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The current 911 GT3 RS is a normally-aspirated, blisteringly fast sportscar that features incredible aerodynamics and exhilarating performance. Find out how much it costs and much more about this hugely capable sportscar
First launched in 2003 with the type 996 model, the 911 GT3 RS is currently the pinnacle of the GT line of Porsche sportscars. Although benefiting from considerable innovations and features developed by Porsche motorsport for its racecars, the 911 GT3 RS is a road-legal sportscar that produces considerable downforce and boasts enhanced aerodynamics. The current 911 GT3 RS, based on the 911 type 992, first went on sale in 2022. Discover the price, highlights and features of this high-performance Porsche sportscar. The current 911 GT3 RS (type 992) is the most track-oriented GT car developed by Porsche to date, developing 525PS and boasting plenty of elements derived from motorsport Photo: PorscheHow much does a Porsche 911 GT3 RS cost?The price tag for the 911 GT3 RS varies across global markets. In the USA, prices for the 911 GT3 RS start from $241,300. In the UK, it costs from £192,600 including VAT, while in Germany, the starting price is from €248,157. For customers in the Middle East, the price of the 911 GT3 RS in Dubai starts from AED 944,000 including VAT, while in Saudi Arabia the price is from SAR 1,070,500.The figures for the 911 GT3 RS model above represent the starting price before options, as of December 2024. You can find out the availability of the model in your country by checking the relevant Porsche’s market website.The first-ever 911 GT3 RS was launched in 2003 as a high-performance, track-ready version of the 911 type 996 model. These same qualities have been reflected in every 911 GT3 RS model made since then Photo: PorscheWhen was the 911 GT3 RS first launched?The first ever 911 GT3 RS was launched in 2003 as an even more track-focused GT car. Based on the type 996.2 model, it was available in Carrera White with 911 GT3 RS decal logos on the lower flanks of the car as well as the rear in either red or blue. Its standout features included a fixed rear wing made of visible carbon, a roll cage and six-point safety harness for the driver. Its naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre engine produced 386PS and it could accelerate from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 4.4 seconds and had a top speed of 306km/h (190mph).
There have been several more iterations of the 911 GT3 RS since then, with the latest (as ofJanuary 2025), being the type 992 GT3 RS.The large swan neck-supported rear wing of the 911 GT3 RS, whose upper edge sits higher than the car’s roofline, is both a functional element and visual reference point Photo: PorscheWhat are the main benefits of the latest Porsche 911 GT3 RS?The Porsche GT models are strongly influenced by and incorporate versions of technical developments from the Porsche motorsport division. The current pinnacle of these models is the 911 GT3 RS. For example, the 911 GT3 RS has a number of systems that connect it with the 911 GT3 R racecar.Chief among these is the huge boost to its performance that comes from its central radiator. First deployed on the 911 RSR racecar and subsequently in the 911 GT3 R, the three-radiator approach of previous 911 GT3 RS cars is dispensed with in favour of a large, angled centre radiator in the nose of the car – situated where the luggage compartment is placed on other 911 models. In turn, this helps free up space on the sides to incorporate active aerodynamic elements.Along with its adjustable front wing elements and its standout two-part, swan neck-supported rear wing, it means that the current 911 GT3 RS creates double the downforce of its predecessor. The car also features a drag reduction system (DRS) – based on similar principles to that used in Formula One racecars – for the first time in a Porsche production car. In track driving situations, this helps flatten out the wings with the push of a button to create low drag and achieve higher speeds.The rear wing, meanwhile, has an upper, hydraulically adjustable wing element attached to a fixed main wing. Its upper edge sits higher than the car’s roof – also a first for a Porsche production car – to lend an even more striking appeal to the look of the 911 GT3 RS. There are further aerodynamic and cooling innovations on the car, like the intakes and sideblades in the rear wheel arch that help further optimise airflow.
?si=hG7N5xtDgem_NIvrMeanwhile, the high-end track suspension in the 911 GT3 RS can be adjusted from the cockpit by the driver. There are three driving modes – Normal, Sport and Track. In the latter, basic settings can be individually adjusted to suit conditions, while the rear differential can also be adjusted using the rotary controls fitted on the steering wheel, with an operating and display concept that is also derived from Porsche motorsport developments. The DRS is also controlled using a button on the steering wheel. All of these are shown in the digital driver display. The 911 GT3 RS has lightweight construction throughout – a principle that is shared by all Porsche RS models ever made. Extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the likes of the doors, front wings, roof and bonnet means that the kerb weight of the 911 GT3 RS is just 1450kg. CFRP is also used in the full bucket seats, which come as standard.The driver display of the 911 GT3 RS incorporates an analogue tachometer with a digital display, while rotary controls and a button on the steering wheel allow drivers to adjust functions such as the rear differential and a drag reduction system Photo: PorscheThe interior of the 911 GT3 RSInside the 911 GT3 RS, the car is finished as standard in black leather, Racetex and carbon-weave finish surfaces for a sporty feel that reflects the car’s ability. The Clubsport package, available at no extra cost, includes a steel rollover bar and a driver’s seat that features a six-point safety belt.The optional Weissach package extends the carbon-weave finish to the front bonnet, roof, areas of the rear wing and upper shell of the exterior mirrors. Other highlights include front and rear anti-roll bars made of CFRP and special Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) shift paddles, derived from motorsport magnet technology, that mean ever more precise and dynamic gear changes. Weight-saving magnesium forged wheels are a further option if choosing the Weissach package.The 911 GT3 RS is at home on the road but its motorsport DNA is vividly revealed on tracks like the legendary Nordschleife at the Nürburgring Photo: PorscheWhat engine is in the 911 GT3 RS?The 911 GT3 RS (type 992) features a high-revving, four-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine. Naturally aspirated, its power output has been increased to 525PS over the 911 GT3.
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