View Full Version : Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS Mk I 2006-2009
McLareN
05-29-2006, 07:25 AM
Sporting Porsche 911 GT3 RS unleashed for road and track
In October, Porsche will launch the new 911 GT3 RS in the UK. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and an unadulterated driving experience similar to that of a racing car. But while particularly suited for use on the track, the car also meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.
The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs. Models such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the 1991 Type 964 911 RS were also sports cars that stood out on account of their extreme degree of maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new 911 GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides an homologation model for use in a range of racing series.
The exceptionally powerful, normally aspirated engine boasts a displacement of 3.6-litres to generate 305kW (415 bhp) at 7,600rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400rpm. The power output per litre of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These figures are shared with the recently-announced 911 GT3, but bespoke drivetrain components in the RS ensures it puts in an even better performance. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel and 20kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100kph (62mph) in 4.2 seconds. That's one tenth of a second faster than the GT3. And it takes just 13.3 seconds to hit to 200kph (124mph). Maximum speed is 310kph (187mph).
One characteristic of the new RS is the body, which is 44mm wider at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models with which it shares its shell) 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 potential cornering grip of the two-seater coupe.
Despite its specialised body, the RS is 20kg lighter than the GT3, weighing in at just 1375kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use, amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fibre wing, the use of a plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. As a consequence, the corresponding engine power to kerb weight ratio is over 300bhp per tonne.
With a view to the registration regulations for the important GT motor racing championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3 RS features technical attributes that will also appear in the racing version. These solutions will include the design of the entire wheel carrier and split wishbones on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fibre components of the body.
The interior of the 911 GT3 RS lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: two lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fibre composite materials come as standard, together with a bolted-in roll cage and pre-wiring for a battery master 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 exterior paint 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 retail price for the 911 GT3 RS is £94,280, including a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and a Porsche Driving Experience programme.
pimento
05-29-2006, 07:36 AM
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=541306#post541306
repost.
Duell
05-29-2006, 07:43 AM
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=541306#post541306
repost.
True but these are higher High-res :)
Pando
05-29-2006, 07:51 AM
[url]repost.The hide-out doesn't believe in reposts.
Cotterik
05-29-2006, 08:02 AM
they should scrap the retro text on the side panels
Quiggs
05-29-2006, 08:23 AM
I'd hit that like Ike hits Tina Turner...
But I would like to see it in one of the other colors it'll come in.
McLareN
05-29-2006, 08:34 AM
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=541306#post541306
repost.
Not in my book...
The other thread was created to "link" us to photos of the car in a very simple way.
While this one was properly made and archived.
pimento
05-29-2006, 08:44 AM
By the time I saw it the article was in it. Also, I didn't click on any photos to see what res they were.
Jack_Bauer
05-29-2006, 08:57 AM
Hmmm, £94,280 is quite a significant price hike over the standard GT3. As I recall the 996 RS wasn't that much of a leap over the base GT3 price wise, could be wrong though. Not sure if it represents good bang for the buck in relation to the standard GT3 seeing as it has the same engine and is just 20kg lighter, which ain't a huge amount really.
Does anyone know if this version will retain a version of the PASM fancy suspension system? There were rumours that the RS version would ditch it in favour of a more 'pure', non-electrically adjustable setup, but I haven't heard either way. :confused:
Ferrer
05-29-2006, 09:18 AM
Some points I'd like to make about this new 911.
#1 I'm surprised they launched it so close to the regular GT3's launch
#2 Only 20kg less? That's ridicolous.
#3 That color combination is horrible. And the others don't seem to be much better...
And finally a question, will this be a limited edition homologation car?
RacingManiac
05-29-2006, 09:25 AM
I think the key modification here is the wider rear track and new suspension points....I think thats the whole reason they are releasing this now because the 997 GT3 RSR is probably ready soon and this homologates the need for the racer.....996 RS was also done for the same reason....
MrKipling
05-29-2006, 09:49 AM
Not sure if it represents good bang for the buck in relation to the standard GT3 seeing as it has the same engine and is just 20kg lighter, which ain't a huge amount really.
My first thoughts too.
A bit disappointed by the FIGURES (since that's all they are) but it looks fantastic! I love the colour and those retro graphics are cool.
esotericwoo
05-29-2006, 10:17 AM
Wow those black wheels go very nicely with the orange paint!
bmwpower
05-29-2006, 10:26 AM
I like the last two pics..when the orange looks lighter it does a lot for the look, however the first few with the dark orange aren't quite amazing. The 20kg seems sad, i mean a heavy-set person can lose that :D this is a car..
Piacki_117
05-29-2006, 10:49 AM
awesome pics, thanks
derekthetree
05-29-2006, 11:00 AM
looks like a jagermeister :)
very nice but I prefer the white and blue of the old one.
plus I agree that the weight loss should be greater to make it an rs
RazaBlade
05-29-2006, 01:24 PM
Im actually quite disappointed with the specs of this car, looks wise it looks delicious. But is it just me or is Porsche being uber-lazy in the performance figures dept? The F430 produces 490bhp, and the CS will have even more. Getting rid of 20kg will do what? If a slightly portly person gets in compared to a slim dude, then that weight loss is nullified. Common Porsche, Im sure it will handle well, but the general public usually are impressed by figures-on-paper.
RacingManiac
05-29-2006, 01:37 PM
The old RS had no trouble keeping up with the 360CS or 430 for that matter....what made you think this will do less than that one, with even more power....
electrao
05-29-2006, 02:08 PM
germancarfans.com as some very good photos but not in high res, if anyone can get those it would be great!!
Ferrer
05-29-2006, 02:41 PM
The old RS had no trouble keeping up with the 360CS or 430 for that matter....what made you think this will do less than that one, with even more power....
Well if the rumours about the F430 CS turn out to be true the power deficit of the Porsche would strech to over 100bhp, also bear in mind that the Ferrari now has a 700cc advantage over the 911, and that they'll probably weight about the same. 1375kg is hardly a lightweight.
RazaBlade
05-29-2006, 04:09 PM
^ Thanks. Even in the last gen, the 360CS managed to shave of more weight and gain more power than the old RS. With the new one only losing 20kg, its going to have its work cut out.
carreragt10
05-29-2006, 05:07 PM
Nice Porsche ;)
DesmoRob
05-29-2006, 09:17 PM
they should scrap the retro text on the side panels
That's Porsche tradition for their RS models.
Wouter Melissen
05-30-2006, 02:20 AM
That's Porsche tradition for their RS models.
It says 'Carrera' on the side there. That's the tradition. This GT3 RS is more along the lines of ricer tradition.
Ferrer
05-30-2006, 08:03 AM
It says 'Carrera' on the side there. That's the tradition. This GT3 RS is more along the lines of ricer tradition.In fact the real racer Porsches were the Carrera cars, but that all changed with the 3.2 Carrera of the 80's, so now it's difficult to talk about tradition concerning the Carrera name.
Lani Kai
05-30-2006, 02:46 PM
They should have picked a better color for press photos
Ferrer
05-30-2006, 02:51 PM
They should have picked a better color for press photos
I'd like to see the silver/black combo.
KonaGreen
06-02-2006, 10:33 PM
I for one love the looks, the colours, and the graphics. If I could own a Porsche it would be the GT3, hands down.
spi-ti-tout
06-03-2006, 02:13 AM
I'd like to see the silver/black combo.
Yeah, that's interesting. Black with the silver linings.
Ferrer
06-03-2006, 03:40 AM
Yeah, that's interesting. Black with the silver linings.
If you read the first post, you'll see that it is not possible, the other way round however is.
Vaigra
06-09-2006, 04:45 PM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #3
Vaigra
09-22-2006, 12:28 PM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #4
NSXType-R
10-06-2006, 04:09 PM
Post 1 pic two doesn't seem to work for me, but all the others do. :confused:
Coventrysucks
10-06-2006, 07:21 PM
Post 1 pic two doesn't seem to work for me, but all the others do. :confused:
Works fine for me thanks...
Piacki_117
10-17-2006, 09:38 AM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #5
KonaGreen
10-17-2006, 10:14 PM
Oh my Frack Piacki... I am sooooooo loving that car. I mean really... it is so hot that there is NO other car that I lust for now. Porsche 997 911 GT3RS... If I could get that scribed on me somewhere I would casue that is THE hottest car. Ever.
Vaigra
10-20-2006, 02:44 PM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #6
The following images are 1920 x 1200, but are available in 1600 x 1200 if anybody would like them.
WyleECoyote
10-24-2006, 11:40 AM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #6
The following images are 1920 x 1200, but are available in 1600 x 1200 if anybody would like them.
1600 x 200 Yes Please!!
Vaigra
10-24-2006, 02:32 PM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #7
1600 x 1200 as requested :)
KonaGreen
10-24-2006, 06:25 PM
Gaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....
*slurp*
You can get the SFX of one revving the motor and driving off from that GT3RS website. I really want to find way to get the sound into my phone.
MPower22
10-24-2006, 07:30 PM
Yeah, that's interesting. Black with the silver linings.
a quick ps just because i was curious too. the wheels still have the painted look though.
http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/08a02ac708.jpg (http://www.uploadfile.info)
WyleECoyote
10-25-2006, 05:57 PM
Porsche 997 911 GT3 RS #7
1600 x 1200 as requested :)
WOO HOO!!
Thanks.
KonaGreen
10-25-2006, 07:36 PM
a quick ps just because i was curious too. the wheels still have the painted look though.
http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/08a02ac708.jpg (http://www.uploadfile.info)
Ok now that looks like the stealth weapon of all time. That's badass!
The_Canuck
10-18-2007, 07:29 PM
Anybody got some pics of it in green lying around?
clutch-monkey
10-18-2007, 07:44 PM
i had a few from the hill climb, but i think i posted them already?
Lotec_Sirius
10-18-2007, 08:51 PM
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/th_3286801d.jpg (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/3286801d.jpg)http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/th_3286801c.jpg (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/3286801c.jpg)http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/th_3281654d.jpg (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/3281654d.jpg)http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/th_3281654c.jpg (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/LOTEC_SIRIUS/car%20pics/directory/porsche/997%20911%20gt3%20rs/3281654c.jpg)
RenesisEvo
10-19-2007, 01:38 AM
Would've been better to put the green cars one to each the side, and the 2 black ones up front. Nice pics:cool: , although perhaps not high-res enough?
Is that a single person's collection or what?
NSXType-R
10-19-2007, 12:32 PM
Yeah, that's a lot of RS's. :D
I really like the car, I just hate the color. Orange is the only one that works. Green is marginally okay. The black with orange wheels look really ugly. If they got rid of the orange wheels it would have been fine.
Why'd they have to make such a nice car and screw up on the paint schemes?
I'm sure you could change it with enough money, but still.
At least they got the GT3 perfectly. :D
The_Canuck
10-19-2007, 12:37 PM
I really like the car, I just hate the color. Orange is the only one that works. Green is marginally okay. The black with orange wheels look really ugly. If they got rid of the orange wheels it would have been fine.
Theres also a white one with no racing strips/coloured wheels.
I personally love the green one as it's so out there. It's a track car really, so it doesn't have to look understated or even nice.
NSXType-R
10-19-2007, 12:44 PM
Theres also a white one with no racing strips/coloured wheels.
I personally love the green one as it's so out there. It's a track car really, so it doesn't have to look understated or even nice.
I'd love to see pictures of the white one. I liked the GT3 in white. Imagine the RS. *drools*
robcooper
10-19-2007, 01:11 PM
Few of my shots.
A friend of mine who is 16 works at the Porsche Dealer just under a mile from my house, and he said that today he would be working on an ornage 'RS. he said it had covered 20 miles and already needs a new engine; only thing i can think of is that it was not fitted correctly first. It was worth £30k apparently too..:D
Timothy (in VA)
10-19-2007, 01:22 PM
White with blue stripes/wheels
clutch-monkey
10-19-2007, 05:47 PM
I personally love the green one as it's so out there. It's a track car really, so it doesn't have to look understated or even nice.
agreed, there's a quite a few track prosches that look ugly (lol mine too). i'd still take an orange RS over the green, love that car.
here are some of my pics, i included the last one because i think it looks cool. :D
The_Canuck
10-19-2007, 06:08 PM
Thanks.
NSXType-R
10-19-2007, 08:07 PM
agreed, there's a quite a few track prosches that look ugly (lol mine too). i'd still take an orange RS over the green, love that car.
here are some of my pics, i included the last one because i think it looks cool. :D
Is that blue 911 "just" a GT3?
The_Canuck
10-19-2007, 08:20 PM
Not much of the car but...
and yeah it's an RS
clutch-monkey
10-19-2007, 08:31 PM
Is that blue 911 "just" a GT3?
no idea. i'd assume so, but the wheels are different and the mesh stuff isn't standard
NSXType-R
10-19-2007, 08:43 PM
Not much of the car but...
and yeah it's an RS
That's a cute little VW Beetle. :D
Look, it's smiling.
no idea. i'd assume so, but the wheels are different and the mesh stuff isn't standard
Gotcha.
brandondexotics
10-22-2007, 02:09 PM
How bout a 2008 GT3 RS in white with orange trim and wheels??? Call if interested. Brandon @ 281-224-9000.
Waugh-terfall
10-22-2007, 02:22 PM
Few of my shots.
A friend of mine who is 16 works at the Porsche Dealer just under a mile from my house, and he said that today he would be working on an ornage 'RS. he said it had covered 20 miles and already needs a new engine; only thing i can think of is that it was not fitted correctly first. It was worth £30k apparently too..:D
Jesus, what happened to it and what does he do?
Here's the best one I took at the Trackday at Goodwood
brandondexotics
10-22-2007, 03:15 PM
How bout a 2008 GT3 RS in white with orange trim and wheels??
bo9agr
11-07-2007, 04:38 PM
Spotted in Kuwait City
Roentgen
06-10-2008, 05:26 AM
Racing Beetle!
Gt1Street
06-10-2008, 05:29 AM
Racing Beetle!
are you looking to get shot ?
clutch-monkey
06-10-2008, 05:43 AM
is there a facelifted model coming out this year?
LeonOfTheDead
06-10-2008, 05:53 AM
are you looking to get shot ?
LOL :D
Ferrer
06-10-2008, 07:38 AM
is there a facelifted model coming out this year?
Probably yes or maybe in 2009. I remember seeing some spy pics somewhere a while ago.
LeonOfTheDead
06-10-2008, 07:43 AM
Probably yes or maybe in 2009. I remember seeing some spy pics somewhere a while ago.
probably worldcarfans.
I guess they will show the new model by the end of the year so that they can prepare a new race version for next year's season.
Kitdy
06-10-2008, 09:56 AM
Racing Beetle!
are you looking to get shot ?
I found that quite funny actually.
NSXType-R
06-10-2008, 01:35 PM
I wouldn't want a facelifted version.
The tailights look strange now. And it looks a lot like a frog from the front more than ever.
clutch-monkey
06-10-2008, 03:14 PM
ditto, i'd like the new tech dropped into the current one
LeonOfTheDead
06-10-2008, 03:40 PM
ditto, i'd like the new tech dropped into the current one
I am a little worried they could use their double clutch transmission in their extreme models as the GT3RS reducing them as the Ferrari Scuderia and others too much full of gizmos...I don't want to bore anyone, but the GT-R is such a good example...:D
Ferrer
06-11-2008, 12:03 AM
I am a little worried they could use their double clutch transmission in their extreme models as the GT3RS reducing them as the Ferrari Scuderia and others too much full of gizmos...I don't want to bore anyone, but the GT-R is such a good example...:D
They will. That's what potential costumers of such cars want.
LeonOfTheDead
06-11-2008, 04:57 AM
They will. That's what potential costumers of such cars want.
yap, I guess is so. but up to now it's the only reason why I would prefer a GT3RS over a Scuderia or Superleggera, hypothetically speaking of course.
I think an "analog" car makes you fell more involved, and statements like those of Ferrari saying you can run really close to a professional test driver's time on a track thanks to gizmos of all kinds, are really a bad ad, imo.
Ferrer
06-11-2008, 10:54 AM
yap, I guess is so. but up to now it's the only reason why I would prefer a GT3RS over a Scuderia or Superleggera, hypothetically speaking of course.
I think an "analog" car makes you fell more involved, and statements like those of Ferrari saying you can run really close to a professional test driver's time on a track thanks to gizmos of all kinds, are really a bad ad, imo.
I agree completely.
Unfortunately Porsche is in the bussiness to make money. As demonstrated by the Cayenne.
LeonOfTheDead
06-11-2008, 03:03 PM
I agree completely.
Unfortunately Porsche is in the bussiness to make money. As demonstrated by the Cayenne.
...or the next Panamera, even if it could be quite a good car, but I doubt it.
The worst fact is the use of VW engines, as for the 3.2 liter and the next 3.6 for the sedan, or from Audi for as regards the V8 line. too bad.