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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

October 14, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In mid-August, Porsche unveiled a new generation of road-legal sports car 2022 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS with new aerodynamic and technological solutions. Now the car has shown its performance on one of the best racing tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 518 hp (386 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque. 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) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is a race track where all car manufacturers strive to show the best of their cars. The 20.8 kilometer lap, the Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS covered in 6 minutes and 44.848, and in the longer configuration in 6 minutes and 49.328 seconds. That’s slightly slower than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (6 minutes and 43 seconds) and the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (6 minutes and 43.616 seconds).

Porsche did not hide their satisfaction with the result. “Considering the far from ideal conditions, with a strong headwind on the long straight of the Döttinger Höhe and cool asphalt temperatures, we are satisfied with this time. The 911 GT3 RS is setting new standards for aerodynamics and the chassis. Never before has a road car embodied so much motorsport,” said the head of Porsche’s GT department, Andreas Preuninger. He previously said that around 500 hp is more than enough for a high-end sports car.

Also, Vice President model lines 911 and 718, Frank Moser was satisfied with what was achieved: “I’m incredibly proud of what the whole team has achieved during the development and testing of the new 911 GT3 RS. The 911 can still surprise us and proves that the rear engine concept is still supremely suitable for high-performance sports cars,” said Moser.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche Museum exhibited 911 Carrera RS models

September 24, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

This year, Porsche marks half a century since the appearance of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS on the market. It is a great success of the company from Zuffenhausen, which on this occasion allowed visitors to the Porsche Museum to see all RS models, including the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera RSR, which won world championship races including Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Daytona.

It all started back in 1973 when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere and was named after 356 Carreras while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models. In order to meet the sporty characteristics, which meant a reduction in weight below 1000 kg, thin steel and thinner glass were used in the construction of the car. All this resulted in the many victories that Carrera RS achieved in the FIA races of Group 4.

The exhibition is called “Spirit of Carrera RS” and visitors will be able to see cars from Series 964, 993, 996, 997, 991 and 992. There is also a rare limited edition of the new 911 Sport Classic. The car is based on a 70s model, the 911 Carrera RS, and according to Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, “The new 911 Sport Classic is the first vehicle to feature Sport Gray Metallic paintwork.” It is powered by a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 550 hp (405 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 20/21-inch alloy wheels. Porsche will produce only 1,250 copies of this model.

The latest presented Porsche model 911 GT3 RS shows that RS models have a future. It is a road legal sports car that brings new aerodynamic and technological solutions. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with only 518 hp (386 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).

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Customize your Porsche 911 GT3 RS

August 27, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Last week, Porsche revealed the 911 GT3 RS, a road legal sports car that brings new aerodynamic and technological solutions, taking its capabilities to the next level. Now it is possible for everyone to create their own design according to their wishes through the official configurator.

Porsche offers several body colors as standard (free of charge): White, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, while Shark Blue, Arctic Grey, GT Silver Metallic, Phyton Green, Ice Grey Metallic are available as options, which cost $4,200 . Also, three types of rims are offered: 20″/21″ GT3 RS Forged Aluminum Wheels (free of charge), Forged Lightweight Aluminum Wheels ($3,080), and Forged Lightweight Magnesium Wheels that come in Forged Lightweight Magnesium Wheels in the Weissach Package with Leather /Race-Tex Interior in Black with GT Silver Stitching or Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with GT Silver Stitching ($4,730).

Inside, customers can choose between adaptive sports seats and full bucket seats (free of charge). Optionally, Porsche offers a Weissach package ($33,520) that brings Leather/Race-Tex Interior in black or gray. There are also 3D-printed bodyform full bucket driver’s seat (soft, medium and hard) for $3,380, ParkAssist ($610), traffic sign recognition ($450), preparation for Porsche Dashcam (front and rear) for $130, ambient lighting ($580) , vehicle keys painted incl. one key pouch in leather ($470), seat belts (Lizard Green, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Shark Blue and Silver Grey) for $360, central tachometer in exterior colors (White, Guards Red and Racing Yellow) for $420, chrono stopwatch dial , door pull loops in Black (free of charge) and fire extinguisher ($180), BOSE® Surround Sound System ($1,600), and plenty of leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum accessories.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine with only 518 hp (386 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. Optionally, Porsche offers Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) with Calipers in Yellow ($9,210), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) with Calipers in High Gloss Black ($10,110), Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black ($900).

Additional equipment includes LED Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) for $850, LED-Matrix Design Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) for $4,010, exclusive design taillights ($990) and Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor ($700).