992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS revealed – first Porsche with DRS, 525 PS and 465 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds

The all-new 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS has arrived and because the moniker is the very first thing to catch the attention, introduction to the brand new GT3 RS ought to start with the swan-neck rear wing. It’s considerably bigger in all dimensions and consists of a set primary wing and an higher wing that’s hydraulically adjustable. For the primary time in a manufacturing Porsche, the rear wing is taller than the roof.

The brand new 911 GT3 RS additionally marks the primary time a Drag Discount System (DRS) is fitted right into a manufacturing Porsche. DRS flattens the wings momentarily with a push of a button, for diminished drag and better speeds in a straight line. The rear wing additionally work as air brakes throughout excessive velocity emergency braking, rotating to its most vertical angle to create a deceleration impact.

Along with the lively slats positioned behind the entrance splitter, the GT3 RS can generate 409 kg of down-force at 200 km/h and 860 kg at 285 km/h. That’s twice as a lot downforce because the previous generation 991.2 GT3 RS, and 3 times as a lot because the current 911 GT3.

Different aerodynamic enhancements embody bigger louvred openings atop the entrance fenders, a brand new door design for higher air passage from the entrance wheels, and a redesigned rear diffuser from the present 911 GT3. The big nostril cutouts on the entrance bonnet assist relieve scorching air from the brand new centrally-positioned radiator, whereas a pair of fins on the roof direct air outwards to make sure cooler air for the rear intakes.

Even the suspension of the automotive has been given aerodynamic consideration. Elements of the double-wishbone entrance axle had been designed with teardrop-shaped profiles, an strategy normally reserved for high-end motorsport purposes. This helps to extend entrance downforce by round 40 kg at high velocity.

For the primary time, the GT3 RS’ doorways are product of carbon-fibre, together with the ducktail spoiler, roof, rear wing, entrance fenders and bonnet. To save lots of weight, the GT3 RS additionally makes use of thinner glass in any respect 4 corners for a complete weight of simply 1,450 kg.

Energy comes from a 4.0 litre naturally-aspirated flat-six with a 9,000 rpm redline, paired with a seven-speed PDK gearbox with shorter ratios than the 911 GT3. To make sure cooler transmission temperatures, the underbody of the GT3 RS options air intakes. Armed with 525 hp and 465 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h is completed in 3.2 seconds, and on the finish of its seventh gear, the GT3 RS’ speedometer will learn 296 km/h.

Aerodynamics apart, the GT3 RS’ centrally-positioned single radiator (changing the three-radiator structure from earlier than) was additionally impressed by the 911 GT3 R and Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR race automotive. The big, angled radiator additionally means there may be now no trunk area up entrance.

The GT3 RS comes commonplace with 20-inch cast mild alloy, centre-lock wheels, with 275/35 profile tyres on the entrance, and a 21-inch pair wrapped in 335/30 profile tyres on the rear. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes providing 410 mm discs on the entrance and 390 mm discs on the rear could be specified. As commonplace, the GT3 RS is fitted with six-pot fastened calliper brakes within the entrance, and four-pot items on the again.

The centrepiece of the inside is the brand new steering wheel with rotary dials, which permit drivers to regulate suspension settings together with compression and rebound, damping, and rear differential settings. This may be carried out when in Monitor Mode, one in all three driving modes together with Sport and Regular.

The brand new steering additionally contains a button to activate the DRS on the rear wing. In typical RS trend, the inside is completed with black leather-based, Racetex and carbon-weave ending. A Clubsport package deal is out there – including a metal roll cage, fire-extinguisher, and six-point harness – at no additional value.

The Weissach package deal, nevertheless, will come at a value because the entrance bonnet, roof, elements of the rear wing and door handles characteristic uncovered carbon-fibre. The efficiency package deal additionally provides a carbon-fibre roll cage – the primary time in a Porsche – together with carbon-fibre entrance and rear anti-roll bars and rear coupling roads.

One other spotlight of the Weissach package deal is the PDK shift paddles with motorsport-derived magnet expertise. This makes gear modifications much more dynamic due to a extra exact strain level and a clearly perceptible click on. Different elective Weissach goodies obtainable embody magnesium cast wheels, which save eight kg.

As if proudly owning the automotive isn’t sufficient, Porsche’s personal watchmaking operation in Solothurn, Switzerland, has developed the 911 GT3 RS chronograph, reserved particularly for GT3 RS prospects. Contained in the watch is the mechanical Porsche Design chronograph calibre WERK 01.200, whereas the physique options design components and supplies from the GT3 RS.