997.1 GT3 RSR homologation
The GT3 RSR has its namesake tied
to the Porsche heritage established more than 3 decades ago. The 2007 GT3
RS is a extension of the previous 996 platform. The 997 GT3 RSR is the competition
version for Porsche GT racing from 2007 onwards. The new details of the 997
GT3 RS street car will find their way to the RSR. Revised suspension geometry,
rear window, air scoop on rear decklid, etc.
Porsche Press Release follows:
With effect from October, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche
AG of Stuttgart, Germany, will be launching the new 911 GT3 RS on the European
market. This purist variant of the GT3 is particularly suited for use on the
track. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and the unadulterated
driving experience enjoyed with a racing car, but also meets all requirements
for road-legal sports cars.
The exceptionally meaty engine boasts a displacement of 3.6 liters to generate
305 kW (415 bhp) at 7,600 rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400 rpm. The
power output per liter of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These figures correspond
to the present GT3. But the RS puts in an even better performance. Thanks
to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel and the
20 kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling
the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km per hour in 4.2 seconds. That's
one tenth of a second faster than the GT3. It takes just 13.3 seconds to hit
to 200 km per hour. Maximum speed is 310 km per hour.
The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs.
Models such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the type 964 911 RS
(1991) were also sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree
of maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new
911 GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and pre-approval
model for use in a range of racing series.
One characteristic of the new "RS" is the body, which is 44 mm wider
at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models) by comparison with the 911
GT3. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves
directional stability but also increases the transverse acceleration potential
of this two-seater coupe.
Despite its specialized body, the "RS" is 20 kg lighter than the
GT3, weighing in at just 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use,
amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a
plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The corresponding
weight-saving is 4.5 kg/kW.
With a view to the registration regulations for the important Gran Tourismo
championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3
RS has resorted to technical solutions that will also feature in the racing
version. These solutions will include the entire wheel carrier and split wishbones
on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fiber components of the body.
And the interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2 lightweight
bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as standard and
in the club sports package. There is a bolted roll cage and the pre-wiring
for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the driver and a fire
extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black, with the roof lining,
steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in high-quality Alcantara leather.
The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black; as an option,
the GT3 can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and
the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the body
paintwork.
The basic price for the 911 GT3 RS is €111,600 (excluding country-specific
requirements). In Germany, the coupe costs €129,659 including sales tax.
The GT3 RS will also be available for sale on the North American market from
March 2007.
