<\/a><\/p>\nWe had to wait for a long time, but it is finally here, the next chapter of the Porsche RS story. Please welcome the new Porsche 991 GT3 RS. The further developed version of the well-appreciated 911 Porsche GT3. For the first time in the history of the GT3 RS, Porsche used the wider Porsche Turbo body shell for the RS (meaning Rennsport) version making a wider track possible resulting in more mechanical grip and stability. While the regular GT3 has aluminum front fenders and front lid, the RS is equipped with carbon fiber versions of these parts. <\/p>\n
For the first time on a road-going GT3 RS, the front fenders feature vents that double the amount of downforce and work together with the huge rear spoiler to create perfect balance and improve aerodynamic stability. The roof is another example of state of the art technology, as a single sheet of magnesium has been used which is even lighter than carbon fiber. Adding lightness on top of the car improves the low center of gravity which again creates more stability.<\/p>\n
Also new on the 911 GT3 RS are the side intakes behind the doors, these intakes have been seen on the 911 Turbo for years now where they have the function of bringing cold air to the intercoolers on each side. However since this is a normally aspirated engine without intercoolers installed, Porsche decided to use these intakes as ram-air ducts for the air intake of the 4.0L flat-six engine (500HP). On the regular 911, the air flow for the intake goes over the roof and into the air intake under the deck lid, but the new side intakes seem to be more efficient and they also create a very specific suction sound when pressing down the gas pedal, Porsche says.<\/p>\n
The transmission is PDK only, so there is no option for a manual transmission. Some people like it, some don\u2019t, but I think it fits perfectly on a car that\u2019s made for the track (but can be used on the street) as is the GT3 RS. The 911 GT3 RS has always been about weight saving and Porsche has succeeded in saving some kilos. Although 10Kg less than the standard GT3 is not that much, you have to take in account the wider and heavier body shell, and bigger wheels and tires, yet the car still ends up lighter overall. What I like the most about this car, is that everything about it is made to go faster around the race track and everything has a function while it looks gorgeous as well. I\u2019m a fan. Period! <\/p>\n
Trailer of the new Porsche 991 GT3 RS<\/h3>\n