Engine

Time and time again, the cynics would have you believe that the potential of a six-cylinder horizontally opposed and naturally aspirated engine mounted in the rear has been exhausted. And our engineers? They smile. And prove over and over again the exact opposite.

For the new 911 GT3 RS, the specs read as follows: naturally aspirated engine, 4.0-litre displacement, high-revving concept. A maximum power output of 383 kW (520 hp) – 20 hp higher than that of the predecessor model. Maximum torque 470 Nm, i.e. 10 Nm more than before. Up to 9,000 rpm on the rev counter makes it clear what we mean by a high-revving concept.

As a result, the new 911 GT3 RS with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and top speed isn’t reached until 312 km/h.

Especially robust and high-performing, the engine is based on that of the 911 GT3 Cup. Also derived from motorsport is the oil supply principle, which uses a separate engine oil tank, fully variable oil pressure pump and an additional supply of oil via the crankshaft.

Four valves per cylinder with cam followers and a rigid valve train is another concept matured on the race track. The engine block and cylinder heads are made of aluminium, the titanium connecting rods have been forged and, thanks to VarioCam, the camshaft timing is precisely matched to the engine speed and load.

Direct fuel injection (DFI)

As far as the efficiency of the engine – and its power output – is concerned, direct fuel injection (DFI) makes a decisive contribution. And it does so with millisecond precision and a pressure of up to 200 bar. For optimum mixture formation and combustion in the combustion chamber.

High-revving concept

The valves are operated by cam followers – another principle from motorsport. Clearance compensation between the camshafts and valves of the new 911 GT3 RS is realised not by hydraulic means, but by shim plates as part of a solid arrangement. This provides greater robustness as well as enabling remarkably high engine speeds and hard use on the race track.

Dry-sump lubrication

The way in which oil is supplied to the engine is also successfully proven in motorsport. Continued lubrication is vital, especially at very high engine speeds of up to 9,000 rpm and under the effects of the extremely high lateral and longitudinal acceleration that can be experienced on the race track. Seven scavenge pumps in total return the engine oil quickly and efficiently to the external oil tank.

Together with the oil pressure pump offering fully variable displacement, optimum oil pressure is assured in all operating conditions. This system provides reliable lubrication of hard-working components and increases the robustness of the engine under hard use on the race track. The efficient defoaming of the oil by a centrifuge before it is delivered to the separate oil tank is a solution originating in high-performance motorsport and is also used in a similar form in the Porsche 919 Hybrid, an LMP1 class competitor.

Intake manifold

In interaction with the sports exhaust system, the variable intake manifold in synthetic material and featuring two switchable resonance flaps helps to ensure efficient gas cycles. This results in an impressive torque curve, a high maximum torque and high power output across a broad engine speed range.

Sports exhaust system

The sports exhaust system of the new 911 GT3 RS has two front silencers, two catalytic converters, one rear silencer and two central tailpipes made of titanium. The large volume of the exhaust system reduces exhaust backpressure – and increases power output. In response to data provided by two Lambda sensors, the stereo Lambda control circuits regulate the composition of the exhaust gas separately in each exhaust tract. Another pair of sensors monitor pollutant conversion in the respective catalytic converters.

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

The main thing to do on the race track: act fast. Of course, the same applies to the transmission. And that’s where Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) sets standards. With gear changes that take place in milliseconds and with no interruption in the flow of power – for acceleration figures that would impress any driver. And every opponent.

For the 911 GT3 RS, PDK boasts an even sportier setup. With direct gear ratios and the crisp, short movements of the gearshift paddles. With seven performance-oriented gears, where even seventh gear has a sports ratio and is engineered for maximum speed. Back to shift up, forward to shift down – manual operation of the gear selector is based on the established motorsport principle.

This is how it works. PDK is essentially two gearboxes in one and thus requires two clutches. This double-clutch arrangement provides an alternating, non-positive connection between the two half gearboxes and the engine by means of two separate input shafts. During a gear change, therefore, one clutch simply opens and the other closes at the same time, enabling gear changes to take place within milliseconds. This has consequences: positive ones, of course. Not least for acceleration, overall performance and fuel economy. Driving feels even more dynamic and agility is increased.

What about the gear changes themselves? You’ll feel them and you’ll hear them. The electronic transmission control logic of the Intelligent Shift Program (ISP) offers more immediate and faster traction-induced upshifts and downshifts on overrun. In PDK SPORT mode, downshifts under braking are more aggressive while, under acceleration, the shift points are raised to higher engine speeds. So changing up a gear becomes a physical experience – and an emotive one.

Chassis

Banking left-hand corner ahead. That means rebounding from the compression experienced in the dip on the right-hand side of the tarmac. Approaching the imminent left-hand corner from the outside and turning into the apex to ride the kerbs. Preferably not just the once. But again and again and again. That’s exactly what the chassis of the new 911 GT3 RS has been engineered for.

In conjunction with a series of specifically tuned chassis components, this means that the new 911 GT3 RS offers extraordinary agility, a high degree of driving safety in the high speed range and extremely stable handling.

The lightweight, independent front suspension combines McPherson-type struts with helper springs and longitudinal and transverse links. The rear axle has a multi-link suspension with helper springs and chassis subframe following the LSA concept (lightweight, stable, agile). Camber, track and the anti-roll bars can be individually adapted for use on the race track.

Our engineers spent plenty of hours fine-tuning the driving dynamics setup. Based on established racing strategy, the ride rates of the springs at the front and rear axles of the new GT3 RS have been significantly increased. At the same time, the roll rates have been reduced by the use of a softer antiroll bar. Damping characteristics have been optimally adapted to these new parameters.

Positive result: a significant increase in traction and stability when cornering at speeds of over 250 km/h.

For the absolute maximum level of performance possible, all suspension joints have also been replaced by ball joints. These provide a particularly firm connection between the suspension and the body. For precise, sharp and direct handling.

Result: a further increase in dynamic performance – and precision. The nicest challenges are still the ones we encounter time and time again.

Rear-axle steering

Fitted as standard, rear-axle steering with sports tuning combines performance and everyday driveability. An electromechanical adjustment system at each rear wheel enables the steering angle to be adapted based on the current driving situation, steering input and vehicle speed.

Advantage at low speeds: the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction to that of the front wheels. This has the virtual effect of shortening the wheelbase. Negotiating tight corners becomes a more dynamic experience, while manoeuvring becomes easier to manage and the turning circle is reduced.

Advantage at higher speeds: the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as that of the front wheels. Thanks to this virtual extension of the wheelbase, driving stability and agility are increased – especially in the event of fast lane changes or during overtaking manoeuvres on the race track.

Dynamic engine mounts

This electronically controlled system minimises the perceptible oscillations and vibrations of the entire drivetrain, especially the engine, and combines the benefits of a hard or soft engine mounting arrangement.

A hard engine mounting delivers optimum dynamic performance because it offers the highest degree of handling precision possible. Soft engine mounts, on the other hand, minimise oscillations and vibrations. While comfort is improved on uneven road surfaces, this comes at the expense of dynamic performance.

Our engineers have solved this problem by enabling the stiffness and damping performance of the engine mounts to adapt to changes in driving style and road surface conditions. This has been achieved by the use of a fluid with magnetic properties in interaction with an electromagnetic field.

With a harder engine mounting, handling is perceptibly more stable under load change conditions and in fast corners. The dynamic engine mount system also reduces the vertical oscillations of the engine when accelerating under full load.

The results are greater and more uniform drive force at the rear axle, increased traction and faster acceleration. Whenever a less assertive driving style is adopted, the dynamic engine mounts automatically soften to provide a heightened level of comfort.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

This electronic active damping system offers continuous adjustment of the damping force on each wheel based on the current driving situation and your driving style. At the press of a button, you can select between two different modes. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for sporty driving on public roads and on wet race tracks. ‘Sport’ mode is specially tuned for maximum lateral acceleration and offers the best possible traction on the track.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

PSM automatically maintains stability even at the limits of dynamic driving performance. In addition to the anti-lock braking system, it includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control (TC).

Sensors continuously monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration of the car. Using this information, PSM is able to calculate the actual direction of travel at any given moment. If the car begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM applies selective braking on individual wheels to restore stability. What’s special about PSM in the new 911 GT3 RS? The systems intervene with exceptional sensitivity and precision and can be completely deactivated in two stages, for deliberately sporty handling.

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)

PTV Plus has been specially adapted to the new 911 GT3 RS. In conjunction with PDK, fitted as standard, the system operates with an electronically regulated and fully variable rear differential lock.

Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the system’s active control of the differential lock. The results are greater traction, particularly at the limits of dynamic performance, increased lateral dynamics and a significant improvement in driving stability under the effects of load changes in corners and when the car changes lane. In addition, the system strategically brakes the right or left rear wheel. This means that, whenever the car enters a corner, brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is distributed to the outside rear wheel, almost pulling the car into the corner. Turn-in capability is improved, agility is increased.

Front-axle lift system

Available as an option, the front-axle lift system raises the new 911 GT3 RS 30 mm at the front end. This minimises the risk of grounding on kerbs, ramps and car park entrances when manoeuvring. For the first time, the system no longer works pneumatically, but hydraulically. As a result, the lift system is almost 50% lighter than it was before. In our approach to lightweight construction, not a single component is spared scrutiny.

Wheels and tyres

20-inch at the front axle, 21-inch at the rear axle. Or, in other words: wide wheels for a large contact surface – and excellent driving dynamics as a result.

The exact dimensions: 265/35 ZR 20 tyres on 9.5 J × 20 wheels at the front, 325/30 ZR 21 tyres on 12.5 J × 21 wheels at the rear.

Specially developed sports tyres* raise the performance of the new 911 GT3 RS to a new level. Thanks to their road approval, you can nevertheless drive on them to the race track. For the first time, specially developed race track tyres are available for the new 911 GT3 RS separately. While these tyres are also road-legal, they place even more focus on maximum track performance.

As standard, the wheels are forged alloys painted in aurum. The central locking device in black bearing the ‘RS’ logo is derived directly from motorsport and facilitates faster wheel changes. Another advantage over a conventional five-hole connection: enhanced performance thanks to the reduction in rotating masses. Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is fitted as standard. Not only does it issue warnings in the event of a gradual or sudden loss of pressure, it also features a race track mode. This factors in the lower inflation pressure of cold tyres before an outing on the circuit.

Brakes

The new 911 GT3 RS also displays maximum performance in terms of negative acceleration. The new 911 GT3 RS is equipped as standard with a particularly powerful brake system with a specifically matched brake booster. The red six-piston aluminium brake calipers on the front axle and the four-piston equivalents at the rear are designed as monobloc units. This makes them highly resistant to deformation and enables a more rapid response and release of the brake, even under heavy loads.

The composite brake discs are 380 mm in diameter, front and rear. Thanks to their two-piece construction with aluminium brake chambers, they save weight and thereby reduce unsprung and rotating masses. The brake discs are cross-drilled and internally vented for powerful braking even in adverse weather conditions. Or when pitted against the challenges of motorsport.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

Motorsport technology in a car on the road: Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). In numerous race series, including the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, it has been proven to withstand the harshest demands of the track.

PCCB dimensions are sized to match the performance potential of the new 911 GT3 RS. That’s why the cross-drilled ceramic brake discs have a diameter of 410 mm at the front and 390 mm at the rear – for even more formidable braking performance.

The use of six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers on the front axle and four-piston units at the rear – all finished in yellow – ensures extremely high brake forces which, crucially, are exceptionally consistent. PCCB enables shorter braking distances in even the toughest road and race conditions. Safety under high-speed braking is also improved thanks to its excellent fade resistance.

The key advantage of PCCB is the extremely low weight of the ceramic brake discs, which are approximately 50 % lighter than standard discs of a similar design and size. As well as enhancing performance and fuel economy, this represents a major reduction in unsprung and rotating masses. This results in better roadholding and increased comfort, particularly on uneven roads. Plus greater agility and further improved handling.

Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP)

Advanced airbag technology is integrated in the form of full-size driver and passenger airbags, which are inflated in two stages depending on the severity and type of accident. The Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP) also comes as standard. It comprises side impact protection elements in the doors and two side airbags on each side: an integral thorax airbag in each seat side bolster, and an upwards-inflating head airbag incorporated within each door.

Clubsport package

The ideal platform for any sporting challenge: the Clubsport package, available at no extra cost for the new 911 GT3 RS, provides additional protection on the race track. It comprises a roll cage with paint finish in black or Lizard Green bolted to the bodywork and a six-point racing harness supplied ready to install for the driver including two shoulder belt designs for use with or without HANS safety device (Head And Neck Support).

The package also includes a fire extinguisher with bracket and preparation for the battery master switch. The battery master switch itself, and the front roll cage add-on option to form a full cage for race events, are available to purchase separately from the Porsche Motorsport department.

Interior

You feel awe before you get in ... then satisfaction afterwards. In the cockpit of the new 911 GT3 RS, it soon becomes clear what it’s all about. Optimum ergonomics. Information that is quick to process. Sporty purism – of the kind that does not prohibit the driver from concentrating on the road ahead.

Instruments

The instrument cluster speaks a clear language. Porsche language, to be precise. Five round instruments with the rev counter in the centre. The dial of the titanium-coloured rev counter is marked with the ‘GT3 RS’ logo. The other dial faces are in black, with needles and increment markings in yellow.

Directly next to the rev counter is a high-resolution 4.6-inch touchscreen display. Its multifunction display lets the driver see data from the on-board computer. Viewable information includes engine power, longitudinal and lateral acceleration (g-force), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) values, information on communication and audio settings, or the map of the navigation system.

GT3 RS Steering wheel

Change gear like a motorsport professional – the GT3 RS Sports steering wheel is manually adjustable for height and reach and its gearshift paddles offer short, sporty shift actions. Gearshifts are even more direct and precise as a result. The steering wheel rim in black Alcantara® is easy to grip and remains in firm hands even on sporty drives. Pointing the way: the coloured top centre marking.

Interior materials

The materials represent a clear, sporty line and superlative quality. Black Alcantara® and black leather dominate the interior. Accents are created by interior parts in carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon-weave finish.

Alcantara® is easy to grip, wash and maintain. For this reason, it is used mainly on surfaces where occupants will come into direct contact with it: on the steering wheel rim and PDK gear selector, for example, as well as on the door handles, door panel armrests and the storage compartment lid in the centre console. The roof lining and the A-, B- and C-pillar trims are also finished in Alcantara®. The seat centres? Also in Alcantara®.

A carbon-weave finish is found, for example, on the dashboard decorative trim, the centre console trim and the door sill guards with ‘GT3 RS’ logo.

In black leather: the seat bolsters, the headrests, the airbag module in the centre of the Sports steering wheel, the side sections of the armrests – both on the door panels as well as on the storage compartment in the centre console.

Seats

Full bucket seats*

Part of the standard specification: full bucket seats in carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon-weave finish. Not only do they look sporty and provide good lateral support, they also offer a height adjustment function, enabling the full bucket seat to be positioned 30 mm lower or 20 mm higher. Height adjustment is electrically powered, while the fore/aft position is manually adjustable. These seats are upholstered in black leather with perforated seat centres in black Alcantara® – or, as an option, Lizard Green. Through the aeration holes in the seat centre shimmers a second layer of fabric in black. The ‘GT3 RS’ logos embroidered on the headrests are in GT Silver.

Sports bucket seats*

An optional alternative: bucket seats with folding backrest for easier access to the rear compartment, integrated thorax airbag and manual fore/aft adjustment for the driver and passenger. The seat shells are made from glass- and carbonfibre reinforced plastic with a carbon-weave finish. The backrest pivot points are positioned high in the side bolsters – allowing very good lateral support even in the pelvic region.

The seats are upholstered in black leather with seat centres in perforated Alcantara® in black or, alternatively, Lizard Green including headrests with the ‘GT3 RS’ logo in GT Silver.

Adaptive Sports seats Plus

Available as an alternative, adaptive Sports seats Plus blend sport with comfort and are suitable for everyday driving or the race track. They feature side bolsters in leather, seat centres in black Alcantara® and the ‘GT3 RS’ logo embroidered on the headrests in GT Silver. Here, again, seat centres in Lizard Green are available on request. Offering 18-way electric adjustment, the seats can be optimally adapted to meet your needs in terms of seat height, squab and backrest angle, seat depth, fore/aft adjustment and four-way lumbar support. The side bolsters on the seat surface and backrest can be individually adjusted for precision lateral support on winding roads and added comfort on long journeys.

Chrono Package

In addition to the analogue and digital stopwatch on the dashboard, the optional Chrono Package boasts even greater functionality. PCM is upgraded to include a special performance display, enabling you to display, store and evaluate recorded lap times. In this way, you can view the current lap time and distance, number of laps completed and other times achieved so far. It is also possible to view the current fastest lap and range until empty. Any travelled distances can be recorded and benchmark times defined.

Porsche Track Precision app*

Your performance can be measured and evaluated in even greater detail with the Porsche Track Precision app. The app enables your driving stats to be accurately displayed, logged and analysed on your smartphone. The lap timer can be stopped automatically by means of the precise 10-Hz GPS signal of PCM, manually using the control stalk of the optional Chrono Package or, for even greater precision, by the optional lap trigger available from Porsche Tequipment. Recorded times can be compared directly from the smart device.

On the race track, dynamic performance is visualised on your smartphone and, in addition to sector and lap times, the app is also able to show how the current lap compares with a previously defined reference lap. Graphical analyses of driving data plus a video analysis help the driver to keep improving driving performance. Recorded stats and circuit and driver profiles can be managed and shared from the smartphone itself.

For even greater precision in your lap time measurements, a lap trigger is available from Porsche Tequipment. This can be placed next to the start/finish line on the circuit where it will clock and share your lap times automatically.

Sound systems

Sound Package Plus

Sound Package Plus, with eight loudspeakers and a total output of 150 watts, delivers excellent sound. The amplifier integrated into PCM optimally adapts the acoustic pattern in the vehicle interior to the driver and passenger.

BOSE® Surround Sound System

The optional BOSE® Surround Sound System has been specially developed for the 911 models and is optimally tuned to the specific interior acoustics of these particular vehicles. The audio system features 12 loudspeakers and amplifier channels including a patented 100-watt subwoofer integral to the vehicle bodyshell. This fully active system setup enables each individual loudspeaker to be optimally adapted to the vehicle interior. Total output: 555 watts. Should you ever want to drown out the resonant sound of the engine. For whatever reason.

The new Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

The enhanced Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is your central control unit for all infotainment applications and is standard equipment in all models. The PCM features a high-resolution touch display with integrated proximity sensor which allows simple and convenient operation.

Infotainment already starts when you charge and connect your iPhone® or any other audio source. You can connect your device easily using either the USB port or AUX input. An internal hard drive (Jukebox) and two SD card readers are provided in addition to the CD/DVD drive for playback of your personal music. After inserting the SD cards, you can simply play your music with the music player in the PCM.

The mobile phone preparation makes it easy for you to establish a Bluetooth® connection to a mobile phone that supports the hands-free profile (HFP). The mobile phone can remain in your pocket or bag.

Further information on the availability of the functions and services described here and under "Porsche Connect" in your country and for your Porsche model is available in the Porsche Car Configurator and from your Porsche Centre.

Due to country-specific legislation and requirements, not all models and equipment features are available in certain countries. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre.

Connect Plus

The Connect Plus module ensures maximum connectivity in your Porsche.

It features an LTE telephone module – with SIM card reader – for convenience, excellent reception and optimised voice quality. A wireless Internet access point gives you in-car online access from WLAN-enabled client devices (e.g. laptops, tablets or smartphones), simultaneously if necessary.

A smartphone compartment in the centre console transfers the signal of your mobile phone to the external aerial of the car – conserving phone charge and providing optimum reception. In addition, you can connect your smartphone for recharging or to play its media content.

What’s more, the Connect Plus module enables use of the wide range of Porsche Connect services. Get more day out of your everyday and delegate the multitasking to your sports car – so you can spend more time driving your Porsche.

At www.porsche.com/connect, you can find further information about the apps and services available.

Due to country-specific legislation and requirements, not all models and equipment features are available in certain countries. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre.

Services

With Porsche Connect and the Connect Plus module, you have access to a range of helpful services, such as real-time traffic information. Thanks to this visual aid, you can be sure that you’re on the fastest route to your destination even before you set off. Throughout the journey, the real-time traffic information is regularly updated – keeping you on the recalculated optimum route.

At www.porsche.com/connect, you can find further information about the apps and services available.

Due to country-specific legislation and requirements, not all models and equipment features are available in certain countries. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre.

Connect Apps

In addition to its range of smart services, Porsche Connect offers two smartphone apps. The first, Porsche Car Connect, lets you use your smartphone or Apple Watch® to retrieve vehicle data and remotely control selected vehicle functions. Another feature is the Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) including theft detection, enabling the remote location of a stolen vehicle across most of Europe.

The second app is the Porsche Connect app. This allows you to send chosen destinations to your Porsche before you start your journey. As soon as your smartphone has connected to PCM, you will be able to display them in the vehicle and transfer them directly to the navigation system. Even your smartphone calendar can be viewed directly on PCM and stored addresses used for route guidance. What’s more, the Porsche Connect app gives you access to millions of music tracks thanks to its built-in music streaming function.

At www.porsche.com/connect, you can find further information about the apps and services available.

Due to country-specific legislation and requirements, not all models and equipment features are available in certain countries. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre.

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur

Our wealth of experience goes back a long way. Since the very beginning, we at Porsche have been dedicated to realising customer wishes as part of our special request service. Known until 1986 as the Porsche ‘Sonderwunschprogramm’, today we call it Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. The philosophy has remained the same. Hand on heart.

We love what we do. We love our work. Every seam, every square inch of leather, and every single other fine detail receives the same devotion. It’s how we bring dreams to life. And how we create something unique. Directly from the Manufaktur.

None of this would be possible without originality, inspiration and enthusiasm, beginning as early as the consultation stage. That’s because we keep in mind one thing above all else: your particular wishes and requirements. We fulfil them with composure and meticulous care, by means of precision handcrafting and the use of exquisite materials such as leather, Alcantara®, carbon or aluminium.

Added value is achieved through dedication and finesse. In other words, we handcraft a product that blends sporty performance, comfort and style and reflects your own personal taste. A Porsche with your signature touch.

We offer a wide range of personalisation options, with visual and technical enhancements for the interior and exterior, from a single alteration to extensive modifications.

Porsche Tequipment

With the Porsche Tequipment range of accessories developed specifically for your 911, you can style it entirely to your own preference. From the start, the same rules that apply to our vehicles also apply to the products of Porsche Tequipment: developed, tested and proven at the Development Centre in Weissach. By the same Porsche engineers and designers who made your car. Designed with the complete vehicle in mind and precisely tailored to your Porsche.

And your original car warranty? It will remain completely intact, whichever Tequipment products you ask your Porsche Centre to fit.