The Porsche 911 GT3 RS completes the Nürburgring Nordschleife configuration of 12.92 miles (20.8 kilometers) in 6 minutes 49.328 seconds. Jörg Bergmeister is behind the wheel. It’s not fast enough to beat the 6:43:00 production car record the 911 GT2 RS set with Manthey Racing components in June 2021.
While not a record-breaking time, the GT3 RS proved to be a little over 10 seconds faster in the ‘Ring than the standard 911 GT3. The model did a circuit lap of 6:59,927 in February 2021.
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“Given the far from ideal conditions, with strong headwinds on the long straight of Döttinger Höhe and cool asphalt temperatures, we are satisfied with the timing,” said Andreas Preuninger, director of Porsche GT cars, in the announcement.
Like previous iterations, the latest 911 GT3 RS is at home on the track but still legal on the road. Power comes from a 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 518 horsepower (386 kilowatts) at 8,500 rpm and 343 pound-feet (465 Newton-meters) at 6,300 rpm. The power plant rotates to 9,000 rpm. The only gearbox option is a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.
The new GT3 RS hits 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 184 mph (296 kph).
In addition to engine power, Porsche reduces weight by using carbon fiber reinforced plastic for areas such as doors, front fenders and seats. The optional Weissach package adds more CFRP components.
With prominent visual elements such as large wings and ventilated fenders, the body generates 901 pounds (409 kilograms) of downforce at 124 mph (200 kph). At 177 mph (285 kph), there’s 1,895 pounds (860 kilograms) of downforce.
In Europe, the Clubsport package is a no-cost option for people who want to spend a lot of time on the track. This includes a steel roll bar, six-point harness, and a fire extinguisher. This plan is not available in the United States.
Shipping in the US begins in Spring 2023 with a base price of $225,250 after a destination fee of $1,450. There are lots of options to add like the $33,520 Weissach Package.
For an in-depth discussion of the new 911 GT3 RS, check out this clip from Chatting About Cars.
