2010 Porsche GT3 RS uncovered
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2010 Porsche GT3 RS
Dubbed as the Porsche's most sporting 911 yet, the new GT3 RS boasts of 444bhp instead of the old model's 429bhp. The homologation special is fitted with the same 3.8-liter flat six as the 2010 GT3. With bright decals all over the bodywork, the latest GT3 RS gets wider tracks at the front and rear -- aided by extended front wheel arches -- and a huge carbonfiber rear wing with aluminum supports.
With a specific output of more than 113bhp per liter, the naturally aspirated engine is mated to a low-ratio, short-shift six-speed manual gearbox. A lithium ion starter battery will be available instead of the standard unit, reducing the kerb weight by 10kg. Priced from $132,800 (€122.400 in Europe), the GT3 RS goes on sale in the US in 2010.
Press release: "Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version of the 911 GT3 and will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009. The heart of the new, uncompromising GT3 RS is the power unit. Like the engine featured in the 911 GT3, the naturally-aspirated RS power unit now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers even more power, while revving up even faster to its 8500 rpm redline. It now delivers 450 horsepower, 15 more horsepower than its 911 GT3 counterpart. Even with a specific output of more than 118 hp per liter from the six-cylinder boxer engine, the power unit in the new GT3 RS remains fully suitable for everyday use."
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