Latest 911 GT3 RS spied on the Nurburgring
How much faster can it go?
Even by Porsche’s standards, the leap made from the previous GT3 RS to the current 992 version was substantial. The wild aerodynamic features, adjustable on the fly, transformed the experience, with cornering abilities beyond the imagination of most 911 drivers. Everything that’s always been so spectacular about the RS experience - powertrain, braking, damping - took another step on, of course, but it was really the downforce gains that defined the 992 GT3 RS. Somehow it remained enjoyable on the road, too.
What you’re looking at here is the latest chapter in the GT3 RS saga, with aero revisions appearing to be the focus. Partly because there’s not a lot else to see or to know right now, but also since modifications as drastic as Porsche employs to go even faster than 6:49 can’t really be hidden by disguise. See the flics in the front bumper, most noticeably, and more pronounced intakes under the numberplate. If we were betting people we’d say the vents in both the bonnet and the vents look even larger than ever before, but it’s the bumper that looks the most significant upgrade for now. Expect better cooling as a result, plus - you guessed it - a downforce improvement on the front axle.
It’s hard to believe that the 992 rear spoiler could ever be homologated in an even larger size; maybe the disguise is a little misleading here, but it seems to tower even higher. Or is at a new angle of attack, at least. The rear looks less modified from 992.1 to 992.2 GT3 RS, which is understandable - how much more extreme could a roadgoing 911 be? Make your own jokes about Porsche design evolution now.
This RS is suggested to be a 2027 model by our spy sources, so expect to see the full thing soon. There’s probably another gag to make there about the amount of weeks it’s been since the last 911 launch. But with the Carrera, GTS, Turbo and GT3 now having enjoyed their 992.2 refresh, it really is just RS left. A summer spent lapping the Nordschleife to get a new record lap would work nicely for an autumn reveal. Might even help take the edge off .1 values, if you’re lucky - £240k is still the entry point…
Image credit | Baldauf
It s all a bit much though, unless you happen to live within an hour or so of the Nordschleife.
Question for track day enthusiasts would this be more fun than say a Cayman GT product. .
Looks amazing, and great that Porsche keep pushing the boundary (even when arguably it's already beyond any sane or rational level for a road-going car) of track performance.
Cue all the jokes about Knightsbridge cruising etc. but Porsche RS models have probably one of the highest % of track use outside of stuff like Radicals. People buy them, track them, then sell them and breakeven/make a profit. What's not to love?
Looks amazing, and great that Porsche keep pushing the boundary (even when arguably it's already beyond any sane or rational level for a road-going car) of track performance.
Cue all the jokes about Knightsbridge cruising etc. but Porsche RS models have probably one of the highest % of track use outside of stuff like Radicals. People buy them, track them, then sell them and breakeven/make a profit. What's not to love?
Looks amazing, and great that Porsche keep pushing the boundary (even when arguably it's already beyond any sane or rational level for a road-going car) of track performance.
Cue all the jokes about Knightsbridge cruising etc. but Porsche RS models have probably one of the highest % of track use outside of stuff like Radicals. People buy them, track them, then sell them and breakeven/make a profit. What's not to love?
Its been fascinating watching the development of these cars over the years, the amount of incremental improvements and now and again substantial improvements to make this one of the most capable road cars ever made.
I can't imagine what one is like to drive...something sadly I will never experience.
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