Leave it to Porsche to take the already capable, high-performance 911 GT3 and make it insanely better with the new 911 GT3 RS, making its official debut at the upcoming 88th Geneva Motor Show.
This 520 horsepower RS rocket marks the company’s third GT road-approved sports car within a year, coming off the heels of the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 R2.
But right now, this latest rendition takes the cake, producing 20-hp more than its 911 GT3 sibling, sprinting 0 to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds (that’s 0.2 seconds quicker than the current 911 GT3 with PDK and 0.1 seconds quicker than the previous 911 GT3 RS) powered by a 4L six-cylinder engine, and hitting a top speed of 312 km/h. All naturally aspirated, all naturally awesome.
Shedding some weight to 1,430 kg while adding a good dose of carbon for the chassis, interior, and exterior, the Weissach package ramps things up a bit while adding a set of magnesium wheels to the mix, replacing the standard 20-inch lightweight rims wrapped in 265/35 rubber up front and 21-inch in 325/30 in the rear.
2019 911 GT3 RS Specs
The 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS was originally priced at US$187,500 and C$213,400 (less fees, and charges) when it first went on sale.
Specs
Performance Metric | Specification |
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Engine | 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six engine |
Horsepower | 520 horsepower |
Torque | 346 lb-ft of torque |
Transmission | 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) automatic transmission |
Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) Time | Approximately 3.0 seconds |
Top Speed | Approximately 193 mph (311 km/h) |
Suspension | Front and rear independent suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) |
Brakes | High-performance Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) |
Wheels and Tires | 20-inch front and 21-inch rear lightweight wheels with high-performance tires |
Exhaust System | Sports exhaust system |
Weight | Approximately 3,153 lbs (1,430 kg) |
Track-Ready Features | Adjustable carbon-fiber wing, extensive aerodynamic enhancements, rear-wheel steering, lightweight components for improved performance |
Fuel Economy | Approximately 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, 16 mpg combined (varies by driving conditions) |