A clear focus on motorsport: the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS

World premiere of the most powerful series-production 911 with naturally aspirated engine

STUTTGART, Germany and TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - The Porsche motorsport department is presenting Weissach's latest treat at the Geneva Motor Show: the 911 GT3 RS with motorsport chassis and 520-hp, four-litre, high-revving naturally aspirated engine. The new high-performance sports car is based on the 911 GT3, which has been further refined to combine the performance-enhanced engine with a running-gear setup that features recalibrated rear axle steering designed for maximum dynamics and precision. The 911 GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 312 km/h. Following the launch of the 911 GT3 and the 911 GT2 RS, this latest release will see Porsche present its third GT road-approved sports car within a year.

Aerodynamics and interior based on the race trim
Aerodynamics have determined the design of the wide, weight-optimized body with its classic rigid rear wing. The racing look continues into the interior with full bucket seats made of carbon to provide secure lateral support in response to high-level driving dynamics. Lightweight door panels with storage nets and pull straps, reduced sound absorption and the new lightweight rear lid further emphasize the consistency of the material choices.

The most powerful naturally aspirated engine at 520 hp
The four-litre, six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from Porsche in the new 911 GT3 RS pushes the sports car to new limits: The flat engine delivers 20 hp more than the engine in its predecessor and the 911 GT3. Together with a speed range reaching up to 9,000 rpm, it was the ideal choice as a thoroughbred sports engine. Combined with the specially calibrated seven-speed PDK, the high-performance engine guarantees outstanding driving performance.

Motorsport-inspired chassis
Technology straight from motorsport ensures that the chassis offers exceptional driving dynamics. Ball joints on all arms provide even greater precision than conventional elastokinematic bearings. 20-inch lightweight wheels with newly developed 265/35 sports tires up front enhance agility and steering behaviour, while 21?inch wheels with 325/30 tires at the rear improve traction.

Weissach package and magnesium wheels for further weight savings
For particularly ambitious drivers, the Porsche motorsport department has created an optional Weissach package for a further weight reduction. The package features additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels. In its lightest configuration, this package reduces the weight of the 911 GT3 RS down to 1,430 kg.

Market launch and pricing
The new 911 GT3 RS is available to order now from a starting price of $213,400 and arrivals in Canada are expected later this year

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., a dedicated subsidiary of Porsche AG, imports and distributes Porsche vehicles in Canada. The company employs a team of more than 50 in sales, aftersales, finance, marketing, network development, and public relations. In 2017, Porsche sold an unprecedented 8,249 units in Canada, up 17% over the prior year.

SOURCE Porsche Cars Canada