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2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Race Car
The top model of Porsche Motorsport's customer racing vehicles, the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, will head into the 2012 season with extensive modifications. Particularly striking at first glance are the changes to the body: the width of the new GT3 RSR has grown by 1.9 inches (48 millimeters). Built to conform to the A.C.O. "LM" GTE regulations, the 911 represents the crowning pinnacle of a range of successful customer sport race cars that are based on the 997 type 911 GT3 RS street sports car. (continued below)
2012 911 GT3 RSR Race Car Photo Gallery |
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New Customer Sport Top Model for 2012 Race Season
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Source: Porsche | Published: Sat Nov 05, 2011 |
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Powering the new 911 GT3 RSR is a particularly efficient six-cylinder boxer
engine with a four-liter capacity. With a mandatory air-restrictor, it generates
460 hp (338 kW) and drives the 310 millimeter wide rear wheels. The diameter of
the front wheels has increased by 1.2 inches (30 mm) to now measure 26.8 inches
(680 millimeters). The Porsche sequential six-speed gearbox is operated via
paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
The nose and rear panels are adapted to the flared front and rear wheel arches,
as are the door sill and the wheel arch coverings. The aerodynamic concept is
complemented by a new ducting of the intake air. Openings in the rear side
sections, as known from the turbo variants of the Porsche 911, replace the air
scoop on the engine hood, which is very similar to the 911 GT2 RS street sports
car.
The new 911 GT3 RSR can be raced at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA World
Endurance Championship, the Le Mans Series, the American Le Mans Series as well
as the International GT Open and in other series and races.
"Our customer teams can expect a technically mature, high performance race car
with which they will be highly competitive at international long distance
races," assures Hartmut Kristen, Head of Porsche Motorsport. "Our test program
on various international race tracks is currently running at full speed. We are
very pleased with the car's performance and driveability."
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will be delivered to customer squads around the
world from January 2012. The selling price is $685,000 plus tax.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
H6 |
Displacement |
244 cu in (3996 cc) |
Power |
460 hp @ 7800 rpm |
Torque |
332 lb-ft |
Redline |
9400 rpm |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Sequential |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
n/a |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
n/a |
Width |
n/a |
Height |
n/a |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
n/a |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
n/a |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Manufacturer's Origin |
Germany |
Where Built |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$685,000 plus tax |