Porsche has taken the wraps off the facelifted 911 GT3 RS.
The road-race car is powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat six that revs to 9,000rpm and produces 383kw (469nm) - up 15kw from the current GT3 RS. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK transmission. Expect a 0-100kph sprint in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 312kph. It boasts an impressive Nürburgring lap time of 7:05 - 10 seconds faster than the 991.1 GT3 RS.
Overall downforce is up. Porsche is using a larger lip on the front spoiler, more massive side skirts, and a reworked rear diffuser. Indeed, at 200kph, according to the automaker, the GT3 RS puts twice the downforce to the GT3.
The chassis also gets minor tweaks with minor tuning given to the rear-axle steering for better performance. As with all current GT sports cars, the Clubsport package is also available for the 911 GT3 RS at no extra cost. The package includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt for a sporty driving experience.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is already available to order from Porsche South Africa and it’s priced from R3 220 000, which is a R470 000 premium over the normal GT3.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Porsche 911 GT3 RS cost in South Africa?
The facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 RS is priced from R3,220,000 in South Africa, which is a hefty R470,000 premium over the standard GT3.
Q: How fast is the new 911 GT3 RS?
The GT3 RS rockets from 0-100kph in just 3.2 seconds thanks to its 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing 383kW, with a top speed of 312kph.
Q: What makes this the most extreme 911 ever created?
This GT3 RS delivers twice the downforce of a regular GT3 at 200kph, posts a blistering 7:05 Nürburgring lap time, and revs to a screaming 9,000rpm with track-focused aerodynamics including a massive rear wing.
Q: Is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS a manual or automatic?
The 911 GT3 RS comes exclusively with a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, optimised for track performance and lightning-fast gear changes.
Q: Is the 911 GT3 RS worth buying over the regular GT3?
If you're serious about track days and have the extra R470,000, absolutely, the GT3 RS offers significantly more downforce, 15kW extra power, and proper race-bred components that justify the premium for track enthusiasts.
Should You Buy It?
The best track-focused 911 under R3.5 million in South Africa is definitely this facelifted GT3 RS at R3,220,000. Yes, you should buy it if you're genuinely planning to use it on track days and can stomach the premium over the standard GT3. This isn't just a posing machine, it's a proper race car with number plates that'll embarrass supercars costing twice as much around the Kyalami circuit. However, if you're just looking for weekend canyon carving and the occasional Cars & Coffee appearance, save the R470,000 and get the regular GT3, which is already more car than most drivers will ever fully exploit on public roads.
