The new 911 GT2 RS Unyielding CONTENTS UNYIELDING. 911 GT2 RS concept 8 Drive 26 Chassis 36 Safety and security 46 Interior and Infotainment 52 Summary 66 Personalisation 70 Technical data 88 A STATEMENT. NOT A WHISPER. A NATURAL AUTHORITY. NOT A CHARADE. A WHIRLWIND. NOT A BREEZE. 700 HP WITH REAR-WHEEL DRIVE. NOT RUN-OF-THE-MILL. A HIGH-PERFORMANCE GT ENGINE. NOT AN UNDERPERFORMER. A LEADER. NOT A FOLLOWER. A TREND-SETTER. NOT AN IMITATOR. A 3.8-LITRE TWIN-TURBO BOXER ENGINE. NOT A POOR COMPROMISE. A FIGHTER. NOT A PROCRASTINATOR. A WORD. NOT A NOVEL. UNYIELDING. THE NEW 911 GT2 RS. 911 GT2 RS concept 9 PERFORMANCE. THAT LEADS THE FIELD. The new 911 GT2 RS is simply the most powerful 911 ever built by Porsche – with the performance level of a super sports car. Its design combines the aerodynamic requirements of optimum downforce and maximum air supply. Its consistent lightweight construction makes it a pure athlete. Its racing chassis with excellent cornering stability gives the new 911 GT2 RS those crucial additional seconds. And its 3.8-litre six-cylinder twin- turbo engine producing 515 kW (700 hp) lends it sufficient authority to lead the field. 911 GT2 RS CONCEPT 911 GT2 RS concept 11 SIMPLY UNYIELDING. Design and aerodynamics: extremely large front air intakes with titanium-coloured grilles, optimised front spoiler for aerodynamic downforce, as well as two NACA air intakes on the front lid for maximum ventilation of the braking system. Even greater downforce at the rear, thanks to the large rear wing and two ram air ducts on the engine lid for additional combustion air. Performance: 3.8-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo engine producing 515 kW (700 hp), 750 Nm of torque and a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). Lightweight construction: front lid, front Safety and security: performance-based Transmission: performance-based 7-speed Vehicle concept: a high-performance sports Sound: newly-developed, independent wings, engine lid and rear wing made of stability management system, Porsche Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with short, car with rear-wheel drive, downforce-oriented exhaust system with titanium rear silencers carbon, front and rear apron made of Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) and succinct gearshifts and PDK SPORT mode aerodynamics, racing chassis with ball joints and the throaty sound of a high-performance lightweight polyurethane, rear and side lightweight Bi-Xenon main headlights as for extremely dynamic gear changes. on all chassis bearings, as well as dynamic turbo. One film – instead of many words: windows made of lightweight glass, roof standard, LED headlights available at engine mounts and rear-axle steering with scan the code or visit www.porsche.co.uk/911-GT2-RS-highlights made of magnesium, rear silencers made of no extra cost. sports tuning. to view the film. titanium. For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to page 91. 911 GT2 RS concept 13 AIR RESISTANCE? FUTILE. AERODYNAMICS AND DESIGN. The design of the new 911 GT2 RS must Motorsport technology is also present in the Distinguishing features for ultimate therefore reconcile diametrically opposed front wheel arch ventilation on the wings, performance: the extremely large side air requirements: top speed (low air resistance) where carbon slats provide efficient intakes for the intercooling of the new on the one hand and race-optimised ventilation. This reduces the excess 911 GT2 RS. The sideskirts are also wider aerodynamics (maximum downforce) on pressure produced by the rotating wheels than those of the previous model, resulting the other. No easy task? Our engineers and thus the uplift. This so-called louvre – in a larger underbody area and therefore love reaching new heights, especially when coincidentally? – resembles the gills of a increased downforce. things get tricky. shark. The powerful air intakes of the A highly functional detail: two ducts on the aerodynamically shaped front apron front lid. These so-called NACA air intakes ensure optimum cooling. The additional are already used for the interior ventilation air outlet at the front of the front lid assists of the 911 GT3 Cup cars. On the the airflow of the central radiator, while 911 GT2 RS, it’s the first time they have providing aerodynamic downforce on the been used to ventilate the braking system of front axle by deflecting the airflow. But a series-production Porsche, without it’s the wide front spoiler lip that makes the reducing the drag coefficient. Their shape biggest contribution to downforce. All air was developed by the National Advisory vents are protected by titanium-coloured air Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the intake grilles. predecessor of the NASA Space Agency. 911 GT2 RS concept 15 The new 911 GT2 RS is based on the extra- Perhaps the most striking detail of the wide body of the 911 Turbo. Its full contours new rear panels are the tailpipe trims of the are instantly noticeable at the rear, where free-flow exhaust system, which produces the low-profile, tinted LED rear lights the characteristically throaty sound of the underline its appeal. 911 GT2 RS. The fixed rear wing in carbon-weave finish Technically functional and visually impressive: makes its own contribution to the overall the catalytic converters, which light up red impression of sporty performance. The at high engine speeds and loads, and are wing uprights are produced from forged visible through the open flaps – to anyone aluminium; the new side plates painted in who manages to keep up with them at least. the exterior colour. A horizontal exclamation mark, if you will. In summary: ideal aerodynamics for the racetrack and a good drag coefficient for The two ram-air scoops on the engine lid – long straights. Harmonised in a plain- the ram-air collectors – are also made speaking design. How does the saying go? of carbon and supply the engine with You will be judged by your actions, not by combustion air. The rear panels with large your words. exhaust apertures are specific to the 911 GT2 RS. At the rear of the underbody, four fins increase the aerodynamic effect of the diffuser. 911 GT2 RS concept 17 NOT A SINGLE GRAMME OF FAT. AND A HUGE APPETITE. LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION. For the performance of a highly powerful lightweight components, but also increases sports car such as the 911 GT2 RS, weight their rigidity. Intelligent lightweight is just as essential as the drivetrain. We construction using an aluminium–steel have therefore weighed every component composite reduces the vehicle weight. and permanently sought the lightest functional materials. Another weight reduction that increases performance: lightweight polyurethane with The evidence: consistent lightweight hollow glass microspheres and carbon-fibre construction down to the last detail. For a elements. This light yet extremely strong power to weight ratio of just 2.85 kg/kW high-tech material has been used in the front (2.1 kg/hp) – allowing outstanding and rear panels. performance. Argumentation: see below. Porsche has used lightweight glass for the The front wings, wheel arch vents, upper first time – for the rear and rear side part of the SportDesign exterior mirrors, air windows. This material is just as light as intakes in the rear side panels and parts of polycarbonate and extremely scratch and the rear are produced from carbon-fibre fracture resistant. reinforced plastic (CFRP), as are many of the interior components. Inside, the new 911 GT2 RS also features lightweight door trims and door pulls. The front lid is also made from carbon and contoured in the middle, as is the For additional weight reduction, you could magnesium roof. This crease is not only a also part with the sound system or visual distinguishing feature of these automatic climate control. 911 GT2 RS concept 19 IN CLOSE CONTACT. WITH WEISSACH. WEISSACH PACKAGE. The new 911 GT2 RS is a high-performance Visual appearance and lightweight beast, which takes its driver’s breath away. construction form a real synthesis, with the And yet our developers have further particular focus on saving weight. The increased the intensity, sheer presence and Weissach package will reduce the weight of uniqueness of this exceptional athlete. With your vehicle by almost 30 kg compared with the optional Weissach package. a 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Clubsport package. For the first time in a series- The name alone creates a bond. produced car, the stabilisers on the front Because ever since the Weissach package and rear axles are made of carbon, as are was first offered in a similar form for their coupling rods – for outstanding the Porsche 918 Spyder, it has stood for performance. extremely lightweight construction. And for maximum proximity to motorsport. A visual distinguishing feature of the Weissach package is the central decorative strip in vehicle colour on the carbon-weave finished front lid and roof. It certainly lends the 911 GT2 RS its distinctive appearance. A highly visible, unyielding feature is the ‘PORSCHE’ logo on the rear wing. Coupling rod made of carbon 911 GT2 RS concept 21 From lightweight plastic to lightweight Isn’t it impossible to use lightweight metal. The magnesium wheels painted in materials in every detail? No. In their search satin White Gold Metallic make the new for further weight savings, our vehicle 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Weissach developers have even made the floor carpet package approximately 11.5 kg lighter – trim lighter. Because every gramme counts. and also enhance its visual appearance. A double victory, so to speak. However, we must admit that the Weissach package logo on the headrests and the The interior is also lightweight: the attached badge on the cupholder trim are purely roll cage is made from titanium and is aesthetic.