We’ve lately posted an article in regards to the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS placing down a brand new file time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, at simply 6:49.328, although the observe had lately been reconfigured in a approach that could be a little much less flattering than earlier than. This new iteration is the quickest Porsche GT3 RS to this point, and in addition the quickest naturally-aspirated manufacturing automotive to lap the well-known ‘Ring’, however it’s nonetheless simply shy of the record-holder, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection—which recorded a 6:43.616 on the “Sport Auto”.
“The brand new 911 GT3 RS is much more optimized for observe use than its predecessors. The spontaneously responsive, high-revving four-liter, six-cylinder boxer engine with roughly 500 PS has confirmed best to be used at observe days and membership sports activities occasions. That’s why we targeted totally on aerodynamics and chassis questions within the growth of the brand new 911 GT3 RS.”
The revised 4.0L naturally-aspirated flat-6 engine outputs 525 PS, which is 20 PS greater than the newest GT3. Very like the displacement issue, the overall consensus was that we’d see an much more highly effective engine—however those that know, know that peak numbers imply little or no today anyway, however let’s check out what it’s like truly driving this masterpiece on an enclosed observe, just like the well-known Prime Gear observe, and whereas we’re at it, why not go for the 992 Weissach GT3 RS version with 860 kg of downforce and lively aero, pushed by Mr JWW:
