Porsche 911 RSR
Porsche unveiled the new 911 RSR is everything you expect from a racing
Porsche. It comes in a lightweight package, it complies with
FIA’s Le Mans 24 Hours GT regulations, but more importantly, it features an
ultra-modern flat six placed in front of the rear axle. Unlike
the regular, rear-engine 911s, the RSR is distinguished by a mid-engine layout.
The 4.0-litre naturally aspirated powerplant comes
with racing characteristic, but it’s also fuel efficient thanks to its direct fuel injection and rigid valve drive. Even though it’s
an N/A unit, the engine respects the LM-GTE regulations, and it’s capable of
boasting 510 PS delivered to the 31-centimetre-wide rear wheels by a
six-speed gearbox with magnesium housing and paddle shifters.
Everything on the new 911 RSR is new, as
the suspension, body structure, aerodynamics, engine, and transmission have all
been developed from scratch.
What’s more interesting is that the race car features state-of-the-art assistance systems, including a
radar-supported collision warning system which detects faster LMP prototypes
even in no light conditions, so that unwanted occurrences can be avoided.
A new safety cage concept has been implemented, as well as a rigidly
mounted racing seat fixed to the chassis.
The RSR
gets a more bloated appearance to accommodate the various oversized race-spec
components. With this change, the new 911 RSR also became more serviceable, as
entire carbon-fiber body elements can be exchanged completely in a very short
time thanks to quick-release fasteners.
