Porsche introduced the redesigned 911 GT3 earlier this year and now attention is turning to the even more extreme 911 GT3 RS. Recently snapped undergoing testing, the high-performance model follows in the footsteps of the 911 GT3 as it adopts the same front bumper. However, there’s a different hood that likely features NACA ducts like its predecessor.
Moving further back, we can see front
fender vents and a massive rear wing. The GT3 RS also adopts a unique engine
cover that appears to have a third brake light in the center. Porsche has been
tight-lipped about the model, but it’s expected to use an upgraded version of
the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that powers the GT3. There it
produces 503 hp and 470 Nm of torque. This
enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and
hit a top speed of 318 km/h, when equipped with the PDK gearbox.
The GT3 RS will undoubtedly be more
powerful, but exact numbers remain a mystery. However, speculation has
suggested the car could have between 532-572 hp. That
would be bump over its predecessor, which packed 513 hp and
could run from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds.
The 911 GT3 RS is expected to be
introduced later this year, but rumors have suggested the model could be
delayed over a possible engine certification issue.
