RE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS leaked
Tuesday 6th February 2018
Supposedly meant to remain under wraps until later this month, with a full Geneva reveal on the cards, the latest iteration of 911 GT3 RS has broken cover ahead of time. As far as details go, the new car will have a redline of 9,000rpm and 20hp more than its predecessor, taking the total output from its naturally aspirated 4.0-litre engine to 520hp and dropping the 0-62 time by a tenth to 3.2 seconds.
Power is still sent to the wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox, with no suggestion that a manual option will be offered. The rear-wheel steering system has been recalibrated, though, and a series of aerodynamic and styling upgrades have been implemented. These include a redesigned front bumper with larger side intakes, two new NACA style ducts in the bonnet, and additional air channeling at the rear, where new wing and bumper designs can also be seen.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS leaked
Ready for another argument about a Motorsport Porsche? Here are your first details...
Inside, carbon-backed racing seats, lightweight door panels and reduced sound-proofing keep unnecessary heft to a minimum; in addition and, as has become custom for Porsche's GT models, the new GT3 RS will be available with an optional Clubsport package comprised of an aluminum roll cage, fire extinguishers and six-point belts.
Discussion
subirg said:
Who cares? More rubbish journalism. Another impossible to get car. Pointless even talking about it.
Just because I/many either can’t get it or can’t afford it, does not make it pointless to talk about on a car forum. It is a new track focused spots car, so for many readers of a site like Pistonheads should probably be of interest ....
) Cue the motoring press claiming this as the best performance car the world has ever seen 
Looks bloody great but whats the point?
Even if I had the money my local OPC would laugh at me and all those other poor saps who have made a career of buying Cayennes and Macans whilst the chosen few either flip them on at vast profit - possibly even through the dealer network - or else shut them away because nipping out for a pint of milk would trash their "value"
And relax.............
numtumfutunch said:
Looks bloody great but whats the point?
Even if I had the money my local OPC would laugh at me and all those other poor saps who have made a career of buying Cayennes and Macans whilst the chosen few either flip them on at vast profit - possibly even through the dealer network - or else shut them away because nipping out for a pint of milk would trash their "value"
And relax.............
Its ironic that the original usable supercar is now amongst the rest of the un-used supercars, due to residual suicide if used!!Even if I had the money my local OPC would laugh at me and all those other poor saps who have made a career of buying Cayennes and Macans whilst the chosen few either flip them on at vast profit - possibly even through the dealer network - or else shut them away because nipping out for a pint of milk would trash their "value"
And relax.............
Plate spinner said:
It’s weird how on paper the series just keeps getting better.
Yet if I had the funds and a spare garage slot, I’d nab one in the 996 flavour...
This for me too, well a 997 version but you get the point. At the last few Nürburgring track days we've done there have been loads of the 991RS version and as quick as they are, they really don't look great. Fat, bloated, wheels too big, even the ride height looks all wrong-they look like an off roader that's been lowered.Yet if I had the funds and a spare garage slot, I’d nab one in the 996 flavour...
Do these cars even share much with the GT3/Cup cars any more?
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