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With effect from October, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, will be launching the new 911 GT3 RS on the European market. This purist variant of the GT3 is particularly suited for use on the track. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and the unadulterated driving experience enjoyed with a racing car, but also meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.

The exceptionally meaty engine boasts a displacement of 3.6 liters to generate 305 kW (415 bhp) at 7,600 rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400 rpm. The power output per liter of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These figures correspond to the present GT3. But the RS puts in an even better performance. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel and the 20 kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km per hour in 4.2 seconds. That's one tenth of a second faster than the GT3. It takes just 13.3 seconds to hit to 200 km per hour. Maximum speed is 310 km per hour.

The reference 'RS' will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs. Models such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the type 964 911 RS (1991) were also sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree of maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new 911 GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and pre-approval model for use in a range of racing series.

One characteristic of the new 'RS' is the body, which is 44 mm wider at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models) by comparison with the 911 GT3. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves directional stability but also increases the transverse acceleration potential of this two-seater coupe.

Despite its specialized body, the 'RS' is 20 kg lighter than the GT3, weighing in at just 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use, amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The corresponding weight-saving is 4.5 kg/kW.

With a view to the registration regulations for the important Gran Tourismo championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3 RS has resorted to technical solutions that will also feature in the racing version. These solutions will include the entire wheel carrier and split wishbones on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fiber components of the body.

And the interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2 lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as standard and in the club sports package. There is a bolted roll cage and the pre-wiring for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the driver and a fire extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black, with the roof lining, steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in high-quality Alcantara leather.

The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black; as an option, the GT3 can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the body paintwork.

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Not since the venerable 1973 911 Carrera RS has such a production Porsche been available in this market. The Carrera RS was a special, lightweight 911 produced as a cross between a race car and a street vehicle.

Modifications made to the 911 GT3 RS begin with the bodywork. The rear is 1.7 inches wider than its predecessor; and based on the fuller-bodied 911 Carrera 4 models. The wider track improves directional stability and increases the potential for lateral grip. Its lightweight is achieved through the use of carbon fiber composite components.

The quick-revving nature and peak output of the Porsche 911 GT3's 3.6-liter flat-six, with the highly-tuned Boxer mill, generates 415 horsepower at 7600 RPM.

2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Year	2007
Make	Porsche
Model	911 GT3 RS
Engine Location	Rear
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Unit Steel
Price	$140,000.00
Weight	3030 lbs \| 1374.4 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Performance
0-60 mph	4.2 seconds.
Top Speed	310 km/h \| 192.7 mph Similar top speeds
Coefficient of Drag	0.29

Engine
Engine Configuration	F
Cylinders	6
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	3598.00 cc \| 219.6 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Valves	24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	415.00 BHP (305.4 KW) @ 7600.00 RPM
Torque	300.00 Ft-Lbs (406.8 NM) @ 5500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	7.3 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	115.3 BHP / Liter
Redline	8400
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected
	Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
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Standard Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Manual
Final Drive	3.44:1

Dimensions
Standard Payload	0.00
Seating Capacity	2
Doors	2
Exterior
Length	176.001 in \| 4470.4 mm.
Width	71.201 in \| 1808.5 mm.
Height	50.401 in \| 1280.2 mm.
Wheelbase	2355.001 mm \| 92.7 in.
Front Track	58.501 in \| 1485.9 mm.
Rear Track	59.501 in \| 1511.3 mm.
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