SPIED: Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted again

SPIED: Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted again

Our spy photographers have managed to capture several photos of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS as it underwent testing recently, giving us a better look at the facelifted track machine. Unlike our previous sighting, the prototype seen here is wearing a thinner disguise, which allows us to have a better look at the design revisions Porsche have done.

At the front, the 911 GT3 RS gets a new bumper and grille setup, which heavily mimics that on the newly-introduced 911 GT3 from the Geneva Motor Show. Meanwhile, the rear appears to remain unchanged from the current car, with the same bumper and intakes above the engine.

SPIED: Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted again

However, as we’ve seen on a covered up test mule before this, expect these features to undergo some revisions before appearing on the finished product. A new rear diffuser and vents on the engine cover are among the changes which should be found on the facelifted car, if the latest 911 GT3 is any indication.

There are rumours that suggests the 991.2-series GT3 RS will come with a larger 4.2 litre flat-six engine as well as an option of a six-speed manual gearbox, although nothing is official for now. The current car is equipped with a 4.0 litre that serves up 500 hp and a torque of 460 Nm, with only a seven-speed dual-clutch Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox to transmit power to the rear wheels.

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Mikey on Apr 03, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    Why the 911 GT-3 get a “fixed” spoiler instead of a spoiler which raise at 70 MPH ?? As ‘most’ readers here know, the functional rear spoiler gives downforce for better traction or come into play only when at higher speed.

    This will give opportunity for my fellow bros to give their input. Common john, kunta, albert & LOL, please share your knowledge here.

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    • FD2ricer on Apr 03, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      So that later it won’t be a long clothes hanger spoiler like on those ah bengish Civic

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    • Possibly because it’s to big to raise/lower it?

      And it doesn’t make sense, as most of the GT3RS’ are used on the racing track?

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  • matt damon fan on Apr 03, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    Tease here tease there, just launch it ady. Why wait for Matt Damon coming back from pluto?

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    • Albert Yong on Apr 04, 2017 at 7:02 am

      Same like bodoh companies teasing about their imaginary foreign partners….

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      • topkek on Apr 04, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        Tell that to all concept car teasing coz it’s still yet not in production.

        Topkek

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