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.”
The interior appears to be fitted with sport seats and a roll cage in lieu of the rear seats, while headroom is increased thanks to a double-bubble roof panel.
The 911 GT3 RS is expected to use a naturally-aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine tuned to produce anywhere between 475 and 500 horsepower. Shifting duties will be handled exclusively by Porsche’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, and Porsche’s electronic four-wheel steering system will come standard.
England’s Car Magazine reports the coupe will pack numerous weight-saving components such as a lithium-ion battery and a titanium exhaust system.
Earlier this 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 before the end of the year.
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