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Autocar - 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS





Porsche 911 GT3 RS Launched
August 19th, 2009

This is what Porsche is calling “the most sporting 911 yet”: the new GT3 RS.

The homologation special is fitted with the same 3.8-litre flat six as the GT3, but it has 444bhp instead of 429bhp, making it 35bhp pokier than the old RS.

See the full Porsche 911 GT3 gallery

The latest GT3 RS gets wider tracks at the front and rear (aided by extended front wheel arches) and a huge carbonfibre rear wing with aluminium supports.

The naturally aspirated engine, which has a specific output of more than 113bhp per litre, is mated to a low-ratio, short-shift six-speed manual gearbox.

A lithium ion starter battery will be available instead of the standard unit, reducing the kerb weight by 10kg.

Porsche is clearly aiming to make this one of the wildest 911s ever, with bright decals all over the bodywork.

The GT3 RS goes on sale in the UK in 2010, priced from £100,760.

GFerg

Nice! Never understood the previous RS version as all the reviews I read showed no significant performance gain if any at all. Hopefully this model changes that.

LexFather

1 reason for me, those sexier wider wheel arches!!

primecut

iTrader: (1)

Monster track car, but what's up with the nasty color scheme? The execution is not very tasteful. I'd be embarrassed to drive that on the streets.. lol

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I love GT3s. It's my favorite Porsche of all time. I can't deny the flat 6!

LexFather

^^^ lol!!!

biggie27

hmmmm maybe its time to get rid of the R8 .........ive always liked the GT3 RS's and this one is no exception i just hate the fact that if i buy this now in 2 years time its gonna be obsolete

LexFather

Microsite!!
http://my.porsche.com/microsite/911gt3rs/germany.aspx

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

ok now THAT's a door. the whole discussion on the new infiniti M about curves or not (i said it was overdone there) - this isn't overly busy with curves but isn't plain either - it just looks like EXCELLENT quality and design to me.

sleeper408

iTrader: (6)

The new color schemes and decals look terrible. I'd rather take the previous gen. one in that mint color.

TRDFantasy

Agreed. Porsche is another great example of a brand/maker that achieves great design cohesion. All of the lines and curves on the door are cohesive and not out of place. Also, the materials on the door are not overdone and fit well with the general design theme of the car.

biggie27

loool what design scheme are u talking about.....its a door with a piece of rope 2 buttons and an arm rest porsche designers have always been the laziest designers in the business but they also go by the motto if its not broke dont fix it

TRDFantasy

There are no ridiculous curves or character lines that lead to nowhere. You're right, if it's not broke, don't fix it. Porsche exteriors are very cohesive design-wise, and they haven't messed with that which is a good thing IMO. I don't see it being lazy, I see it being smart. Even Audi has barely changed the basic style of it's sedans during the past 20 years. Many Audi models do look the same or similar, but almost all Audi designs are very cohesive.

Jujharoo

Gorgeous car, but that color combo isn't my taste.
Kick a$$ track car.

GFerg

For its purpose of being a track/performance car, its fine. Simple and clean with a nice layout. If it was put in any other luxury car as is, it would suck.

Looking at the doors of the HS and RX, Lexus could learn a few things.