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The suite of changes should make the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS even faster. Porsche has not yet announced a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time for the Manthey-equipped GT3 RS, but the standard car ...
The "GT3" nameplate was introduced in 1999 as part of the first generation of the Porsche 996 model range (commonly known as 996.1 [2]) as a homologation model for the cars entered in the FIA GT3 cup. As with Porsche's previous 911 RS models, the 996 GT3 was focused on racing, and so was devoid of items that added unnecessary weight to the car.
997 GT3 RS 4.0. The 911 GT3 RS was announced in early 2006 as a homologation version of the GT3 RSR racing car for competition events like Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The drivetrain of the RS is based on the 911 GT3, except for the addition of a lightweight flywheel and closer gear ratios for further improved response under acceleration.
The lap, driven by a journalist, is just a few seconds off Porsche's own testing of the standard GT3. Porsche 911 GT3 With Manthey Performance Kit Does a Sub-Seven-Minute Nürburgring Lap Skip to ...
Porsche 996 GT3 RS Porsche 996 GT3 RSR. Based on the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version known as the 996 GT3 R was created in 1999. The 996 GT3 R made its debut at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Manthey-Racing and Champion Racing teams fielded the new racing car as unofficial representatives of the plant.
UPDATED 10/21/2022: This story has been updated with new photos and pricing for the 2023 911 GT3 RS special edition that honors the Carrera RS 2.7. Porsche loves to play up its rich heritage, and ...
Porsche 997 GT3 Porsche 997 GT3 RS Porsche 997 GT3 RSR. The GT3 variant debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show alongside the 997 Turbo. Like previous GT3 models, it is a way for Porsche to homologate aerodynamic features for racing, as well as to offer race cars for customer teams. The 997 GT3 was priced at US$106,000. The engine has the same ...
In April 2011, Porsche announced the third generation of the 997 GT3 RS with an enlarged 4.0-litre engine having a power output of 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp). The naturally-aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine (the largest engine displacement offered in a street-legal 911) was introduced with their 2011 911 (997) GT3 RS 4.0, in 2011. [18]