The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is built for performance

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS road-legal high-performance sports car takes full advantage of technology and concepts from the motorsport scene.

Porsche USA revealed the newest concept and technology of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. It was a purposely-built street legal performance car that is outstandingly impressive. The 518hp offers beyond the high-revving racing DNA of the engine. Above all, the aerodynamic systems connect directly to the 911 GT3 R. And that is performance in full advantage.

Improved airflow with the rear air fins and side blade

The rear side panel openings improve aerodynamics used exclusively to draw in combustion air. Moreover, its rear wheel arch and side blade promotes an intake and optimized airflow. Also, it has a rear diffuser that is a modified version fitted to the 911 GT3.

Drag Reduction System (DRS)

The DRS or Drag Reduction System allows the wings to be flattened out at the push of a button. This first time to be introduced in the production Porsche. To achieve this, a specific operating range is set. At high speeds and during hard braking, the airbrake function positions the wing elements at the front and rear. This makes deceleration optimized by maximizing aerodynamic drag.

Driving modes – Normal, Sport, and Track

The 911 GT3 RS offers three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track. Track mode enables the rebound and compression damping of the front and rear axles. It can be done separately and in several stages. That includes setting of the rear differential via rotary controls on the steering wheel and among others.

Drive in control with just a few settings on the steering wheel

The basic settings can be individually adjusted. Controlled separately and in several stages located on the steering wheel. This is done quickly and intuitively. An operating and display concept also borrowed from endurance racing. Four individual rotary controls and a button for the Drag Reduction System (DRS) are accessible intuitively .

Instrument panel works with the steering wheel settings

The controls settings appear in the instrument cluster during the adjustment process. This is a familiar feature from the 911 GT3. The two seven-inch sides display essential information only. That includes the gear shift indicator lights to the left and right of the analog tachometer.

Freed up space to compensate aerodynamic flow

The new 911 GT3 RS relies on the concept of a central radiator. This is the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR design. And subsequently in the 911 GT3 R. It has an angled center radiator where the luggage compartment is similarly located on other 911 models. This frees up space to integrate active aerodynamic elements.

The swan-neck-supported rear wing

Another feature that functions as an aerodynamic element is the swan-neck-supported rear wing. Purposely built large compared to its predecessor. It consists of a fixed main wing and a hydraulically adjustable upper blade. This is obviously higher than the roof. It further splits the air flow over and underneath. Working in parallel with side blades on the front fascia. This helps deflect air outwards.

Components that is aerodynamically efficient

The suspension and front axle components further maximizes aerodynamics. The new 911 GT3 RS’ teardrop-shaped profiles efficiently increase downforce on the front axle by around 88 lbs. This concept is only present in the high-end motorsport applications. Thus making the front track width larger by 1.14 inches.