The redesigned 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS managed to lap the complete 12.9 miles of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a time of 6:49.328, making it round 10 seconds quicker than the 911 GT3 and 7 seconds quicker than the predecessor mannequin.

Impressively, the time will not be far off the 6:43.616 report for manufacturing automobiles on the ‘Ring, set by the rather more highly effective, twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence in 2020. The Porsche sticks with naturally aspirated energy, on this case from a 4.0-liter flat-6 whose output peaks at 518 hp and drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.

The GT3 RS did have some assist, nevertheless, and never solely from its gifted driver, Jörg Bergmeister, an endurance racing driver and one of many take a look at drivers for the GT3 RS. For the run, which befell on Oct. 5, the automotive was fitted with its accessible Weissach Package deal and accessible Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

The Weissach Package deal shaves off 17.6 lb because of solid magnesium wheels, carbon-fiber exterior elements, and carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic anti-roll bars. It additionally provides rear coupling rods, a rear-axle shear panel, and magnetic paddle shifters that Porsche says delivers a extra exact really feel. The curb weight with out the bundle is 3,268 lb.

One other key to the automotive’s efficiency is its high-downforce upgrades. At 177 mph, the automotive generates 1,895 lb of downforce, or thrice as a lot as a 911 GT3. In response to Bergmeister, the automotive misplaced a little bit downforce as a consequence of robust winds on the day, which means a quicker time may doubtlessly be achieved in the fitting situations.

The 2023 911 GT3 RS is due at dealerships subsequent spring. It is priced to begin at $225,250, together with vacation spot. Choosing the Weissach Package deal will add one other $33,520 to the invoice.