GT3 RS - official news from Porsche
05-29-2006, 06:42 AM
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GT3 RS - official news from Porsche
got this in my email today:
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The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Stuttgart. With effect from October, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of
Stuttgart, Germany, will be launching the new 911 GT3 RS on the European
market. This purist variant of the GT3 is particularly suited for use on
the track. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and
the unadulterated driving experience enjoyed with a racing car, but also
meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.
The exceptionally meaty engine boasts a displacement of 3.6 liters to
generate 305 kW (415 bhp) at 7,600 rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400
rpm. The power output per liter of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These
figures correspond to the present GT3. But the RS puts in an even better
performance. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a
single-mass flywheel and the 20 kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up
even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km
per hour in 4.2 seconds. That's one tenth of a second faster than the GT3.
It takes just 13.3 seconds to hit to 200 km per hour. Maximum speed is 310
km per hour.
The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs. Models
such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the type 964 911 RS (1991)
were also sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree of
maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new 911
GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and
pre-approval model for use in a range of racing series.
One characteristic of the new "RS" is the body, which is 44 mm wider at the
rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models) by comparison with the 911 GT3.
The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves
directional stability but also increases the transverse acceleration
potential of this two-seater coupe.
Despite its specialized body, the "RS" is 20 kg lighter than the GT3,
weighing in at just 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use,
amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a
plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The corresponding
weight-saving is 4.5 kg/kW.
With a view to the registration regulations for the important Gran Tourismo
championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3
RS has resorted to technical solutions that will also feature in the racing
version. These solutions will include the entire wheel carrier and split
wishbones on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fiber components of
the body.
And the interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2
lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as
standard and in the club sports package. There is a bolted roll cage and
the pre-wiring for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the
driver and a fire extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black,
with the roof lining, steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in high-quality
Alcantara leather.
The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black; as an option,
the GT3 can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and
the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the
body paintwork.
The basic price for the 911 GT3 RS is €111,600 (excluding country-specific
requirements). In Germany, the coupe costs €129,659 including sales tax.
The GT3 RS will also be available for sale on the North American market
from March 2007.
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The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Stuttgart. With effect from October, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of
Stuttgart, Germany, will be launching the new 911 GT3 RS on the European
market. This purist variant of the GT3 is particularly suited for use on
the track. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and
the unadulterated driving experience enjoyed with a racing car, but also
meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.
The exceptionally meaty engine boasts a displacement of 3.6 liters to
generate 305 kW (415 bhp) at 7,600 rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400
rpm. The power output per liter of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These
figures correspond to the present GT3. But the RS puts in an even better
performance. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a
single-mass flywheel and the 20 kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up
even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km
per hour in 4.2 seconds. That's one tenth of a second faster than the GT3.
It takes just 13.3 seconds to hit to 200 km per hour. Maximum speed is 310
km per hour.
The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs. Models
such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the type 964 911 RS (1991)
were also sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree of
maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new 911
GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and
pre-approval model for use in a range of racing series.
One characteristic of the new "RS" is the body, which is 44 mm wider at the
rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models) by comparison with the 911 GT3.
The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves
directional stability but also increases the transverse acceleration
potential of this two-seater coupe.
Despite its specialized body, the "RS" is 20 kg lighter than the GT3,
weighing in at just 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use,
amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a
plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The corresponding
weight-saving is 4.5 kg/kW.
With a view to the registration regulations for the important Gran Tourismo
championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3
RS has resorted to technical solutions that will also feature in the racing
version. These solutions will include the entire wheel carrier and split
wishbones on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fiber components of
the body.
And the interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2
lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as
standard and in the club sports package. There is a bolted roll cage and
the pre-wiring for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the
driver and a fire extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black,
with the roof lining, steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in high-quality
Alcantara leather.
The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black; as an option,
the GT3 can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and
the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the
body paintwork.
The basic price for the 911 GT3 RS is €111,600 (excluding country-specific
requirements). In Germany, the coupe costs €129,659 including sales tax.
The GT3 RS will also be available for sale on the North American market
from March 2007.
05-29-2006, 08:05 AM
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only 44 lbs. lighter?
usd price could be over 150k!
-wide body
-close ratio 6 spd
-sports seats
-roll cage
-plastic rear windows and lid
-pre-wire battery main switch
-six pt seat belt
-fire extinguisher
thanks for release and pics!
that orange with black trim is one uuuugly car!
usd price could be over 150k!
-wide body
-close ratio 6 spd
-sports seats
-roll cage
-plastic rear windows and lid
-pre-wire battery main switch
-six pt seat belt
-fire extinguisher
thanks for release and pics!
that orange with black trim is one uuuugly car!
05-29-2006, 08:47 AM
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05-29-2006, 09:21 AM
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I agree the orange with the black lettering doesn't look good, what other colors do they offer. Im hoping that they will offer the standard white, although it might be different to get the green.... yippeeeeee Im 1st in line at my dealership, and he's only getting 2.
05-29-2006, 09:32 AM
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Looks very cool. I like the 70's colors, I hope they all were Orange or Green but since they're not, I'm sure 75% of US cars will be silver, 20% black and 5% orange or green.
Price won't be $150k, base price will be about $20k more than GT3 base price.
I agree, 20 kg doesn't sound that much but when you add weight of a wide body and roll bar, it's not that bad. I wish it was more but it's something. And remember, it's the base weight (no A/C, no nothing) so when US GT3s go through the pimpin' process with sunroofs etc., weight will be even more.
Price won't be $150k, base price will be about $20k more than GT3 base price.
I agree, 20 kg doesn't sound that much but when you add weight of a wide body and roll bar, it's not that bad. I wish it was more but it's something. And remember, it's the base weight (no A/C, no nothing) so when US GT3s go through the pimpin' process with sunroofs etc., weight will be even more.
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Wonder if the US version will have to have the back window removed, will they allow the racing bucket seats in? I hope the RS doesn't become the RSA
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05-29-2006, 11:03 AM
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Has anyone confirmed this e-mail. The use of the word "meaty" as in " the exceptionally meaty engine" sounds odd coming from an official Porcshe release. Just a thought.
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