Porsche has solely simply launched the brand new GT3 based mostly on the 992-generation 911, however the extra hardcore GT3 RS variant is already nearing the ultimate stage of testing.
A prototype has been noticed once more on the Nürburgring and on among the German racetrack’s surrounding roads, and it offers us a lot of clues concerning the new observe celebrity.
In comparison with the GT3, the tester for the GT3 RS sports activities further vents on the hood and entrance fenders which look to comprise some energetic parts. There’s additionally a extra aggressive entrance splitter, new aspect skirts, and a large, dual-element rear wing with swan-neck struts. The wing additionally has an energetic factor.
The GT3 RS prototype additionally wears Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires measuring 265/35R20 up entrance and what appears to be like to be 325/30R21 on the rear. Large carbon-ceramic brake rotors can be seen housed inside the center-lock wheels.
The engineers have additionally tried to cover the automotive’s aspect intakes that are a typical function of the GT3 RS, however not the GT3.
Energy will probably come from a 4.0-liter flat-6 mated as normal to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Peak output within the earlier GT3 RS was 520 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque from the identical kind of engine, and we are able to anticipate a slight uptick for the brand new technology.
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spy photographs – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spy photographs – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
Whereas the GT3 is carefully associated to Porsche’s 911 GT3 Cup race automotive, the GT3 RS takes after the extra excessive 911 GT3 R racer. Porsche has additionally been noticed testing the brand new GT3 R based mostly on the 992-generation 911, with the race automotive’s improvement probably carefully related to this new GT3 RS. Recall, Porsche’s GT3 and GT3 RS are constructed alongside their motorsport siblings.
One factor from racing distinctive to the GT3 and thus additionally probably on this GT3 RS is a double-wishbone entrance suspension that is stiffer and extra steady with much less physique actions underneath braking in comparison with the MacPherson strut utilized in different 911 variants.
We anticipate the brand new GT3 RS to debut in 2022 as a 2023 mannequin. The associated GT3 R race automotive can also be anticipated in 2022.