GT3 RS 4.0 Official announcement and video

[CWS]

So much for the doubters.



Microsite:
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911gt3rs4/usa.aspx

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
ATLANTA, April 28, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The 911 GT3 RS, one of Porsche's most popular, coveted and successful track-inspired production cars, has been given a final, thrilling injection of thoroughbred motorsport technology resulting in the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 brings together in a sports car the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a consistent winner on the race track.
The motorsport-derived 4.0-liter engine, already the highest displacement 911 engine ever, also features the highest per-liter output -- 125 horsepower (hp) per liter -- from a naturally aspirated Porsche flat-six engine. The engine uses forged pistons, the connecting rods are fashioned from titanium, and the crankshaft has been lifted unchanged from the 911 GT3 RSR race car. It achieves its maximum power of 500 hp at 8,250 rpm. Maximum torque of 339 ft/lbs is reached at 5,750 rpm.
The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 offers truly impressive performance, lapping the famed Nurburgring-Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 27 seconds. Available exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.8 seconds, and with its gearing designed for the race circuit it reaches the 124 mph mark on the race track in under 12 seconds.
The 911 GT3 RS 4.0's outstanding driving dynamics come from numerous, meticulously coordinated details. In addition to using suspension components typically encountered in motor racing, weight reduction is also of supreme importance. Equipped as standard with lightweight components such as light but strong carbon fiber sport bucket seats, carbon fiber front fenders and luggage compartment lid, and weight-optimized carpets, the two-seater's ready-for-action weight is just 2,998 lbs with a full fuel tank. The 911 GT3 RS 4.0's power-to-weight ratio is 5.99 lbs/hp.
This limited edition 911 is painted Carrara White as standard and emphasizes its proximity to motor racing by its dynamic appearance. Signature characteristics are the wide track, the low vehicle position, the large rear wing with side plates, central twin tailpipe, and the aerodynamically optimized body. Air deflection vanes mounted on either side of the front bumper – called 'flics' or dive planes – make their first appearance on a production Porsche. They create increased downforce on the front axle, and together with the steeply inclined rear wing, provide aerodynamics on par with its performance capabilities. As a result, at the 193 mph top track speed, aerodynamic forces exert an additional 426 lbs of downforce, thus pushing the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 onto the road.
With a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at $185,000 (excluding destination), the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 goes on sale in the United States in late 2011.
Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/04/28/...#ixzz1KobkfMPQ

Chris Harris/EVO video and article:



http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/26...and_video.html

[FTS]

Great catch!

The engine spec looks to be pretty the amazing, need to digest the rest.

Thank you,

[jenk12m]

I was still looking for something a little more exotic styling wise. I'm sure the power and downforce is plenty. I doubt we will get the lexan rear pieces or the seats of course

[FTS]

Curb weight is listed under 3K lbs, 22 less than base RS.

With 600 to be produced ww, let's see how many RS3.8s come back to market

This one is quite special I think, given that it is the last Mezger (or is it?) at 125/ltr! $185K seems reasonable to me, although I cannot afford, compared to the GT2 and GT2RS, slots in nicely.

[TRAKCAR]

I think it's perfect.

[Trackrat]

Let me add some additional information. If you quote any of this elsewhere, please respect this as original information and kindly provide attribution and a link back to this thread or you will be hunted down like the dog you are

Do not copy this post in its entirety to other forums or publishings please

The new car is not an RSR on license plates and is not meant to be the new RS, and not meant to be a successor to the glorious RS 3.8

In reality the 4.0 project is meant to be a "good bye" edition to the 997 GT car era, based on an RS second gen. It still is an RS second gen., only with an "enriched RS flavor" by using parts of the 2RS and engine mods using the gained experience with the 4 Litre racemill.

The very difficult engineering part was to get full 500 hp out of the engine and still keep it street legal........upping the displacement to 4 Liters would have only yielded 470 to 475 hp.

The rest was hard engineering work: Crankshaft from RSR and Cup R (not derived, same part!), modified titanium rods, new intake manifold, heads with different cr than the RS 3.8, new airbox, new airfilter, less restrictive catalyst w. 300 cells, reinforced clutch, reinforced cam adjusters, reinforced chain tensioner, complete new ECU program and the list goes on. Result is an street legal normally aspirated engine with an honest 125 hp/l.

That means 83 hp per cylinder.....compare that with any of the competition....durability is absolutely not affected, the engine is a tough as nails and will last, its really bulletproof.

Throttle response is razor sharp, rev up dynamics better than ever despite the longer stroke, low end bite from 2000rpm on.

Weight is 1360 kgs or even a little less, topped off with all fluids in the lightest spec. Lightweight bits from the 2RS but painted as gelcoat adds weight. Gear ratios same as RS 3.8

A pure Motorsports project, not influenced by marketing department. A new, less obtrusive look was sought hence the white and painted carbon bits. Very clean, almost innocent but still very racy and not aggressive.

Huge fenders, RSR exhaust, etc etc equals a car that would never see the light of day as it could not be made street legal. Already difficult to make the GT cars fully street legal in USA.

[CWS]

Originally Posted by Trackrat

Let me add some additional information. If you quote any of this elsewhere, please respect this as original information and kindly provide attribution and a link back to this thread or you will be hunted down like the dog you are

The new car is not an RSR on license plates and is not meant to be the new RS, and not meant to be a successor to the glorious RS 3.8

In reality the 4.0 project is meant to be a "good bye" edition to the 997 GT car era, based on an RS second gen. It still is an RS second gen., only with an "enriched RS flavor" by using parts of the 2RS and engine mods using the gained experience with the 4 Litre racemill.

The very difficult engineering part was to get full 500 hp out of the engine and still keep it street legal........upping the displacement to 4 Liters would have only yielded 470 to 475 hp.

The rest was hard engineering work: Crankshaft from RSR and Cup R (not derived, same part!), modified titanium rods, new intake manifold, heads with different cr than the RS 3.8, new airbox, new airfilter, less restrictive catalyst w. 300 cells, reinforced clutch, reinforced cam adjusters, reinforced chain tensioner, complete new ECU program and the list goes on. Result is an street legal normally aspirated engine with an honest 125 hp/l.

That means 83 hp per cylinder.....compare that with any of the competition....durability is absolutely not affected, the engine is a tough as nails and will last, its really bulletproof.

Throttle response is razor sharp, rev up dynamics better than ever despite the longer stroke, low end bite from 2000rpm on.

Weight is 1360 kgs or even a little less, topped off with all fluids in the lightest spec. Lightweight bits from the 2RS but painted as gelcoat adds weight. Gear ratios same as RS 3.8

A pure Motorsports project, not influenced by marketing department. A new, less obtrusive look was sought hence the white and painted carbon bits. Very clean, almost innocent but still very racy and not aggressive.

Huge fenders, RSR exhaust, etc etc equals a car that would never see the light of day as it could not be made street legal. Already difficult to make the GT cars fully street legal in USA.

Exactly! Sick of all the whinging on other forums. This is a pretty special car.

[TRAKCAR]

The rest was hard engineering work: Crankshaft from RSR and Cup R (not derived, same part!), modified titanium rods, new intake manifold, heads with different cr than the RS 3.8, new airbox, new airfilter, less restrictive catalyst w. 300 cells, reinforced clutch, reinforced cam adjusters, reinforced chain tensioner, complete new ECU program and the list goes on. Result is an street legal normally aspirated engine with an honest 125 hp/l.

Very very cool. Thanks fo posting! Where do you get this stuff!?

[adias]

Very nice car!

[SH || NC]

Just amazing.....

[Trackrat]

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR

Very very cool. Thanks fo posting! Where do you get this stuff!?

It should prove to be an awesome car for trackrats. I dig it.

[adam]

Originally Posted by Trackrat

Let me add some additional information. If you quote any of this elsewhere, please respect this as original information and kindly provide attribution and a link back to this thread or you will be hunted down like the dog you are

The new car is not an RSR on license plates and is not meant to be the new RS, and not meant to be a successor to the glorious RS 3.8

In reality the 4.0 project is meant to be a "good bye" edition to the 997 GT car era, based on an RS second gen. It still is an RS second gen., only with an "enriched RS flavor" by using parts of the 2RS and engine mods using the gained experience with the 4 Litre racemill.

The very difficult engineering part was to get full 500 hp out of the engine and still keep it street legal........upping the displacement to 4 Liters would have only yielded 470 to 475 hp.

The rest was hard engineering work: Crankshaft from RSR and Cup R (not derived, same part!), modified titanium rods, new intake manifold, heads with different cr than the RS 3.8, new airbox, new airfilter, less restrictive catalyst w. 300 cells, reinforced clutch, reinforced cam adjusters, reinforced chain tensioner, complete new ECU program and the list goes on. Result is an street legal normally aspirated engine with an honest 125 hp/l.

That means 83 hp per cylinder.....compare that with any of the competition....durability is absolutely not affected, the engine is a tough as nails and will last, its really bulletproof.

Throttle response is razor sharp, rev up dynamics better than ever despite the longer stroke, low end bite from 2000rpm on.

Weight is 1360 kgs or even a little less, topped off with all fluids in the lightest spec. Lightweight bits from the 2RS but painted as gelcoat adds weight. Gear ratios same as RS 3.8

A pure Motorsports project, not influenced by marketing department. A new, less obtrusive look was sought hence the white and painted carbon bits. Very clean, almost innocent but still very racy and not aggressive.

Huge fenders, RSR exhaust, etc etc equals a car that would never see the light of day as it could not be made street legal. Already difficult to make the GT cars fully street legal in USA.

There you go ... see? ... nice, enriched flavor to the koolaid after all ...

Razor sharp ... is the throw of the crank all that different, anyway?

I wonder why anyone would consider a 4.0RS as anything other than an incremental successor to the 3.8RS just as the 3.8 was a successor to the 3.6RS -- large increments, but still exactly the same car at its core.

Preuninger already claims "bulletproof" (cough) without so much as having the first production car turn a wheel ... does this mean they changed the coolant and power steering fittings?

Gelcoat adds weight ... adds production costs for quality assurance and I have to wonder if the matt-finish CF on the GT2 RS received less than flattering comments from sight-unseen buyers.

At what point does a white Porsche 911 with white wheels, a giant wing hanging above the rear with full body decals and PORSCHE in six inch lettering become an understated "innocent" or "socially acceptable" appearance?

Not so much as one word about the steel rotors?

Well, all that marketing nonsense aside, I think the engine will be a lot of fun and it's not hard to address the remaining shortcomings of this last 3RS.

[jenk12m]

i think the car is a beast, i still wanted the 993RSR look to it. it just sucks that the euro spec is always better than the US. i havent seen many people saying that they are on the list to get one though. i would love to have one but im still trying to get to peter's times in my RS without going to hoosiers

[TRAKCAR]

You get Hoosiers, I get slicks. Game over till 4.0. Might as well place the order now..

[CWS]

Originally Posted by adam

Not so much as one word about the steel rotors?

Luv'em!

Kept it to one word - hope it's clear.