There's yet another new Porsche 911 — and it's the most hardcore money can buy
The hardcore racetrack-supercar is to all the rage these days.
Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and McLaren have each introduced track-special rides that can take it to the track.
The genre dates to the original Porsche 911 GT3 — an obviously influential car that's just been updated!
Introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the GT3 RS is the most track-focused 911 money can buy these days.
And Porsche says that the GT3 RS is "is equipped with the maximum amount of motorsport technology that is currently possible in a street-legal 911 suitable for everyday driving."
Nice!
So what does Porsche mean when they say "motorsport technology?"
Lets start with the engine. It's a 500-horsepower, 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-6 cylinder engine that's the largest of its kind ever installed in a 911.
Transferring power through Porsche's terrific PDK twin-clutch transmission, the GT3 RS is capable of 0-60 mph runs of just 3.1 seconds.
But that's just the tip of iceberg. Everything about this car is purely focused on getting around a racetrack faster. Its lightweight magnesium roof lowers the center of gravity — making GT3 more stable around corners. Even its engine and luggage compartment covers are made of carbon fiber.