2011 Porsche 911 gt3 rs 4.0 www.porsche.us LengTh 175.6 in. widTh 72.9 in. heighT 50.4 in. Curb weighT 3125 lB scale: 10 In.(254 mm) dIvIsIons drawIng By Tim Barker wheeLbAse 92.7 in. Track, f/r 59.4 in./61.2 in. ground CLeArAnCe 4.5 in. TrunK space 3.7 Cu ft © road & track/hearst magazInes, Inc. ........................................................ 2012 PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS 4.0 ........................................................ List Price: $185,000 Standard equipment: mechanical limited-slip HEIGHT: 50.4 IN. differential, single-mass flywheel, dynamic engine mounts, PASM, leather and Alcantara LENGTH: 175.6 IN. 0–60 mph 0–1/4 mile Top Speed SkidpadWHEELBASE:Slalom 92.7 IN. interior, xenon headlights, Bluetooth, auto. climate control, Homelink, rain-sensing wip- ........................................................ ers, cruise control, carbon doorsill guards; power windows, mirrors & door locks. Options: 3.6 11.8 193 1.04ISSUE: OCTOBER75.8 2011 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes ($8840), front axle lifting system ($3490), dest sec sec mph g DATE OUT: 07/25/2011mph charge ($950). As Tested: $198,280 ........................................................ specifications performance These scales show how the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 performs relative to other engIne chassIs cars currently in our Road Test Summary. Identified in each category are the ex- Type/layout aluminum block Layout rear engine/rear drive treme values (better ➙) as well as the median values (B) of our current test data. & heads, F-6/ body/frame alum. doors, carbon- longitudinal fiber front fenders & acceleratIon tIme to sPeed Valvetrain dohc, 4-valve/cyl, vari- hood/unit steel B 130 mPh sec 0–60, sec B able timing, chain drive brakes, f/r 15.0-in. vented, drilled & 120 0–120 11.4 13.3 3.62.6 displacement 3996 cc floating ceramic discs; 6-piston fixed 110 0–110 9.8 bore x stroke 102.7 x 80.4 mm calipers/13.8-in. vented, drilled & floating 0–100 8.0 BB 100 Compression ratio 12.6:1 ceramic discs; 4-piston fixed calipers 1/4 miLe, sec 0–90 6.8 19.2 11.8 10.2 90 horsepower (sAe) 494 bhp @ 8250 rpm Assist type vacuum, ABS 0–80 5.7 339 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm cast alloy 80 Torque wheels 0–70 4.4 redline/limiter 8400/8500 rpm 19 x 9 f, 19 x 12 r B B 70 1/4 miLe, mph 0–60 3.6 fuel injection elect. sequential port Tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup; 70.5 122.2 142.9 60 0–50 2.9 245/35ZR-19 89Y f, 50 325/30ZR-19 101Y r TIME TO DISTANCE 0–40 1.9 accommodatIons BrakIng 40 spare tire puncture kit ft sec 0–30 1.4 seating capacity 2 30 0-1 (rollout) 0.3 steering rack & pinion, B B 0–20 0.8 39.0 in. 60–0, ft 20 0-100 2.5 head room power assist 0-500 6.5 0–10 0.3 143 109106 seat width 2 x 14.5 in. steering ratio 14.9:1 10 0-1320 (1/4 mi) 11.8 Leg room 44.0 in. steering wheel 14.6 in. diameter B B MPH 0 SEC. 5 10 15 20 =1/4 mI seatback adj. fixed Turns, lock to lock 2.7 80–0, ft seat travel 9.5 in. Turning circle 35.8 ft 247 190185 Lat. seat support excellent suspension, f/r MacPherson struts, lower Inter2012Ior Po norscheIse 911 GT3 RS 4.0 control arms, adj coil springs , elect. adj tube 1/4 mile: 11.8 @ 122.2 mph handlIng Library 30 warranty shocks, adj anti-roll bar/multilink, adj coil B AT idLe 65 springs , elect. adj tube shocks, adj anti-roll bar sKidpad, g B basic warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 0.72 1.04 1.12 Cons1/ta4n mile:T 50 11.8mPh @ 122.2 mp h81 Powertrain 4 years/50,000 miles Balance: mild understeer; 200-ft skidpad 40% 60% ConstanT 70 mPh 85 rust-through 10 years/unlimited miles 640 1005 B Max in 1sT geAr 94 sLALom, mph B 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 57.6 75.8 77.5 Jackhammer1/4 mile: 11.8 @ 122.2 mp h 100 InstrumentatIon Balance: mild understeer; 700-ft slalom, 100-ft spacing. Sound readings in dBA. 675 970 350-km/h speedometer, 9200-rpm tach, oil temp, oil pressure, coolant temp Test weight with driver: 3290 lb 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 weight-to-power ratio: 6.3 lb/bhp t e s t n o t e s 1/4 mile: 11.8 @ 122.2 mph advanced safety TemperaTure: 83° F • HumidiTy: 30% • elevaTion: 650 ft • Wind: Calm • loCaTion: laHr, germany dual front, thorax and curtain airbags; drIvetraIn ions: traction & yaw control Transmission: 6-speed manual T :: With PSM traction and stability off, hold revs at 4000 rpm and drop the gear ratio overall ratio (rpm) mph Condi T clutch as you roll gently into the throttle. Sometimes you’ll get axle tramp, fuel economy 1st 3.82:1 14.86:1 (8400) 44 Tes sometimes not, but a little wheelspin is good. Shift just before redline. 2nd 2.26:1 8.79:1 (8500) 75 our driving est 17.0 mpg 3rd 1.64:1 6.38:1 (8500) 104 :: The carbon-ceramic brakes are always excellent, with a superbly firm ePA city/highway 16/25 mpg 1.29:1 5.02:1 (8500) 132 4th pedal missing in many other Porsches. One caveat: expect a little pad noise. Capacity/range 17.7 gal./284 miles 5th 1.06:1 4.12:1 (8500) 160 recommended fuel premium 6th 0.88:1 3.42:1 (8500) 193 :: Grip is plentiful from the Michelin tires as long as it’s dry out. final drive ratio 3.89:1 Transitional response is also second to none, despite the non-ideal rPm @ 60 mph in top gear 2650 The Official Fuel Partner surface we tested on. Best to keep the traction control engaged unless enriched gasolines of Road & Track your intention is to be smoky and sideways..