Porsche has started testing a new high-performance version of the 911.
Called 911 GT2 RS, the coupe is based on the 2017 911 Turbo that was presented earlier this year in Detroit. It’s equipped with an evolution of the Turbo’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine tweaked to deliver nearly 700 horsepower and about 550 lb-ft. of torque. The 160 extra ponies are expected to pelt the GT2 RS from zero to 60 mph in less than 2.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of nearly 200 mph.
Staying true to tradition, rear-wheel drive will be the only configuration offered. It’s too early to tell whether the coupe will ship with a purist-approved manual transmission or with a quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic unit.
The extra power will be complemented by a model-specific body kit, an aggressive-looking quad-exit exhaust system, and suspension components borrowed from the GT3 RS. Additionally, Porsche will remove as much weight as possible from the Turbo by stripping down the interior and using lightweight materials.
If the rumors are accurate, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS will be introduced in late 2017, and it will go on sale as a 2018 model shortly after. It will cost significantly more than the 911 Turbo, which currently carries a base price of $159,200.
Rendering by Top Speed.
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