Porsche calls the 911 GT3 RS its most efficient sports car. The basis for the significant improvement in aerodynamics was the central radiator concept, which was first implemented in the 911 RSR at Le Mans and later in the 911 GT3 R. From previous sports car models with a three-radiator layout, the new 911 GT3 RS is distinguished by a large central radiator placed at an angle in the front part of the car. In other 911 models, the luggage compartment is located there. This made it possible to integrate active aerodynamic elements into the space freed on both sides.
Adjustable elements of the front and two-section rear wings, combined with a number of other aerodynamic measures, provide 409 kg of downforce at a speed of 200 km/h. The new 911 GT3 RS generates twice as much downforce as its second-generation predecessor in the 991 body, and three times as much as the 911 GT3. At a speed of 285 km/h, the total downforce reaches 860 kg.
For the first time, a drag reduction system (DRS) is installed on a production Porsche car. It allows you to set the wings horizontally at the push of a button in a certain operating range to reduce air resistance and achieve higher speeds on straight sections of the track. The aerodynamic brake function is activated during emergency braking at high speeds: the elements of the front and rear wings are adjusted to the maximum, which creates an aerodynamic deceleration effect in addition to the main brakes.
The exterior of the new 911 GT3 RS is distinguished by a large number of functional aerodynamic elements. The most characteristic element of the GT sports car is the significantly enlarged rear wing with a swan neck mount. It consists of two elements: a fixed main wing and an upper wing element with a hydraulic drive.
For the first time on a production Porsche car, the upper edge of the rear wing is higher than the roof of the car. In addition, the front of the 911 GT3 RS does not have a front spoiler, instead it has a splitter that separates the air flow up and down.
The interior of the new sports car is decorated in the signature style of RS: black leather, Racetex coating and carbon trim emphasize the character of the car. The Clubsport package for the 911 GT3 RS is available at no extra cost and includes a steel roll cage, fire extinguisher and 6-point seat belts for the driver.
The optional Weissach package is available at an additional cost and sees the front lid, roof, rear wing details and mirror trims all made from carbon fiber.
In the new Porsche, even the suspension helps improve aerodynamics. The components of the double-link front suspension have drop-shaped profiles, as the wheel arches of the new 911 GT3 RS are exposed to powerful air flows. These aerodynamically optimized levers increase the downforce on the front axle by 40 kg at maximum speed. Levers of this type were previously only used in professional motorsport. These elements are longer than in the 911 GT3, because the track of the new 911 GT3 RS is 29 mm wider.
The new 911 GT3 RS has three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track. In Track mode, all settings are individually configurable: in addition to the main ones, adjustment of rebound and compression of shock absorbers of the front and rear axles can be carried out separately and at several levels, and the locking of the rear differential can be controlled using a rotary element on the steering wheel.
The opposite 4.0-liter engine familiar from the 911 GT3 is further optimized: thanks to new camshafts with modified cam profiles up to 525 hp. increased power. The single-throttle intake system and rigid valve actuation are derived from motorsport. The 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission has a shorter total gear ratio than the 911 GT3.
The new 911 GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear.
The cost of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is from 229,517 euros in Germany, and from 223,800 dollars in the USA. The start of deliveries of the sports car is expected in the spring of 2023.
Source: Porsche