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Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS 3.6
2007-2008 415 hp, 405 Nm, 4.2 sec. 0-100 km/h, 310 km/h, 1375 kg ![]() The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of every Porsche connoisseur. The story began with the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and was continued with the 1984 911 SC RS, the 1992 911 964 Carrera RS, the 1995 911 993 Carrera RS, the 1999 911 996 GT3, the 2004 911 996 GT3 RS and the 2006 911 997 GT3. These were sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree of maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the 911 997 GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and pre-approval model for use in a range of racing series. Despite its specialized body, the "RS" is 20 kg lighter than the GT3, weighing in at 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use, amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2 lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as standard. There is a bolted roll cage and the pre-wiring for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the driver and a fire extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black, with the roof lining, steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in Alcantara leather. The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black and as an option, the GT3 RS can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the body paintwork. The GT3 RS was available from March 2007 (both Europe & USA). ![]() ![]() ![]() PCCB stands for Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, but should stand for Porsche Ceramic Curse Brakes. Fortunately, these were not the standard items as on GT2 and if you had a honest and professional Porsche salesman then he would not suggest to order them. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() RS has 44 mm wider body than the regular GT3 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Photos (c) Porsche AG |