CarAdvice.com.au – 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review – Video

 

It’s a difficult car to describe, on the one hand it’s a streetcar for the racetrack, and on the other it’s a race car for the street. Either way, this is the 911 that all others are measured by.

The GT3 RS borrows its wide body from the 911 Turbo to make room for the massive 325/30 ZR 21 Michelin Cup Sport 2 rear tyres – the widest fit ever on a Porsche 911

It’s as close to a full-blown racing car as is possible for a 911 road car to be, and yet, you still get a beautifully crafted cockpit made from the finest materials. Acres of alcantara, beautifully lacquered carbon fibre inlays, it’s a very special place to be.

It’s also a faultless instrument of power, precision and emotion. One that is totally, totally addictive. And that 4.0-litre flat-six lays claim to one of the best 911 engine notes you’re likely to hear this side of a factory Le Mans entry.

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs:

BASE PRICE:$180,595

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:244 cu in, 3996 cc
Power: 500 hp @ 8250 rpm
Torque: 338 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.7 in
Length: 178.9 in
Width: 74.0 in Height:50.8 in
Curb weight (C/D est):3150 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.1 sec
Top speed: 193 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway: 14/20 mpg