Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has launched the refreshed Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Malaysia. If you want one, the
base price starts from RM2.23 million and includes all applicable duties and a
four-year warranty, but excludes registration fee, road tax and insurance.
A 4.0 litre naturally-aspirated flat-six engine and
seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic gearbox continue to be of service here,
with the former made a little bit more powerful. The mill now makes 520 PS, which is 20 PS more than before, along with 470 Nm of torque.
It’ll still rev to 9,000 rpm, but peak horsepower arrives at 8,250 rpm and peak
torque at 6,000 rpm.
The result of the extra power is a slightly higher
top speed of 312 km/h (versus 310 km/h) as well as a quicker zero to 100 km/h
time of 3.2 seconds (down by 0.1 seconds). Additionally, from a stop to 160
km/h will take 6.9 seconds, while 200 km/h is in just 10.6 seconds. Visual changes consist of a new
rear wing, which is joined by redesigned front and rear bumpers that boast
vertical air flow guides within the front outer ducts and larger air extraction
ducts at the back.
Other updates come from the company’s involvement in
motorsports, including ball joints on all arms (for greater precision over
conventional elastokinematic bearings), Newly developed tyres have also been
introduced for the staggered setup, with 265/35 profiles at the front and a
pair of 325/30 rubbers at the back. These wheels are wrapped around 20-inch
(front) and 21-inch (rear) lightweight wheels.
An optional Clubsport package is available at no
extra cost, whereby the package adds on a rollover bar, a manual fire extinguisher,
preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt. If that isn’t
sporty enough, you can also pay for the Weissach package that reduces the
vehicle’s weight by about 17 kg through the use of carbon-fibre components in
various areas.
