For the new 911 GT3 RS, the specs read as follows: naturally aspirated engine, 4.0-litre displacement, high-revving concept. A maximum power output of 383 kW (512 hp) – 20 hp higher than that of the predecessor model. Maximum torque 470 Nm, i.e. 10 Nm more than before. Up to 9,000 rpm on the rev counter makes it clear what we mean by a high-revving concept. As a result, the new 911 GT3 RS with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and top speed isn’t reached until 312 km/h.
Four valves per cylinder with cam followers and a rigid valve train is another concept matured on the race track. The engine block and cylinder heads are made of aluminium, the titanium connecting rods have been forged and, thanks to VarioCam, the camshaft timing is precisely matched to the engine speed and load.
Direct fuel injection (DFI). As far as the efficiency of the engine – and its power output – is concerned, direct fuel injection (DFI) makes a decisive contribution. And it does so with millisecond precision and a pressure of up to 200 bar. For optimum mixture formation and combustion in the combustion chamber. High-revving concept. The valves are operated by cam followers – another principle from motorsport. Clearance compensation between the camshafts and valves of the new 911 GT3 RS is realised not by hydraulic means, but by shim plates as part of a solid arrangement. This provides greater robustness as well as enabling remarkably high engine speeds and hard use on the race track. Dry-sump lubrication. The way in which oil is supplied to the engine is also successfully proven in motorsport. Continued lubrication is vital, especially at very high engine speeds of up to 9,000 rpm and under the effects of the extremely high lateral and longitudinal acceleration that can be experienced on the race track. Seven scavenge pumps in total return the engine oil quickly and efficiently to the external oil tank. Together with the oil pressure pump offering fully variable displacement, optimum oil pressure is assured in all operating conditions. This system provides reliable lubrication of hard-working components and increases the robustness of the engine under hard use on the race track. The efficient defoaming of the oil by a centrifuge before it is delivered to the separate oil tank is a solution originating in high-performance motorsport and is also used in a similar form in the Porsche 919 Hybrid, an LMP1 class competitor.
Engine Engine layout Rear-engine Displacement 3,996 cm³ Power (kW) 383 kW Power (hp) 520 PS RPM point maximum power 8,250 r/min Max. torque 470 Nm RPM point maximum torque 6,000 r/min Compression ratio 13.3 : 1 Maximum engine speed 9,000 r/min Valve timing VarioCam camshaft control for intake and exhaust valves, DLC-Coated rocker arm, fixed valve train (valve compensation with Shims) Fuel consumption/Emissions* Fuel consumption urban 19.2 l/100 km Fuel consumption non-urban 9.0 l/100 km Fuel consumption combined 12.8 l/100 km CO2 emissions combined 291 g/km Energieeffizienzklasse (Germany only) G
Chassis and suspension Front axle McPherson front axle with lightweight springs (incl. helper springs), anti-roll bar, all Suspension mountings ball-jointed Rear axle Multi-link rear axle with lightweight springs (incl. helper springs), anti-roll bar, all Suspension mountings ball-jointed Brakes 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at front and 4-piston units at rear, brake calipers with red finish, Composite brake discs, discs internally vented and cross-drilled Steering Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio Stability program Porsche Stability Management (PSM) incl. ABS, with 2 switchable stages (SC OFF and SC+TC OFF) Wheels: Brief description 20-/21-inch 911 GT3 RS forged Aluminium wheels (optional 20-/21-inch 911 GT3 RS forged magnesium wheels) Wheels front 9,5 J x 20" ET 50 Tires front 265/35 ZR 20 sports tyres Wheels rear 12,5 J x 21" ET 48 Tires rear 325/30 ZR 21 sports tyres Limited-slip differential - rear axle Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) incl. electronically controlled rear differential lock and fully variable locking values
Performance Top speed 312 km/h Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h 3.2 s Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h 6.9 s In-gear acceleration (80-120km/h) (50-75 mph) 1.8 s
Body Length 4,557 mm Width (without mirrors folded) 1,978 mm Width 1,880 mm Height 1,297 mm Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36 cW Wheelbase 2,453 mm Turning circle 11.1 m Unladen weight (DIN) 1,430 kg Unladen weight (EU) 1,505 kg Permissible gross weight 1,793 kg Maximum load 363 kg
Capacities Trunk capacity 125 l Fuel tank 64 l
