Say hello to the prototype 911 GT3 RS, spotted here in its natural habitat: the Nürburgring. While there was some confusion as to when we would see the RS variant of the GT3, it seems that development is full-steam ahead, with this, the GT3 RS’s second sighting of the year and the first on-track. The standard 911 GT3 has already been revealed to the world, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that can rev up to 9,000 rpm and produce 502 HP and 469 Nm of torque. Expect a bump to those numbers for the RS, which will retain its naturally aspirated nature.
Speculation has suggested the car could
have between 532-572 hp. That would be a notable bump over its
predecessor, which packed 513 hp and could run from 0-100
km/h in 3.2 seconds. The track-focused 911 GT3 RS will likely also feature
larger brakes and a stiffer and lighter chassis. However, the big news is that
the gargantuan rear wing is still in place, indicating that the 992-gen 911 GT3
RS will be set apart from the non-RS by its significant emphasis on aero and
downforce.
While most of the body is still concealed
with cladding, the new-design bonnet looks like it could sport the same kind of
NACA “nostrils” of the previous car. Simultaneously, the front fenders appear
to have been extensively modified, presumably to improve aero by reducing lift.
Although we initially expected the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS to be unveiled in
2021, rumors have suggested that a unveil date of 2022 is more likely. It’s
thought that one of the main setbacks in the timelines was down to an engine
certification issue.
