After a long wait, speculation and testing, the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS has finally arrived. It is a road legal sports car that brings new aerodynamic and technological solutions that raise its capabilities to a new level.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with only 518 hp (386 kW), although rumors said it could have over 540 hp (397 kW). The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h). It is mounted on 20 and 21 inch forged light-alloy center-lock wheels wrapped in 275/35 R 20 (front) and 335/30 R21 (rear) tires. Three driving modes are available to the driver: Normal, Sport and Track.
The car weighs only 1,450 kg thanks to the use of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) in its construction. It is equipped with a new central radiator, longer double-wishbone front axle links, significantly larger rear wing, front 408 mm brake discs with aluminum monobloc six-piston callipers, rear 380 mm brake discs with four-piston callipers, adjustable suspension, inlets behind the front wheels , sideblades behind the front and rear wheels to direct the air to the side, a front splitter that replaces the front spoiler, and a large number of other functional aerodynamic elements. Thanks to the new front elements and the large rear wing, the downforce is doubled, which increases the stability of the vehicle at high speeds. The new GT3 RS also has a drag reduction system, which is the first time in a production Porsche.
Inside, the carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer bucket seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara with red stitching, while the headrest features embroidered “GT3 RS” lettering. The same combination can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel, with four rotating controls for individual settings and a DRS button, is covered in Alcantara. In front of the driver is a 14-inch screen that the driver can reduce on the two seven-inch side displays.
With this model, Porsche offers the Clubsport package free of charge with six-point seat belts for the driver, steel rollover bar and a hand-held fire extinguisher. Weissach package is available at extra cost and includes CFRP parts like rollover bar, front and rear anti-roll bars, rear coupling rods and the shear panel on the rear axle.
Source: Porsche