911 Porsche GT3 RSR: Most powerful racing 911

[PanterroR]

The GT3 RSR racing 911 was already the most powerful racing 911 but Porsche thought even more performance could be squeezed out of the car and thus updated it for the 2009 model year. Competing in the GT2 class, the previous model managed to win the Nurburgring 24 hour race and also scored a number of wins during last year’s Le Mans series. For the latest model designers have given the car a totally new front end, however the majority of innovations are hidden under the weight-optimized body.

The 3.8L boxer engine of the GT3 RSR remains unchanged apart from slight improvements to details. It delivers 465hp (342kW) at 8,000 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 430Nm at 7,250 revs. The car’s six-speed sequential gearbox has also been given an upgrade, now considerably lighter and with less internal friction than its predecessor.

Aside from the easily recognizable additional spoilers on the front apron, new air ducting with newly-designed side air outlets to generate more downforce and reduce drag have been added to the car. The rear end including the rear wing was taken over from the predecessor. Extensive changes to the suspension set-up increase mechanical grip considerably and the range of possible suspension set-ups was broadened.

Aside from the GT3 Cup and the GT3 Cup S, the GT3 RSR is the third race car based on the Porsche 911 offered by Porsche Motorsport. Only 35 models will be produced and delivered to customer teams around the globe, each with a price tag of €349,800.


Source: Motor Authority >> Porsche GT3 RSR: Most powerful racing 911

 

[PanterroR]

 

[S'Pimp]

real competitor to the M3 in ALMS

 

[S'Pimp]

 

[S'Pimp]

beastie Butt

 

[siko]

Figured this would happen with the introduction of the new M3 GT.

 

[Sunny]

Actually the RSR came before M3 GT2. And according to Porsche websit, the car makes 485HP 8400RPM (not 465 at 8000 it says here) which is same as what the BMW claims for the M3 GT2, so probably it is the limit cause of the restrictors the rules require.

Looks like it has even raced before going by these pics in Porsche website.

 

[drronh]

The RSR has been out for years. There was a 996 RSR before the 997 RSR. The one this thread is about is the 2nd gen 997 RSR for the 2009 season.

 

[S'Pimp]

new Gen. 997 GT3 RSR MkII (MY 2008) engine Spec:
342 kw/ 465 PS at 8000 rpm
430 Nm at 7250 rpm
max. 9400 rpm
Power limited by 2x Air-Restrictor 29,5mm
Weight: 1200kg (FIA)
new sequential Gearbox

price: 349 800 € + tax

 

[Bartek S.]

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR: The first copy has arrived in the Netherlands

The first copy of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has arrived in the Netherlands. Congrats to the lucky owner!
De eerste Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in Nederland