Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

Porsche GT3RS - EuroSunday Spotlight - HD High Def Nikon D90

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
5,431
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on Mar 25, 2009

A Porsche GT3 RS comes to a Sacramento EuroSunday event.

Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel and 20 kg (44 lb) lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds. That is one tenth of a second faster than the GT3. And it takes 13.3 seconds to hit 200 km/h (124 mph). Maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).

One characteristic of the new RS is the body, which is 44 mm (1.7 in) wider at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models with which it shares its shell) by comparison with the 911 GT3. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves directional stability but also increases the potential cornering grip of the two-seater coupe. On the other hand, drag is increased, and top speed reduced.

Despite its specialized body, the RS is 20 kg (44 lb) lighter than the GT3, weighing in at 1375 kg (3031 lb). This weight-saving was achieved by the use, amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a plastic engine cover and a lightweight plastic rear window. As a consequence, the corresponding engine power to curb weight ratio is over 300 bhp (220 kW) per tonne.

In addition to the new technology featured in this flat six motor car, the paint scheme and body panels are all designed specially for this car. For the RS version, the limited edition orange color was mixed specially for this car.

The American version of the RS has no plastic rear window, in the US both the GT3 and RS have 911 fuel tanks and not the larger fuel tank of the European version.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

License:

Standard YouTube License

  • likes, 1 dislikes

Link to this comment:

Share to:
see all

All Comments (2)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • i like the effect...

  • jesus what kinda lens did this guy use, looks like the ISO is cranked up through the roof.

Loading...

0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more