Taken in Germany, the spy shots confirm that the 911 GT3 RS sports a number of aerodynamic enhancements including a wide body borrowed from the 911 Turbo, large air scoops, air vents on the front fenders and, of course, a massive rear wing. The 911 GT3 RS also features a wide rear track for added grip, and insiders say the coupe will boast “near race car levels of downforce.”
Earlier spy shots show that the interior offers sport seats with the “GT3 RS” logo embroidered in the headrests and a roll cage in lieu of the rear seats, while headroom is increased thanks to a double-bubble roof panel.
Sources close to Porsche have revealed the 911 GT3 RS will use a brand new naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine tuned to generate at least 500 horsepower. The GT3 RS will be exclusively available with a dual-clutch PDK transmission at launch but the automaker hasn’t ruled out offering it with a manual gearbox later in the production run.
Porsche’s electronic four-wheel steering system will come standard, and the coupe will pack numerous weight-saving components such as a lithium-ion battery and an exhaust system made out of titanium.
Last year, Porsche was forced to recall the standard GT3 due to an engine issue that could lead to a fire, but it looks as though those kinks have been worked out in the GT3 RS. As long as Porsche doesn’t face any more setbacks, we should see the the 911 GT3 RS debut at next March’s Geneva Motor Show.
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