof and optional magnesium wheels, resulting in a total weight saving of 29kg.
The design improvements are subtle over the outgoing GT3 RS, like new indicators, reprofiled bumpers and new air vents on the bonnet. There are also structural improvements to the aerodynamic wing at the rear, as well as new rear-lights. The interior features carbon fibre-backed racing seats, lightweight door-panels, less sound absorption material and a lightweight engine lid.
Collectively, the improvements on the GT3 RS are expected to result in 10 seconds being shaved off the Nurburgring lap-time. Speaking of lap-times, one of the main reasons why Porsche launched the GT2 RS before the GT3 RS is that Porsche was not willing to wait until 2018 to claim the Nurburgring production car lap record from Lamborghini.
