A clear focus on motorsport: the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2024)

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What is so special about the GT3 RS? ›

The GT3 RS and S/T models get tuned up to 518 horsepower and come with more aero elements to increase downforce to stick them to the road. The GT3 RS comes with an outrageous rear wing that incorporates a drag-reduction system similar to those on Formula 1 race cars.

Yes, you can. I would recommend finding roads that are pretty smooth. Porsche is actually pretty good at building extreme performance cars that can still be streetable, but it's not to everyone's taste to actually use them in this way.

Its 4.0-litre, high-revving, naturally aspirated 525PS engine can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds. A sportscar that Porsche test driver Jörg Bergmeister calls “the best-handling 911 road car ever on a racetrack” – although, being street-legal, the 911 GT3 RS is every bit as happy on the road.

This quantum leap come from the fact that the GT3 RS is equipped with Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) for the first time in its model history. A drag reduction system (DRS) has also been fitted in a production Porsche for the first time.

With up to 640 horsepower, the Turbo S is a lot more powerful, and significantly faster, than anything in the GT3 lineup. A Turbo S Coupe can run from 0 to 60 in a lightning-fast 2.6 seconds. The GT3 RS can manage the same feet in a still-impressive 3.0 seconds.

For 20 years now, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been the track-focused super sports car to beat. Since 2003 it's been less crazy expensive (at list price) than the Ferrari equivalent, lighter than the BMW M track cars, faster than anything Aston has conjured up… it's little wonder they've become so revered.

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Its wide model range varies substantially in price but the hardcore GT3 variant is the top performer. This hardcore track car will hold on to 63.31 per cent of its initial value, while the roofless Targa variant is the worst performer of the line-up at a rate of 47.7 per cent.

You should at the very least expect your Porsche vehicle to last 100,000 miles, but some drivers can get more than that out of their vehicles. Under the best circ*mstances, a Porsche could last you for 150,000 miles or around 10 years.

What does Porsche RS stand for? RS is short for 'rennsport', which means racing in German. The Porsche RS story started back in 1957 when the name was applied to the 718 RSK race car, six years before the first 911 was even launched.

What is the difference between a Porsche GT3 and a GT3 RS? ›

While the 911 GT3 offers a more balanced option for everyday use and the thrill of the track, the GT3 RS leans decisively towards pursuing record lap times on the circuit, with significant enhancements in power, aerodynamics, and weight.

Flat out, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS managed to reach 190 mph (305 km/h), which is actually a tad higher than the official top speed of 184 mph (296 km/h). However, modern speedometers tend to show a slightly higher speed than the real one.

As soon as the lights give the starting signal, the new 911 GT3 RS delivers unbelievable performance of up to 342 lb-ft on the racetrack. With up to 518 hp, taking you from 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds, it can reach a top track speed of 184 mph.

It's not intended for everyday use, it's intended for B road blasts and track days, but you could of course use one every day. I used an Elise as my only car every day for 4 happy years and loved every mile, and a GT3 is more practical than that and with lower NVH.

As you can imagine, this color choice was no accident, and the Lizard Green shade was chosen with careful consideration. Barbara Sika and Daniela Milošević, the two designers responsible for the Lizard Green choice, explain the process of selecting an exterior color for the 911 GT3 RS.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS exhibits a much more aggressive and aerodynamic appearance than the standard GT3. Its presence is distinguished by an imposing, enlarged rear wing that contributes to generating increased grip in corners and sensational stability at high speeds.

RS is short for 'rennsport', which means racing in German. The Porsche RS story started back in 1957 when the name was applied to the 718 RSK race car, six years before the first 911 was even launched.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS engine and performance

The headline is the redline, and though max power is made a little lower at 8,500rpm, you'll constantly find yourself chasing after the magic 9,000. And what better reward could there be than that beautiful flat-six wail that few other cars today can serve up.