ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Porsche
motorsport department is presenting Weissach's latest treat at the
Geneva Motor Show: the 2019 911 GT3 RS with a race-bred chassis and
a high-revving four-liter, naturally aspirated engine producing 520
horsepower and 346 lb.-ft. of torque. Based on the 911 GT3, the RS
has been refined even further, combining the most powerful
naturally aspirated engine ever fitted to a road-legal 911 with a
suspension that features recalibrated rear axle steering tuned for
maximum dynamics and precision. The new 911 GT3 RS accelerates from
0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the
current 911 GT3 with PDK and 0.1 seconds quicker than the previous
911 GT3 RS. Top track speed of the 2019 911 GT3 RS is 193 mph.
Following the launch of the 2018 911 GT3 and the 2018 911 GT2 RS,
the new 911 GT3 RS represents the third road-legal GT model to be
unveiled within a year.
Race-inspired aerodynamics and lightweight
construction
Aerodynamics and lightweight construction have determined the
design of the wide, weight-optimized body with its classic fixed
rear wing. Like on the 2018 911 GT3, the front and rear fascia are
made of lightweight polyurethane. Additionally, the front trunk lid
and fenders on the 911 GT3 RS are made of carbon fiber and the roof
consists of magnesium. Like on the 2018 911 GT2 RS, NACA ducts in
the front trunk lid optimize brake cooling without increasing drag.
The front fascia features a spoiler lip that is larger than on the
previous model, increasing downforce in conjunction with the larger
side skirts. At the rear, the large wing mounted on the carbon
fiber deck lid works in combination with a rear underbody diffusor.
The result: The 2019 911 GT3 RS produces more than twice as much
downforce as the regular 911 GT3 at 124 mph. The race-inspired
appearance continues in the interior: Full Bucket Seats with carbon
fiber reinforced backrests provide a high degree of lateral support
to suit the vehicle's exceptional level of lateral grip.
Lightweight glass for the rear window and rear side windows,
lightweight door panels with door opening loops, reduced sound
insulation, and the omission of rear seats emphasize the
consistency of the material choices and the dedication to saving
weight. The Alcantara steering wheel measuring 360 mm in diameter
features a yellow 12 o'clock center marker.
The most powerful naturally aspirated engine in a road-legal
911 ever
The four-liter, naturally aspirated flat-six engine from Porsche
in the new 911 GT3 RS pushes the sports car to new limits: It
delivers 20 horsepower more than the engine in the 2016 911 GT3 RS
and the current 911 GT3. Plasma coated cylinder liners, a central
oil supply through the crankshaft with larger bearing diameters,
larger connecting rod bearings and the rigid valve train with shims
to provide valve clearance compensation all carry over from the
2018 911 GT3. Capable of up to 9,000 rpm like the regular 911 GT3,
the thoroughbred engine takes in ram air through openings in the
rear quarter panels, and it is closely related to the unit used in
current Porsche 911 race cars. The unmistakable flat-six sound
escapes the exhaust tips, which are made of titanium like the
muffler itself. The engine is mated to a specifically tuned
seven-speed PDK, which features performance-oriented gearing with
the top track speed being reached in seventh gear, like all GT
tuned PDK transmissions.
Race-bred chassis
Technology derived from motorsport ensures that the chassis
offers exceptional driving dynamics. Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM), active engine mounts, rear axle steering, and
the fully variable electronic locking rear differential with
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) are standard. Ball joints on
all suspension links provide even greater precision than
conventional bearings with rubber bushings. Furthermore, the new
911 GT3 RS features new helper springs at the front axle, in
addition to the rear. As is customary for a Porsche GT model, the
ride height, toe, camber, caster and sway bar settings of the
suspension can be adjusted to suit individual driver preferences.
Forged lightweight wheels measuring 9.5 x 20 inches in diameter
with newly developed 265/35 ultra-high performance (UHP) tires
enhance agility and steering precision, while 12.5 x 21 inch wheels
with 325/30 UHP tires mounted at the rear deliver excellent
traction. Overall, the wider tires offer a significantly larger
contact patch than those of the regular 911 GT3. Large
cross-drilled grey cast iron rotors measuring 380 mm front and rear
are standard, while the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system with
410 mm rotors at the front and 390 mm rotors at the rear can be
ordered as an option. The ceramic rotors weigh around 50 percent
less than the cast-iron variants.
Optional Weissach package and magnesium wheels for extra
weight savings
For particularly spirited drivers, the Porsche motorsport
department has created an optional Weissach package to reduce the
weight of the car even further. With this package, the front and
rear sway bars and coupling rods, vehicle roof, steering wheel
trim, and shift paddles on the steering wheel are all made of
carbon fiber, reducing the weight by roughly 13 pounds. Optional
forged magnesium wheels, weighing around 25 pounds less than the
standard wheels, are available as well in conjunction with the
Weissach package. When equipped with these options, the weight of
the 911 GT3 RS drops to 3,153 pounds.
Pricing and availability
The new 2019 911 GT3 RS is available to order now and is
expected to reach U.S. dealers in fall 2018. The MSRP is
$187,500, not including available
options or the $1,050 delivery,
processing and handling fee. The Weissach Package is available for
$18,000. The magnesium wheels can be
ordered for an additional $13,000 in
conjunction with the Weissach Package and will be available at a
later date.
About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive,
Atlanta, GA 30354
USA
Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America,
Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche 911, 718
Boxster and 718 Cayman sports cars; Macan and Cayenne SUVs; and
Panamera sports sedans. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia since 1998, PCNA is also home
to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America featuring a module-based 1.6
mile driver development track, business center, and fine dining
restaurant, 356. The company operates a second Porsche Experience
Center near Los Angeles. That
53-acre complex features a driver development track with eight
educational modules totaling 4.1 miles, a business center, and
Restaurant 917. PCNA employs over 300 people who provide parts,
service, marketing, and training for 188 dealers. They, in turn,
work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience
that is in keeping with the Porsche brand's nearly 70-year history
of leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety,
and efficiency. PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage
that boasts some 30,000-plus motorsport wins to date.
Follow us: twitter.com/porsche | facebook.com/porsche
For Porsche apps:
http://www.porsche.com/usa/entertainment/apps/
View original content with
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/born-from-racing-the-new-2019-porsche-911-gt3-rs-300601556.html
SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.