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2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is for sale

June 11, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The Porsche 911 GT3 is a sports car from the Stuttgart-based company, which began its journey with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. It was premiered in 1999 as the first generation of the Porsche 996 intended for FIA GT3 cup races. However, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show Porsche launched the RS version of the 911 (991.1) GT3. One example, 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is for sale.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h). It is mounted on a set of 20″ front and 21″ rear center-lock alloy wheels wrapped in 265/35 front and 325/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in GT Silver Metallic, has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a magnesium roof panel, aluminum doors, a rear wing, carbon-fiber trunk lid and front fenders, LED headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System and clear LED taillights, TechArt and MA Carbon carbon-fiber components such as a front splitter , decklid cover, rear window visor, rear diffuser, side mirror supports, front fender vent inserts, rear quarter panel air intake vents, side skirts, and wing supports and end pieces, Porsche Active Suspension Management, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes featuring yellow- painted calipers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara, and leather also covers the door panels and dashboard. There’s also a trimmed in MA Carbon carbon-fiber steering wheel behind which is a digital odometer that shows just 21 miles. Additional equipment includes Porsche Club Sport roll cage, Sport Chrono package, PCM with navigation, Sound Package Plus, Light Design package, electronic logbook, six-disc CD changer, protectors Red belts, Porsche Bluetooth headset, fire extinguisher, illuminated door sill guards carbon fiber and Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and SiriusXM radio connectivity, and an Escort 360 Ci radar detector.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, a build sheet, service records, spare parts, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on Jan 14 and the current highest bid is $225,000 USD.

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2023 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman Style Edition

November 2, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

For the next year, Porsche announced that the popular 718 Boxster/Cayman model will be offered in a Style Edition. In this way, the Stuttgart-based company wants to improve its offer for existing and new customers.

The new Style Edition brings a lot of standard equipment, including adaptive bi-xenon lights (PDLS), dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, sensors for parking assistance… which make the convertible two-seater different from the standard versions. Among the interesting details is the Ruby Star Neo body color, which Porsche reminds of the color that was once offered with the 911 Carrera RS model from the 964 Series.

A strip (black or white) runs along the entire length of the vehicle, as well as on both sides with the “Porsche” inscription. Inside, the interior is covered in black leather with illuminated door sill panels in stainless steel and the Porsche Crest on the headrests.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Style Edition will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed automatic PDK gearbox is also an option. It reaches 62 mph in 5.1 seconds (4.7 seconds with PDK), with a top speed of 171 mph (275 kph). It is mounted on a set of 20-inch rims that Porsche premiered on the 718 Spyder.

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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).