This new spy video of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS catches the upcoming model's active aerodynamics in action while the car laps the Nürburgring at high speed. The engine sounds fantastic, too. This 911 GT3 RS wears a body with lots of extra elements for aerodynamics and cooling. Most of them are underneath camouflage, though. The hood features a pair of massive vents. The lower fascia has scoops on the sides that are presumably for directing cool air to the brakes. There are also vents on top of the fenders and an outlet behind the wheel.
The rear portion of the roof has a narrow,
matte black element on each side. It's not clear what these pieces are for.
Their size and position don't appear for adjusting the car's aerodynamics. They
might just be sensors for the vehicle's development. A tall, swan-neck wing
attaches to the rear deck. Watch closely when the car slows down for a corner
because the piece changes its angle of attack to make more downforce. There are
also strakes on the engine cover. A pair of circular exhausts are in the middle
of the lower fascia.
There's an intriguing portion in the video
when the GT3 RS is going through the Nürburgring Nordschleife's famous
karussell corner. This turn has banking, and when the driver transitions back
to the flat road, it upsets the car's suspension. The driver has to apply some
steering correction to maintain control.
The new GT3 RS continues to use a
4.0-liter flat-six engine. The power is reportedly a bit more than the previous
generation's 520 horsepower. It can allegedly rev to 9,500 rpm.
Based on the speed of the shifts, this car likely has a dual-clutch gearbox.
Look for the new GT3 RS to debut in the early part of 2022. Deliveries should
begin later in the year.
