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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels.

Press Release

With the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, one of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart’s most popular, coveted and successful racing pedigree production cars is entering the home straight. Limited to 600 vehicles, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 brings together in a road car all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a serial winner on the race track. The new model purveys thoroughbred motorsport technology to its innermost core. The flat engine’s crankshaft has been lifted unchanged from the 911 GT3 RSR racing car’s six cylinder engine and the forged pistons’ connecting rods are fashioned from titanium. The four-litre displacement sports engine, the biggest 911 model line engine ever, is also the most powerful naturally aspirated engine with 125 hp/litre (92 kW). It achieves its maximum power of 368 kW (500 hp) at 8,250 revs per minute. The engine delivers its maximum torque of 460 Newton metres at 5,750 rpm.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 offers truly impressive performance. The most eloquent figure: It makes it round the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 7:27 minutes. The 911 GT3 4.0, available exclusively with a six-speed sports transmission, sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standing start in 3.9 seconds, its gearing designed for the racing circuit taking it to the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark in under 12 seconds.

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0’s outstanding driving dynamics are the fruit of meticulously coordinated details. In addition to using the suspension components typically encountered in motor racing, weight reduction is also of supreme importance. Equipped as standard with light weight components such as bucket seats, bonnet and front wings made of carbon fibre, plastic rear windows and weight-optimised carpets, the two-seater’s ready-for-road weight is a mere 1,360 kilograms with a full tank of fuel. At 2.72 kg/hp, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0’s power-to-weight ratio thereby dips below the magical threshold of 3 kilograms per hp.

The limited edition 911 is painted white as standard and emphasises its proximity to motor racing by its dynamic appearance. Trademark characteristics are the wide track, the low vehicle position, the large rear wing with adapted side plates, the typical central twin tailpipe and the aerodynamically optimised body.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

The lateral front air deflection vanes, so-called flics, making their first appearance on a production Porsche, testify to the aerodynamic precision engineering. They create increased downforce on the front axle and together with the steeply inclined rear wing bring the vehicle into aerodynamic equilibrium. As a result, at top speed, aerodynamic forces exert an additional 190 kg pushing the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 onto the road.

The market launch of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 begins in Germany in July 2011. The basic list price is 178,596 euro including 19 per cent value added tax and country-specific equipment.

Story by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

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In Detail

   
type Series Production Car
built at Stuttgart, Germany
production 600
price €/td> €178,596
price £/td> £128,466
predeccesor 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
engine Flat 6
position Rear, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
displacement 3996 cc / 243.85 in³
bore 102.7 mm / 4.0 in
stroke 80.4 mm / 3.2 in
power 368 kw / 493.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
specific output 123.5 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 362.87 bhp per tonne
torque 460 nm / 339.3 ft lbs @ 5750 rpm
body / frame Aluminium / Carbon Fibre Body over Steel Chassis
driven wheels RWD
front tires 245/35ZR19
rear tires 325/30ZR19
front brakes Ventilated & Cross Drilled Carbon Ceramic Discs w/ABS, EBD
rear brakes Ventilated & Cross Drilled Carbon Ceramic Discs w/ABS, EBD
front wheels F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in
rear wheels R 48.3 x 30.5 cm / 19 x 12 in
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll bar
r suspension 5-Link w/PASM Dampers, Anti-Roll bar
curb weight 1360 kg / 2999 lbs
wheelbase 2359.7 mm / 92.9 in
length 4460.2 mm / 175.6 in
width 1851.7 mm / 72.9 in
height 1280.2 mm / 50.4 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
0 – 100 kph ~3.9 seconds
0 – 200 kph ~12.0 seconds
emission 314 g/km