Porsche’s fiercer GT3: The 911 GT3 RS

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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a more hardcore version of the 911 GT3 was recently revealed by the Stuttgart-based auto maker. It is motivated by the same 3.8 litre 6-cylinder engine, but instead of producing 435HP in the GT3, it pumps out a total of 450HP. Mated to a 6 speed sequential gearbox (with a short transmission ratio compared to the standard GT3), the GT3 RS features higher downforce compared to the standard GT3 (with an extra-large carbon-fiber rear wing), a lighter lithium-ion battery (by 10 kg, available as an option) and a lightweight titanium sports exhaust system.

Futhermore, it comes standard with dynamic engine mounts that change in their stiffness and damping effect as well as PASM suspension with wider tracks on both axles. Being slightly wider than the standard GT3, thanks to additional wheel arch covers, it is offered with 245/35 ZR 19 sports tires up front and 325/30 ZR 19 tires at the back. It also sits closer to the ground compared to the milder GT3. It goes on sale in Germany from January next year, with a 122,400 Euros price tag.

Look after the jump for a high-res image gallery of the 911 GT3 RS.

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Harvinder Sidhu

Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

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  • Duke690Ash on Aug 27, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Can it compete with Nissan GTR Spec V??

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  • red7 on Aug 28, 2009 at 4:41 am

    hot!

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  • joeY on Aug 28, 2009 at 4:42 am

    drools~~~

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  • shan on Aug 28, 2009 at 5:12 am

    hw heavy can batteries be to opt for the optional one?…guess when it comes to motorsport, every gram counts..

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  • a18 on Aug 28, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Duke690Ash said,

    August 27, 2009 @ 12:57 pm

    Can it compete with Nissan GTR Spec V??

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    German technology ; GTR still a jappy make

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  • Gajen on Aug 28, 2009 at 9:27 am

    awesome man…i was crazy abt this car since last 5 days when porsche posted this on their web

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  • apexg2 on Aug 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    erk….brown with red….if black with red, looks very hot!!

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  • mingyuyu on Aug 28, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Now it will beat the super GTR?

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  • jason_mufc on Aug 28, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Errr… there was already a GT3 RS previously so I take that this is a facelift? I like this car for it's purity and purpose… but the colour scheme? Looks like the Renaultsport Megane R26R….. I like the previous Orange on Black or Black on Orange…. that was killer!!!

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  • freeze on Sep 01, 2009 at 4:57 am

    The colour scheme was bad..prefer the more powerful and cheaper GTR

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